Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests in Democrat cities
Order comes amid mounting criticism of Trump administration’s deadly immigration crackdown in Democratic-run cities.
Iranian official says progress made on talks as US-Iran tensions persist
Ali Larijani says efforts to get framework for negotiations advancing, as US naval deployment in Gulf fuels concerns.
How much control will the US have over Venezuela’s oil?
Caracas says it is opening up the sector to private players.
Peter Kornbluh: Is Trump pushing a new imperialism in Latin America?
Peter Kornbluh speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s abduction of Venezuela’s president and fallout for Latin America.
US judge declines to halt immigration surge in Minnesota amid protests
Minneapolis mayor criticises judge’s ruling, calling the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown ’an invasion’.
Iraq Shia bloc reiterates support for al-Maliki despite Trump’s threats
The Coordination Framework said that selecting a PM is an internal constitutional matter.
Appropriating the death count: Manufacturing consent for an attack on Iran
Protest death toll speculations are used to rally support for an attack on Iran and downplay the genocide in Gaza.
US envoy Witkoff says Ukraine talks with Russia ‘productive’
The talks come just a day before a second round of US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.
Tributes pour in for beloved actress Catherine O’Hara
Actors and politicians honour O’Hara, who died this week at age 71, for her comedic ’brilliance’ and generosity.
Pakistan beat Australia to seal cricket series in T20 World Cup warm-up
Pakistan thump Australia by 90 runs in Lahore in second T20 of tour to seal three-match T20 series 2-0.