US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire
Deal includes reopening of Strait of Hormuz, but fighting continues and key details remain unclear.
Middle East, US
US
Trump’s signature to appear on US currency
The move, tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary, would make him the first sitting president to have his name on.
Politics, US
US envoy warns holding Americans ‘unjustly’ harms relations
Boehler said Washington will not maintain ties with governments that detain Americans without justification.
Middle East, US
Iran confirms Khamenei’s death in US-Israeli strikes
The killing of Iran’s supreme leader, announced by state media, deepens uncertainty over the country’s leadership and raises fears of.
Middle East, US
US, Israel attack Iran
Washington and Jerusalem said the joint operation targeted Iranian military and nuclear-linked sites; Tehran reported nationwide strikes and launched retaliatory.
Immigration, US
Trump calls Lakanwal a ‘terrorist monster’ in State of the Union
Trump cited fatal shooting of National Guard member near the White House while defending immigration restrictions.
Immigration, US
US says it seeking third countries for Afghans stranded in Qatar
Kapur said between 1,100 and 1,200 Afghans remain at Camp As Sayliyah (CAS) in Qatar.
US
UN awaits details on US payment of nearly $4 billion in arrears
The United States owes $2.196 billion to the UN’s regular operating budget, including $767 million for the current year.
Immigration, US
US Senate probes Afghan parole program as watchdogs cite systemic vetting failures
Senate Judiciary Committee chairman said the Afghan parole program had become “a Trojan horse with flawed vetting and deadly consequences.”
US
Trump says killings in Iran have stopped, cites assurances
“We’ll find out about it. I’m sure if it happens, we’ll be very upset,” Trump said.