US approves military sales of nearly $11 billion to Middle East allies
The announcements came as the US and Israel’s war against Iran marked nine weeks since its start. Read More
US approves military sales of over $8.6 billion to Middle East allies
WASHINGTON, May 1 – The U.S. State Department said on Friday it was approving military sales totaling over $8.6 billion to Middle Eastern allies Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 2, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 2, 2026. Read More
US cautions Americans in UK to be alert after Britain raised threat level
WASHINGTON, May 1 – The U.S. embassy in London has cautioned Americans in the UK to stay alert in public places, keep a low profile and review their personal security…
US judge blocks Trump from ending protections for 2,800 Yemeni nationals
May 1 – A federal judge on Friday blocked U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration from moving ahead next week with plans to end temporary legal protections that have allowed more…
WHO delays pandemic treaty amid pathogen-sharing dispute
May 1 – World Health Organization member states said on Friday they had extended talks on pathogen-sharing rules, casting doubt on when a pandemic treaty adopted last year can come…
Northern Irish police charge man with attempted murder after car bomb attack
LONDON, May 1 – Police in Northern Ireland said on Friday a 66-year-old man had been charged with a number of offences, including attempted murder, following an attack on the…
Northern Irish police charge man with attempted murder after car bomb attack
LONDON, May 1 – Police in Northern Ireland said on Friday a 66-year-old man had been charged with a number of offences, including attempted murder, following an attack on the…
New York archdiocese to pay $800 million to settle sex abuse cases
NEW YORK, May 1 – The Catholic Archdiocese of New York has agreed to pay $800 million in a settlement with 1,300 sex abuse survivors, one of the largest payouts…
US to close its flagship Gaza mission as Trump plan stalls, sources say
TEL AVIV, May 1 – A U.S. military-run centre near Gaza that critics say failed in its mission to monitor the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and boost aid flows to besieged Palestinians…