Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as US Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband’s cancer diagnosis.
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Warsh will lead the central bank at a time when its independence has come under scrutiny amid political pressure.
As petrol prices rise, new survey suggests economic confidence in the US is at -45, the worst since 2022.
Poland’s right-wing president has welcomed Trump’s announcement.
Rubio is taking an extended trip ahead of next week’s Quad meeting of foreign ministers.
More than 400 people have been killed since the ceasefire came into effect in mid-April.
Reports say Khamenei issued a directive that Iran’s enriched uranium should not be sent abroad.
Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez is expected to travel to India next week to discuss oil sales.
Erratic US policy moves leave European NATO partners increasingly unclear about which areas they should prioritise.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Cuba poses a national security threat.
US and Iran continue mediated talks, exchanging draft proposals aimed at reaching a formal agreement.
