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Things under very good control: US President Trump says administration closely monitoring Hantavirus cases

Not easily transferable, unlike COVID. But well see; were studying it very closely, said Trump

9 May 2026 11:46 am
US imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Iran's weapons sector

In a statement, US Treasury said it remains ready to take economic action against Irans military industrial base so Tehran cannot reconstitute its production capacity and project power outside its borders

9 May 2026 10:09 am
US expects Iranian response soon amid clashes in Hormuz

Oil edged higher, with investors weighing whether renewed clashes would derail the fragile ceasefire; Brent crude settled around $101 a barrel, but still notched a weekly drop of about 6%

9 May 2026 9:36 am
Tehran could withstand blockade for four months, CIA report says, as fighting flares

As both sides exchanged accusations of violating the ceasefire, oil prices climbed and concerns grew over global shipping disruptions, regional security and the future of nuclear negotiations

9 May 2026 5:04 am
US fires on and disables two more Iranian tankers as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise

Iran condemned the strikes, while the UAE reported fresh missile and drone attacks

9 May 2026 5:03 am
Court setbacks to Trump add uncertainty to US tariffs, may slowdown BTA talks with India: Experts

They said that this ruling is a crucial reminder that Trump's global tariffs violated WTO rules, and their striking down by US courts is a positive signal for multilateral trade norms

8 May 2026 1:07 pm
Global perceptions of US fall below Russia under Trump, survey finds

The Denmark-based Alliance of Democracies Foundation, which commissioned the survey, noted that the US was frequently identified as the greatest threat to the world, following Russia and Israel

8 May 2026 11:07 am
US to revoke passports of parents with unpaid child support dues

Officials said around 2,700 passport holders could be affected immediately, with the programme later expanding to include anyone owing more than USD 2,500 under a 1996 law

8 May 2026 7:57 am
Trump warns EU of higher tariffs if trade deal is not approved by July 4

Trumps latest remarks suggest a possible extension of his earlier tariff threat on EU autos following a conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

8 May 2026 7:57 am
US military intercepts Iranian attacks as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

While no US ships were hit, both sides reported exchanges of fire in and around key locations, raising concerns over the stability of a fragile ceasefire

8 May 2026 6:57 am
US federal court strikes down Trumps new global tariffs after Supreme Court loss

A divided three-judge panel held that the tariffs exceeded presidential authority under the law and were unauthorised by law, siding with small businesses that challenged the measures

8 May 2026 6:37 am
Iran reviewing US proposal as Trump pressures Tehran for agreement on deal to end war

A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran has largely held since April 8

7 May 2026 3:05 pm
7 May 2026 11:41 am
Trump sees swift end to war as Iran reviews US peace proposal

One-page memo omits key US demands on nuclear programme, opening Hormuz

7 May 2026 9:55 am
Ted Turner, pioneer of 24-hour television news and founder of CNN, dies at 87

Beyond media, he was known for his billion-dollar philanthropic contributions and conservation efforts, including wildlife protection and land preservation initiatives

7 May 2026 8:05 am
Trump repeats claim that Pope Leo supports Irans nuclear ambitions ahead of Rubios Vatican visit

The Pope rejected Trumps claims and urged that criticism be made truthfully.

7 May 2026 7:55 am
US and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war: Report

Draft memorandum of understanding could set stage for nuclear negotiations, Axios reports.

6 May 2026 2:44 pm
Iran enforces new sovereign transit rules in Strait of Hormuz, mandates prior permits for vessels

The move, backed by warnings from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, signals tighter control over one of the worlds most critical energy routes

6 May 2026 12:04 pm