News
US Bought Colombian Cartel Gold While Asked to Blacklist It
US entities were buying gold linked to Colombian cartel operations while the US government was asked to blacklist it.
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Legal
Kenyan Court Halts US Ebola Quarantine Facility Amid Legal Challenge
Kenyan court halts U.S. plans for an Ebola quarantine unit for American citizens, citing legal challenges.
International
Iran’s Hardliners Intensify Efforts to Scuttle US Deal Talks
Iran's hard-liners are employing rallies and state media to undermine ongoing negotiations with the U.S.
International
Iran-US Deal on Hormuz Hinges on Trump Approval Amidst Unconfirmed Commitments
US claims near deal with Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran has not confirmed commitments, leaving outcome uncertain.
International
US Designates Brazil’s Major Gangs as Terrorist Groups Amid Political Pressure
US labels Brazil's two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups, imposing sanctions and escalating the fight against organized crime.
News
Canadian PM Advocates for Renewed Canada-US Ties in New York Address
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau advocates for a renewed, more autonomous Canada-US relationship in a New York address.
News
US and Guatemala Forge Pact for Joint Anti-Drug Operations
Guatemala and the U.S. have agreed to joint operations against drug gangs, a key part of U.S. strategy to press Latin American nations.
News
Canada Shifts Military Procurement, Opts for Swedish Aircraft Over U.S. Suppliers
Canada selects Swedish Saab aircraft, signaling a shift away from U.S. military suppliers under Prime Minister Carney's spending reduction plan.
International
Iran Denies US Claims of ‘Fabricated’ Deal on Strait of Hormuz
White House dismisses Iranian state media report of an 'unofficial' deal on Strait of Hormuz as a 'complete fabrication'.
Conflict
Lebanon Fighting Escalates, Jeopardizing U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 31 people, escalating regional tensions and complicating U.S.-Iran peace talks.