ROK Dismantles Border Loudspeakers to Ease Tensions with DPRK
The ROK military has begun removing loudspeakers along the border with the DPRK to restore trust and ease tensions after suspending broadcasts in June 2024.
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Netanyahu Appeals to ICRC for Aid to Gaza Hostages
Netanyahu turns to ICRC for food and medical aid for Gaza hostages after videos of malnourished captives spark outrage and calls for a truce and release deal.
Trump’s Envoy Witkoff May Head to Russia as Sanctions Loom
President Trump says envoy Steve Witkoff may visit Russia midweek to secure a Ukraine ceasefire, warning of sanctions if Moscow doesnât agree before Friday.
Trump to Name New BLS Commissioner and Fed Board Nominee
President Trump will name a new Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner in days after firing the previous head, and plans to nominate a candidate for the open Federal Reserve board seat.
âCharm of the Eastâ Brings Chinese Culture & Veg Cuisine to D.C.
Nearly 60 countriesâ diplomats gathered at the Library of Congress for âCharm of the East,â a Chinese cultural showcase and vegetarian tasting in D.C.
Migrant Boat Capsizes off Yemen: 68 Dead, 74 Missing
A migrant boat capsized off Yemenâs coast on August 2, leaving 68 dead and 74 missing as rescue teams battle rough seas and urgent calls for regional cooperation grow.
U.S. Universities Brace for More Cuts from Trump White House
The Trump administration freezes hundreds of millions in research funding at UCLA, marking a fresh escalation in its standoff with U.S. higher education.
Planned Parenthoodâs Future Uncertain Under Trumpâs âBig, Beautiful Billâ
A judge blocks a funding cut on abortion clinics under the âBig, Beautiful Bill,â keeping Medicaid payments flowing and leaving Planned Parenthoodâs future in limbo.
Trumpâs Drug Tariffs: Price Cuts or Pipeline Risks?
U.S. President Trumpâs threatened pharma tariffs have spurred over $250 billion in planned U.S. investmentsâbut experts warn higher domestic costs and global supply chains may keep prices high.
Brazil and India Reject US Demands to Halt Russian Oil Imports
Brazil and India reject US demands to stop buying Russian oil, citing sovereign energy policies and long-term contracts amid tariff threats.