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Border Towns Struggle as Canadian Tourists Boycott US Amid Political Tensions

Niagara region sees sharp decline in Canadian spending due to Trump-era tariffs and rhetoric

Trump's Shifting Rhetoric Sows Confusion Over Iran War

As the conflict enters its second month, the president's penchant for embellishments and contradictions is being tested amid the high stakes of war.

Chess Ruling Challenges Russia's Grip on Ukraine

Court of Arbitration for Sport orders Russia to halt chess activities in occupied Ukrainian regions

Israel Says Few More Weeks Needed to Degrade Iran's Military

Senior Israeli security official says IDF is close to completing military objectives against Iran

Venezuelans Rally to Demand Release of President Maduro

Protesters gather in Caracas to call for return of leader detained in U.S.

Trump Answers 'Is Ayatollah Jr. Gay?' Question on Fox News

The president's response to the question about Iran's new supreme leader amused co-host Greg Gutfeld.

Right-Wing Thinker Sees Iran War as End of Trumpism

Christopher Caldwell argues the attack on Iran is 'wildly inconsistent' with Trump's base, signaling the demise of his political project.

Israel Launches Strikes on Iran as Diplomatic Efforts Stall

Attacks target sites used by Iran to produce ballistic missiles and other weapons as tensions escalate in the Middle East conflict.

Fallout from U.S. Political Scandals Reaches Guyana

Corey Lewandowski's exit and Kristi Noem probe raise questions about U.S. influence in the Caribbean

Trump Claims US Operation in Venezuela Yielded 5-Fold Return

President says US gained 100 million barrels of oil in first week, more than covering costs of the attack.

Ousted Venezuelan President Maduro Faces Manhattan Federal Court

Maduro and wife Cilia Flores return to court as defense seeks dismissal over legal fees

Former Venezuelan President Maduro Fights Drug Charges in US Court

Maduro seeks to have indictment thrown out over legal fees dispute as Venezuela moves on without him.

UN Envoy Pushes for Peace as Gulf War Spirals Out of Control

Secretary-General warns of wider war, rising human suffering, and deeper global economic shock

Trump Delays Threatened 'Energy Plant Destruction' in Iran Until April 6

Amid growing outrage, Trump postpones potential strikes on Iranian power plants for 10 days.

Trump Confirms Iran's New Supreme Leader May Be Gay

President says disclosure makes for 'a bad start' with Mojtaba Khamenei leading the Islamic theocracy.

New York City Celebrates 80 Years of Hosting the United Nations

From temporary headquarters to iconic global home, the city's relationship with the UN has evolved over decades.

Russian Oligarch's Daughter Seeks Access to Antigua PM's Financial Records

Yulia Gurieva-Motlokhov appeals to Second Circuit over seized superyacht

Greenpeace Demands Curbs on Corporate Influence in Ocean Treaty Talks

Advocacy group calls for limits on fishing industry lobbying to protect high seas sanctuaries

Trump Ultimatum Escalates Iran Conflict

Tensions rise as US and Iran exchange threats over Strait of Hormuz

Superstar Cleopatra Fitzgerald Attends UN Gender Equality Event with Mother

Fitzgerald and her mother Jeannette Soto-Domenech joined CEO Djibril Diallo at the UN session on inclusive leadership and positive masculinity.

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