イランのマスード・ペゼシキアン大統領は、オマーンとの交渉を通じて米国との「戦争でもない、平和でもない」状態を終結させたいと述べた。テヘランはホルムズ海峡の再開に向け、米国による経済制裁の解除と戦争被害の賠償を主な要求として挙げている。 ホルムズ海峡に関する要求
Portland City Council unanimously approved naming a bridge in the Brooklyn neighborhood the Brooklyn Bridge on Thursday. The span connects Southeast 17th Avenue and Southeast 26th Avenue over the Union Pacific Brooklyn train yard.
Critics including California Gov. Gavin Newsom demanded refunds Friday for costs borne by U.S. consumers from President Donald Trump's unlawful tariffs, following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down key parts of the policy. Newsom called for an immediate return of the "illegal tax" on social media.
Texas voters face Proposition 10 on March 3 primary ballots, asking whether the state should prohibit Sharia law. The non-binding measure arrives as early voting continues through Feb. 27 amid debates over religious legal systems.
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched proceedings to strip former North Miami Mayor Jean Philippe Janiver of his citizenship after uncovering his use of fraudulent identities and bigamy to gain U.S. status. The Haitian-born politician entered the country illegally and dodged a 2001 deportation order, officials said.
President Donald Trump vowed Friday to press ahead with a backup plan after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled his sweeping tariffs unlawful under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. He said the administration would seek alternative legal grounds to preserve as many duties as possible.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Donald Trump's tariffs imposed under emergency powers violate the Constitution, reserving that authority for Congress. Six of the nine justices, all nominated by Republican presidents, formed the majority against the policy.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority under a 1977 emergency law by imposing sweeping tariffs on imports. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, invoking the major questions doctrine to limit presidential power.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Feb. 20 that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing broad tariffs under a 1977 emergency powers law. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the president needs explicit congressional approval for such measures.
Congress leader Sachin Pilot accused the Modi government Thursday of signing a trade agreement with the United States under pressure that harms Indian farmers. He said the deal allows duty-free American agricultural imports, devastating growers of maize, cotton and other crops across multiple states.
Melania Trump stepped off Air Force One wearing oversized sunglasses under a pitch-black sky late Monday, sparking a wave of online buzz and confusion. Social media users questioned the former first lady's nighttime eyewear choice as she moved from Joint Base Andrews to the White House.
Scottish First Minister John Swinney expressed absolute confidence in Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain during heated Holyrood exchanges over her sharing of a memo on embezzlement charges against former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell. The memo, sent in January, detailed accusations that Murrell embezzled nearly £460,000 from the party over 13 years.
Somerset Council plans a 4.99% council tax increase for Band D properties, matching the government-approved cap, despite earlier calculations showing needs up to 5.9%. Cllr Bill Revans defended the move, blaming past freezes and complex national funding shifts for the district's financial strain.
Karnataka BJP leader R. Ashoka accused the Congress government of financial mismanagement Thursday, blaming it for a transport workers' strike demanding 38 months of unpaid arrears and a worsening garbage crisis in Bengaluru.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed scrapping a plan to hire 5,000 additional police officers outlined by his predecessor Eric Adams. The move comes as part of Mamdani's first preliminary budget amid a reported fiscal crunch.
Mark Zuckerberg testified he wished Meta had moved faster to detect underage users on Instagram. The Meta CEO faced sharp questions Wednesday in a Los Angeles trial over claims his platforms hooked children into compulsive use.