The U. S. House of Representatives tied a bill that would have stopped President Trump from fighting Iran unless Congress gave the green light. The vote ended 212 to 212, so the measure fell short of the majority needed to pass. This was the third time this year that lawmakers tried to limit the
The meeting in Beijing between the U. S. and China leaders was not just about trade or Taiwan; it also tackled a hot issue: Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The U. S. president said he is tired of waiting for Iran to change its course and that the two countries had agreed that Iran must not acquire a nucle
The story of missing scientists has spread like wildfire, moving from fringe blogs to the halls of Congress. It began in early April when a retired Air Force general linked to UFO lore disappeared near Albuquerque, sparking speculation that he and others had been silenced. The narrative grew when a
As the summer season sets sail, Disney Cruise Line is rolling out a fresh lineup of shows and themed experiences designed to keep guests entertained from the moment they step aboard. On Alaska voyages, the Wonder and Magic will host a new Frozen sing‑along event on the upper deck. Guests can join A
The Senate fought back against a new bill that would force President Trump to ask Congress for permission before continuing military actions in Iran. The vote was 50‑49, almost split along party lines. Three Republicans joined all Democrats except one to support the measure, showing that some lawmak
Trump is set to meet Xi Jinping this week, hoping Beijing will help end the costly war in Iran. The president expects China to push Tehran back to negotiations, but Beijing may have other priorities. China buys a lot of Iranian oil and has strong ties with the Middle East. It wants the Strait of Ho
Near a key shipping route, satellite images show dark patches spreading across the water. These aren’t small leaks—they stretch for miles near Qeshm Island and off the coast of Kuwait. The spills come after strikes on oil facilities, raising serious concerns about the environment and people living n
The Prime Minister of Israel reportedly slipped into the UAE last month, just as tensions flared with Iran. His office later confirmed the trip, calling it a landmark moment for relations between the two countries. But why now? The UAE already counts Israel among its few Arab partners, thanks to a d
Back in 2024, a scientific paper suggested something that sounds straight out of a doomsday movie: spraying fungus into the sky. Not just any fungus, but specific types known to cause coughs, allergies, and worse. The reason? Supposedly to fight climate change by tweaking clouds and rain. But what s
Leadership meetings always come with mixed signals. When the U. S. president lands in China this week, the official line says trade and security will top the agenda. Yet behind the red carpets, the two sides are quietly wrestling with an old question: how much oil keeps a war alive? China buys Iran
