Iran's Tasnim news agency said Tehran had halted the dialogue with the U.S. due to Israel continuing its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Mr. Trump said Iranian media were incorrectly reporting that negotiations had ended a day earlier. Iran, this week, has said it suspended indirect negotiations with the United States days ago, but President Trump insisted Tuesday that dialogue was ongoing.
U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Iran’s Biggest Crypto Exchange
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange. Nobitex is accused of facilitating efforts by the Iranian government and sanctioned state institutions to bypass Western economic restrictions. The sanctions came weeks after reports alleged that the firm was a key component of a parallel financial network used by Iranian authorities.
Mysteriously missing congressman wins primary after Trump endorsement
James Gallagher, a Republican, wins the First District special election in California. Latest results from 6:37 AM ET ET55% of votes in purposefullySpecial Election race called. Republican state assemblyman, James Gallagher, is favored. About half of results were reported by 5 a.m. Eastern time the day after the 2024 primary.
Trump threatens tariffs on 60 trading partners including UK and Canada over ‘forced labour’
US trade representative Jamieson Greer said: “The failure of our most important trading partners to address the importation of goods made with forced labor is unacceptable” It follows an investigation by the US into 60 trading partners related to the ‘failure of various economies to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the import of goods produced with forced labour’
AIPAC is spending $1.5 million on ads in the Pennsylvania primary. The group is trying to balance the needs of the base with the interests of the middle class. AIPAC says it will not take money from outside groups to run the ads. The race is expected to go to a runoff on November 6.
Deb Haaland Wins Nomination in New Mexico Governor’s Race
Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has won the Democratic primary in New Mexico’s race for governor, NBC News projects. Laguna Pueblo member who previously served in Congress is the front runner to be New Mexico's next governor. She defeated Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman in Tuesday's primary.
Trump Endorses Abelardo De La Espriella, Right-Wing Presidential Candidate in Colombia
Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella will face off against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda in a runoff election this month. Leftist Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who has had a tumultuous relationship with the American leader, criticized Trump's endorsement on social media. Trump has derided the outspoken Petro as a "drug leader" and imposed sanctions on him.
Mette Frederiksen, leader of the centre-Left Social Democrats, secured a third term as prime minister of Denmark on Monday night after two months of tough coalition talks. After lengthy negotiations that left Denmark without a new government for 69 days, she said she had agreed on a four-party Left-leaning coalition.
Security Council Members Call for Israel to Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah says it attacked Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. Israeli military says it struck "Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure" in the area. Lebanese health ministry says four people were killed and 127 injured. Israeli prime minister says he told Donald Trump he would strike Beirut if Hezbollah did not stop firing at Israel.
Hezbollah Ally Says the Iran-Backed Group Wants a New Truce With Israel
U.S. military says Iran fired two missiles at Kuwait that fell apart en route, and that it “downed multiple drones” targeting American forces in the country. The strikes came as semiofficial Iranian news agencies said the country had stopped communicating with mediators about extending a ceasefire in the war with the U.S and Israel.
Netanyahu Orders Israeli Military to Attack Beirut Suburbs
Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold. Israeli military said it struck "Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure" in the area. Hezbollah said it had attacked Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, where officials reported deadly Israeli strikes. Israeli foreign ministry said Hezbollah had violated Monday's declarations by launching "multiple missile and drone attacks from Lebanon against Israeli communities"
Incumbent Karen Bass Advances to L.A. Mayoral Election in November
Spencer Pratt, an independent candidate in Tuesday’s Los Angeles mayoral election, has gained attention for his criticism of Mayor Karen Bass. Pratt is targeting Bass, a former Democratic congresswoman seeking a second four-year term leading Los Angeles, over her handling of the wildfires and homeless crisis.
Voters in Los Angeles Say They ‘Don’t Have a Lot of Good Choices’
The first results of the Los Angeles mayoral race are in, as polls closed at 8 p.m. With over 50% of the expected vote counted, incumbent L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is leading the pack at 36%, followed by Spencer Pratt at 29% and Nithya Raman at 22%. “While I take nothing for granted [and] there are lots of ballots left to be counted, it appears that we are on track to advance to November,” Bass said.
Nithya Raman: 5 Facts About the Candidate for Los Angeles Mayor
Californians voted for candidates for dozens of November midterm elections. Closely watched races for governor and Los Angeles mayor. Rep. Doris Matsui (30.6% of votes) and Democrat Mai Vang (24.9%) lead the race as of early Wednesday with an estimated 47% of vote counted.
5 Things to Know About Representative Ashley Hinson, Senate Candidate in Iowa
Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, a Paralympian, defeated state Sen. Zach Wahls in Iowa's Democratic Senate primary. He will now face off against Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson, who cruised to the GOP nomination.Turek — a moderate Democrat who flipped a GOP-held Iowa House seat in 2022 – was backed by former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
U.S. Is Said to Be Investigating George Santos Over Kalshi Betting
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Santos placed bets on whether President Donald Trump would attend the State of the Union address. Santos insists that he did not place bets on the president's appearance. He was released from prison in January after serving time for wire fraud and identity theft.
Graham Platner Meets With Senate Democrats Amid Texting Scandal
Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine is facing a tough re-election fight. He is running on a platform of ending the war in Afghanistan. He has been accused of lying about his involvement in the war. He says he is not guilty of any crime. He also says he has not lied about his role in the fight against ISIS.
Palo Alto Networks tops earnings as AI fuels cybersecurity urgency
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Kuwait says airport hit by Iranian strikes as US and Iran launch fresh attacks
The U.S. military said Iran fired two missiles at Kuwait that fell apart en route. The military said it launched strikes on an Iranian military ground control station in the Strait of Hormuz. Bahrain's Defense Ministry said its military intercepted and destroyed three missiles and a number of drones fired by Iran.
Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said she was "deeply saddened" by the tragedy. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have expressed grief over the loss of lives in the Malviya Nagar fire tragedy. Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal has expressed sorrow over the tragic fire.
South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men
Two people have been arrested in Mozambique in connection with the murder of two tourists in the Kruger National Park. The arrests are the result of effective cross-border cooperation, says Minister Willie Aucamp. He adds that criminal activity would not be allowed in the country. The two suspects have been released on bail.
Pulte appointment as spy chief would give a Trump attack dog access to a trove of intelligence
Bill Pulte could play a role in intra-agency disputes battles over declassification and transparency efforts. The appointment is also drawing attention because of the role he could play in the disputes. “Americans have already seen him use the powers of his office at the Federal Housing Finance Agency to pursue the president’s grievances,” said Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia.
Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg on First Day of a Marquee Putin Event
Russian military strikes targets in Ukraine for the first time in 20 years. The attacks are in response to the U.S.-Israeli war in the region. The U.N. has warned of the risk of a repeat of the 9/11 attacks on U.K. facilities. The Russian military says it will continue to strike targets in the Ukraine.
Scott Pelley is speaking out following the shocking news that he was fired by CBS on Tuesday, June 1. In a statement obtained by Darcy at Status, Pelley alleged that management had told him to “inject falsehoods and bias into a politically sensitive story” He said Weiss’s behavior “was cold and callous and beneath the dignity of CBS News”
The Big Questions About Jeffrey Epstein: What The Times Has Learned
Rep. Tom Kean, a New Jersey Republican, has been absent from Congress for three months. His office has said that he is experiencing a “personal medical issue” Trump first endorsed Kean for re-election in May 2025. The district is one of the country’s most closely divided.
The New Zealand Parakeet Pair That Are Saving Their Species
The kākāpō is one of the most intensively managed wild species in the world. The birds wear a backpack that transmits their location, allowing the team to swoop in at the first signs of illness. The team needs to see just how wild the birds are before they can be reintroduced to their rightful habitat.
Protests in UK Over Henry Nowak Murder Case Turn Violent, as Leaders Urge Calm
Body-cam video shows officers handcuffing Nowak as he lay dying. He can be heard telling them that he had been stabbed, but they didn't believe him. Nigel Farage, leader of the anti-immigration Reform UK party, said it was an example of so-called two-tier policing.
Trump Says Israel and Hezbollah Will Hold Off on New Military Action
Negotiations with Iran are "going on continuously," Trump says. Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency said Tehran had halted the dialogue with the U.S. due to Israel continuing its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Mr. Trump said Iranian media were incorrectly reporting that negotiations had ended.
President Trump spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. He asked him "not to go into a major raid of Beirut," which Israel had threatened earlier in the day. Mr. Trump also said on his Truth Social platform that no Israeli troops would be sent to Lebanon. The two leaders also exchanged expletives on the phone.
U.S. Says It Hit More Military Targets in Southern Iran
Lebanese state media reports Israeli strike on vehicle near Beirut. Israel kept up strikes on southern Lebanon just a day after Trump asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to attack Beirut. Israeli officials have warned the military will strike Beirut's southern suburbs if Hezbollah launches projectiles targeting Israeli communities in the north.
