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The director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, which advises both US President Donald Trump and the director of national intelligence on “terror” threats, has resigned over the war with Iran.
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent on Tuesday announced he will resign in response to the Trump administration's war against Iran.
El presidente estadounidense Donald Trump en la Oficina Oval en la Casa Blanca en Washington el 16 de marzo del 2026. (AP foto/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
A former government minister and senior figure in the African National Congress (ANC) will face bribery charges, South African state prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Joe Kent, Director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, speaks during a congressional debate at KATU studios Oct. 7, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
Midwestern state has a slate of competitive races with money flowing in from donors including Aipac
Oil prices jumped about 3% on Tuesday after renewed Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates rekindled supply fears, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely shut and several U.S. allies rebuffing President Trump's call to send warships to escort shipping through the vital waterway
White House will take a financial loss to make it easier for Americans to walk away from citizenship starting in April
El líder de los republicanos en el Senado, el senador por Dakota del Sur John Thune, en el Congreso en Washington, el 10 de marzo del 2026. (AP foto/Jose Luis Magana)
Liberal Democrat lawmaker Liam McArthur joins a rally of supporters ahead of MSPs debating his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, in the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. (Neil Pooran/PA via AP)
The Trump administration is exploring alternative fertilizer supplies as the war with Iran disrupts global markets.
With no clear goal or timetable for ending the war, the US president is running out of options
The Kremlin said Tuesday that Moscow remains committed to helping authorities in Havana after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he could do “anything I want” with Cuba after a U.S.-imposed oil blockade plunged the island nation into darkness.
President Donald Trump holds his signed signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts at the White House, July 4, 2025, in Washington, surrounded by members of Congress. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
Trump failing to keep his word could be important ahead of primaries and midterm elections for independents
Donald Trump has vowed not to sign any other legislation until the passage of Save America act, which would create more barriers for voting
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks to reporters after a weekly Republican luncheon, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
US efforts to build an international coalition to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have turned into a “mess” because Washington’s partners are reluctant to offer assistance, Axios reported on Monday, citing sources.
US efforts to build an international coalition to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have turned into a “mess” because Washington’s partners are reluctant to offer assistance, Axios reported on Monday, citing sources.
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko held a series of political meetings over the weekend, convening allies and party members to structure his camp ahead of local elections in 2027, while announcing the first-ever congress of his party, Pastef, scheduled for June 6.
ALBANY – The Republican looking to unseat state Attorney General Letitia James sees a path to victory because New Yorkers are “tired of the lawlessness” under her watch, she told The Post.
Exclusive: Early US assessment suggesting missile was Iranian was almost immediately dismissed, sources say
If Brendan Carr and the US president’s attacks on the press aren’t stopped, the outcome could be dire
Trump has gifted J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth the US$145 Lexington model … but why is the brand owner suing his administration?
President Donald Trump on Monday urged allied nations to join U.S. efforts to secure the strategic Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "test of loyalty"—but key partners including Britain, Germany, Japan and Australia swiftly distanced themselves from any military role.
O chanceler federal alemão, Friedrich Merz, tem alternado suas posições sobre o presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump. Há um ano, ele se apresentava como crítico contundente do americano. Depois veio uma longa fase de aproximação, com opositores políticos acusando-o de bajular o chefe da Casa Branca.
The UN organisation head said an international naval operation, as suggested by Trump, would not be sustainable
HONG KONG, China — Oil prices surged more than five percent Tuesday as several countries pushed back against Donald Trump's demand that they help secure the key Strait of Hormuz, while Iran continued to target crude-producing neighbours.
George Washington Revolutionaries (18-15, 9-11 A-10) at Utah Valley Wolverines (25-8, 15-5 WAC)
Ottawa Senators (34-23-9, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (33-27-8, in the Metropolitan Division)
El secretario de Defensa de Estados Unidos, Pete Hegseth, escucha mientras el presidente Donald Trump habla con periodistas mientras viaja en el Air Force One desde la base Dover en Delaware y hacia Miami, el sábado 7 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Mark Schiefelbein)
El secretario de Salud y Servicios Humanos Robert F. Kennedy Jr. se ve tras el discurso del Estado de la Unión del presidente Donald Trump en un pleno del Congreso en la Cámara de Representantes, en el Capitolio de Estados Unidos en Washington, el martes 24 de febrero de 2026. (AP foto/Allison Robbert)
US President Donald Trump has accused some Western allies of ingratitude after several countries rebuffed his demand to send warships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continues to target oil facilities in the Gulf.
Labor has given another sign it will change the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing at the May budget, after two government senators endorsed a Senate committee’s finding that the tax concessions skewed the housing market towards investors rather than young people.
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Tuesday avoided a direct answer over whether Seoul had received a request from Washington to deploy a South Korean warship to the war-stricken Strait of Hormuz.
Detroit Pistons (48-19, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (16-51, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
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The Israeli military said early Monday it struck more Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut. Moments before the announcement, a powerful strike hit Beirut’s southern suburbs. (AP video by Zakaria Khatib)
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
“We’ve been protecting these countries for years with Nato because Nato is us.”
Sweden’s V-Dem Institute warns that the US is no longer a liberal democracy. And autocracy is creeping across Europe too
A person walks near a stock price monitor showing Nikkei index at a security company Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Steve Kerr, entrenador en jefe de los Warriors de Golden State, prepara una jugada durante la segunda mitad del juego de baloncesto de la NBA en contra de los Wizards de Washington, el lunes 16 de marzo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/John McDonnell)
The US$240 billion deal isn’t ‘null and void’ yet, says the trade minister, as Malaysia waits for Washington to submit updated terms
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