International

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. State Department on Saturday issued a heightened travel advisory for Nigeria and Somalia, citing what officials described as a “rapidly deteriorating security situation” believed to be connected to recent waves of deportations from the United States involving individuals with criminal records.

Islamabad — U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s diplomatic visit to Pakistan this week took an unexpected turn when an apparently innocent dinner request drew attention away from a series of delicate negotiations intended to advance a peace framework between the United States and Iran.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday issued a new warning to Iran, stating that additional economic penalties and financial measures could be imposed if the country fails to meet a newly referenced April 15 filing “deadline."

LONDON — A team of investigative reporters says newly examined documents connected to the records surrounding convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein have provided unexpected clues that may help identify the elusive street artist known as Banksy.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that American naval forces could escort Carnival Cruise ships through the Strait of Hormuz, telling travelers that the ongoing war with Iran should not force them to abandon vacation plans.

“No one will have to cancel their vacation,” Hegseth said during remarks at the Pentagon, describing the potential escort program as a reassurance measure for civilians and commercial operators concerned about security in the Persian Gulf.

Washington — Newly appointed Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullen announced Wednesday a federal plan to temporarily relocate select Iranian-American residents from the Los Angeles area to secure facilities in California’s Central Valley. Mullen described the move as “a necessary precaution for the safety and stability of affected communities” amid elevated tensions with Iran.

WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt acknowledged Monday that the possibility of reinstating a U.S. military draft remains “on the table” as the United States continues military operations against Iran, while also outlining a controversial proposal that would allow drafted individuals to indefinitely defer service by paying a $1 million fee.

Mar-a-Lago - President Donald Trump said that Iran could "end the war tomorrow" if it agreed to pay $500 billion to the United States, a statement that quickly drew both interest and criticism from across the political spectrum.

Speaking to reporters, Trump framed the proposal as part of a broader argument that the United States should be compensated for what he described as “years of American strength and protection in the Middle East” in addition to the costs of the current war.

Washington. — Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts on Thursday welcomed the nomination of Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullen to serve as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

In a statement issued shortly after the announcement, Warren said she was encouraged by what she described as a shared cultural background with the nominee.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday credited the U.S. Space Force for what he described as a “decisive success” in a recent military campaign in Iran, praising what he called the “uncommon bravery and precision” of personnel involved in the operation.

Speaking from the White House Rose Garden, Trump said the Space Force’s role in coordinating satellite-based surveillance and communications “frankly put the other services to shame."