Qatar pushes for US-Iran deal before midterms; holds marathon talks: Report

Mediators hold marathon talks in Tehran and continue discussions in Doha as Washington and Tehran seek to revive nuclear negotiations ahead of midterms. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS (via REUTERS)

Qatari mediators held more than 12 hours of talks in Tehran on Friday to restart direct negotiations between the United States and Iran. The effort is to prevent a possible military conflict after the US midterm elections, Axios reported. The negotiations are to continue in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday as regional powers seek a diplomatic … Read more

US intelligence agencies identify businesswoman close to Nvidia chief as Beijing asset: Report

US intelligence agencies identify businesswoman close to Nvidia chief as Beijing asset: Report

New York, US intelligence agencies have concluded that a Chinese businesswoman who developed a close relationship with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was a Chinese intelligence asset and funnelled information to Beijing, according to a New York Times report – China has dismissed the allegations as a “smear”. US intelligence agencies identify businesswoman close to Nvidia … Read more

Top Pentagon military planner fired by Hegseth admitted sharing classified information on Iran, Ukraine with reporters: Report

US Army general admitted to sharing classified Iran, Ukraine details. (U.S. Army via AP)

US Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, who was dismissed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week, admitted to sharing classified information about Iran and Ukraine with two journalists over a period of roughly one year, according to an internal Pentagon investigation report by Axios. US Army general admitted to sharing classified Iran, Ukraine details. (U.S. … Read more

Vietnam veterans group president says he was misled before backing Trumps DC arch plan: Report

The Vietnam Veterans of America says it was given “inaccurate information” before joining a legal brief supporting Trump's arch. (Vietnam Veterans of America, AFP)

Tom Burke, president of the Vietnam Veterans of America, said on Thursday that he was given wrong information before the group joined a legal brief supporting President Donald Trump’s planned arch. The 250-foot-tall arch is part of Trump’s plan to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Vietnam Veterans of America says it … Read more

Vance attacks Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola over report alleging attempt to recruit candidate with same name as Senate contender Dan Sullivan

JD Vance attacks Peltola over alleged plan involving second Dan Sullivan. (AFP)

US Vice President JD Vance accused Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola of trying to manipulate Alaska’s Senate race in her favor, after a New York Times investigation reported that members of her campaign were involved in efforts to recruit a candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. JD Vance attacks Peltola over … Read more

US forces in Middle East ready to launch a big effort in Iran after November midterm elections: Report

US President Donald Trump arrives to the stage for a midterm campaign rally at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas on October 27. (AFP)

The US is preparing for renewed strikes on Iran after the November midterm elections are over, a report by CNN on October 26 claimed. US President Donald Trump arrives to the stage for a midterm campaign rally at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas on October 27. (AFP) The report cited two US officials … Read more

Hegseth fires top Pentagon planner as Trump mulls renewed Iran strikes: Report

Lt. Gen Brett Sylvia graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1994 and previously commanded the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (LinkedIn/LTG Brett Sylvia)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly fired Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, a senior military strategist. Sylvia was removed from the Joint Chiefs of Staff even as President Donald Trump mulls renewed strikes against Iran. Lt. Gen Brett Sylvia graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1994 and previously commanded the 101st Airborne … Read more

US federal election commission shuts down some services on its website after hacking attempt: Report

US President Donald Trump points as he arrives at Corpus Christi International Airport in Corpus Christi, Texas, US, October 27. (REUTERS)

The US Federal Election Commission, which tracks spendings of candidates in elections, said Tuesday that some of the services on its websites are down. The update came after Reuters reported that hackers allegedly tried to breach it. US President Donald Trump points as he arrives at Corpus Christi International Airport in Corpus Christi, Texas, US, … Read more

Mamdani supporters rush to defend mayor after report claims his use of NYPD gym for basketball games disrupted recruits' training

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reportedly using the NYPD gymnasium for basketball games with friends, which a report has claimed is disrupting recruits' training. (REUTERS)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani saw an outpouring of support online after a report alleged he’s using the NYPD gym for pickup basketball games with friends. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reportedly using the NYPD gymnasium for basketball games with friends, which a report has claimed is disrupting recruits’ training. (REUTERS) Mamdani … Read more

Investigators deliver report on why Iranian warships took part in naval drills off South Africa

Investigators deliver report on why Iranian warships took part in naval drills off South Africa

CE TOWN, South Africa — A report into why Iranian warships took part in naval drills off South Africa’s coast this year against the instructions of the country’s president has been finalized, his office said Tuesday. Investigators deliver report on why Iranian warships took part in naval drills off South Africa The report has been … Read more