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 Iranians burn a US flag during a gathering in support of Gaza, in Tehran, April 9, 2025.

US issues new sanctions on Iran as Trump seeks talks

The US sanctioned five Iranian entities for nuclear activity, just days before planned nuclear talks in Oman, as Trump warns of consequences if talks fail.

By REUTERS
09/04/2025

Iran cautious on talks with Trump admin.

Iran expresses skepticism over upcoming US talks on its nuclear program, insisting on indirect negotiations and demanding concrete gestures before direct discussions.

Iran is nervous about the Trump administration, but also defiant

President Trump will have to act soon on his threat to end Iran’s nuclear bomb program.

Russia condemns 'ultimatums' after Trump threatens to bomb Iran

Russia has, for the most part, refrained from sharp criticism of Trump, with whom President Vladimir Putin has moved quickly to repair relations.

By REUTERS
01/04/2025

Washington, DC, Jewish federation will distribute $180,000 to laid-off federal workers

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is allocating $180,000 to assist laid-off federal workers following funding cuts under the Trump administration.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
29/03/2025

Child marriage banned in Washington, DC, after push by Jewish advocates

The capital now joins a tally of 13 states and two US territories that have banned child marriage outright. Ten more have laws pending that would eliminate the practice.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
28/03/2025

Israel provided intel on Houthi target in attack described in Signal chat, WSJ reveals

Waltz wrote in the Signal group that a Houthi missile expert, a key target in the attack, was seen entering his girlfriend’s building.

Iran ready for indirect talks with US, Khamenei aide says

Tehran has so far rebuffed US President Donald Trump's warning it to make a deal or face military consequences.

By REUTERS
27/03/2025
  Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, March 11, 2025.

US and Russia talk about Ukraine war, eye a Black Sea ceasefire

US and Russia hold talks in Saudi Arabia on a Black Sea ceasefire and broader Ukraine peace efforts as scepticism remains over Putin’s willingness to compromise.

By REUTERS
24/03/2025
  Tourists taking selfies in Times Square at night, surrounded by bright billboards, traffic, and vi

Some Europeans reconsider trips to US in protest against Trump

Brask is one of a number of Danes, Germans and more broadly Europeans who are reconsidering travel plans as a result of Trump's actions, according to five travel agents across the continent.

By REUTERS
24/03/2025
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