The hard-line new leader of Iran’s top security body is threatening neighbors against joining new U.S. efforts to squeeze Tehran’s economy and saying the U.S. has increased global nuclear insecurity. Egypt is trying to revive Iran-U.S. negotiations. And Iraq and Iran say Tehran has helped so… Read moreIran security chief threatens neighbors against economic measures, and other Mideast developments

Deadly airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday have raised doubts about new U.S. efforts to advance a ceasefire there. Local hospitals and the Palestinian Red Crescent say at least 10 people were killed in two strikes, days after a U.S. envoy met with Israel's prime minister. Witnesses said Israeli … Read moreIsrael's deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Moke has formed in the Pacific Ocean. It is on track to bring another round of heavy rain and wind to Hawaii as residents are still recovering from Hurricane Lala. The hurricane center's advisory shows Moke was located about 470 miles southea… Read moreTropical Storm Moke advances toward Hawaii as winds strengthen

After trade negotiations crumbled down to the eleventh hour, U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on scores of Canadian imports kicked in Saturday. The new levies are expected to affect roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods, ranging from hockey sticks to agricultural products. And Canad… Read moreWhat to know about Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect

The United States and Canada have fallen deeper into a trade war. New tariffs are expected to raise prices for products in both countries. Each side is blaming the other for the collapse of negotiations in Washington late Friday. That's led  the U.S. to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion wort… Read moreUS and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread