WASHINGTON, United States — The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly approved legislation targeting Russia and Iran with new sanctions, advancing the measure after months of stalled negotiations and naming it in honor of the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of its strongest supporters. The bill passed 86-11 and now moves to the Republican-controlled House, where its prospects remain uncertain.
US Sees Near-Term Hormuz Deal as Gulf States Sign Defense Pact
WASHINGTON, United States — The United States expects a possible agreement between Iran and Oman that could restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a mutual defense pact amid escalating regional tensions. The developments came as Washington continued diplomatic efforts to contain the wider conflict involving Iran, Israel and Iranian-backed groups.
Trump Renews Effort to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook
WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump has renewed his effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, giving her three weeks to respond to mortgage fraud allegations that her lawyer has called baseless. The move comes after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked Trump’s earlier attempt to fire Cook in June, keeping the dispute over presidential authority and Federal Reserve independence alive.
Afghanistan Beat Ireland by 92 Runs as Rashid Takes Six
BREDA, Ireland — Afghanistan moved ahead in the five-match ODI series after defeating Ireland by 92 runs in the second ODI on Friday, August 8. Ibrahim Zadran’s 84 helped Afghanistan post 299 for 8 in a rain-shortened 47-over contest before Rashid Khan produced a six-wicket haul to bowl Ireland out for 207 in 33.4 overs.
Trump’s $400 Million White House Ballroom Project Blocked by US Appeals Court
WASHINGTON, United States — A US federal appeals court has ordered the Donald Trump administration to stop above-ground construction of a planned $400 million ballroom at the White House, ruling that the president cannot fundamentally reshape the historic complex without approval from Congress.
SC Declines Mahua Moitra Plea in Hate Speech Case
NEW DELHI, India — The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra’s plea challenging a Calcutta High Court direction requiring her to appear before police in connection with a hate speech case registered in West Bengal.




