Tag: #unitedstates

New START Expires, Leaving U.S. and Russia Without Binding Caps on Strategic Nuclear Arms

The New START treaty has lapsed, ending inspections and legal limits on U.S. and Russian strategic arsenals as leaders trade warnings and reassurances.

#nuclear, #armscontrol, #russia, #unitedstates, #newstart

South Korea’s Rival Parties Rush Bill to Channel Up to $350 Billion in U.S. Investment as Tariff Deadline Looms

Seoul’s parties set a fast-track vote on a law enabling up to $350B in U.S. investment, seeking relief from threatened 25% U.S. tariffs.

#southkorea, #tariffs, #trade, #investment, #unitedstates

U.S.-Backed Syria Deal Ends Kurdish Holdouts as Aleppo Clashes Displace Tens of Thousands

A U.S.-mediated pact shifts control of northeast Syria to Damascus after Aleppo fighting uproots more than 100,000 and raises ISIS security fears.

#syria, #kurds, #aleppo, #sdf, #unitedstates

U.S. Shuttles Between Israel and Islamist-Led Syria in Paris to Redraw Golan Border Rules

U.S.-mediated talks in Paris seek new security terms after Israel’s 2024 incursion into southern Syria, testing UN rules and Syria’s new rulers.

#syria, #israel, #diplomacy, #golanheights, #unitedstates

U.S. Envoy Meets Belarus President to Discuss Political Prisoner Release

U.S. envoy meets Belarusian President to discuss political prisoner release, a key step in Belarus-West relations.

#belarus, #unitedstates, #politicalprisoners, #diplomacy

U.S. Housing Crisis Deepens as Homelessness Escalates

The U.S. faces a growing affordable housing crisis, with homelessness up 18% and a 7.1M home deficit. New initiatives and challenges emerge.

#housing, #homelessness, #affordablehousing, #unitedstates

DOL Reports Surge in Child Labor Violations Amid Labor Market Pressures

The DOL reports an 88% rise in child labor violations since 2019, highlighting urgent calls for stronger enforcement and protections.

#dol, #childlabor, #unitedstates, #laborlaws

Urban Crime Rates Surge: A 61% Increase from 2019 to 2024

Urban violent crime rises 61% from 2019 to 2024, surpassing national and rural averages, according to NCVS data.

#crime, #urban, #statistics, #unitedstates

South Korea and U.S. to Start Annual Ulchi Freedom Shield Military Exercise

South Korea, U.S. kick off joint military drills amid North Korea tensions.

#southkorea, #unitedstates, #northkorea, #military, #defense

Bahrain and U.S. Formalize $17 Billion Economic Partnership

Bahrain announces $17B investment in U.S., enhancing aviation, tech, and energy ties.

#bahrain, #unitedstates, #investment, #technology, #energy

U.S. Blocks UN Ceasefire Resolution on Gaza, Citing Security Concerns

U.S. vetoes UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire, drawing international criticism amid humanitarian crisis.

#unitedstates, #gaza, #unitednations, #ceasefire, #diplomacy