Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth controversially claimed on Thursday that the fragile ceasefire with Iran means that President Donald Trump does not yet have to seek congressional consent to extend the war. Hegseth argued that the pause in hostilities freezes the ticking clock that would otherwise require the president either to get agreement from lawmakers or…
Shorouk Express Trump said he believes ending Russian oil purchases, combined with the imposition of tariffs on China of 50 percent to 100 percent — by NATO members and the U.S. — would help bring an end to what he called a “ridiculous war.” Trump, promised in his election campaign that he would end the…
Waymo is preparing to launch in two more markets. The company announced today that it will expand into both Denver and Seattle. It will begin testing with humans behind the wheel this week, bringing up to a dozen vehicles to each location, according to CNBC. The rollout will include a mix of the brand’s fully…
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Shorouk Express Economy Materials 8 July 2025 11:07 (UTC +04:00) Iran aims to finish the Ardabil-Miyaneh railway line by the end of the current Iranian year. The government has allocated 12 trillion rials (about $19.9 million) for the project. So far, 7.9 trillion rials ($13 million) has been spent, with 4.1 trillion rials…
Shorouk Express Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email As a child, Army Major Erica Vandal posed for family photos wearing her father’s oversized boots and helmet. “I think it was very…
