The government shutdown is poised to become the longest in US history this week as economic pain points continue to mount.
It was the worst weekend yet at airports. Meanwhile, limited clarity was offered Monday on the Supplemental Nutrition…

The government shutdown is poised to become the longest in US history this week as economic pain points continue to mount.
It was the worst weekend yet at airports. Meanwhile, limited clarity was offered Monday on the Supplemental Nutrition…

Editor’s Note: Francesco Salesio Schiavi is a Middle East international relations specialist focused on security, defense, and governance in the Levant and the Gulf. He is a non-resident fellow at the Middle East Institute of…
BAGHDAD, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani said Monday that Iraqi political parties have reached a “unified national consensus” to end the presence of all weapons operating outside the authority of the state.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will be at the White House on November 18 for an official working visit with U.S. President Donald Trump, a White House official said on Monday.
The visit comes as Trump pushes…

US to ask UN to saction seven vessels for North Korea trade | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/World NewsThe seven vessels have illegally exported North Korean coal and iron ore to China, which traditionally earns Pyongyang between $200 million…

Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to one of its lowest points, with only 37% of Americans expressing approval of his performance as president.
The new CNN/SSRS survey released on Monday shows a sharp decline in Trump’s approval ratings…