United States

The US Department of Justice has granted federal DEA recognition to over 900 medical cannabis dispensaries across seven states, marking a historic shift in federal drug policy.

CENTCOM estimates the cost of military operations related to Iran at approximately $47 billion, driven largely by munitions replenishment and equipment replacement.

The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia ordered non-emergency personnel to leave following deadly Houthi attacks on airports. Regional tensions surge as coalition forces vow a decisive response.

Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell has officially become a US citizen at age 82, gaining voting rights after living in America for over six decades.

US President Donald Trump is reviewing the future of US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following reports that she asked a major donor to pay her personal expenses.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is reportedly weighing a historic commutation of death sentences for all 563 inmates on the state's death row to life imprisonment.

Veteran Israeli journalist Judith Nirel Moses is making a media comeback after three years, joining the new 'Gali New York' radio project for Israelis in the US.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has had his federal prison sentence extended to March 2028 amid reports of luxury contraband and solitary confinement placement.

Israeli fintech Nayax enters the US gas station retail market through a partnership with Allied Electronics, distributing payment terminals to tap into a $450 billion sector.

The United States intensified pressure on Iran through a strict naval blockade, severe financial warnings, and asset relocations following security threats.

Israel transitions to winter time on October 25, 2026, while the US shifts a week later on November 1. This creates a temporary one-week shift in time differences between the two nations.

The US State Department expelled two Iranian diplomats from New York for overstaying their UN General Assembly visas, as Washington intensifies economic and military pressure on Tehran.

Reports indicate Iran plans to replace Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after reaching a deal with the US and ending military conflicts, amid internal regime pressures.

China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal under President Xi Jinping, with satellite imagery revealing construction across multiple key facilities.

A faulty AI-generated U.S. intelligence report nearly triggered a military clash with China during operations involving Iran, highlighting risks in military AI use.

FBI Director Kash Patel told the Senate Judiciary Committee that online radicalization translating into real-world violence against synagogues and officials is the top domestic threat.