Bahrain’s UN proposal calling for ‘all necessary means’ to open Strait of Hormuz faces opposition

UNITED NATIONS — A U.N. Security Council resolution calling for countries to use “all necessary means” to keep the Strait of Hormuz open is facing some opposition for raising the possibility of U.N.-backed military action against Iran, according to three council diplomats. Bahrain put forward the proposal, which was obtained by The Associated Press on … Read more

What seniors should know as Medicare Advantage open enrollment closes

Seniors still have time for adjustments as the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period comes to an end. Mohamad Faizal Bin Ramli/Getty Images Each year, the Medicare Advantage open enrollment window — which typically runs from January 1 to March 31 — offers a limited but important opportunity for seniors to rethink their approach to healthcare … Read more

U.S. sent Iran a message through mediators as Trump signals he’s open to a deal, Iranian official says

Iran has received a message from the United States through mediators as a potential precursor to talks between the two warring countries, a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official told CBS News on Monday, after President Trump suggested a deal is possible. The Iranian official said “we received points from the U.S. through mediators and they … Read more

Open: This is

This week in “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” amid an escalation of the Iranian war, a new CBS News poll shows the conflict and rising gas prices are fueling economic concerns in the U.S. Plus, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte join. Source link

The Latest: Trump says US will ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t open Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. will “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, prompting Tehran to say it would respond to any such strike with attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy and… President Donald Trump warned the U.S. will “obliterate” Iran’s power plants … Read more

Trump calls NATO cowards for not sending troops to help open Strait of Hormuz

President Trump said he is considering “winding down” the military efforts against Iran. However, multiple sources tell CBS News that Pentagon officials are preparing for the possibility of sending U.S. ground forces into Iran. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang. Source link

Arrest made in death of Iowa real estate agent who was killed during an open house in 2011

An Iowa woman was arrested in connection with the death of a real estate agent whose killing nearly 15 years ago sent shock waves through the state and haunted realtors, authorities said Wednesday. Kristin Ramsey was indicted by a grand jury on a charge of first-degree murder in the April 8, 2011, killing of Ashley … Read more

Destination warzone: How Lebanon’s only international airport stays open amid Israeli strikes

Beirut–Rafic Hariri’s eastern runway juts into the Dahiyeh suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold that Israel has targeted almost every day since March 2, when a salvo of rockets fired by the militants sparked a new Israeli offensive into Lebanon. Some Israeli strikes have fallen less than a mile from the perimeter fence. “It’s very challenging, it’s … Read more

Donna Miller, Melissa Bean win Chicago-area House primaries as Democrats fight over four open seats

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller and former Rep. Melissa Bean have won the Democratic primaries in Illinois’ 2nd and 8th Congressional Districts, NBC News projects. Miller’s victory puts an end to former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s comeback attempt, while Bean’s primary win practically cements her return to Congress, more than a decade after she lost … Read more

Beirut’s skies remain open despite Israeli strikes

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. BBC seeks to have Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit dismissed 00:26 Now Playing Beirut’s skies remain open despite Israeli strikes 00:49 UP NEXT Drones intercepted near the U.S. embassy in Baghdad 00:27 Florida officer captures playing dolphins on camera 00:16 Thousands … Read more