Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett reports that US President Donald Trump is sending envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.
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US President Donald Trump called the Iran war small potatoes, saying only 18 Americans had been killed.
Unemployment rate steady as public schools and food services lead the surge in US job growth for August.
Price of gasoline also sets new record for Labor Day weekend ahead of crucial midterm elections in November.
US State Department tells Al Jazeera that Washington ‘does not support any plan’ for expulsion of Palestinians.
From My Lai to civilian killings in Afghanistan, Iraq, the US has often denied role before later quietly acknowledging.
Rising prices and opposition to war may pressure Trump to de-escalate until after the midterms, analysts say.
The White House has unveiled five arcade-style games to promote Trump’s ‘MAGA’ agenda.
Residents are returning to villages in southern Lebanon devastated by Israel’s invasion.
White House arcade games spark criticism for prioritising entertainment amid rising living costs and war concerns.
Republicans have pledged to appeal the ruling to the US Supreme Court with only months until the midterm elections.
