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Munetaka Murakami hit his 19th home run of the season to lead the American League, but the Chicago White Sox lost 5-3 in extra innings to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. The game was tied 3-3 after nine innings before Minnesota scored two runs in the 10th.
The US Senate confirmed Frank Garcia, a veteran naval officer, as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, ending a more than year-long vacancy. Garcia, who served 28 years in the Navy and spent 15 years on the House Intelligence Committee, outlined a 'trade, not aid' policy shift. His appointment underscores US efforts to counter Chinese influence in Africa, highlighted by support for the Lobito Corridor project.
The Trump administration has proposed requiring all federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) before speaking to reporters without prior approval, threatening lawsuits against violators and asserting the right to royalties from leaked information. The proposal, released Tuesday by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, expands the definition of confidential information and would also apply to former employees. Critics say the move undermines whistleblower protections, violates the First Amendment, and threatens government transparency.
Russia has accused the US of violating the UN Headquarters Agreement by denying a visa to Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov for a Security Council meeting. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said the refusal also disrespected China, which chairs the Security Council this month. The incident occurs as US-Russia tensions ease amid Trump’s push to end the Ukraine war.
Armenia has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the United States as Prime Minister Pashinyan faces pro-Russian opposition ahead of June parliamentary elections. The deal includes a framework for critical minerals and a transit corridor through southern Armenia, granting the U.S. a 74% stake. The move deepens Armenia's tilt toward the West, straining relations with traditional ally Russia.
Iran has warned of a strong response to any U.S. actions it sees as aggressive and in breach of a ceasefire, amid elevated bilateral tensions. The statement calls for international condemnation of U.S. strikes, which Washington defends as self-defense. Analysts fear the rhetoric could heighten regional instability.
Iran condemned US airstrikes on Hormozgan province as a 'gross violation' of the ceasefire, with a Revolutionary Guard commander vowing a swift response. The attacks come as both sides were making progress in Doha peace talks. The US insists the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened 'one way or another.'
India and the US have signed a framework agreement to secure supplies of strategic minerals and rare earths, as Washington seeks to diversify supply chains and reduce reliance on China. The deal covers mining, processing, recycling, and investment across the entire supply chain.
Amid ongoing attacks and escalating tensions, Iran and the US maintain indirect negotiations. Tehran markets have responded positively, but Iranian politics and public opinion remain deeply divided over the prospect of a deal.
