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Woods fights subpoena for prescription drug records in DUI case

Woods fights subpoena for prescription drug records in DUI case

Tiger Woods's lawyer is fighting the demand for the golf superstar's prescription drug records, which were subpoenaed by the prosecution after Woods was charged with driving under the influence in Florida. Attorney Douglas Duncan said in documents filed with the Martin County Court that Woods has

US health chief begins marathon congressional hearings

US health chief begins marathon congressional hearings

US health chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr began on Thursday a marathon series of hearings before federal lawmakers, questioning set to scrutinize the vaccine skeptic's agenda that has outraged the medical community. The testimony before US congressional committees is related to Republican President Donald Trump's budgetary

Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire

Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire

US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a ceasefire Thursday, and said he was trying to set up the first-ever meeting between the leaders of the two countries. Following what he called "excellent" phone calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and

Mideast war an 'unprecedented' blow for region: IMF to AFP

Mideast war an 'unprecedented' blow for region: IMF to AFP

The Middle East war has created an "unprecedented shock" for the region's economies with no guarantee of a quick recovery, a senior International Monetary Fund official has told AFP. Five of the Gulf's eight oil- and gas-producing countries face a contraction this year,

Cuba 'ready' for possible US attack: president

Cuba 'ready' for possible US attack: president

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Thursday his country was "ready" for a possible US attack on the communist island following months of mounting pressure from President Donald Trump. "We don't want that (confrontation) but it is our duty to be ready to avoid it,

Vessels cross Hormuz destined for Iran despite US blockade

Vessels cross Hormuz destined for Iran despite US blockade

Two sanctioned cargo vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, apparently bound for Iranian ports despite Washington's blockade in the Middle East war, tracking data indicated Thursday. A trickle of ships has passed the crucial trade route over the past two days after the US imposed a counter-

Iran's shadow oil trade endures near Singapore despite war

Iran's shadow oil trade endures near Singapore despite war

Near Singapore, thousands of miles from the Strait of Hormuz, ship-to-ship transfers of Iranian oil have continued during the Middle East war, helping Tehran evade sanctions and maintain trade with China. Nearly 400 tankers are sanctioned by the United States, the European Union or Britain for their activities