US approves potential $2.7b air defence sale to Ukraine
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Trump signs bill authorising Russia sanctions
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US okays sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
19 September 2026
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US has tools to keep AI safe
15 September 2026
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Trump says he would ‘love’ to see a united Ireland
13 September 2026
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US braces for inflation report that may push Fed to hike rates
11 September 2026
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25 years of 9/11 / Trump’s Iran war echoes post-attack ‘forever wars’
11 September 2026
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US midterm polls: President Trump offers every
11 September 2026
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Houthis close in on Bab el-Mandeb Strait
11 September 2026
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Trump promises each American $5,000 if Republicans keep Congress in midterms
10 September 2026
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US government shuts down
The United States entered a government shutdown yesterday with President Donald Trump and Democrats in an acrimonious stand-off and banking on the other side to blink first in what could be a prolonged crisis.
1 October 2025
Trump turns tables for Israel
In presenting a Gaza plan as an ultimatum to Hamas, US President Donald Trump has turned the tables to give Israel the advantage diplomatically -- and an even freer rein on the ground if a deal fails.
1 October 2025
Trump order pledges that US will defend Qatar in event of attack
Qatar previously attacked by Iran without US response
1 October 2025
Explosion rocks New York apartment, leaving building partially collapsed
Residents flee apartment building; no injuries reported, officials say
1 October 2025
What happens next with the US government shutdown?
What happens now that Congress failed to strike a deal before funding expired at midnight?
1 October 2025
US govt shutdown: What would stay open, what would close
The impending shutdown would differ from past government closures
1 October 2025
US pledges $60m for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Special envoy says Washington cannot bear the burden indefinitely
30 September 2025
Trump-backed targeting of pro-Palestinian campus activists for deportation is unlawful, US judge rules
Judge said he would decide later what remedy to impose
30 September 2025
Trump says Hamas will 'pay in hell' unless it accepts plan within days
Earlier gave Hamas 'three to four days' to accept the deal
30 September 2025
Will Trump’s visa crackdown drive more US work toward India?
H-1B visa restrictions expected to turbocharge India’s global capability centres
30 September 2025
Four killed, several injured in Michigan church shooting
The attacker was killed by police in the parking lot
29 September 2025
Trump authorises 'full force' troop deployment in Portland
A deployment in Portland -- Oregon's largest city -- would follow similar moves by the Republican president to mobilize troops against the wishes of local Democratic leadership in Los Angeles and Washington DC
28 September 2025
Trump targets more opponents after 'dirty cop' Comey
'It's not revenge. It's also about the fact that you can't let this go on.'
27 September 2025
Trump's granddaughter launches clothing brand from White House
Promotional photos were taken at the White House featuring the teen in a $130 sweatshirt
27 September 2025
Supreme Court allows Trump admin freeze of $4 bn in foreign aid
The US Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration on Friday to freeze for now more than $4 billion in foreign assistance appropriated by Congress.
27 September 2025
Trump slaps 100% tariffs on medicine
US President Donald Trump’s announcement of steep new tariffs on medicines and other goods drew pushback from some allies yesterday, with the EU claiming immunity for its pharmaceutical industry under an earlier trade deal.
26 September 2025
Uproar over LA plan for $1 mn toilet
Officials last year approved a scheme to build a bathroom with two stalls at the entrance to the city's popular Runyon Canyon hiking trail at a cost of $960,000
26 September 2025
EU says it has 15% ceiling on US pharma tariffs
US President Donald Trump unveiled on Thursday a fresh round of tariffs on a broad range of imported goods, including 100 per cent duties on branded drugs, set to go into effect next week
26 September 2025
Sharif seeks US investment during talks with Trump
Pakistan PM, joined by army chief, seeks stronger economic ties as discussions also turn to ending Gaza conflict
26 September 2025
Trump signs order to advance $14b TikTok sale to US investors
Also announces a delay until Jan 20 in enforcing law that would otherwise ban the app
26 September 2025