US approves potential $2.7b air defence sale to Ukraine
AFP, Washington
2 HOUR(s) United States
Trump signs bill authorising Russia sanctions
AFP, Washington
2 HOUR(s) United States
US okays sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
AFP, Washington
19 September 2026 United States
US has tools to keep AI safe
Reuters, Washington
15 September 2026 United States
Trump says he would ‘love’ to see a united Ireland
Reuters, Dublin
13 September 2026 United States
US braces for inflation report that may push Fed to hike rates
AFP, Washington
11 September 2026 United States
US midterm polls: President Trump offers every
Reuters, Dallas
11 September 2026 United States
Houthis close in on Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Reuters, Cairo/Washington/Dubai
11 September 2026 United States
Trump promises each American $5,000 if Republicans keep Congress in midterms
AFP, Dallas, United States
10 September 2026 United States

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
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