US readies new tariffs as Trump’s 10% levy to expire
AFP, Washington
22 July 2026, 00:00 AM USA
New Air Force One to be ‘maxed out’
AFP, Joint Base Andrews
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM USA
Rubio, Lebanese president hold talks in Washington
AFP, Washington
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM USA
Influencer Andrew Tate and brother arrested in Miami
AFP, Washington
19 July 2026, 11:28 AM USA
Civilian targets hit as war in ME flares
Reuters, Washington/Cairo
19 July 2026, 00:00 AM USA
November Midterm / Trump blames China for 2020 meddling
Reuters, Washington
18 July 2026, 00:00 AM USA
Trump revives election fraud claims ahead of US midterms
AFP, Washington
17 July 2026, 09:13 AM USA
US limits stays of students, journalists
Reuters, Washington
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM USA

Trump target of classified docs probe

US prosecutors have told Donald Trump’s lawyers that he is the target of a probe into his handling of classified documents after leaving the presidency, in a sign he might be indicted,
8 June 2023, 18:00 PM

US eyeing enhanced cooperation with Bangladesh in security and trade

The United States has reiterated that they are keen to enhance relationship and cooperation with Bangladesh in key areas, including security and trade.."Last year we celebrated an anniversary as it relates to our bilateral relationship with Bangladesh, and this year in 2023 we look forward
8 June 2023, 08:11 AM

Canadian fires: US East Coast blanketed in veil of smoke

Schools across the US East Coast canceled outdoor activities, airline traffic slowed and millions of Americans were urged to stay indoors on Wednesday as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted south, blanketing cities in thick, yellow haze..The US National Weather Service issued air quality
8 June 2023, 04:17 AM

2 dead, 5 hurt in US school shooting

Two people were killed and five injured Tuesday during a shooting near a high school graduation in the US state of Virginia, police said, the latest in an epidemic of mass shootings plaguing the country.
7 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Trump foe Chris enters race

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Tuesday launched his 2024 presidential campaign with a
7 June 2023, 18:00 PM

10billion global population ‘unsustainable’

US special climate envoy John Kerry told AFP that the world’s population will not be tenable in 2050, when it is projected to hit nearly 10 billion, but refrained from asking Americans to give up steaks.
7 June 2023, 18:00 PM

2 dead in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia

A man armed with four handguns killed two people and wounded five others when he fired into a crowd outside a high school graduation ceremony in Richmond, Virginia, on Tuesday, police said
7 June 2023, 02:53 AM

Microsoft to pay $20 million to settle US charges for violating children's privacy

Microsoft will pay $20 million to settle US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges that the tech company illegally collected personal information from children without their parents' consent, the FTC said on Monday
6 June 2023, 03:21 AM

Blinken warns against Israeli expansion

Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged continued US commitment to both Israel’s security and a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict
5 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Trump's VP Mike Pence joins 2024 presidential race

Former US Vice President Mike Pence on Monday declared himself a candidate in the 2024 Republican race for the White House, setting up a fight against former President Donald Trump
5 June 2023, 16:24 PM

Modi invited to address meeting of US Congress on June 22

US congressional leaders yesterday invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a joint meeting of the House of Representatives and Senate on June 22, one of the highest honors Washington affords to foreign dignitaries.
2 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Biden trips, tumbles on Air Force stage

President Joe Biden took a face-first tumble on Thursday after tripping over an obstacle on stage at the Air Force Academy in Colorado, but he appeared unhurt -- and joked about it later..Biden, 80, who had delivered the commencement address to graduates of the military academy, had just s
2 June 2023, 05:27 AM

US Senate gives final approval on debt ceiling bill

The US Senate voted in favor of a bipartisan deal to suspend the government's $31.4 trillion (€29.4 trillion) debt ceiling on Thursday..The Senate approved the bill with a vote of 63-36 in a race against time after months of partisan disagreements between Democrats and Republicans. .
2 June 2023, 03:22 AM

US intensifies diplomatic pressure as Serbs rally in north Kosovo

Ethnic Serbs gathered again in a flashpoint town in north Kosovo yesterday at the site of clashes earlier this week with Nato-led forces, as Washington urged both Belgrade and Pristina to diffuse tensions.
1 June 2023, 18:00 PM

US debt drama nears end as Senate tackles default threat

US senators yesterday raced to pass a bipartisan debt limit deal approved overwhelmingly by the House of Representatives, with the worst-case scenario of an economy-cratering default seemingly avoided.
1 June 2023, 18:00 PM

US debt ceiling bill passes House with broad bipartisan support

A divided US House of Representatives passed a bill to suspend the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling on Wednesday, with majority support from both Democrats and Republicans to overcome opposition led by hardline conservatives and avoid a catastrophic default
1 June 2023, 02:29 AM

Biden discusses F-16 sale with Erdogan

US President Joe Biden said Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in a call on Monday repeated Ankara’s desire to buy F-16 fighter jets from the United States, while Biden told him Washington wanted Ankara to drop its objection to Sweden’s joining Nato. The exchange took place when Biden called Erdogan to congratulate him on his victory in Turkey’s presidential election on Sunday.
30 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Biden says final US debt ceiling deal ready to move to Congress for vote

US President Joe Biden said on Sunday he had finalised a budget agreement with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to suspend the US$31.4 trillion (S$42.5 trillion) debt ceiling until Jan 1, 2025, and that the deal was ready to move to Congress for a vote
29 May 2023, 02:53 AM

Republicans, Biden reach debt ceiling deal

President Joe Biden and Republican leader Kevin McCarthy announced a deal Saturday to raise the debt ceiling, dragging the United States back from the precipice of default with only a few days to spare.
28 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Biden cuts deal in principle with Republicans to avert catastrophic US default

US President Joe Biden and Republican lawmakers struck a deal in principle to raise the country's debt ceiling Saturday, in a crucial first step towards eliminating the threat of a disastrous default with just days to spare
28 May 2023, 02:00 AM