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
US to change visa regulations for foreign students, journalists
Reuters, Washington
16 July 2026, 20:16 PM USA
‘Gus’ the T rex fetches $50.1m at auction
AFP, New York
16 July 2026, 00:00 AM USA
Record-smashing heatwave sweeps US, Canada
AFP, Washington
16 July 2026, 00:00 AM USA
Tehran may target Trump in White House
Agencies
15 July 2026, 00:00 AM World
US ICE agent fatally shoots driver in Maine
Reuters, Biddeford
15 July 2026, 00:00 AM World

Why did the Baltimore bridge collapse and what do we know about the ship?

Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early today after a container ship smashed into a pylon, sending eight people into frigid water below..WHAT HAPPENED IN BALTIMORE?.At 1:27am ET (0527 GMT), a container ship named the Dali was sailing down the Patapsco River when it struc
26 March 2024, 15:38 PM

Baltimore bridge collapses after ship collision

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in the US city of Baltimore collapsed after a ship collided with it, the Maryland Transportation Authority said early Tuesday
26 March 2024, 08:31 AM

Biden, Netanyahu on collision course after Gaza UN vote

Relations between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sank to a wartime low on Monday with the US allowing passage of a Gaza ceasefire resolution at the United Nations and drawing a sharp rebuke from the Israeli leader
26 March 2024, 04:25 AM

Trump wins pause of $454m civil fraud ruling

Donald Trump won a bid to pause his $454 million civil fraud judgment if he posts a $175 million bond within 10 days, a victory for the former US president that blocks New York state authorities from beginning to seize his assets as soon yesterday.
25 March 2024, 18:00 PM

A four-day work week? US weighs the pros and cons

The country that gave the world the concept of a weekend is now hesitatingly auditioning a proposal for a four-day work week
25 March 2024, 03:46 AM

Trump faces double legal dramas in New York

Donald Trump faces twin legal crises on Monday in New York, where he could see the possible seizure of his storied properties over a massive fine as he separately fights to delay a criminal trial even further
25 March 2024, 02:41 AM

Scientists identify Milky Way’s ancient building blocks

Astronomers have identified two ancient streams of stars - named after the Hindu deities Shakti and Shiva - that appear to be among the Milky Way’s earliest building blocks, offering new insight into how our galaxy came together long ago.
23 March 2024, 18:00 PM

US Congress averts government shutdown, passing USD1.2 trillion bill

The US Congress early yesterday overwhelmingly passed a USD1.2 trillion budget bill, keeping the government funded through a fiscal year that began six months ago and sending it to President Joe Biden to sign into law and avert a partial shutdown.
23 March 2024, 18:00 PM

UN security council: Russia, China veto US resolution on Gaza truce

The United Nations Security Council yesterday failed to pass a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as part of a hostage deal after Russia and China vetoed the measure proposed by the United States.
22 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Investors approve merger to list Trump social media company

Shareholders approved a merger Friday to list Donald Trump's social media venture on the stock market, providing a potential financial lifeline to the former president as he faces possible seizure of properties
22 March 2024, 16:01 PM

Arunachal Pradesh state part of India

The US government recognises Arunachal Pradesh as part of India and “strongly opposes” any unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims in the northeastern Indian state that shares a border with China, the US State Department said on Wednesday.
21 March 2024, 18:00 PM

US submits draft UN resolution calling for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza: Blinken

The United States submitted a draft resolution to the UN Security Council calling for an "immediate ceasefire linked to the release of hostages" in the Gaza Strip, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said
21 March 2024, 04:38 AM

US warns Pakistan on ties over election irregularities

The United States said Wednesday that relations with Pakistan will suffer if it does not probe irregularities in last month's election and rerun votes if needed
21 March 2024, 02:53 AM

Trump unable to post $464m bond

Donald Trump faced having assets seized in a humiliating blow to his carefully cultivated image as a self-made tycoon as his lawyers acknowledged Monday he doesn’t have the cash to appeal a $464 million fine for fraudulently inflating his wealth.
19 March 2024, 18:00 PM

US destroys seven Houthi missiles

The US military said it destroyed seven missiles and three drones Monday in areas of Yemen controlled by Houthi rebels that presented threats to merchant ships and US Navy vessels.
19 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Trump unable to post $464mn bond in New York civil case: lawyers

Donald Trump faced having assets seized in a humiliating blow to his carefully cultivated image as a self-made tycoon as his lawyers acknowledged Monday he doesn't have the cash to appeal a $464 million fine for fraudulently inflating his wealth
19 March 2024, 03:22 AM

Biden summons Israeli team in bid to avoid Rafah assault

US President Joe Biden said Monday he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to send a team to Washington to discuss how to avoid an all-out assault in the southern Gaza city of Rafah
19 March 2024, 03:22 AM

Palestinians 'need the bombs to stop,' Irish PM says at White House

Palestinians "need the bombs to stop," Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said Sunday as he made an impassioned plea for a ceasefire in Gaza, speaking during a St Patrick's Day reception at the White House
18 March 2024, 03:01 AM

US announces plan to evacuate citizens stranded in Haiti

The United States is organizing a charter flight to evacuate its citizens from Haiti, the US embassy said on Saturday, after weeks of gang violence that has paralyzed the Caribbean country.
17 March 2024, 18:00 PM

US destroys Houthi drones over Red Sea

The United States shot down a drone fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels toward the Red Sea and destroyed more of their weaponry on Saturday, its military said yesterday.
17 March 2024, 18:00 PM