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US tells UN: Russian strikes on Ukraine cast doubt on its desire for peace

US tells UN: Russian strikes on Ukraine cast doubt on its desire for peace

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -Deadly missile and drone strikes on Ukraine "cast doubt on the seriousness of Russia’s desire for peace,"…
US builds up forces in Caribbean as officials, experts, ask why

US builds up forces in Caribbean as officials, experts, ask why

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A large buildup of U.S. naval forces in and around the Southern Caribbean has officials in Caracasand experts…
Trump wrongly ended protections for Venezuelan migrants, US appeals court rules

Trump wrongly ended protections for Venezuelan migrants, US appeals court rules

(Reuters) -A federal appeals court on Friday ruled that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration had likely acted unlawfully when it…
Trump blocks $5 billion foreign aid raising US shutdown risk

Trump blocks $5 billion foreign aid raising US shutdown risk

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has moved to block five billion dollars of congressionally-approved foreign aid according to a White House…
US Air Force to offer military funeral honors to slain Capitol rioter

US Air Force to offer military funeral honors to slain Capitol rioter

(Reuters) -The U.S. Air Force said on Friday it was offering military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt, a supporter of…
Trump threatens US$5bil foreign aid cut, risks government shutdown

Trump threatens US$5bil foreign aid cut, risks government shutdown

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has moved to block US$5 billion of congressionally-approved foreign aid, the White House said Friday…
Analysis-Seeking more power, Trump uses firings to test presidential limits

Analysis-Seeking more power, Trump uses firings to test presidential limits

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for more control over everything the federal government and its agencies do,…
Trump withdraws Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection

Trump withdraws Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has canceled former vice president Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection, officials said Friday, in the…
'Broad support' in EU for military training in Ukraine after truce, Kallas says

‘Broad support’ in EU for military training in Ukraine after truce, Kallas says

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -European Union defence ministers expressed "broad support" for expanding the bloc's military training mission to operate inside Ukraine…
Zelenskiy says talks on security guarantees should occur at leaders' level

Zelenskiy says talks on security guarantees should occur at leaders’ level

KYIV (Reuters) -President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that discussions by Kyiv's partners on security guarantees for Ukraine should be…
Serangan dron Russia ragut 23 nyawa di Kyiv, Trump tidak berpuas hati

Serangan dron Russia ragut 23 nyawa di Kyiv, Trump tidak berpuas hati

KYIV: Peluru berpandu dan dron Russia menghujani blok-blok pangsapuri di ibu negara Ukraine, Kyiv pada hari Khamis, mengorbankan sekurang-kurangnya 23…
Musk seeks dismissal of SEC lawsuit on his 2022 Twitter stake

Musk seeks dismissal of SEC lawsuit on his 2022 Twitter stake

BILLIONAIRE Elon Musk filed a motion on Thursday to dismiss the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) civil lawsuit that…
US low-value package tariff exemption ends, raising costs for shippers, consumers

US low-value package tariff exemption ends, raising costs for shippers, consumers

WASHINGTON: The US tariff exemption for package shipments valued under US$800 ended on Friday, raising costs and disrupting supply chain…
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US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump administration

Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Lisa Cook has launched a legal battle against the White House, suing the administration of Donald…
Firefighters arrested by US immigration officials

Firefighters arrested by US immigration officials

LOS ANGELES: Two firefighters battling a wildfire in the United States have been arrested by border patrol agents, immigration officials…
Trump economic aide Nels Nordquist to leave White House for UN agency, sources say

Trump economic aide Nels Nordquist to leave White House for UN agency, sources say

WASHINGTON: Nels Nordquist, a top economic aide to U.S. President Donald Trump, is leaving the White House to take a…
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Europe must clearly define security guarantees

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says Europe must clearly define security guarantees

(Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told a group of European leaders on Thursday it was important to produce a clear…
US-Venezuela tensions rise as US warships arrive in Southern Caribbean

US-Venezuela tensions rise as US warships arrive in Southern Caribbean

(Reuters) -Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are rising amid a large U.S. naval buildup in the Southern Caribbean…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

U.S. stocks close higher after Nvidia earnings

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended higher on Thursday as Wall Street weighed fresh earnings from AI…
European powers move to reimpose Iran sanctions over nuclear drive

European powers move to reimpose Iran sanctions over nuclear drive

France, Britain and Germany triggered a UN mechanism to reimpose sanctions on Iran for failing to comply with decade-old nuclear…
Small parcels in limbo as Trump moves to end US tariff exemption

Small parcels in limbo as Trump moves to end US tariff exemption

Postal services in several countries earlier announced that most US-bound packages would no longer be accepted. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON:…
Trump sends troops to US capital, mulls wider crackdown

US Fed governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over move to fire her

US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on the independent central bank in an effort to influence interest rates. (AP…
UK Liberal Democrats leader to boycott Trump state dinner over Gaza

UK Liberal Democrats leader to boycott Trump state dinner over Gaza

LONDON: Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey will boycott a state banquet hosted by King Charles during Donald Trump’s upcoming visit…
US withdraws from key UN human rights report, draws criticism from rights advocates

US withdraws from key UN human rights report, draws criticism from rights advocates

LONDON/GENEVA (Reuters) -The United States will not participate in a U.N. review of its human rights record, officials said, a…
Rwanda received migrants deported from the US earlier this month

Rwanda received migrants deported from the US earlier this month

WASHINGTON/NAIROBI (Reuters) -Rwanda received seven migrants deported from the United States earlier this month, the government spokesperson said in a…
Four African states running out of special food for starving children, aid group says

Four African states running out of special food for starving children, aid group says

NAIROBI (Reuters) -At least four African countries will run out of specialised life-saving food for severely malnourished children in the…
The 'land swap' that wasn't: Inside Trump's frantic dash for Ukraine peace

The ‘land swap’ that wasn’t: Inside Trump’s frantic dash for Ukraine peace

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Shortly after meeting Vladimir Putin in Moscow on August 6, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff delivered major news…
Juri Persekutuan AS tidak akan dakwa lelaki lempar sandwic ke arah anggota penguatkuasa

Juri Persekutuan AS tidak akan dakwa lelaki lempar sandwic ke arah anggota penguatkuasa

WASHINGTON: Juri besar persekutuan di Amerika Syarikat (AS) telah menolak untuk mendakwa seorang lelaki yang melemparkan sandwic ke arah ejen…