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Takeaways from Modi, Trump meeting: Cooperation on trade and defense — plus some mutual praise

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United States President Donald Trump have spoken about easing tariffs and resolving trade concerns between the two countries, while also shoring up defense ties

Takeaways from Modi, Trump meeting: Cooperation on trade and defense — plus some mutual praise
Asia|Business|Economy|Food|World

Vietnam open to boosting US agricultural imports as tariff risks rise

Vietnam stands ready to import more farm products from the United States, according to a statement from trade minister Nguyen Hong Dien on Friday,

Vietnam open to boosting US agricultural imports as tariff risks rise
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan says it is communicating with US on reciprocal tariff plan

Japan has already initiated communication with the United States following President Donald Trump's order on formulating plans for tariff proposal, a government spokesperson said on

Japan says it is communicating with US on reciprocal tariff plan
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says a Russian citizen will be returned within days from the U.S

A Russian citizen will be returned within days from the United States as part of an exchange deal with the U.S. administration, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday

Kremlin says a Russian citizen will be returned within days from the U.S
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam says it is ready to engage with US on tariffs

Vietnam is ready to engage with the United States to discuss the new tariffs on steel imposed by Washington and to avoid risks of additional duties, a spokesperson for its foreign

Vietnam says it is ready to engage with US on tariffs
Asia|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump upends US policy on Ukraine and says he and Putin have agreed to begin talks on ending the war

President Donald Trump has upended three years of U.S. policy toward Ukraine, saying he and Russian leader Vladimir Putin have agreed to begin negotiations on ending the war

Trump upends US policy on Ukraine and says he and Putin have agreed to begin talks on ending the war
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|US

South Africa's G20 ambitions bump up against reality of Trump

South Africa's G20 presidency was meant to be an opportunity to get rich, powerful nations to pay attention to poorer countries'

South Africa's G20 ambitions bump up against reality of Trump
Europe|Political|Technology|World

US, Britain have not signed Paris AI summit declaration

The United States and Britain have not signed the Paris AI Summit's declaration entitled 'Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence'.

US, Britain have not signed Paris AI summit declaration
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Russia warns outlook for extending last nuclear arms pact with US does not look promising

Russia warned on Monday that the outlook for extending the last remaining pillar of nuclear arms control between Moscow and Washington, the

Russia warns outlook for extending last nuclear arms pact with US does not look promising
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

In China's export hub of Yiwu, traders shrug off Trump's tariffs

Traders in China's export manufacturing hub of Yiwu shrugged off U.S.

In China's export hub of Yiwu, traders shrug off Trump's tariffs
Asia|Business|Political|US|World

HongKong Post will resume parcel services to the US from Feb 11

HongKong Post said on Monday it would resume parcel services to the United States starting from February 11.

Asia|Business|Political|Technology|World

India in talks with US to buy combat vehicles, seal fighter jet engine deal as Modi visits, sources say

India is in talks with the United States for the purchase and co-production of combat vehicles as well as finalising a fighter jet engine deal, people familiar

India in talks with US to buy combat vehicles, seal fighter jet engine deal as Modi visits, sources say
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Russia awaits appropriate signals from US on contacts, senior diplomat says

Russian envoy to the United Nations, in remarks published on Sunday, said Russia was waiting for "appropriate signals" from Washington on contacts with Moscow, but he had few

Russia awaits appropriate signals from US on contacts, senior diplomat says
Americas|Sports

Canada beats US 3-1 in Game 5 to win the Rivalry Series women's hockey showcase

Jennifer Gardiner broke a tie with 6:44 left and Canada beat the United States 3-1 on Saturday night to win the Rivalry Series women’s hockey showcase for the third straight time

Canada beats US 3-1 in Game 5 to win the Rivalry Series women's hockey showcase
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia says US needs to formulate its stance on how to end the Ukraine conflict

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that the United States needed to formulate its policy on ending the conflict in Ukraine and that Moscow could then base its own

Russia says US needs to formulate its stance on how to end the Ukraine conflict
Asia|Political|World

North Korea Nuclear Timeline Fast Facts

North Korea Nuclear Timeline Fast Facts

MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran is willing to give Trump diplomacy 'another chance', senior Iranian official says

Iran is ready to give the United States a chance to resolve disputes between the arch foes, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday, a day after

Iran is willing to give Trump diplomacy 'another chance', senior Iranian official says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

India to review tariff surcharges on luxury cars, solar cells, may spur US imports

India plans to review import tariffs on over 30 items, including luxury cars, solar cells and chemicals, a senior finance ministry official said,

India to review tariff surcharges on luxury cars, solar cells, may spur US imports
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

By the numbers: US, Mexico, Canada, China trade: Braun

A potential trade war between the United States and its two neighbors has been thwarted for now, though the U.S.-China status remains murky after both

By the numbers: US, Mexico, Canada, China trade: Braun
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

TotalEnergies CEO urges Europe to negotiate LNG free-trade deal with US

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Wednesday that Europe should negotiate to obtain a free-trade guarantee on U.S. liquefied natural

TotalEnergies CEO urges Europe to negotiate LNG free-trade deal with US
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Chinese foreign ministry urges Sino-US dialogue as import tariffs kick in

The Chinese foreign ministry called for dialogue between China and the United States on Wednesday as an additional 10% in U.S. tariffs on all Chinese products kicked in.

Chinese foreign ministry urges Sino-US dialogue as import tariffs kick in
Americas|Political|US|World

Mexico will not allow US to send Mexicans to Guantanamo, foreign minister says

Mexico will not allow the United States to send Mexican migrants to Guantanamo Bay and prefers to receive them directly instead, Mexico's foreign minister said on Tuesday.

Mexico will not allow US to send Mexicans to Guantanamo, foreign minister says
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU will be ready for tough negotiations with US, von der Leyen says

The European Union will be ready for tough negotiations with the United States to protect its own interests and will be pragmatic in trying to find solutions, EU Commission

EU will be ready for tough negotiations with US, von der Leyen says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China tariff retaliation targets its modest US energy imports

China is the world's top energy importer but its purchases from the United States are relatively modest, blunting the impact of Beijing's move on Tuesday to slap retaliatory

China tariff retaliation targets its modest US energy imports
Asia|Political|World

Philippines, U.S. hold joint air patrol over South China Sea, angering China

The air forces of the Philippines and the United States held joint patrols over the South China Sea on Tuesday, a move that angered China, which

Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Canada to take legal action against US for tariffs

Canada will take legal action under the relevant international bodies to challenge the 25% tariffs imposed by the United States on most Canadian goods, a senior

Canada to take legal action against US for tariffs
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Canada to slap 25 per cent tariff on $155 billion of U.S. goods

Canada to slap 25 per cent tariff on $155 billion of U.S. goods

Americas|Political|US|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum awaits US tariff deadline with 'cool head'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday she will wait with a cool head for a decision from the United States ahead of a Saturday deadline set by U.S.

Mexico's Sheinbaum awaits US tariff deadline with 'cool head'
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Swiss December gold exports to the US reach highest since March 2022

Gold exports from Switzerland rose year on year in December as supplies to the United States soared to the highest since March 2022 and offset lower deliveries to top consumer China

Swiss December gold exports to the US reach highest since March 2022
Americas|Political|US|World

Brazil, U.S. officials agree to discuss how deported migrants are treated

Brazilian and U.S. officials agreed on Wednesday to discuss regularly how Washington will deport migrants from Brazil, as some leaders in

Brazil, U.S. officials agree to discuss how deported migrants are treated
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Japan, US planning meeting between PM Ishiba and President Trump on Feb 7, Asahi reports

Japan and the United States are in the final stage of planning for a meeting between Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and President Donald Trump in Washington on Feb. 7, the Asahi

Japan, US planning meeting between PM Ishiba and President Trump on Feb 7, Asahi reports
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|US

LVMH considers widening US footprint as CEO Arnault expresses France fatigue

Luxury giant LVMH is "seriously considering" bulking up its production capacities in the United States, CEO Bernard Arnault said on Tuesday, praising

LVMH considers widening US footprint as CEO Arnault expresses France fatigue
Americas|Political|US|World

India's Modi says spoke to U.S. President Trump over phone

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S.

India's Modi says spoke to U.S. President Trump over phone
Americas|Political|US|World

White House says Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after Trump tariff showdown

The White House is claiming victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the U.S., hours after President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on imports and other sanctions on the longtime U.S. partner

White House says Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after Trump tariff showdown
News|US

Secret Service Fast Facts

Secret Service Fast Facts

Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Japan's JERA plans to expand US LNG purchases to diversify energy supply

Japan's top LNG buyer, JERA, plans to increase its purchases of liquefied natural gas from the United States to diversify its supply and meet demand

Japan's JERA plans to expand US LNG purchases to diversify energy supply
Health|Political|US|World

US to leave World Health Organization on Jan. 22, 2026, says UN

The United States will leave the World Health Organization on Jan. 22, 2026, the United Nations said on Thursday, after being formally notified of the

US to leave World Health Organization on Jan. 22, 2026, says UN
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU open to US energy, arm sales talks to stave off tariffs

The European Union is open to discussing purchases of energy and arms from the United States to ward off tariffs that President

EU open to US energy, arm sales talks to stave off tariffs
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

ICC's governing body concerned by U.S. moves to sanction the court

The International Criminal Court's governing body said on Thursday it regretted any attempts to undermine the ICC's independence following U.S. moves to sanction it in protest at

ICC's governing body concerned by U.S. moves to sanction the court
Health|Political|US|World

Trump orders US exit from World Health Organization

The United States will leave the World Health Organization, President Donald Trump said on Monday, saying the

Trump orders US exit from World Health Organization
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Portugal to import more US, Nigerian LNG, aims to end Russian supply

Portugal plans to increase purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States and Nigeria as it aims to end already dwindling supplies from Russia, Environment Minister

Portugal to import more US, Nigerian LNG, aims to end Russian supply
Americas|Health|Political|US|World

Germany to lobby Trump on WHO withdrawal, agency hopes for U-turn

Berlin will try to talk U.S.

Germany to lobby Trump on WHO withdrawal, agency hopes for U-turn
Europe|Political|US|World

US agrees to new Russian ambassador to Washington, Russian senator says

Russia has been told by the United States that it has granted approval for the appointment of the new Russian ambassador to Washington, a senior Russian lawmaker told state

US agrees to new Russian ambassador to Washington, Russian senator says
Asia|Political|World

Philippines, U.S. hold joint maritime exercises in South China Sea

The Philippines and the United States carried out joint maritime exercises for a fifth time in the South China Sea, Manila's armed forces said on Sunday, in a move that would likely

Asia|Political|World

North Korea denounces US for sending aircraft over Korean peninsula, KCNA reports

North Korea denounced the United States for sending military aircraft over the Korean peninsula several times this month, as well as the U.S., Japan and South Korea for holding an

North Korea denounces US for sending aircraft over Korean peninsula, KCNA reports
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

US issues sanctions on Sudanese army chief Burhan

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Sudan's leader, army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, accusing him of choosing war

US issues sanctions on Sudanese army chief Burhan
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin, on US-Armenia ties, says Washington plays destabilising role in Caucasus

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia values its close relations with Armenia and that the United States, which is set to sign a strategic partnership agreement with Armenia, had

Kremlin, on US-Armenia ties, says Washington plays destabilising role in Caucasus
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Greenland to set terms of defence and mining ties with US, says PM

Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede said on Monday the country is looking to strengthen its defence and mining ties with the United States, albeit on its own terms, following

Greenland to set terms of defence and mining ties with US, says PM
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan, Philippines, US vow to deepen cooperation in face of China's behaviour

Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further deepen cooperation under a trilateral arrangement in the face of rising tensions in Asia's waters, the three countries

Japan, Philippines, US vow to deepen cooperation in face of China's behaviour
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Greenland's leader says his people don't want to be Americans as Trump covets territory

The prime minister of the Greenland says the people of his mineral-rich Arctic territory don't want to be Americans but that he's open to greater cooperation with the United States

Greenland's leader says his people don't want to be Americans as Trump covets territory
Africa|Business|Crime|Political|World

US to return $52.8 million in seized assets linked to Nigeria's former oil minister

The United States will return $52.88 million in seized assets to Nigeria as part of a yearslong corruption probe against former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and associates

Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US to return $52.88 million in assets forfeited by ex-Nigerian oil minister

Nigeria and the United States signed an agreement on Friday to repatriate about $52.88 million in assets forfeited by former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

Germany's trade surplus with US reaches record high as Trump tariffs loom

The German trade surplus with the United States is heading towards a record level just before U.S.

Germany's trade surplus with US reaches record high as Trump tariffs loom
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trudeau says not 'a snowball's chance' Canada would become part of U.S.

Trudeau says not 'a snowball's chance' Canada would become part of U.S.

Asia|Political|Technology|US|World

China says U.S. suspicion of security risks in Chinese drones is 'irresponsible'

China called the United States "extremely irresponsible" for "groundlessly suspecting" there are information security risks in China's drone systems, its commerce ministry said on

China says U.S. suspicion of security risks in Chinese drones is 'irresponsible'
Election|US

This course explores the history of contested presidential elections

The United States has a long and storied history of presidential election results being contested.

This course explores the history of contested presidential elections
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

US to end restrictions on Indian nuclear entities to boost energy ties, Sullivan says

The U.S. government is in the process of removing restrictions on Indian nuclear entities, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Monday, in a bid to

US to end restrictions on Indian nuclear entities to boost energy ties, Sullivan says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

India aims to strengthen economic ties with US, engage with Trump administration

India is looking forward to strengthening its economic relationship with the United States by engaging with the incoming Trump administration, India's trade minister Piyush Goyal

India aims to strengthen economic ties with US, engage with Trump administration
Asia|Political|World

South Korea's acting president vows continued cooperation with US, Japan

South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok vowed to continue trilateral cooperation with Japan and the United States, saying on Friday his country's diplomacy remains steadfast

South Korea's acting president vows continued cooperation with US, Japan
Americas|Sports|World

US routs Switzerland 7-2 in world junior quarterfinals; Czechia eliminates Canada 4-3

Boston College teammates James Hagens and Ryan Leonard each scored twice and the defending champion United States routed Switzerland 7-2 on Thursday in the world junior hockey quarterfinals

US routs Switzerland 7-2 in world junior quarterfinals; Czechia eliminates Canada 4-3
Americas|Sports

US beats Canada 4-1 to finish first in its group at world junior championship

Danny Nelson scored the eventual game-winner in the third period and Trey Augustine made 38 saves, leading the United States to a 4-1 win over Canada and into the top spot in Group A at the world junior hockey championship

US beats Canada 4-1 to finish first in its group at world junior championship
Americas|Europe|Sports

Finland beats US 4-3 in OT in world junior hockey; Canada rebounds from loss to top Germany 3-0

Tuomas Uronen scored at 1:46 of overtime to give Finland a 4-3 victory over the defending champion United States on Sunday in the world junior hockey championship

Finland beats US 4-3 in OT in world junior hockey; Canada rebounds from loss to top Germany 3-0
Europe|Political|World

Russia will abandon its unilateral missile moratorium, Lavrov says

Russia will scrap a moratorium on the deployment of intermediate and shorter range nuclear-capable missiles because the United States has

Russia will abandon its unilateral missile moratorium, Lavrov says
Americas|Sports

Notre Dame's Danny Nelson scores twice, defending champ US beats Latvia 5-1 in world junior hockey

Notre Dame forward Danny Nelson scored twice, Western Michigan’s Hampton Slukynsky made 25 saves and the defending champion United States beat Latvia 5-1 on Saturday in the world junior hockey championship

Notre Dame's Danny Nelson scores twice, defending champ US beats Latvia 5-1 in world junior hockey
MidEast|Political|US|World

Turkish FM discusses with Blinken need to cooperate with new Syrian administration

Turkey's foreign minister discussed with U.S.

Turkish FM discusses with Blinken need to cooperate with new Syrian administration
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says unity between US and EU needed to achieve peace in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, arriving at a summit of EU leaders in Brussels on Thursday, said unity between the EU and United States was necessary to bring peace to

Zelenskiy says unity between US and EU needed to achieve peace in Ukraine
MidEast|Political|US|World

Gaza mediators intensify ceasefire efforts, Israeli strikes kill 20 people

The United States, joined by Arab mediators, sought to conclude an agreement between Israel and Hamas to halt the 14-month-old war in the Gaza Strip, where medics

Gaza mediators intensify ceasefire efforts, Israeli strikes kill 20 people
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia to boost its ballistic arsenal with new missiles and testing, commander says

Russia is boosting its ballistic arsenal with new strategic missile systems, plans maximum-range launches and may increase testing in response to growing external threats, a

Russia to boost its ballistic arsenal with new missiles and testing, commander says
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

US mulls sanctions against Serbian oil firm majority owned by Russians, president says

The United States will in the coming days introduce financial sanctions against Serbia's oil company NIS, which is majority owned by Russia's Gazprom Neft and Gazprom, President

US mulls sanctions against Serbian oil firm majority owned by Russians, president says
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Russia tells its citizens: avoid travel to the West

Russia said on Wednesday that relations with Washington were so confrontational that Russian citizens should not visit the United States,

Russia tells its citizens: avoid travel to the West
Americas|Business|Europe|Finance|US

UBS plans wealth business shake-up in the US, memo shows

UBS plans to overhaul its wealth management business in the United States, splitting the operation into six divisions and focusing more on clients that are not super wealthy,

UBS plans wealth business shake-up in the US, memo shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

First agreement under Taiwan-US trade initiative to come into force

The first agreement signed under a trade initiative between Taiwan and the United States will come into force on Tuesday, both governments announced, as Taipei hopes a raft of

First agreement under Taiwan-US trade initiative to come into force
MidEast|Political|World

Foreign armies in Syria and how they came to be there

The resurgence of fighting in Syria has brought into focus the role of foreign powers in the country.

Europe|Political|US|World

Foreign minister says in interview that Russia will use 'all means' to defend its interests

Russia’s top diplomat says in an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson that Moscow doesn’t want a war with the United States but will use “all means” to defend its interests

Foreign minister says in interview that Russia will use 'all means' to defend its interests
Americas|Environment|Political|World

Canada to boost Arctic cooperation with US, cites Russia threat

Canada plans to work more closely with the United States in the Arctic to ensure regional security in the face of an increasingly aggressive Russia, Ottawa said on Friday.

Canada to boost Arctic cooperation with US, cites Russia threat
Asia|Political|World

Philippines holds drills with allies after South China Sea confrontation

The Philippines held maritime drills with the United States and Japan inside its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, its military said on Friday, two days after a

Asia|News|Technology|World

North Korea's Kim inspects new spy satellite photos of 'target regions' -KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected photos taken by the country's new spy satellite of "major target regions", state media reported on Saturday, including the South Korean

North Korea's Kim inspects new spy satellite photos of 'target regions' -KCNA
Business|Economy|Europe|News|US

EU seeks to ease US tariff, green subsidy threats

The European Union will seek this week to ward off the return of Trump-era metals tariffs and to lessen the negative impact on the U.S.

EU seeks to ease US tariff, green subsidy threats
Crime|News|US|World

US should use its influence to help win the freedom of a scholar missing in Iraq, her sister says

The sister of a Russian-Israeli academic at Princeton University who went missing in Iraq nearly six months ago says the United States should use its influence to help win her freedom

US should use its influence to help win the freedom of a scholar missing in Iraq, her sister says
Americas|News|US|World

Afghan soldier who was arrested at US-Mexico border after fleeing Taliban is granted asylum

The brother of an Afghan soldier who fled the Taliban and traveled through nearly a dozen countries before being arrested at the Texas-Mexico border says his sibling has been granted U.S. asylum, allowing him to remain in the country

Afghan soldier who was arrested at US-Mexico border after fleeing Taliban is granted asylum
Business|Finance|News|World

Father of imprisoned reporter Evan Gershkovich calls on world leaders to urge Russia to free him

The father of imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is calling on world leaders meeting at the United Nations next week to stand up for freedom of the press and urge Russia to release him

Father of imprisoned reporter Evan Gershkovich calls on world leaders to urge Russia to free him
Economy|News|US|World

New US sanctions target workarounds that let Russia get Western tech for war

The United States is sanctioning more than 150 businesses and individuals as it tries to crack down on evasion and deny Russia access to technology, money and financial channels that fuel Moscow's war in Ukraine

New US sanctions target workarounds that let Russia get Western tech for war
News|US|World

Zelenskyy plans to visit Washington as Congress is debating $24 billion in aid for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected on Capitol Hill and at the White House next week

Zelenskyy plans to visit Washington as Congress is debating $24 billion in aid for Ukraine
News|US

The Senate's bipartisan approach to government funding is putting pressure on a divided House

The United States is at risk of another damaging government shutdown, potentially as soon as the end of September

The Senate's bipartisan approach to government funding is putting pressure on a divided House
MidEast|News|World

UN nuclear agency slams Iran for barring 'several' inspectors from monitoring its program

The U.N. nuclear watchdog has harshly criticized Iran for effectively barring several of its most experienced inspectors from monitoring the country’s disputed atomic program

UN nuclear agency slams Iran for barring 'several' inspectors from monitoring its program
News|Sports|World

United States out of Davis Cup Finals after losing to Finland. Canada reaches Final 8

Defending champion Canada has advanced to the Davis Cup Final 8 but the United States was eliminated by Finland

United States out of Davis Cup Finals after losing to Finland. Canada reaches Final 8
Asia|News|US|World

India and Vietnam are partnering with the US to counter China − even as Biden claims that's not his goal

US foreign policy initiatives in the Indo-Pacific seem focused on containing China and its influence.

India and Vietnam are partnering with the US to counter China − even as Biden claims that's not his goal
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi suggests U.S.-Iran swap "step in the direction of humanitarian action" between 2 nations

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi suggests U.S.-Iran swap "step in the direction of humanitarian action" between 2 nations

News|World

Iran's president denies sending drones and other weapons to Russia and decries US meddling

Iran’s president is denying his country sent drones to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine

Iran's president denies sending drones and other weapons to Russia and decries US meddling
News|Political|US|World

Blinken meets Chinese VP as US-China contacts increase ahead of possible summit

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with China's Vice President Han Zheng on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly as the Biden administration and Beijing step up high-level contacts ahead of what could be a leader-level summit this fall

Blinken meets Chinese VP as US-China contacts increase ahead of possible summit
Finance|Stock Markets|US

Former U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer of Indiana sentenced to 22 months in prison for insider trading

A former U.S. congressman from Indiana has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information while working as a consultant after he left office

News|US

Inside the delicate art of maintaining America's aging nuclear weapons

The U.S. will spend more than $750 billion over the next decade to overhaul nearly every part of its nuclear defenses and replace systems that in some cases are more than 50 years old

Inside the delicate art of maintaining America's aging nuclear weapons
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Biden warns Netanyahu about the health of Israel's democracy and urges compromise on court overhaul

President Joe Biden raised “hard issues,” including protecting the “checks and balances” in a democracy, in a Wednesday meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York

Biden warns Netanyahu about the health of Israel's democracy and urges compromise on court overhaul
Economy|News|US|World

Iran's president urges US to demonstrate it wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says that his country will never give up its right “to have peaceful nuclear energy” and urged the United States “to demonstrate in a verifiable fashion” that it wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal

Iran's president urges US to demonstrate it wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal
Americas|News|Political|US|World

Biden and Brazil's Lula focus on workers' rights while publicly playing down differences

President Joe Biden and his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, focused on workers’ rights as the leaders of the Western Hemisphere’s largest democracies met Wednesday in New York

Biden and Brazil's Lula focus on workers' rights while publicly playing down differences
News|Sports|World

Dallas, Florida and New York to host matches in men's T20 World Cup next year

Dallas, Florida and New York will host matches at next year's men’s T20 World Cup

Dallas, Florida and New York to host matches in men's T20 World Cup next year
News|World

Saudi crown prince says in rare interview 'every day we get closer' to normalization with Israel

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says in an interview with Fox News that aired Wednesday that ongoing negotiations over Israel means the prospects of normalized relations between both countries “get closer” every day but that treatment of Palestinians is “very important.”

Saudi crown prince says in rare interview 'every day we get closer' to normalization with Israel
News|World

UNGA Briefing: Permanent observers, more Security Council and what else is going on at the UN

It’s Day 3 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York

UNGA Briefing: Permanent observers, more Security Council and what else is going on at the UN
Economy|MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Iran's president says US should ease sanctions to demonstrate it wants to return to nuclear deal

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says that relations with the United States can move forward if the Biden administration demonstrates it wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal, and a first step should be easing sanctions

Iran's president says US should ease sanctions to demonstrate it wants to return to nuclear deal
Business|Technology

First private US passenger rail line in 100 years is about to link Miami and Orlando at high speed

For the first time in a century, a private passenger rail service will launch new operations in the U.S. and this time it involves high-speed trains

First private US passenger rail line in 100 years is about to link Miami and Orlando at high speed
Europe|News|Sports|World

US looks to end losing streak against Europe at Solheim Cup in Spain

The United States wants to avoid making the wrong kind of history against Europe at the Solheim Cup this weekend in Spain

US looks to end losing streak against Europe at Solheim Cup in Spain
Americas|MidEast|News|US|World

Census shows 3.5 million Middle Eastern residents in US, Venezuelans fastest growing Hispanic group

The United States had 3.5 million residents who identify as Middle Eastern or North African

Census shows 3.5 million Middle Eastern residents in US, Venezuelans fastest growing Hispanic group
Europe|News|Sports

With hole-in-one, hole-out and chip-in, Europe rallies in Solheim Cup to cut US lead to 5-3

Europe has rallied against the United States after being swept in the opening foursome matches at the Solheim Cup

With hole-in-one, hole-out and chip-in, Europe rallies in Solheim Cup to cut US lead to 5-3
Africa|Americas|News|World

US pledges $100M to back proposed Kenyan-led multinational force to Haiti

The Biden administration is pledging $100 million to support a proposed Kenyan-led multinational force to restore security to conflict-ravaged Haiti and urged other nations to make similar contributions

US pledges $100M to back proposed Kenyan-led multinational force to Haiti
Americas|News|World

Mexican president wants to meet with Biden in Washington on migration, drug trafficking

Mexico’s top diplomat, Alicia Bárcena, says President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wants to travel to Washington D

Mexican president wants to meet with Biden in Washington on migration, drug trafficking
Election|US

Nikki Haley's approach to abortion is rooted in her earliest days in South Carolina politics

Nikki Haley is gaining attention in the GOP race with her calls for “consensus” around abortion, an unusual tone in a campaign where Republican White House hopefuls often prefer to highlight their eagerness to fight President Joe Biden and other Democrats

Nikki Haley's approach to abortion is rooted in her earliest days in South Carolina politics
Americas|News|US

With temporary status for Venezuelans, the Biden administration turns to a familiar tool

The Biden administration's grant of temporary legal status to nearly 500,000 Venezuelans already in the United States may complicate its messaging abroad

With temporary status for Venezuelans, the Biden administration turns to a familiar tool
Europe|Sports

Europe rallies to pull even with US at 8-8 going into final day of Solheim Cup

Europe has picked up the pace at the Solheim Cup and pulled even with the United States at 8-8 after splitting the morning foursome matches and winning the afternoon fourballs

Europe rallies to pull even with US at 8-8 going into final day of Solheim Cup
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Biden faces foreign policy trouble spots as he aims to highlight his experience on the global stage

It probably wasn’t how President Joe Biden envisioned his big foreign policy week ending

Biden faces foreign policy trouble spots as he aims to highlight his experience on the global stage
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Russian foreign minister lambastes the West but barely mentions Ukraine in UN speech

Russia’s top diplomat is lashing out at the U.S. and the West as self-interested defenders of a fading international power structure

Russian foreign minister lambastes the West but barely mentions Ukraine in UN speech
Americas|News

Migrants hoping to reach US continue north through Mexico by train amid historic migration levels

A group of about 5,000 mostly Venezuelan migrants hoping to make it to the U.S. spent three days in the Mexican town of Irapuato waiting for a train that many in the group worried would never come

Migrants hoping to reach US continue north through Mexico by train amid historic migration levels
News|Travel|US|World

The Biden administration is poised to allow Israeli citizens to travel to the US without a US visa

The Biden administration is poised to allow Israeli citizens to travel to the United States without a U.S. visa

The Biden administration is poised to allow Israeli citizens to travel to the US without a US visa
Europe|Sports

Europe keeps Solheim Cup after first-ever tie against US. Home-crowd favorite Ciganda thrives again

Europe has retained the Solheim Cup after securing a first-ever tie with the United States

Europe keeps Solheim Cup after first-ever tie against US. Home-crowd favorite Ciganda thrives again
Europe|News|Sports|US

Europe retains the Solheim Cup after reaching 14 points against United States

Europe retains the Solheim Cup after reaching 14 points against United States

Americas|Europe|News|Sports

Positive US looking ahead to next battle in 2024 after failing to reclaim Solheim Cup from Europe

American captain Stacy Lewis is determined to celebrate a good week for her team despite the United States failing to retake the Solheim Cup from Europe

Positive US looking ahead to next battle in 2024 after failing to reclaim Solheim Cup from Europe
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Americans' losing streak in Europe reaches the 30-year mark in the Ryder Cup

The United States won the Ryder Cup in England in 1993

Americans' losing streak in Europe reaches the 30-year mark in the Ryder Cup
Environment|News|World

Biden tells Pacific islands leaders that he hears their warnings about climate change and will act

President Joe Biden has informed leaders from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum that he has heard their warnings about the impact of climate change on their region

Biden tells Pacific islands leaders that he hears their warnings about climate change and will act
Asia|News|World

South Korea parades troops and powerful weapons in its biggest Armed Forces Day ceremony in years

South Korea has paraded thousands of troops and an array of weapons capable of striking North Korea through its capital as part of its biggest Armed Forces Day ceremony in 10 years, as its president vowed to build a stronger military to thwart any provocation by the North

South Korea parades troops and powerful weapons in its biggest Armed Forces Day ceremony in years
News|Sports|US

Column: Ryder Cup is in America's head. But it's in Europe's blood

The Americans have won more majors

Column: Ryder Cup is in America's head. But it's in Europe's blood
Business|News|US

Not again. Federal workers who've weathered past government shutdowns brace for yet another ordeal

Across the country, federal workers still stung by memories of past government shutdowns are bracing for the possibility of another extended closure

Not again. Federal workers who've weathered past government shutdowns brace for yet another ordeal
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Supreme Court allows work to proceed on a new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters

Supreme Court allows work to proceed on a new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters

Africa|Americas|News|Sports|US

WNBA player Chiney Ogwumike named to President Biden's council on African diplomacy

WNBA player Chiney Ogwumike has been named to the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States

WNBA player Chiney Ogwumike named to President Biden's council on African diplomacy
Election|News|US

Trump rivals try to make headway and other things to watch during the GOP presidential debate

A growing sense of urgency looms over the Republican Party’s second presidential primary debate as seven candidates seek momentum on a stage that will not feature the race’s frontrunner

Trump rivals try to make headway and other things to watch during the GOP presidential debate

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