Trump administration plans to review refugees admitted under Biden, memo obtained by The AP says
Read full article: Trump administration plans to review refugees admitted under Biden, memo obtained by The AP saysThe Trump administration plans to review all refugees admitted during the Biden years, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.
Things to know about the growing pressures facing Zelenskyy during a crucial week of diplomacy
Read full article: Things to know about the growing pressures facing Zelenskyy during a crucial week of diplomacyPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a crucial week of diplomacy, testing his ability to stand his ground while demonstrating to the United States that he is willing to compromise.
Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China’s Xi for a state visit later next year
Read full article: Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China’s Xi for a state visit later next yearPresident Donald Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China’s President Xi Jinping for a state visit later next year.
The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's boycott
Read full article: The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's boycottThe Group of 20 summit in South Africa has ended with the glaring absence of the United States — the next country to lead the bloc.
US signals broader efforts to protect Nigeria's Christians following Trump's military threat
Read full article: US signals broader efforts to protect Nigeria's Christians following Trump's military threatPresident Donald Trump’s administration is promoting efforts to work with Nigeria’s government to counter violence against Christians.
Leaders adopt a declaration at the start of South Africa's G20 summit despite US opposition
Read full article: Leaders adopt a declaration at the start of South Africa's G20 summit despite US oppositionWorld leaders from the Group of 20 rich and developing economies have broken with tradition and adopted a declaration at the start of their summit in South Africa despite opposition from the United States.
Christian pastor's daughter urges US lawmakers to help free her father in China
Read full article: Christian pastor's daughter urges US lawmakers to help free her father in ChinaThe daughter of a detained Chinese Christian pastor is urging U.S. lawmakers to help free her father at a time when President Donald Trump has vowed to “save our Great Christian population” worldwide.
Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally
Read full article: Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegallyThe Trump administration has sued California for providing in-state college tuition, scholarships, and subsidized loans to students who aren't legally in the United States.
Brazil hails US tariff rollback as ‘significant progress' and seeks more exemptions
Read full article: Brazil hails US tariff rollback as ‘significant progress' and seeks more exemptionsBrazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin says U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to remove additional import tariffs on some Brazilian agribusiness products marks significant progress.
The Latest: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump loyalist, says she will resign from Congress
Read full article: The Latest: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump loyalist, says she will resign from CongressRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says she is resigning from Congress in January.
Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host and the US
Read full article: Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host and the USWorld leaders are arriving for a historic first Group of 20 summit in Africa that aims to put the problems of poor countries at the top of the global agenda.
Supreme Court meets to weigh Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions, blocked by lower courts
Read full article: Supreme Court meets to weigh Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions, blocked by lower courtsThe Supreme Court is meeting in private with a key issue on its agenda — President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
Trump says Democrats' video message to military is 'seditious behavior' punishable by death
Read full article: Trump says Democrats' video message to military is 'seditious behavior' punishable by deathPresident Donald Trump is accusing half a dozen Democratic lawmakers of sedition “punishable by DEATH” after the lawmakers called on U_S_ military members to uphold the Constitution and defy “illegal orders.”.
White House hits out at South African leader for 'running his mouth' over US boycott of G20
Read full article: White House hits out at South African leader for 'running his mouth' over US boycott of G20The White House has hit out at South Africa’s leader for "running his mouth" over the United States’ boycott of this weekend’s Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg.
Why these Buddhist Monks’ are walking 2,300 miles for peace from Texas to Washington
Read full article: Why these Buddhist Monks’ are walking 2,300 miles for peace from Texas to WashingtonA group of about two dozen monks set off on foot with a simple mission: to promote unity, healing, compassion, and inner peace across the United States.
The Latest: Trump administration plans for new oil drilling off California and Florida coasts
Read full article: The Latest: Trump administration plans for new oil drilling off California and Florida coastsThe Trump administration has announced new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades.
GE Appliances bolsters ties with US suppliers as it moves production from China to Kentucky
Read full article: GE Appliances bolsters ties with US suppliers as it moves production from China to KentuckyGE Appliances says it has awarded more than $150 million in new contracts to U.S. suppliers as a result of its decision to shift production from China to Kentucky.
Ukraine would cede territory to Russia in draft of Trump peace plan obtained by AP
Read full article: Ukraine would cede territory to Russia in draft of Trump peace plan obtained by APPresident Donald Trump’s plan for ending the war in Ukraine would cede territory to Russia and limit the size of Kyiv’s military, according to a draft proposal obtained by The Associated Press.
Thousands of US hazardous sites are at risk of flooding because of sea level rise, study finds
Read full article: Thousands of US hazardous sites are at risk of flooding because of sea level rise, study findsA new study finds that thousands of hazardous sites across the U.S. are at risk of flooding due to sea level rise that could pose public health threats to neighboring communities.
How Australia helps create the U.S. flu shot every year
Read full article: How Australia helps create the U.S. flu shot every yearEach year, as Americans roll up their sleeves for their annual flu shot, they might be surprised to learn their protection often begins with data from our friends down under.
Nominee for US deputy ambassador to UN calls for reforms at 'ineffective' global body
Read full article: Nominee for US deputy ambassador to UN calls for reforms at 'ineffective' global bodyPresident Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. deputy ambassador to the United Nations has urged “bold reform” of what she calls the “bloated, unfocused and ineffective” global organization.
The Latest: Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files after months of political pressure
Read full article: The Latest: Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files after months of political pressurePresident Donald Trump has signed a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following a yearslong push by survivors of Epstein’s abuse for a public reckoning.
Takeaways from Trump's White House meeting with Saudi crown prince: Deals and bromance
Read full article: Takeaways from Trump's White House meeting with Saudi crown prince: Deals and bromanceA jovial President Donald Trump has held a warm and friendly meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman at the White House.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejects Trump's offer of military intervention against cartels
Read full article: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejects Trump's offer of military intervention against cartelsMexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has firmly rejected the possibility of U.S. intervention against drug cartels a day after President Donald Trump again said he would support it.
US has warned others to avoid loans from Chinese state banks. But it's the biggest recipient of all
Read full article: US has warned others to avoid loans from Chinese state banks. But it's the biggest recipient of allA new report says China funneled billions in hidden loans to U.S. companies over the past quarter century, some targeting industries key to national security.
Trump dismisses US intelligence that Saudi prince was likely aware of 2018 killing of journalist
Read full article: Trump dismisses US intelligence that Saudi prince was likely aware of 2018 killing of journalistPresident Donald Trump is dismissing U.S. intelligence findings that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman likely had some culpability in the the 2018 killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Trump leaves military action against Venezuela on the table but floats possible talks
Read full article: Trump leaves military action against Venezuela on the table but floats possible talksPresident Donald Trump isn't ruling out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up potential diplomatic talks with its leader, Nicolás Maduro.
President Donald Trump unveils 'FIFA Pass' to help World Cup travelers get their visas faster
Read full article: President Donald Trump unveils 'FIFA Pass' to help World Cup travelers get their visas fasterPresident Donald Trump is announcing “FIFA Pass,” which will allow foreigners with World Cup tickets to get expedited visa appointments.
EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers
Read full article: EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it coversThe Environmental Protection Agency says it is redefining the scope of the nation’s bedrock clean water law to limit the amount of wetlands it covers.
Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince's Washington visit
Read full article: Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince's Washington visitPresident Donald Trump says he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia despite some concern within the administration that it could lead to China gaining access to the U.S. technology behind the advanced weapon system.
Trump says US may have discussions with Maduro as aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean
Read full article: Trump says US may have discussions with Maduro as aircraft carrier arrives in CaribbeanPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. “may be having some discussions” with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Samsung and other South Korean firms pledge larger domestic investments after US tariff deal
Read full article: Samsung and other South Korean firms pledge larger domestic investments after US tariff dealSamsung Electronics and other major South Korean companies have announced new domestic investment plans.
Reyna scores in 1st international start in 16 months, surpasses father, as US beats Paraguay 2-1
Read full article: Reyna scores in 1st international start in 16 months, surpasses father, as US beats Paraguay 2-1Gio Reyna scored in his first international start in 16 months to surpass his father in career goals and then set up Folarin Balogun’s tiebreaking goal in the 71st minute to lead the United States over Paraguay 2-1 in a friendly between World Cup-bound teams that sparked a late brawl.
Arizona fugitive convicted in US sex crimes case arrested in France after years on the run
Read full article: Arizona fugitive convicted in US sex crimes case arrested in France after years on the runAn Arizona man who fled the United States years ago while on probation for sex crime convictions was arrested earlier this month in France.
Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices
Read full article: Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store pricesPresident Donald Trump has announced the removal of U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and other commodities.
US military's 20th strike on alleged drug-running boat kills 4 in the Caribbean
Read full article: US military's 20th strike on alleged drug-running boat kills 4 in the CaribbeanA Pentagon official says the U.S. military's 20th strike on a boat accused of transporting drugs has killed four people in the Caribbean Sea.
US proposal at the UN for Gaza stabilization force faces concerns from Russia, China and Arabs
Read full article: US proposal at the UN for Gaza stabilization force faces concerns from Russia, China and ArabsA U.S. proposal to provide a United Nations mandate for an international stabilization force in Gaza is facing opposition from Russia, China and some Arab countries.
Trump administration designates 4 left-wing European networks as terrorist organizations
Read full article: Trump administration designates 4 left-wing European networks as terrorist organizationsPresident Donald Trump's administration is designating four left-wing European networks as terrorist organizations.
Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president says
Read full article: Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president saysSouth Africa's leader says that U_S_ President Donald Trump’s decision that the United States government boycott the Group of 20 summit next weekend is “their loss."
UN watchdog hasn't been able to verify Iran's stockpile of near-weapons grade uranium in months
Read full article: UN watchdog hasn't been able to verify Iran's stockpile of near-weapons grade uranium in monthsThe International Atomic Energy Agency has been unable to verify Iran's near weapons-grade uranium stockpile since Israel struck its nuclear sites in June.
G7 diplomats publicly show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like trade
Read full article: G7 diplomats publicly show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like tradeTop diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies publicly showed their consensus on Ukraine and Sudan.
Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with US over strikes on drug vessels
Read full article: Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with US over strikes on drug vesselsColombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered security forces to stop sharing intelligence with the United States until it stops striking suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean.
Venezuelans in Houston lose TPS protection, attorney says fear and confusion are spreading
Read full article: Venezuelans in Houston lose TPS protection, attorney says fear and confusion are spreadingTemporary Protected Status for Venezuelans officially ended this month, removing legal protection for thousands of families who built their lives in the United States.
What to know about Trump’s plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend
Read full article: What to know about Trump’s plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividendPresident Donald Trump boasts that his tariffs protect American industries, lure factories to the United States, raise money for the federal government and give him diplomatic leverage.
British Muslim commentator Sami Hamdi agrees to leave US after immigration detention
Read full article: British Muslim commentator Sami Hamdi agrees to leave US after immigration detentionBritish political commentator Sami Hamdi plans to leave the U.S. after spending over two weeks in immigration detention.
Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida
Read full article: Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to FloridaThe eastern two-thirds of the United States is experiencing some of the coldest weather of the autumn season.
At UN climate talks in Brazil, the only sign of the United States is an empty chair
Read full article: At UN climate talks in Brazil, the only sign of the United States is an empty chairU.N. climate negotiations are underway in Brazil, and leaders are pushing for accelerating efforts to curb global warming by drastically reducing the carbon pollution that causes it.
EU, Latin America and Caribbean nations hold summit overshadowed by US military operation
Read full article: EU, Latin America and Caribbean nations hold summit overshadowed by US military operationEuropean, Latin American, and Caribbean nations have started a two-day summit in Colombia to strengthen ties.
South Korean solar firm cuts pay and hours for Georgia workers as US officials detain imports
Read full article: South Korean solar firm cuts pay and hours for Georgia workers as US officials detain importsA South Korean solar company says it will temporarily reduce pay and working hours for about 1,000 of its 3,000 employees in Georgia because U.S. customs officials have been detaining imported components for solar panels.
Hegseth says he wants the Pentagon to prioritize speed over cost when buying weapons
Read full article: Hegseth says he wants the Pentagon to prioritize speed over cost when buying weaponsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon is revamping how the military buys weapons, shifting the focus away from producing advanced and complex technology and toward products that can be made and delivered quickly.
Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating US beef prices and calls for investigation
Read full article: Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating US beef prices and calls for investigationPresident Donald Trump is accusing foreign-owned meat packers of driving up the price of beef in the U.S. and is asking the Department of Justice to open an investigation.
Experience the 12th Annual Islamic Arts Festival in Houston. Here’s what you need to know.
Read full article: Experience the 12th Annual Islamic Arts Festival in Houston. Here’s what you need to know.Celebrate art, culture and creativity at Houston’s 12th Annual Islamic Arts Festival, featuring live demos, performances and more at the University of Houston.
Alleged Iranian plot to kill Israel's ambassador to Mexico was thwarted, US and Israel say
Read full article: Alleged Iranian plot to kill Israel's ambassador to Mexico was thwarted, US and Israel sayIsraeli and U.S. officials say Mexican authorities with assistance from the United States and Israeli intelligence agencies thwarted what they say was a plot by Iran to assassinate the Israeli ambassador to Mexico.
At UN climate summit, world leaders say time is running short to stop the worst effects of warming
Read full article: At UN climate summit, world leaders say time is running short to stop the worst effects of warmingWorld leaders gathering the in Brazil's Amazon rainforest for the U.N.‘s annual climate summit warned Thursday that time is running short for urgent and decisive action to prevent the worst effects of climate change.
Putin tells officials to submit plans for possibly resuming nuclear tests after Trump's remarks
Read full article: Putin tells officials to submit plans for possibly resuming nuclear tests after Trump's remarksRussian President Vladimir Putin has ordered officials to submit proposals for a possible resumption of nuclear tests in response to President Donald Trump’s statements last month that appeared to suggest the U.S. will restart its own atomic tests.
As vice president during 9/11, Cheney was at the center of an enduring debate over US spy powers
Read full article: As vice president during 9/11, Cheney was at the center of an enduring debate over US spy powersDick Cheney was at the center of a public debate over the laws of detention, interrogation and spying that endures more than two decades after the Sept. 11 attacks.
US proposes that the UN authorize a Gaza stabilization force for 2 years
Read full article: US proposes that the UN authorize a Gaza stabilization force for 2 yearsThe United States has circulated draft text for a U.N. Security Council resolution that would provide a mandate for an international stabilization force in Gaza for at least two years.
Stability AI largely wins UK court battle against Getty Images over copyright and trademark
Read full article: Stability AI largely wins UK court battle against Getty Images over copyright and trademarkStability AI has mostly prevailed against Getty Images in a British court battle over intellectual property.
Hegseth praises South Korea's plans to raise its military spending and boost defense capabilities
Read full article: Hegseth praises South Korea's plans to raise its military spending and boost defense capabilitiesU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has praised South Korea’s plans to raise its military spending, saying the Asian ally will take a larger role in defending itself from North Korean threats.
G2 or not G2: Trump's new favorite term for US-China relations carries a lot of history's baggage
Read full article: G2 or not G2: Trump's new favorite term for US-China relations carries a lot of history's baggagePresident Donald Trump has suggested his outlook to the U.S.-China relationship with a six-word post on Truth Social.
Ukraine gets more Patriot air defense systems to counter deadly Russian attacks
Read full article: Ukraine gets more Patriot air defense systems to counter deadly Russian attacksUkraine has received more U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems to counter Russia's attacks, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
US and China agree to set up direct military communication channels, Hegseth says
Read full article: US and China agree to set up direct military communication channels, Hegseth saysU_S_ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Washington and Beijing will establish military-to-military communications channels, adding that bilateral ties between the countries have “never been better.”.
Trump opens the door for sanctions on Nigeria over persecution of Christians
Read full article: Trump opens the door for sanctions on Nigeria over persecution of ChristiansPresident Donald Trump has opened the door for sanctions to be imposed on Nigeria for allegedly failing to rein in the persecution of Christians in the country.
Israel puts off signing $35 billion gas deal with Egypt, prompts US energy secretary to cancel visit
Read full article: Israel puts off signing $35 billion gas deal with Egypt, prompts US energy secretary to cancel visitIsraeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen has said that his refusal to sign a $35 billion gas agreement with Egypt has prompted his U.S. counterpart Chris Wright to cancel a planned trip to Israel.
US defense chief vows to 'stoutly defend' Indo-Pacific interests in talks with China
Read full article: US defense chief vows to 'stoutly defend' Indo-Pacific interests in talks with ChinaThe U.S. Secretary of Defense has told his Chinese counterpart that Washington will "stoutly defend" its interests in the Indo-Pacific.
Deal between the US and China is undoing damage from a self-inflicted trade war
Read full article: Deal between the US and China is undoing damage from a self-inflicted trade warAfter months of posturing, arguing and threatening, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have essentially turned back the clock.
Trump sets 7,500 annual limit for refugees entering US. It'll be mostly white South Africans
Read full article: Trump sets 7,500 annual limit for refugees entering US. It'll be mostly white South AfricansThe Trump administration is restricting the number of refugees admitted annually to the United States to 7,500 and they'll be mostly white South Africans.
The Latest: Trump administration limits refugee admissions to mostly white South Africans
Read full article: The Latest: Trump administration limits refugee admissions to mostly white South AfricansPresident Donald Trump's administration is restricting the number of refugees it admits into the country to 7,500 and they will mostly be white South Africans.
US strikes another alleged drug-carrying boat in the Pacific and kills all 4 aboard, Hegseth says
Read full article: US strikes another alleged drug-carrying boat in the Pacific and kills all 4 aboard, Hegseth saysDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says that the U.S. military has killed four people in a strike against a boat that was allegedly carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
US is sending dozens of relief workers to help with fallout from Hurricane Melissa
Read full article: US is sending dozens of relief workers to help with fallout from Hurricane MelissaThe United States is deploying several dozen disaster relief workers, including urban search and rescue teams, to Caribbean island nations as they deal with devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Study finds EVs quickly overcome their energy-intensive build to be cleaner than gas cars
Read full article: Study finds EVs quickly overcome their energy-intensive build to be cleaner than gas carsProducing and manufacturing electric vehicles and their batteries uses a lot of energy, leading many to be skeptical about the environmental benefits of going electric.
Lawyers for British political commentator Sami Hamdi are challenging his US detention in court
Read full article: Lawyers for British political commentator Sami Hamdi are challenging his US detention in courtAttorneys for Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator being held by immigration authorities in California, are challenging his detention in court.
UN condemns US embargo on Cuba for a 33rd year, but Washington's stand draws bit more support
Read full article: UN condemns US embargo on Cuba for a 33rd year, but Washington's stand draws bit more supportThe U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to condemn the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba for a 33rd year.
White House says deal to put TikTok under US ownership could be finalized in South Korea
Read full article: White House says deal to put TikTok under US ownership could be finalized in South KoreaThe Trump administration has been signaling that it may have finally reached a deal with China to keep TikTok running in the U.S., with the two countries finalizing the details as soon as Thursday.
Russian mobsters sentenced to 25 years for foiled plot to assassinate Iranian dissident journalist
Read full article: Russian mobsters sentenced to 25 years for foiled plot to assassinate Iranian dissident journalistTwo Russian mobsters have each been sentenced to 25 years in prison for agreeing to try to assassinate Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad for $500,000.