US Congress blocks Saudi arms sales

The US House voted Wednesday to block $8.1 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other allies, a rebuke of Donald Trump that will likely lead to a veto by the president.
18 July 2019, 18:00 PM

US House condemns Trump over 'racist comments' tweeted at congresswomen

The US House of Representatives votes to condemn President Donald Trump for "racist comments" against four minority Democratic congresswomen, a symbolic measure aimed at shaming Trump and his fellow Republicans who stood by him.
17 July 2019, 05:17 AM

US, Russia to discuss nuclear arms limits in Geneva today

Representatives from the United States and Russia are set to meet in Geneva today to explore the concept of a new accord limiting
16 July 2019, 18:00 PM

World hunger affects 821m

More than 821 million people suffered from hunger worldwide last year, the United Nations reported Monday -- the third year in a row
16 July 2019, 18:00 PM

India halts space mission

The US$142 millions Chandrayaan-2 mission was a prestigious one as it aimed to make India as the fourth nation in the world to land
15 July 2019, 18:00 PM

US migrants in fear

US authorities launched small-scale operations seeking to arrest undocumented immigrants over the weekend in an apparent start to
15 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Trump ditched Iran deal ‘to spite Obama’: report

Britain’s ambassador to Washington believed US President Donald Trump pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal because it was associated
14 July 2019, 18:00 PM

UK envoy said Trump ditched Iran deal to spite Obama

Britain's ambassador to Washington believes US President Donald Trump pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal because it was associated with his predecessor Barack Obama, according to leaked documents.
14 July 2019, 06:16 AM

Mueller’s testimony on Russia probe postponed

Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s appearance in Congress next week to testify on the Russia election meddling probe and allegations of
13 July 2019, 18:00 PM

US crackdown on immigrant families to start today: Trump

A nationwide wave of arrests of immigrants facing deportation will commence over the weekend, US President Donald Trump said on
13 July 2019, 18:00 PM

'Life-threatening' Tropical Storm Barry grinds toward Louisiana

City officials warn New Orleans residents on Friday to secure their homes, stock up on supplies and prepare to huddle indoors with Tropical Storm Barry poised to make landfall as the first Atlantic hurricane of 2019.
13 July 2019, 11:55 AM

US regulators approve $5b Facebook settlement over privacy issues

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a roughly $5 billion settlement with Facebook Inc over its investigation into the social media company’s handling of user data, a source familiar with the situation says.
13 July 2019, 04:16 AM

Trump unloads on Paul Ryan, calls him ‘a lame duck failure’

President Donald Trump unloads via Twitter on former GOP House Speaker Paul Ryan, calling him a “lame duck failure.”
12 July 2019, 09:38 AM

Majority of US veterans against Afghan war: poll

A majority of US military veterans say the nearly 18-year war in Afghanistan was “not worth fighting,” according to poll results released
11 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Prosecutors seek life in prison for El Chapo

US prosecutors on Wednesday called for “ruthless” drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman to be jailed for life plus 30 years for trafficking
11 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Trump escalates war on social media

Escalating his attacks on Silicon Valley, President Donald Trump yesterday hinted at new regulations on social media as he gathered critics of major online platforms at a White House “summit.” Trump invited conservative activists who have been curbed or banned on
11 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Nicki Minaj pulls out of S Arabia concert

US rapper Nicki Minaj yesterday said that she was pulling out of a planned concert in Saudi Arabia next week, citing her support for the
10 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Ross Perot passes away

Ross Perot, the self-made billionaire and computer industry giant whose two runs for president as an outsider shook up American politics, died yesterday at 89, his family said.
9 July 2019, 19:45 PM

First US Democratic candidate quits race

Congressman Eric Swalwell became the first candidate to drop out of the Democratic Party race for the White House Monday. The 38-
9 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Ex-UN official jailed for child abuse in Nepal

A former UN official has been jailed for sexually abusing children in Nepal, officials said yesterday, following a trial underscoring the
9 July 2019, 18:00 PM