USDA’s Harvest to Hallways Initiative Connects American Farmers with School Meal Programs
American agriculture plays a vital role in providing nutritious food to children, with farmers, ranchers and school meal providers working...
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US Supreme Court Steps Into Legal Battle Over DOGE Records and Trump Administration
A legal dispute over government transparency and the records of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has reached the United...
Saudi Arabia Tops Global Digital Leadership Rankings for 2026, Followed by the UAE and Estonia
Saudi Arabia has secured the leading position in a global ranking of digital development for 2026, highlighting the growing influence...
Zelenskyy Backs Trump’s Proposed Energy Ceasefire, Urges Russia to Join the Initiative
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced support for a proposed halt to attacks on energy infrastructure announced by US President...
America’s Critical Minerals Strategy Targets Industrial Resilience and the Next Wave of Technology
The future of technological progress depends on more than scientific breakthroughs. Behind advanced computers, modern transportation systems, satellites and sophisticated...
Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over European Anti-Disinformation Conference
VILNIUS: A diplomatic dispute has emerged between the United States and several European countries over an international conference focused on...
New York Declares Emergency as Measles Outbreak Spreads Across Communities
New York: Authorities in New York have declared a statewide disaster emergency in response to a growing measles outbreak, prompting...
UN Chief Calls for End to US-Iran Conflict as Global Trade Faces Growing Pressure
Islamabad: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an end to the ongoing conflict between the United States and...
Trump Signals Possible New Conversation With Putin Amid Ukraine War Tensions
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that another conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin could take place soon, opening...
Okinawa Murder Case Triggers New Concerns Over U.S. Military Presence in Japan
Okinawa, Japan: A murder case involving a U.S. Marine in Okinawa has triggered fresh concern over the presence of American...
Iran Nuclear Enrichment Becomes Key Obstacle in Efforts to End Conflict
Washington: Diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions between the United States and Iran are facing a major challenge as the...
Trump Launches ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to Coordinate U.S. AI Strategy
Washington: The United States has announced a new federal task force dedicated to coordinating the government's approach to artificial intelligence,...
US Supreme Court Allows Third-Country Deportations to Resume Temporarily
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to resume deporting certain migrants to countries other than their...
US-Led Coalition Completes Major Military Transition in Iraq After Years of ISIS Operations
A major chapter in the international military campaign against the Islamic State group in Iraq has reached a turning point,...
Iran Receives U.S. Response as Tehran and Washington Explore a Short-Term De-Escalation Plan
Iran has received a response from the United States concerning a proposed seven-day arrangement aimed at reducing tensions between the...
Iran Appeals to US Voters as Tensions With Washington Continue
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a direct political message to the American public, urging voters to reject...
North Korea Criticizes Japan and Defends Nuclear Policy at UN General Assembly
New York: North Korea used the United Nations General Assembly on September 28 to criticize Japan's expanding security capabilities and...
US-Iran Talks May Resume This Week as Qatar Pushes for Diplomatic Breakthrough
Washington: Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran could resume this week as mediators work to prevent the latest...
Singapore and United States Strengthen Defence Cooperation Through Strategic Security Dialogue
Singapore and the United States have reaffirmed their longstanding defence partnership during the 16th Singapore-US Strategic Security Policy Dialogue, with...
US and Iran Discuss Possible Phased Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Washington: The United States and Iran are discussing a possible phased arrangement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and...
Iran Urges Washington to Return to Diplomatic Framework Before US Elections
Tehran: Iran has called for renewed diplomatic engagement with the United States, with President Masoud Pezeshkian urging Washington to return...
Trump-Xi Summit Ends Without Major Breakthrough on Key Disputes
Washington: A high-level meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded without a major breakthrough...
China Urges Washington to Oppose Taiwan Independence During Trump-Xi Talks
Washington: China has called on the United States to take a clear position against Taiwan independence during high-level discussions between...
Trump and Xi Highlight US-China Ties Amid Differences Over Trade and Taiwan
Washington: US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have emphasized the importance of maintaining stable relations between the...
United States Remains Largest Contributor to UN Regular Budget in 2026
The United Nations' financing system continues to depend heavily on contributions from a relatively small group of major economies, with...
Gulf Stock Markets Move in Different Directions as Investors Watch U.S.-Iran Developments
Gulf stock markets ended with mixed performances as investors assessed geopolitical developments surrounding the United States and Iran and monitored...
Oil Prices Fall as Saudi Supply Improves and Hopes for Diplomacy Grow
Global oil prices moved lower on Wednesday as traders responded to signs that crude supplies from the Gulf region could...
U.S.-Led Shield of the Americas Targets 24 Criminal Groups With Coordinated Sanctions
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Physicist John M. Martinis, Science and Technology Policy Director...
Trump and Xi Prepare for High-Stakes Washington Summit as Trade, AI and Taiwan Take Center Stage
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are preparing for a closely watched meeting in Washington as the...
Rubio, Motegi and Cho Hyun Set for Trilateral Talks in New York as Security and Economic Issues Take Center Stage
NEW YORK, September 21, 2026: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and South Korean Foreign...
Trump’s China Strategy Shifts as Xi Jinping Prepares for Washington Visit
Washington, September 20, 2026: US President Donald Trump is preparing to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington this week,...
Greenland, Denmark Reassure on Sovereignty as New U.S. Security Agreement Takes Shape
Copenhagen, September 19, 2026: Denmark and Greenland have sought to clarify that a newly negotiated security arrangement with the United...
Russia and China Block US-Backed UN Proposal on Iran Sanctions Monitoring
Russian president Vladimir Putin enters the joint press conference with President Donald Trump at the Arctic Warrior Event Center at...
Trump Weighs Next Move as Iran Conflict Enters Critical Phase
Washington, September 18, 2026:U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is approaching a major decision over the next phase of...
U.S. Keeps Colombia on Drug-Control Failure List but Leaves Door Open for Review
Bogotá, September 17, 2026: The United States has retained Colombia on its list of countries that Washington says failed demonstrably...
Mexico Faces New Pressure Over Drug Trafficking as U.S. Lists Country Among Key Drug Concerns
Mexico City, September 17, 2026: Mexico is facing renewed pressure from Washington over efforts to combat illegal drug trafficking, with...
Thailand Pushes to Advance US Trade Deal as Tariff Talks Enter Final Stage
Bangkok, September 17, 2026: Thailand is stepping up efforts to finalize a trade arrangement with the United States as Prime...
Singapore’s Exports Surge 46.2% as AI Demand Drives Electronics Boom
Singapore, September 17, 2026: Singapore recorded a sharp acceleration in its merchandise exports in August, with non-oil domestic exports (NODX)...
Taiwan Becomes Key Concern Ahead of Upcoming Trump-Xi Summit
Washington, September 17, 2026: Taiwan has emerged as one of the most sensitive issues ahead of an expected meeting between...
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates as U.S. Monetary Policy Enters a New Phase
Washington, September 17, 2026: The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point, moving the...
