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...
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Israel and Lebanon Begin Washington Talks on Border Framework
Washington: Israeli and Lebanese representatives have begun discussions in Washington aimed at addressing unresolved issues between the two neighboring countries...
China Warns US Space Weapons Could Escalate Global Arms Race
Beijing: China has urged the United States to halt the expansion of its military capabilities in outer space, warning that...
China Rapidly Closes AI Gap With the United States as Global Technology Race Intensifies
China is rapidly narrowing the artificial intelligence gap with the United States, according to a new assessment as competition between...
South Korean Foreign Minister Heads to Washington for Talks on Alliance and Regional Security
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is set to travel to Washington for discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco...
Global Institutions Gain Public Trust as Confidence in Major-Power Leadership Faces Questions
A new international survey covering more than 35,000 people worldwide has found continued support for global cooperation and rising confidence...
Trump Draws Cheers During Surprise Visit to Pub in Doonbeg, Ireland
President Donald Trump received an enthusiastic welcome during a visit to a members’ bar in Doonbeg, Ireland, according to a...
U.S. Pacific Command Says North Korean Missile Launch Poses No Immediate Threat
Washington, September 12, 2026: U.S. Pacific Command has acknowledged a recent missile launch by North Korea and said American authorities...
U.S. Pacific Command Says North Korean Missile Launch Poses No Immediate Threat
Washington, September 12, 2026: U.S. Pacific Command has acknowledged a recent missile launch by North Korea and said American authorities...
Australia Marks 25 Years Since September Attacks with Renewed Commitment to Peace
Australia has marked the 25th anniversary of the September terrorist attacks, remembering the people who lost their lives and reflecting...
Trump Dividend Proposal Puts $5,000 Payment Promise at Center of U.S. Economic Debate
The White House has highlighted a new proposal from President Donald Trump that would potentially provide a $5,000 cash dividend...
United States: Trump Says Iran War Will Continue Despite Election Concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he does not regret launching the war against Iran and indicated that he would...
Remembering Charlie Kirk: A Legacy Built Around Family, Faith and America
A year after the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, discussions about his public legacy continue to focus on the...
Solomon Islands and United States Renew Peace Corps Partnership
HONIARA — Solomon Islands and the United States have renewed their Peace Corps partnership through a new agreement designed to...
Trump Honors 9/11 Heroes as America Marks 25 Years Since the Attacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has paid tribute to the victims and first responders of the September 11...
USA: White House Proclaims Labor Day 2026
The White House has issued a presidential proclamation marking Labor Day 2026, highlighting the contribution of American workers and the...
US Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion as Rising Borrowing Costs Put Fiscal Outlook Under Pressure
WASHINGTON — The United States is confronting a growing fiscal challenge as its national debt has moved beyond $40 trillion,...
EU Moves to Deepen Greenland Ties With New Investment Push Amid Arctic Rivalry
The European Union is preparing a major expansion of its economic engagement with Greenland as Brussels seeks to strengthen ties...
Taiwan Uses Semiconductor Power to Strengthen Global AI Alliances
Taiwan is increasingly turning its semiconductor industry into a tool of international diplomacy as governments seek secure access to advanced...
Philippines Warns China Could Exploit Reduced U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises
The Philippines has warned that China could use changes in U.S.-South Korean military exercises as an opportunity to strengthen its...
Ukraine Peace Effort Ends Without Breakthrough as U.S. Envoys Leave Kyiv
Diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a path toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war have failed to produce a breakthrough after U.S....
North Korea Commissions Second Nuclear-Capable Destroyer Amid New U.S.-South Korea-Japan Drills
North Korea has commissioned a second naval destroyer equipped with nuclear-capable missile systems, signaling a further expansion of the country's...
Iran Claims Strike on U.S. Vessel in Strait of Hormuz; Washington Rejects Allegation
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON — Tensions between Iran and the United States escalated further on Sunday after Iranian authorities claimed their forces had...
USS Abraham Lincoln Returns After Long Deployment With Visible Signs of Wear
SAN DIEGO — The USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to port after an extended deployment, drawing attention to the visible...
United Kingdom: British Forces Complete Arctic Operation With NATO Allies
The United Kingdom has completed a multinational Arctic operation involving British, Norwegian and American forces on the remote Norwegian island...
US Unveils Major Oil Deal Expanding Control Over Venezuelan Reserves
The United States has announced what the White House describes as the largest oil deal in world history, giving the...
ANZUS Treaty Turns 75 as Australia Reaffirms Enduring Defence Ties With US and New Zealand
Canberra, September 1, 2026: Australia has marked the 75th anniversary of the ANZUS Treaty, highlighting the historic security partnership that...
Brazil Challenges Additional US Tariffs at WTO, Opening New Trade Dispute
Geneva, Brazil has formally challenged additional duties imposed by the United States on products originating from Brazil, bringing the tariff...
India Seeks WTO Consultations With US Over New Quartz Surface Import Tariffs
National War Memorial in New Delhi, India. Original public domain image from Flickr India has approached the World Trade Organization...
Free and Fair Elections Index 2025: A Global Look at Electoral Conditions
The quality of elections is an important indicator of how democratic institutions function. Free and fair elections allow citizens to...
Luxembourg Leads Global Education Spending Per Primary Student, OECD Data Shows
Countries are taking markedly different approaches to financing primary education, with the amount spent on each student varying by tens...
China, US and Russia Top Viral List of Countries Facing Strong Global Dislike
New Delhi, August 23, 2026: A ranking circulating widely on social media has drawn attention to countries that are portrayed...
Trump Warns of Broad Economic Pressure on Countries Supporting Iran
August 20, 2026 President Donald J. Trump, joined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Physicist John M. Martinis, Science and...
Iran Warns of Tougher Military Response as U.S. Peace Efforts Stall
August 18, 2026 Iran has warned that it could adopt a more aggressive military posture if efforts to establish a...
U.S.-Iran Diplomacy Intensifies as Hormuz Deal Nears, While White House Faces Ballroom Court Battle
J.D. Vance Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration is confronting a rapidly developing mix of international diplomacy, military pressure and...
Strait of Hormuz Standoff Deepens as Iran Links Reopening to U.S. Policy Changes
Strait of Hormuz Washington/Tehran: Tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz remain intense as the United States and Iran struggle to...
U.S. Economy, Mining Strategy and Policy Battles Take Center Stage as Trump Administration Faces New Challenges
Washington, D.C. — A series of economic, national security, technology, privacy and political developments are shaping the latest policy agenda...
North Korea Warns Japan of “Additional Military Options” After Tomahawk Missile Test
Pyongyang/Tokyo, August 8, 2026: Tensions in East Asia have intensified after North Korea warned Japan that it could take further...
U.S. Missile Stockpiles Under Pressure After Heavy Use in Iran War
Washington, August 8, 2026: The United States is facing a growing challenge to its military readiness after the five-month war...
Iran Warns Gulf States of Retaliation as Regional Tensions Intensify
August 8, 2026 Tensions across the Gulf have risen sharply after Iran warned several Arab states that their critical infrastructure...
