The US president has called lawmakers “unpatriotic” after a House vote challenging his authority in the Iran conflict. US President Donald Trump has criticised members of Congress who backed a resolution aimed at restricting his ability to continue military action against Iran. The House of Representatives voted 215-208 on Wednesday to approve a measure that…
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Washington remains committed to Asia despite ongoing global security challenges. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Pete Hegseth reassured Asia-Pacific allies that the United States is not shifting its focus away from the region while managing conflicts elsewhere, including tensions involving Iran. Hegseth said the US can meet…
A suspected gunman was shot dead after opening fire near the White House on Saturday evening, authorities confirmed. The U.S. Secret Service said a man pulled a gun from his bag and started shooting near a White House security checkpoint at the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC. Agents immediately returned…
Tensions between the United States and Cuba escalated after Washington accused Havana of threatening US national security. Marco Rubio said Cuba remains a “national security threat” to the United States and warned that the chances of reaching a peaceful agreement with Havana were “not high.” Rubio made the comments one day after the US charged…
The United States has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft that killed four people. The US Justice Department announced charges against Raúl Castro and five others over the 1996 shootdown of planes near Cuba. US prosecutors accused Castro of conspiracy to kill US nationals, destruction of aircraft,…
Taiwan’s president says the island remains committed to peace despite rising tensions with China and renewed comments from Donald Trump. Lai Ching-te has said Taiwan will not provoke conflict with China but will also not give up its sovereignty or democratic way of life. In a statement posted on Facebook, Lai said Taiwan remains an…
Football fans travelling to the 2026 FIFA World Cup will no longer need to pay the controversial US visa bond. The administration of Donald Trump has announced that foreign football fans from 50 countries will be exempt from the $15,000 visa deposit requirement if they hold valid World Cup match tickets. The policy change applies…
Donald Trump has landed in Beijing for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid rising global tensions. Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a major summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping focused on trade, technology, Taiwan, and the ongoing war in Iran. The US president received a high-profile welcome at Beijing…
Top American tech and finance executives are accompanying President Donald Trump on a crucial visit to China. US President Donald Trump has taken a powerful group of American business leaders to China as he prepares for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Among the executives joining the trip are Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Tim…
President Donald Trump says Taiwan weapons sales will be discussed during his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The United States’ policy on Taiwan is expected to face intense scrutiny during President Donald Trump’s high-stakes visit to China. Trump confirmed that weapons sales to Taiwan would likely be part of his discussions with Chinese…
