Mamdani orders citywide travel ban in New York as major storm hits US

Tens of millions of Americans from the US capital Washington to the northern state of Maine prepared for up to two feet (60 centimeters) of snow forecast in some areas.
23 February 2026, 10:04 AM

What does Trump want in Iran?

President Donald Trump's threats to attack Iran provide little detail on what the long-term US goal would be in the event of a sustained or even brief conflict
23 February 2026, 08:21 AM

Trump to travel to China next month

US President Donald Trump will travel to China from March 31 to April 2 for a highly anticipated meeting between the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies, a trip announced as the Supreme Court overturned Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imported goods.
22 February 2026, 05:57 AM

US tariff turmoil: Uncertainty looms over Dhaka’s trade prospects

If the 15 percent rate replaces the 19 percent reciprocal tariff finalised for Bangladesh under the trade deal, Bangladesh’s effective tariff for exports to the US would stand at 31.5 percent.
22 February 2026, 02:53 AM

Trump raises US global tariff rate to 15%

President Donald Trump raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15 percent yesterday, doubling down on his promise to maintain his aggressive tariff policy a day after the Supreme Court ruled much of it illegal.
22 February 2026, 02:45 AM

Trump says he will raise global tariffs from 10% to 15%

Move comes a day after the Supreme Court largely struck down his sweeping duties
21 February 2026, 22:24 PM

US envoy says it ‘would be fine’ if Israel takes over large swathes of Middle East

State Department distances itself, stressing policy rests with Trump and White House
21 February 2026, 21:55 PM

Taraweeh prayers at Times Square

The gathering drew attention from tourists and locals alike, with many stopping to watch and record the moment on their phones
21 February 2026, 21:00 PM

Three dead in latest US strike on alleged drug boat: Pentagon

US forces on Friday launched a strike against alleged drug traffickers in the Eastern Pacific, killing three people
21 February 2026, 09:32 AM

Trump imposes 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke

Donald Trump imposed an additional 10 percent tariff on imports into the United States after the SCstruck down many of his sweeping and often arbitrary duties
21 February 2026, 08:42 AM

Trump orders release of UFO records

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would direct federal agencies to begin releasing government files related to aliens and unidentified flying objects, pointing to what he described as strong public interest in the issue.
21 February 2026, 04:23 AM

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump global tariffs

The US Supreme Court yesterday ruled Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs illegal -- a stunning rebuke of the president’s signature economic policy that upended international trade.
21 February 2026, 03:27 AM

Trump suggests most negotiated trade deals with US still valid

Vows 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke
21 February 2026, 01:42 AM

Businesses celebrate win over Trump tariffs, but refunds will take time

Supreme Court ruling could refund $175 billion in tariffs
20 February 2026, 22:48 PM

US Supreme Court rejects Trump's global tariffs

Trump invoked law meant for emergencies to impose tariffs
20 February 2026, 21:50 PM

‘Consequences are not good’

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview made public on Wednesday, said that any new US strike on Iran would have serious consequences and called for restraint to find a solution to enable Iran to pursue a peaceful nuclear programme.
20 February 2026, 03:05 AM

US to withdraw all troops from Syria: reports

The United States is planning to withdraw all of its 1,000 troops from Syria over the next two months, according to US media reports.
20 February 2026, 03:01 AM

Meta's Zuckerberg denies at LA trial that Instagram targets kids

Zuckerberg was called as a witness in case over alleged harms to youth
19 February 2026, 09:04 AM
19 February 2026, 08:57 AM

Cuba a ‘failed’ nation: Trump

President Donald Trump on Monday said Cuba was a “failed nation” and called on Havana to make a deal with the United States, though he dismissed mounting a regime change operation.
18 February 2026, 00:00 AM