US federal judge blocks use of some funds for border wall

A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's use of $1 billion in funds to construct a wall along the southern border with Mexico, but declined to issue a permanent injunction.
29 June 2019, 05:05 AM

Trump says he could meet NKorea’s Kim at DMZ

Eyeing a history-making photo opportunity, President Donald Trump has issued a Twitter invitation to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to join him for a hand shake during a visit to the demilitarized zone (DMZ) with South Korea.
29 June 2019, 04:15 AM

Warren emerges unscathed

A lot could have gone wrong for Elizabeth Warren at Wednesday’s Democratic presidential debate. It didn’t.
27 June 2019, 18:00 PM

US, China agree tentative trade truce ahead of G20 summit: SCMP

The United States and China agree to a tentative truce in their trade dispute ahead of a meeting between leaders of the two nations at the G20 summit this weekend, the South China Morning Post reports, citing sources.
27 June 2019, 05:10 AM

House passes $4.5b aid bill, Trump vows veto

The US House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a $4.5 billion aid package to address the migrant surge along the US-Mexico border, including new standards for migrants in custody following reports of poor conditions facing young children at overcrowded facilities.
26 June 2019, 18:00 PM

San Francisco first major US city to ban e-cigarette sales

San Francisco becomes the first major US city to effectively ban the sale and manufacture of electronic cigarettes, as concerns grow over a sharp rise in vaping among youths.
26 June 2019, 04:27 AM

US border chief quits amid outcry over child detainees

The acting head of the US Customs and Border Protection agency announces his resignation amid a public outcry over alarming detention conditions of migrant children in Texas.
26 June 2019, 04:26 AM

New White House press secretary

President Donald Trump yesterday named Stephanie Grisham -- until now the spokeswoman for his wife Melania -- as chief White House
25 June 2019, 19:34 PM

Trump to meet Xi, Putin, Modi at G20

President Donald Trump will meet an array of world leaders on the sidelines of this week’s G20 summit in Japan, including China’s Xi
25 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Heat kills 7 migrants at US-Mexico border

Authorities in Texas reported seven migrant deaths on Monday, including those of a woman, two babies and a toddler, showing the
25 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Pompeo starts India visit

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will tackle a host of delicate issues when he gets into New Delhi yesterday for talks with Indian
25 June 2019, 18:00 PM

She’s not my type: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Monday once again vigorously denied allegations by a magazine advice columnist that he sexually
25 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Trump threatens ‘obliteration’

US President Donald Trump yesterday threatened to obliterate parts of Iran if it attacked “anything American” after Tehran said the latest US sanctions had scuttled any chance of diplomacy, calling White House actions “mentally retarded”.
25 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Leaked documents show ‘red flags’ of Trump officials

One nominee was flagged for his relationship with Russia, another for his alleged ties to white supremacist groups, and several others for
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM

New hope for N Korea talks

US President Donald Trump will visit South Korea this weekend after an exchange of letters with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM

US, Taliban to hold more peace talks

The United States and the Taliban will open fresh negotiations next week, the US negotiator said Saturday, as he voiced hope for
23 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Key oil transit under pressure

The Strait of Hormuz, located in the area where Iran shot down a US military drone, is a strategically important waterway for the
22 June 2019, 18:00 PM

US writer says Trump sexually assaulted her

An advice columnist for Elle fashion magazine said Friday that Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in the dressing room of a New York
22 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Mark Esper nominated as US Secretary of Defense

Donald Trump has nominated Mark Esper to be the US Secretary of Defense, the White House said late Friday, as Washington navigates a
22 June 2019, 18:00 PM

US Senate blocks Saudi arms sales

The US Senate on Thursday voted to block the sale of billions of dollars in military sales to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other countries, rejecting President Donald Trump’s decision to sidestep Congress’ review of such deals by declaring an emergency over Iran.
21 June 2019, 18:00 PM