Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index tops 68,000 for the 1st time as Wall Street logs more records
US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map
Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes
Australia, Solomon Islands agree to negotiate comprehensive treaty
Australia economic growth slows to 0.3% in Q1
Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction
Trump endorses Colombian presidential candidate De La Espriella
A wall of nametags at a South Korean park testifies to adoptees’ longing for their birth mothers
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast
America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast
May 28, 2026Donald Trump
Election|Political|US|World
Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting. There's no immediate effect on the midterms
A federal judge is declining to halt President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to create a national list of eligible voters and limit mail voting
May 28, 2026
Crime|Election|US
Inside the Justice Department’s pursuit of Trump’s 2020 election fraud fixations
Inside the Justice Department’s pursuit of Trump’s 2020 election fraud fixations
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Carney seeks new US-Canada partnership as world undergoes 'rupture'
By Michael S.
May 28, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Bulgaria aims to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, PM Radev says
Bulgaria is keen to respect its commitment to NATO and increase its defence spending to 5% of its gross domestic product, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday.
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US
US regulator tries to withdraw penalty against Trump donors’ crypto company
US regulator tries to withdraw penalty against Trump donors’ crypto company
May 28, 2026
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Why is Trump building a ‘cage’ on the White House lawn?
Why is Trump building a ‘cage’ on the White House lawn?
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Trump admin planning to potentially put president’s image on commemorative $250 bill
Trump admin planning to potentially put president’s image on commemorative $250 bill
May 29, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US
Treasury Department confirms it has taken limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump
A U.S. Treasury Department spokesperson confirms the agency is taking steps toward creating a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump
May 28, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
US judge won't block Trump's mail-in voting executive order for now
A U.S. judge on Thursday declined to immediately block President Donald Trump's executive order tightening rules on mail-in voting, but left the door open for the
May 28, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Guatemala outlines deal for US aid against drug trafficking
Guatemala has requested U.S. military cooperation spanning access to equipment, training, and experts to assist Guatemalan operations against drug
May 28, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Plans for the Gaza International Stabilization Force are in question as troop pledges stall
An international stabilization force promised for Gaza has yet to materialize three months after it was announced at an event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump
May 28, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
DOJ launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, source says
The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused U.S.
May 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Five ways Paxton's big win in Texas could backfire on Trump
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton decisively defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn in Tuesday's Republican runoff for U.S.
May 28, 2026
Americas|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources say
The Trump administration has quietly instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime target of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
May 28, 2026
Crime|Election|Political|US|World
Brazil presidential hopeful Bolsonaro adds Rubio, Vance talks to Washington trail
Brazilian Senator and presidential contender Flavio Bolsonaro said he met with U.S.
May 28, 2026
Arts|Crime|Political|US
Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll
Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll
May 28, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling
Alabama is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections, despite a lower court's ruling the map intentionally discriminates against Black people
May 27, 2026
Entertainment|Political|Sports|US|World
Construction of cage-fighting arena transforms White House grounds
A hulking metal arena is rising on the White House's South Lawn as U.S.
May 28, 2026
Business|Political|World
Trump says US not satisfied yet on deal with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he was not yet satisfied on a deal with Iran, adding that the U.S. was not discussing easing sanctions on the country.
May 27, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Fact check: Trump makes false claims about Iran war, the economy and the reflecting pool at Cabinet meeting
Fact check: Trump makes false claims about Iran war, the economy and the reflecting pool at Cabinet meeting
May 28, 2026
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|US|World
Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged U.S.
May 27, 2026
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US
Trump is getting the Republican Party he wants. But can he win in the midterms?
President Donald Trump has been showcasing his influence in Republican primaries, recently endorsing Ken Paxton in Texas
May 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Taiwan president gifts Trump autobiography of TSMC founder
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday gifted U.S.
May 27, 2026
Business|Election|Political|World
Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump's wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway
President Donald Trump is congratulating Texas Sen. John Cornyn for having a “great career” while also congratulating the man who beat Cornyn in a primary with his endorsement
May 27, 2026
Election|US
Trump-backed candidate's landslide in Texas gives Democrats hope in November
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ousted four-term U.S.
May 26, 2026
Election|Political|US
John Cornyn’s defeat raises a new question: Will he join the Senate Republicans rebelling against Trump?
John Cornyn’s defeat raises a new question: Will he join the Senate Republicans rebelling against Trump?
May 27, 2026
Election|US
The Latest: Ken Paxton wins Senate primary runoff in Texas, defeats incumbent Sen. John Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated four-term Sen. John Cornyn in a massively expensive, drawn-out U.S. Senate primary race
May 26, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports
UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
Crews are busy building a temporary octagon-shaped cage on the White House South Lawn for a UFC bout
May 27, 2026
Education|Political|US|World
US judge halts West Point faculty speech curbs under Trump-era policy
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the U.S.
May 27, 2026
Education|Sports
Maine's transgender sports initiative halted by invalid signatures
Maine's secretary of state says an initiative intended to limit transgender students’ ability to participate in sports has been removed from the ballot because of invalid signatures
May 26, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'
President Donald Trump has wrapped up a three-hour visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House describes as preventive medical and dental exams
May 26, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictment
The Southern Poverty Law Center says a Justice Department indictment against the group is part of a “top-down” campaign of retribution against President Donald Trump’s perceived political enemies and represents a vindictive prosecution that must be dismissed
May 27, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump's redistricting push suffers setbacks in Alabama, South Carolina
President Donald Trump's push for Republican-led states to draw electoral maps more favorable to his party ahead of November's midterm elections suffered twin setbacks
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Dollar climbs as US strikes on Iran dent ceasefire optimism
The dollar edged higher against major currencies including the euro and yen on Tuesday, after renewed U.S. strikes on Iran dented optimism for a near-term
May 26, 2026
Political|World
Veterans protest against Trump administration's military interventions on Memorial Day
Veterans protest against Trump administration's military interventions on Memorial Day
May 26, 2026
Political|US|World
Rubio aide Mike Needham promoted to top White House national security post, source says
U.S.
May 26, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
Trump’s advanced age and threats to his life serve as reminders of his own mortality
Trump’s advanced age and threats to his life serve as reminders of his own mortality
May 26, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Quad ministers announce new Indo-Pacific initiatives on maritime security and energy
Australia, India, Japan and the United States have agreed new initiatives for maritime security, critical minerals, port infrastructure, and energy security to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region amid concerns about China's influence
May 26, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Anti-Trump signs in yard stir up constitutional controversy
Anti-Trump signs in yard stir up constitutional controversy
May 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Trump and Warsh's fates are now tied, for better or worse
Former U.S.
May 25, 2026
Political
Mullin’s first two months at DHS: deportations, threats against sanctuary cities — and a lower profile
Mullin’s first two months at DHS: deportations, threats against sanctuary cities — and a lower profile
May 25, 2026
Election|Political
A ‘vegan’ and ‘Tala-freak-o’: GOP prepares a furious general election messaging blitz against Talarico
A ‘vegan’ and ‘Tala-freak-o’: GOP prepares a furious general election messaging blitz against Talarico
May 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Global shares gain and oil prices fall after Trump says talks on ending the war are proceeding
Global shares are mostly higher and oil prices have dropped after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks on ending the war with Iran are progressing
May 25, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|World
Trump call would be positive, no planning talks have taken place, Taiwan says
A call between the U.S. and Taiwanese leaders would be a positive thing but it is up to President Donald Trump to take the initiative and the two sides have not had any
May 25, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World
Bystander in serious condition after fatal shooting near White House checkpoint
The bystander who was struck by gunfire after a man fired on a checkpoint outside the White House and was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service officers remains in serious condition
May 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war
President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans
May 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US Treasury rout tests Washington's tolerance for higher borrowing costs
President Donald Trump's resolve on Iran is being tested by a force largely beyond his control: the bond market.
May 24, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S.
May 24, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal
The U.K.’s Royal Navy is preparing for a potential mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz
May 24, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Trump talks up his ballroom plan dozens of times but plays down Americans' economic pain
Standing in front of the White House ballroom construction site, U.S.
May 24, 2026
Economy|World
Rubio tries to tackle a trust deficit between Washington and Delhi on first official India trip
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
May 24, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
The U.S. Secret Service says a man who opened fire near a White House security checkpoint is dead
May 24, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
US conducts military drill over Venezuelan capital Caracas
The U.S. military conducted a drill over Caracas on Saturday, its first military exercise in Venezuela since U.S. troops attacked the capital and captured President Nicolas
May 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties
U.S.
May 23, 2026
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World
Republican defiance over 'anti-weaponization' fund sets up confrontation with Trump
Republicans in the U.S.
May 23, 2026
Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|US|World
This congressman's family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today's raids
Mark Takano can't help but see the parallels in U.S. history
May 23, 2026
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Sidelined on Iran and Venezuela, Gabbard instead pursued Trump’s Deep State grievances amid her own suspicions
Sidelined on Iran and Venezuela, Gabbard instead pursued Trump’s Deep State grievances amid her own suspicions
May 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says
U.S. arms sales to Taiwan take years to process and are unrelated to the war with Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a
May 23, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World
No talks currently planned between Trump and Taiwan’s Lai, sources say
The U.S. and Taiwan have not made concrete plans for talks between their presidents, four people
May 23, 2026
Economy|US
Trump joins Lawler to test fiscal pitch in competitive New York district
Donald Trump campaigned on Friday in New York’s Hudson Valley to support a vulnerable House Republican facing reelection in November, a rare test of the U.S.
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US
Warsh elected chair of U.S. Fed's rate-setting committee
The U.S.
May 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Warsh takes the Fed's helm as inflation climbs, consumer sentiment dives
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as chair of the U.S.
May 22, 2026
World
Rubio reports 'slight progress' in Iran talks as Pakistan renews efforts to mediate a peace deal
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says “slight progress” has been made during talks with Iran
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy
Trump veers off-topic during speech in New York that was supposed to be on the economy
President Donald Trump has begun testing his midterm message, focusing on the economy
May 22, 2026
Business|Lifestyle|Political|US|World
Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding
U.S.
May 22, 2026
Health|Political|US|World
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health
Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying she needed to leave office as her husband battles cancer
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Warsh is sworn in as the Fed chair after Trump's bid for greater control over the independent bank
President Donald Trump has overseen the White House swearing-in of the new Federal Reserve chair
May 22, 2026
Economy|World
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair at pivotal moment for US economy
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair at pivotal moment for US economy
May 22, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Political
Trump says more late night talk show hosts to depart after Colbert exit
President Donald Trump said on Friday that more late-night talk shows will depart after he praised the end of CBS's “The Late Show with Stephen
May 22, 2026
Entertainment|World
Bangladesh’s rare ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo becomes Eid sensation
A rare albino buffalo with flowing blond hair has become an unlikely celebrity in Bangladesh ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival, drawing crowds of curious visitors who say the
May 22, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14B arms sale
Taiwan's government says it hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island
May 22, 2026