USADonald Trump welcomes Xi Jinping to Washington this week for a high-stakes state visit, a diplomatic encounter defined by elaborate pageantry rather than policy breakthroughs. As the leaders meet to manage a strained relationship, both face significant domestic pressure and a deepening rivalry over artificial intelligence and global trade.
USAFour critical red lines—ranging from Taiwan's status to China’s internal development paths—must remain inviolate for bilateral stability to hold. With a high-stakes meeting in Washington looming, Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng signaled that Beijing expects the United States to abandon its current policy of containment and strategic rivalry.
USAPresident Donald Trump’s push to build a high-tech, missile-equipped drone port atop the new White House ballroom faces a quiet but significant contradiction: the Secret Service is already operating a sophisticated, far more practical drone surveillance network from a Treasury Department building just a few hundred feet away.
USAPrime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing for a December tour spanning Germany, the United States, Canada, and Belgium, aiming to finalize pivotal economic partnerships. The journey, centered on trade and strategic alignment, includes a potential meeting with President Donald Trump at the G20 summit in Florida to address ongoing tariff disputes.
USAHours after President Donald Trump issued a stark threat to annihilate the Islamic Republic, US and Iranian officials held their first direct negotiations in months on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, even as reports of explosions near the strategic Qeshm Island signaled ongoing volatility in the region.
USATreasury Secretary Scott Bessent is emerging as a leading candidate for President Donald Trump’s newly proposed artificial intelligence adviser role. The appointment, aimed at navigating growing congressional anxiety over emerging technology, would place the former hedge fund manager at the center of the administration's evolving digital strategy.
USAAmid the diplomatic bustle of the UN General Assembly in New York, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a stark ultimatum to US envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday. The meeting centered on the Strait of Hormuz, where Tehran has tied the resumption of normal maritime traffic to specific concessions from Washington.
USAStanding alongside Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York, Donald Trump signaled confidence that a resolution to the conflict is within reach. While declining to outline specific terms, the U.S. President emphasized that both nations are eager to halt the mounting casualties, suggesting a negotiated settlement could materialize in the near future.
USAConflict in the Red Sea is straining the partnership between Washington and Riyadh, as the White House resists Saudi requests for direct military intervention against Houthi forces. Despite the crown prince’s push for regional stability, the current US refusal to launch air strikes signals a widening gap in strategic priorities.
USAJPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has urged Washington to tread carefully regarding potential tariffs on Indian energy imports, warning that blunt sanctions on Russian oil could inadvertently destabilize global markets and hurt key strategic partners before policymakers fully grasp the technical complexities of refinery operations.
USADeclaring that the term "artificial" implies a fraudulent nature, President Donald Trump announced that all U.S. government documentation will transition to the label "super intelligence." The move marks a pivot in administrative policy, positioning the technology as a vital national asset rather than a source of existential risk.
USAStanding before the United Nations General Assembly, Donald Trump framed the future of the Islamic Republic as a binary choice between economic resurgence and total annihilation. The president suggested that while he contemplates a decisive military strike, a diplomatic resolution remains the most likely path following the November 3 midterm elections.
USATehran signaled a potential thaw in maritime tensions on Tuesday, offering to unblock the Strait of Hormuz within one week if the United States lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports. The proposal arrives as both nations navigate a fragile diplomatic window during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
USAA 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman at the Asthalaxmi Temple in Sugarland has become a flashpoint for political hostility in Texas. Following a social media threat from a conservative activist to tear down the monument, the incident has ignited a fierce national debate over religious freedom and rising xenophobia.
USAA 29-year-old man armed with a shotgun opened fire on a police officer stationed outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, on Sunday night. The ensuing exchange of roughly 30 shots left the suspect with life-threatening injuries and seriously wounded a 13-year veteran of the local police force.
USAIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi touched down in New York on Monday, setting the stage for President Masoud Pezeshkian’s arrival to the 81st UN General Assembly. The visit unfolds under a cloud of fresh diplomatic friction, as Washington denies visas to key media staff while threatening to ground Iran’s airline fleet.
USAThe White House has launched an around-the-clock streaming service, Trump TV, dedicated to broadcasting presidential speeches and administration announcements. The platform debuts as the administration faces a high-stakes federal lawsuit from major news organizations challenging the revocation of press credentials for several prominent media outlets.
USAUnited States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared that Iranian airlines face a total global shutdown, warning international airports and service providers that maintaining ties with Tehran’s carriers will trigger severe secondary sanctions, including immediate expulsion from the U.S. dollar financial system.
USAA former rival once dismissed as a "total nut job" by Donald Trump, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted the president on Monday to negotiate federal funding for a massive housing initiative. The meeting signaled a thawing in relations, even as the two remain deeply divided on national immigration policy.
USADonald Trump has lashed out at CNN, Politico, and MS NOW following their joint lawsuit challenging the administration’s decision to revoke their White House press credentials. The former president doubled down on his stance, arguing that outlets he deems purveyors of defamatory content should be barred from the Oval Office.
USAA quest for the perfect photograph turned into a life-threatening ordeal for three tourists on Wednesday when they were trapped by rising tides at Lost Boy Beach in Oregon. After becoming isolated in a sea cave, the group relied on a satellite distress signal to summon emergency responders.
USADonald Trump intends to transform his planned 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery into a functioning military complex. Citing national security and requests from military leadership, the former president announced the structure will serve as a strategic base for drone deployment, sniper positions, and ammunition storage.
USAAs Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for a high-stakes summit, the dynamic between the two superpowers has shifted decisively in Beijing's favor. While Donald Trump grapples with a costly conflict in Iran and sliding domestic approval, China’s export engine continues to generate a record-breaking trade surplus.
USAMore than 22,000 users across the United States reported sudden connectivity failures on Facebook and Instagram late Sunday. According to outage-tracking platform Downdetector, the disruptions emerged in the evening hours, leaving a significant portion of the social media giant's domestic user base unable to access their accounts or feeds.
USATarget lists were approved and bombs were being loaded onto warplanes when President Donald Trump abruptly halted a planned military strike against Houthi forces in Yemen. The decision followed a desperate plea for intervention from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking yet another reversal in the president’s volatile regional strategy.
USAAs President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare to meet in Washington this Thursday, the encounter between the world's two largest economies faces a volatile backdrop of trade disputes, export curbs on critical minerals, and mounting pressure to stabilize a relationship that has frayed significantly since their last summit in May.
USAIn his first televised interview since a mistrial was declared in the case against his former wife, Patrick Clancy told CBS News he has chosen to forgive Lindsay Clancy. He maintains that the 2023 killings of their three young children were the result of severe mental illness, not malice.
USASix to seven months of grace separates the International Criminal Court from a looming American financial blockade, according to documents surfacing this weekend. The Trump administration is finalizing a strategy to prohibit nearly all transactions with the Hague-based tribunal, signaling a decisive shift toward isolating the body from global markets.
USAUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed a planned meeting with Donald Trump in New York, signaling a pivot toward urgent diplomatic efforts. Describing peace as the country’s primary objective, Zelensky indicated that Kyiv is prepared to take significant, coordinated steps to de-escalate the ongoing conflict.
USAA social media campaign featuring K-pop star Karina has been scrubbed by Converse following widespread accusations that the imagery invoked Ku Klux Klan tropes. Critics pointed to lighting on the singer's skirt and the positioning of her sneakers as evoking a KKK hood and the visual of a lynching victim.