A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blame Rubio said a high-level team, including experts who know technical details, will begin to engage with the Russian side on “parameters of what an end to this conflict would look like.” World 19 Feb, 2025
Trump and Harris cede stage to voters who'll also decide control of House and Senate Voters are gearing up to head to the polls to cast their ballots for either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in one of the nation’s most historic presidential races. World 05 Nov, 2024
Biden gets a rousing ovation from Democrats as he gives Harris an enthusiastic endorsement US President Joe Biden delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, saying, “I gave my best to you” and basking in a long ovation that reflected the energy released by his decision to cede the stage to Vice President Kamala Harris. World 20 Aug, 2024
Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100 Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China, died Wednesday, his consulting firm said. He was 100. World 30 Nov, 2023
Haley announces presidential campaign, challenging Trump Haley announces presidential campaign, challenging Trump World 14 Feb, 2023
US, China agree to cooperate on climate crisis with urgency The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, agreed to cooperate to curb climate change with urgency, just days before President Joe Biden hosts a virtual summit of world leaders to discuss the issue. World 18 Apr, 2021
Biden blasts Trump plan to push for Supreme Court nominee ahead of election PHILADELPHIA/WASHINGTON: Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden urged Senate Republicans not to vote on any candidate nominated to the US Supreme Court as the November election nears, calling President Donald Trump’s plan an “exercise of raw... Women 21 Sep, 2020
US civil rights pioneer, congressman John Lewis dies WASHINGTON: John Lewis, a pioneer of the civil rights movement and long-time member of the U.S. House of Representatives, died on Friday. Lewis, a member of Congress from Atlanta who had announced in December that he had advanced pancreatic cancer,... Women 18 Jul, 2020
Beyonce joins Dear Class of 2020 event alongside Obamas NEW YORK: Beyoncé has been added to the list of guest speakers for YouTube’s virtual commencement ceremony that will also feature the Obamas. YouTube announced on May 19 that Beyoncé will deliver an inspirational message to the 2020 class for... Travel Abroad 21 May, 2020
Campaigner or commander in chief? No difference for Trump WASHINGTON: Dispatching Cabinet secretaries across the country to woo Iowa voters. Using private cash to finance an official made-for-TV moment. Delivering a State of the Union address that doubled as a campaign kickoff speech. Holding an... Women 07 Feb, 2020
US official: Trump's special envoy to Ukraine has resigned WASHINGTON: Kurt Volker, a former US ambassador to NATO caught in the middle of a whistleblower complaint over the President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine, resigned Friday from his post as special envoy to the Eastern European nation, according... Women 28 Sep, 2019
Trump heads to UN with long list of deals he's yet to close WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump, a self-described deal-maker, is saddled with a long list of unresolved foreign policy deals he has yet to close heading into his UN visit this coming week. There are challenges with Iran, North Korea, the Afghan... Women 22 Sep, 2019