English

United States

USA

Trump threatens new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

More about this topic

Gaza

Gaza ceasefire agreement has come into effect, Israeli military says

The Israeli military has begun withdrawing troops following a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The deal, brokered by the US and Egypt, includes releasing hostages and a plan for Gaza's future governance.

USA

San Francisco struggles with poverty and drugs amid tech-driven wealth

San Francisco's tech boom coexists with a severe drug epidemic and homelessness, leading to high overdose rates and criticism from prominent figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

Culture news

Music legend Dolly Parton reassures fans: 'I ain’t dead yet!'

Country music legend Dolly Parton has posted a video to reassure fans that she “ain’t dead yet” after her sister raised rumours of her ill health.

USA

UN to cut 25% of global peacekeeping force amid US funding shortfall

The UN’s decision comes as the organisation expects further cuts to its funding as the US moves to advance Trump’s “America First” vision.

ADVERTISEMENT

USA

Authorities charge man with starting fire that levelled LA district

Law enforcement accuses 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht of lighting a fire on New Year's Day that was initially put out by fire crews, but continued to smoulder before reigniting during high winds.

Culture news

Dolly Parton's sister asks fans to pray for the country icon's health

Last week, Dolly Parton postponed her Las Vegas residency until September 2026, telling her fans that she’s been facing “health challenges”. Now, her sister Freida has asked fans to pray for the singer's wellbeing.

USA

Trump threatens no back pay for federal staff amid government shutdown

The move is being seen by many as a strongarm tactic to pressure Democrat lawmakers into budging and reopening the government, which has entered its eighth day of shutdown.

USA

Trump says there is 'natural conflict' with Canada as he hosts Carney

Trump downplayed the decline in Canadians visiting the US as a major issue, stressing that most Canadians “still love” the US and noting that relations between the two countries will fully restore after a trade deal is reached.

Economy

European Commission wields protectionist powers to shield EU steel

EU tariffs on steel imports will be doubled to 50% beyond a reduced quota, compared to the volumes currently entering duty-free.

Greenland

Denmark's PM says Greenland still fears Trump's threat of takeover

Mette Frederiksen said US President Donald Trump's desire to take over and control Greenland is still a concern for its people.

Climate

Inequality fuels climate crisis: EU countries among those responsible

Climate goals will remain “out of reach” unless lifestyle-related carbon footprints are considerably slashed, a new report warns.

USA

Shutdown showdown: US government remains closed for now

In Washington, the US Senate on Monday evening failed to pass a short-term budget to keep federal agencies open. Legal experts suggest, Democrats have almost no chance of extracting real concessions from the Republicans.

World News

Trump to deploy 300 federal agents to Illinois amid tensions with ICE

Trump has announced that he will deploy 300 federal agents to Chicago amid rising tensions over ICE operations. His announcement comes following about 900 arrests by federal authorities, two shootings by ICE agents, and numerous protests.

USA

US judge blocks Trump from deploying troops in Portland

Judge Karin Immergut said the relatively small protests the city has seen did not justify the use of federalised forces and allowing the deployment could harm Oregon’s state sovereignty.

World News

Israel’s army announces shift to defensive operations in Gaza

The announcement came hours after Trump ordered Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas said it had accepted some elements of his plan.

USA

Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza immediately after Hamas signal

“I believe they are ready for a lasting peace.” the US president wrote on social media after Hamas announced it was willing to release the hostages and hand over power to other Palestinians.

Culture news

Diddy sentenced to 4 years in jail over prostitution conviction

Combs was convicted under the Mann Act, which bans transporting people across state lines for prostitution. And since he has already served a year in jail, the sentence means that the 55-year-old could get out in about three years.

USA

Trump gives Hamas until Sunday to agree to new Gaza peace plan

A Hamas official said earlier this week that some elements of the plan are unacceptable and need to be amended, without elaborating.

Economy

Here's why the US shutdown may prove more painful than past crises

Government shutdowns aren't uncommon in the US, but this one could be more damaging that prior crises. President Trump is threatening permanent job cuts at a time when the labour market is already weak.

Russia

Putin warns supplies of Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv could hurt ties

Putin hailed Trump for his efforts to help negotiate peace in Ukraine but warned that supplying long-range missiles to Kyiv would damage relations between Washington and Moscow.