USA

In rare rebuke, dozens of Republicans hit Trump over 'racist' tweets

In rare rebuke, dozens of Republicans hit Trump over 'racist' tweets

17/07/2019

USA

Trump accused of racism for tweets against congresswomen

US President Donald Trump has come under fire for telling Democratic congresswomen "to go back" to "fix" countries they came from.

15/07/2019

World News

EU nations issue statement over fears the Iran nuclear deal could fail

The European nations said they were preoccupied by the escalation of tensions in the Persian Gulf region and urged for a dialogue between all parties involved in the deal, that was signed on this day four years ago.

14/07/2019

United Kingdom

Police to investigate leak of ousted ambassador's telegram

British police on Friday said they had opened an investigation into a leak of confidential memos that led to the resignation of the British ambassador to Washington.

12/07/2019

USA

Trump folds on adding citizenship question to census

Analysis: Democratic-leaning constituencies celebrated Trump's capitulation on the citizenship question as a big political loss for the president who'd pushed so hard for its inclusion.

12/07/2019

World

Boris Johnson accused of throwing UK ambassador 'under the bus'

Boris Johnson in pole position to become the next UK Prime Minister and already is at the centre of a diplomatic storm. His underwhelming endorsement of Kim Darroch is believed to be a factor in Darroch's decision to resign as the British Ambassador to Washington.

11/07/2019

United Kingdom

UK's ambassador to the US resigns after row over leaked Trump emails

"The current situation is making it impossible for me to carry out my role as I would like," Darroch wrote in his resignation letter.

10/07/2019

United Kingdom

Watch again: UK PM May thanks Darroch for 'lifetime service'

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May thanked Sir Kim Darroch for his "lifetime service" to the UK on Wednesday after the Foreign Office announced he had resigned as ambassador to the US following a diplomatic cables leak.

10/07/2019

USA

Watch again: Trump touts environment record amid criticism

The address aimed at touting progress in some areas while defying criticism from environmental groups who have blasted his steps to slash green regulations and back out of global efforts to fight climate change.

08/07/2019

World News

UK backs ambassador to Washington despite furious Trump tweets

Trump fired off a further series of Tweets on Tuesday in which he described Darroch as a "wacky Ambassador", "a very stupid guy" and "a pompous fool."

08/07/2019

United Kingdom

London regrets leak of memos calling Trump administration "inept"

Britain expressed its regrets to Washington on Monday for the leak of confidential memos in which its ambassador described US President Donald Trump's administration as "dysfunctional" and "inept".

07/07/2019

USA

Administration tells judge 'all available options' being considered to add citizenship question

The Trump Administration notified a federal judge Friday that government lawyers are looking at "all available options" for adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census form that goes to every U.S. household.

05/07/2019

USA

Watch: Trump hails military in flashy Independence Day celebration

In a departure from the majority of his speeches, Trump steered clear of divisive political rhetoric and emphasized national unity.

05/07/2019

USA

Trump downplays, defends cost of his Fourth of July event

One day before the celebration, the president claimed that the cost would be "very little compared to what it is worth," as the total amount remained unclear.

03/07/2019

USA

Tanks arrive in D.C. for Trump's Fourth of July celebration

NBC News spotted the tanks in the southeast section of the city on Tuesday, just days before the event.

02/07/2019

Korea

Watch back: Trump meets North Korea's Kim in demilitarised zone

U.S. President Donald Trump is to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday at the demilitarised zone (DMZ) dividing the two Koreas.

30/06/2019

World News

Six key takeaways from the G20 summit in Osaka

From climate change to trade wars, here are the things you need to know as the annual two-day G20 summit wraps up on Saturday in Osaka, Japan.

29/06/2019

Japan

China and US agree to restart trade talks

US President Donald Trump said the talks are "back on track".

29/06/2019

USA

US, China restart trade talks as Trump and Xi meet

China said the United States had agreed to hold off on a new round of threatened tariffs on Chinese imports.

29/06/2019

World News

Who is Megan Rapinoe, US star who'll snub Trump's White House invite?

Megan Rapinoe, the women's football star whose two penalties against Spain earned the United States their place in Friday’s world cup quarter-final against France, as just as unassailable off the pitch.

28/06/2019