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Iowa readies for record-cold as election caucuses draw closer

It is expected that the freezing temperatures will see some potential voters stay at home rather than risk the treacherous journey to voting venues.

USA

Capitol riot: Third anniversary shines light on a divided America

Three years on from the storming of the US Capitol on 6 January 2021, president Joe Biden warns Donald Trump is trying to stop democracy in its tracks.

Tech News

US to provide hundreds of millions to support computer chip production

The Biden administration announced hundreds of millions of dollars to expand semiconductor factories in the United States.

Green News

Positive news as US fines polluters and protects old-growth forests

Old-growth forests store large amounts of carbon that can be released during wildfires adding to climate change.

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USA

Former president Trump banned from Colorado ballot amid ‘Nazi’ storm

The former president has been removed from the Colorado presidential primary ballot in a historic ruling by the state's Supreme Court over his role in the January 2021 Capitol attack.

Ukraine

Congress yet to approve aid renewal as Ukraine arms shortages persist

After December 30, the Pentagon has warned that funds for replenishing military aid to Ukraine will run out unless additional funding is approved by Congress.

Gaza

US says it wouldn’t be ‘fair’ for Israel to occupy post-war Gaza

The latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

Ukraine

How is the US continuing to fund Ukraine's war despite poverty claims?

It's a complicated situation - made worse still by some American lawmakers calling for a removal of military aid from the war-torn European nation.

Ukraine

Russian airstrikes leave dozens injured buildings damaged in Kyiv

The attacks comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the US and Scandinavia in a bid to secure more aid and support for Ukraine during the harsh winter months.

USA

Zelenskyy meets Biden and US lawmakers with aid for Ukraine at risk

President Joe Biden's request for an additional $110 billion US aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs is at serious risk of collapse in Congress

Ukraine

New US aid for Ukraine by year-end seems increasingly out of reach

The GOP has long tied US aid to Ukraine to border security - something The White House says not to do, warning that the consequences of inaction in Ukraine could be dire.

Ukraine

Biden shifts focus to border security as Ukraine aid falters in Senate

Biden had hoped Congress would approve the military, economic and humanitarian aid package, but the injection of border security into the negotiations made progress difficult.

USA

Trump says he will only be a dictator 'on day one' if re-elected

Donald Trump has declined to rule out abusing power to seek retribution if he returns to the White House.

USA

Taiwan envoy says he's hopeful Biden-Xi meeting will reduce tensions

US President Joe Biden is heading back to Washington after attending the annual summit for Asian leaders that was hosted this year in San Francisco.

Business

Biden-Xi meeting: These are the biggest takeaways

The leaders of the world's largest economies left with friendly words and a set of agreements after their highly anticipated meeting.

Gaza

Fuel shortage shuts down Gaza phone and internet services

The latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

USA

Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping try to restore stability

The talks took place at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, California, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference.

USA

Biden and Xi arrive in San Fransisco ahead of much anticipated meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in San Francisco for a much-anticipated China-US summit with his American counterpart Joe Biden.

Economy

Economic superpowers at the table: What's the Biden-Xi meeting about?

The US President and his Chinese counterpart are meeting after one year to curb tensions between the world's two most powerful economies.

USA

Abortion rights yield gains for Democrats in off-year elections

The off-year elections have major implications and provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren't on the ballot this time. How Americans view them will be a huge factor in shaping next year's race.