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In this composite photo Rubi Lama, who is transgender and former aid worker who turned to sex work to survive after losing her job amid the U.S. foreign aid cuts, poses for a photo on Friday May 15, 2026, in Hetauda, Nepal. At left is before she dresses up before going to work, at right is after. (AP Photo/Bram Jans…
Attacks by Iranian-aligned Houthis in Red Sea follow Trump threats to destroy more Iranian infrastructure
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian on Thursday said the Senate will prioritize legislation banning minors from using social media when Congress resumes session, citing growing international efforts to protect children from the harmful effects of online platforms.
This photo made available by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office shows Vance Luther Boelter, the man charged with killing the top Democrat in the Minnesota House and her husband, and wounding a state senator and his wife, as he was arrested on June 15, 2025. (Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office via AP, File)
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., listens during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, May 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
United States Navy personnel salute during the national anthem at a watch party in a fan village in New York’s Rockefeller Center for a World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium, Monday, July 6, 2026 in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)
Indian leader faces ‘perfect storm’ at home as proposed US trade deal sparks backlash and Trump ramps up pressure over Russian oil and China
Indian leader faces ‘perfect storm’ at home as proposed US trade deal sparks backlash and Trump ramps up pressure over Russian oil and China
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The Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, recently granted the House prosecution’s request to subpoena the bank and tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, in connection with allegations of unexplained wealth under Article II of the impeachment complaint. In approving the reque…
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The US House of Representatives narrowly passed its version of a massive defence policy bill on Wednesday, despite Democrats' concerns about its huge price tag, the Iran war and a provision that would boost Pentagon ties to Israel.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has asked diplomats to push back against talk of a "kill switch" in American technology products following the White House's short-lived decision to keep foreigners from America's most advanced AI models, according to a recent cable reviewed by Reuters.
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When US President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated vision of Gaza as a skyscraper-studded playground in February 2025, it sparked criticism in the Arab world and beyond. Fast forward to present-day Gaza and that conception of the Palestinian territory – as outlandish as it was – seems as far-fetched as ever.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shakira Austin scored 25 points, converting a three-point play after an offensive rebound with 12.8 seconds left, to lead the Washington Mystics to a 100-99 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night.
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is exploring the potential for nuclear power projects in the 3.2 billion acres of federal waters managed by the U.S. government.
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Foreign Minister Wang Yi warns Manila against trying to provoke Beijing with the help of countries outside the region
Morse Tan, a former US ambassador-at-large, is accused of spreading false allegations about the president in Washington last year
Morse Tan, a former US ambassador-at-large, is accused of spreading false allegations about the president in Washington last year
The US has compromised its national interests by waging wars on Israel’s behalf, conservative journalist and podcaster Tucker Carlson has told RT’s Olga Bataman and Tara Reade.
Kimi K3 is an AI model developed by Beijing-based Moonshot AI
Britain's Foreign Ministry withdrew embassy staff from Iran on Wednesday, following US President Donald Trump threatening to "bomb and destroy" Iranian infrastructure.
Varios periodistas levantan la mano mientras el secretario de Seguridad Nacional, Markwayne Mullin, habla en la Sala de Tratados Indígenas del Edificio de Oficinas Ejecutivas Eisenhower, en el complejo de la Casa Blanca, el viernes 17 de julio de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US House of Representatives narrowly passed an annual defense policy bill on Wednesday that would authorize a record $1.15 trillion in funding for the Pentagon, as the divisive Iran war drags on.
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed an annual defense policy bill for fiscal year 2027, containing language that tightens restrictions on the use of funds to reduce the number of U.S. troops stationed in South Korea.
US President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that the United States will bomb an Iranian bridge or power plant whenever the Islamic Republic fires at a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, amid growing concerns over a potential return to full-scale war between the two countries.
Oil prices rose Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure in response to any attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a further escalation in the conflict that has already disrupted crude supplies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States on Wednesday announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes non-proliferation safeguards.
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United States President Donald Trump has signed a landmark agreement with Saudi Arabia that will allow the kingdom to build reactors using American technology and to enrich uranium.
A bill easing access to late-term abortion in Massachusetts passed in the state House of Representatives on Wednesday. The Senate is expected to vote on the measure before the legislative session ends next week.
Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn walks to the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Saturday, July 18, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
White House says overhaul will back AI and researchers to restore the US scientific edge as Beijing closes the innovation gap
White House says overhaul will back AI and researchers to restore the US scientific edge as Beijing closes the innovation gap
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President visits swing state to promote ‘Trump accounts’ and says high prices lingering from Joe Biden’s presidency
California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton speaks during a campaign event on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
The White House is withholding $400 million in military aid for Kiev approved by the US Congress, Senator Dick Durbin has said. The funding, allocated by lawmakers in January, will not be available until at least 2029, he said during a hearing on Wednesday.
The White House is withholding $400 million in military aid for Kiev approved by Congress, US Senator Dick Durbin has said. The funding, allocated by lawmakers in January, will not be available until at least 2029, Durbin said during a hearing on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, at a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP,File)
El presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, el republicano Mike Johnson, se retira sin responder preguntas de los periodistas tras finalizar una serie de votaciones sobre las prioridades del presidente Donald Trump, en el Capitolio, el miércoles 22 de julio de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/J. Scott Applewhite)
Cade Cavalli, abridor de los Nacionales de Washington, trabaja frente a los Rockies de Colorado en la primera entrada del juego de béisbol de Grandes Ligas del miércoles 22 de julio de 2026, en Denver. (AP Foto/David Zalubowski)
Washington’s decision to end sanctions on some Hong Kong and mainland officials is welcome but maintaining them against others continues to antagonise Beijing