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Virginia votes in pivotal showdown over US House maps in 'gerrymandering' battle
Virginia residents are voting on new Democratic-drawn congressional map for November's midterm elections that could flip four Republican seats in US House of Representatives.
Virginia votes in pivotal showdown over US House maps in 'gerrymandering' battle
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Cuba confirms holding 'respectful' talks with US officials in Havana, wants energy blockade lifted
Alejandro Garcia, the foreign ministry's director of Cuba-US affairs, confirms recent talks with US officials, as Caribbean country faces deep crisis over Trump's pressure campaign.
Cuba confirms holding 'respectful' talks with US officials in Havana, wants energy blockade lifted
Trump says new US-Iran deal will be better than 2015 JCPOA nuclear agreement
Trump strongly criticises Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which saw P5+1 countries including US, UK, France, China, Russia and Germany provide sanctions relief for Iran in exchange for curbs on its nuclear programme.
Trump says new US-Iran deal will be better than 2015 JCPOA nuclear agreement
Trump advisor vows US financial support for UAE if Iran war harms its economy
Kevin Hassett says Trump administration will assist Abu Dhabi if circumstances require it, but stresses currency-swap line would probably not be needed.
Trump advisor vows US financial support for UAE if Iran war harms its economy
US military strike kills three in Caribbean as campaign against 'narcoterrorism' intensifies
Washington continues with its "armed conflict" strategy against cartels, with reports indicating that at least 181 people have been killed since September as part of these operations.
US military strike kills three in Caribbean as campaign against 'narcoterrorism' intensifies
Mexico, Spain and Brazil call for 'respectful dialogue' between US and Cuba
The three countries stress that the dialogue should find a solution to the current situation and ensure Cubans decide their own future.
Mexico, Spain and Brazil call for 'respectful dialogue' between US and Cuba
Pentagon reportedly 'ramping up' possible Cuba military operation planning
Report in USA Today, citing two sources familiar with the matter, says directives were issued to ramp up preparations in case Trump administration orders operation on the island.
Pentagon reportedly 'ramping up' possible Cuba military operation planning
Trump threatens to fire Jerome Powell if he refuses to vacate Fed chair
US president renews pressure on Powell, threatening to fire the central bank chief if he remains beyond his May mandate.
Trump threatens to fire Jerome Powell if he refuses to vacate Fed chair
Will growing oil exports let Venezuelans take control of their economy?
Venezuelans must prioritise sovereign control over the economy, as the post-Maduro opening can deepen their dependence on foreign powers, experts say.
Will growing oil exports let Venezuelans take control of their economy?
ICE deported over 442,000 people from US in fiscal year 2025: report
New federal data shows a sharp year-on-year jump in removals, even as the administration's long-promised mass deportation goal remains out of reach and spending plans shift.
ICE deported over 442,000 people from US in fiscal year 2025: report
In emotional presser, woman alleges US lawmaker Eric Swalwell drugged, raped and choked her
Lonna Drewes becomes fifth woman to accuse Representative Swalwell of sexual abuse, alleging the congressman drugged her drink and raped her during an encounter in 2018.
In emotional presser, woman alleges US lawmaker Eric Swalwell drugged, raped and choked her
American truckers feel the heat as Middle East crisis sends diesel soaring
Record fuel costs squeeze small operators, threaten freight demand and ripple through the US economy as oil shocks intensify.
American truckers feel the heat as Middle East crisis sends diesel soaring
Melania Trump says she never had ties with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
US First Lady makes rare on-camera remarks at White House, denying that she has ever had a relationship with the disgraced financier, adding that claims about it are defaming her.
Melania Trump says she never had ties with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
Hunter Biden challenges Trump's sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, to cage match
"I'd do it," Biden tells conservative social media commentator Andrew Callaghan, who says he is organising the match between sons of two presidents.
Hunter Biden challenges Trump's sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, to cage match
'Deranged lunatic': US senators slam Trump’s Iran threats as ‘war crimes’
Fury erupts in Washington after the president vows strikes on infrastructure, with critics warning of mass civilian casualties and legal violations.
'Deranged lunatic': US senators slam Trump’s Iran threats as ‘war crimes’
Greenlight for Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba 'not a policy change' — White House
The White House clarifies that the decision to allow a Russian tanker to deliver crude to Cuba is a "humanitarian" exception, not a formal shift in US sanctions policy.
Greenlight for Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba 'not a policy change' — White House
Trump warns Cuba is 'next', predicts rapid collapse within short period
US president is signalling that Havana could follow Tehran on Washington’s escalating foreign policy agenda, hinting that once confrontation with Iran subsides, pressure on Cuba may intensify sharply.
Trump warns Cuba is 'next', predicts rapid collapse within short period
US investigating drones detected early March over Barksdale, a base hosting B-52 bombers
Military base, which hosts US Air Force's B-52 bomber fleet, confirms incursions in a statement to Turkish Anadolu news agency.
US investigating drones detected early March over Barksdale, a base hosting B-52 bombers
US judge declines to dismiss charges against Maduro, for now
Senior Judge Alvin Hellerstein questions the Trump administration's decision to block Caracas from paying the legal fees for Maduro.
US judge declines to dismiss charges against Maduro, for now
US military kills 4 in its strike on alleged drug vessel in Caribbean
The strike comes even as the US military focuses on attacks in Iran, where American warships and planes have been pounding the country with strikes.
US military kills 4 in its strike on alleged drug vessel in Caribbean
Conservatives converge for CPAC with American right openly split over US-Israel war on Iran
Thousands of activists, influencers and Republican lawmakers gather at Conservative Political Action Conference outside Dallas. Among those slated to speak are big names in MAGA movement who have voiced conflicting views on Iran war.
Conservatives converge for CPAC with American right openly split over US-Israel war on Iran
Cuba receives humanitarian aid convoy defying US sanctions
The aid flotilla arrives in Havana as the island nation faces a near-catastrophic economic crisis following the Trump administration's decision to cut off fuel supplies.
Cuba receives humanitarian aid convoy defying US sanctions
Trump blocks airport security deal, worsening travel disruptions
US President ties airport security funding to voting legislation, dismissing bipartisan workaround as travel delays mount across the US.
Trump blocks airport security deal, worsening travel disruptions
US deploys ICE agents to airports amid travel chaos and no end to shutdown in sight
Decision draws sharp criticism from Democrats, rights activists and some Republicans, who warn it risks escalating tensions from agency known for heavy-handed immigration enforcement tactics
US deploys ICE agents to airports amid travel chaos and no end to shutdown in sight
Pilot, co-pilot killed in LaGuardia runway collision: US media
Air Canada Express jet and an airport vehicle crash during landing halts operations, worsening delays at one of the US’s busiest hubs.
Pilot, co-pilot killed in LaGuardia runway collision: US media
Shield of the Americas: The US security strategy for Latin America
The US-led initiative signals a shift in hemispheric security strategy, promoting selective alliances against organised crime. Meanwhile, China advances its own security cooperation agenda.
Shield of the Americas: The US security strategy for Latin America