US in talks with AI companies for voluntary model standards, FT reports Published 02 Jul, 2026 08:21am Both OpenAI and Anthropic are preparing for IPOs
US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait Updated 02 Jul, 2026 07:10pm Vance signals troops won’t return to war without clear purpose
Uncertainty over Qatar diplomacy clouds prospects for US-Iran deal Published 01 Jul, 2026 05:57am DOHA/DUBAI: Top US envoys who have arrived in Doha will not hold a high-level meeting with Iran, a Qatari official...
US-Iran meeting in Qatar today on Iran’s ‘request’? Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am TEHRAN: US President Donald Trump said Iran has requested a meeting that will be held in Qatar on Tuesday, despite...
Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, Axios reports Published 29 Jun, 2026 03:54am The two sides plan to meet Tuesday in Qatar
Trump, Republican senator engage in shouting match over Iran war Published 26 Jun, 2026 05:44am WASHINGTON: The US Senate blocked an Iran war powers resolution late Wednesday night, hours after President Donald...
Trump administration asks Congress for $87.6 billion, mostly for Iran war Updated 25 Jun, 2026 09:31am White House requests $21bn for Pentagon munitions, industrial base, capabilities
At White House, NATO'S Rutte tries to ease tensions with Trump over Iran Updated 25 Jun, 2026 08:17pm Trump angry with NATO over Iran war reluctance
NATO's Rutte to meet Trump, aiming to ease tensions ahead of July summit Published 24 Jun, 2026 10:51am Rutte has maintained strong ties with Pentagon officials, and Hegseth spoke warmly of his leadership at the Brussels event last week
US Senate votes to halt Iran war in latest rebuke of Trump Updated 24 Jun, 2026 06:30pm First such war powers resolution ever to pass House and Senate
Talks lay ‘good foundation’ for final deal: Vance Published 23 Jun, 2026 05:27am BUERGENSTOCK, (Switzerland): US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland...
US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland, mediators say Updated 22 Jun, 2026 07:10am Iranian officials left negotiating room, used mediators instead: Iran media
Colombians vote in presidential runoff Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:36am BOGOTÁ: Colombians began voting in a presidential runoff Sunday, choosing between a hard-right, White House-backed...
Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks Updated 20 Jun, 2026 11:13pm Trump says he urged Israel to agree to ceasefire
US vice president cancels trip for peace talks with Iran Published 19 Jun, 2026 11:08am US officials said this week they would hold a formal signing ceremony for the US-Iran agreement in Geneva
Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off Updated 19 Jun, 2026 06:33pm Talks canceled following Vice President JD Vance's decision to pull out of the crucial meeting
Singapore stocks hit record high Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am BENGALURU: Singapore stocks notched a record high and South Korea clawed back early declines to close higher on...
US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, but Trump says he could still resume attacks Updated 18 Jun, 2026 12:14pm The memo had been signed digitally on Sunday by Vice President JD Vance and Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf
Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed, source says Published 17 Jun, 2026 06:28pm Says Tehran originally sought $400 billion as compensation for war damages from US
Alleged plot to attack White House fight night thwarted: FBI Published 17 Jun, 2026 05:36am WASHINGTON: US law enforcement on Tuesday said it had foiled an alleged plot to attack the White House during a...
Trump ballroom cost soars to USD600m, half from taxpayers Published 17 Jun, 2026 05:36am WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s ballroom project at the White House will cost as much as USD600 million,...
Trump to host Iraqi PM at White House in mid-July: US embassy Published 16 Jun, 2026 12:33pm Special Presidential Envoy Barrack conveyed President Trump looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Al-Zaidi to the White House mid-July
Trump turns 80 with cage fight at the White House Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am WASHINGTON: Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday in typically forceful style on Sunday, as the oldest US...
Japan to send delegation to Greenland to evaluate rare earth extraction, Nikkei says Published 14 Jun, 2026 10:12am The visit would include officials from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, trading companies and the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security
Iran and US say deal closer than ever Published 13 Jun, 2026 03:36am US President Donald Trump has repeatedly insisted that a deal was all but signed
Trump says will urge Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iranian missiles: Axios Published 08 Jun, 2026 03:14am I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate
US considers buying Chagos Islands Published 08 Jun, 2026 02:29am WASHINGTON: The White House is considering a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, the Telegraph reported...
Trump pardons former US congressman convicted of securities fraud Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:48pm Buyer was found guilty in March of 2023 on four counts of securities fraud, and was sentenced in September of that year to 22 months in prison
Trump lawyers deny BBC access to financial details in $10-billion lawsuit, FT says Published 05 Jun, 2026 11:19am The broadcaster and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment
Trump confirms using foul language with Israel’s Netanyahu Published 04 Jun, 2026 05:22am WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has confirmed a tense exchange with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...