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Thailand plans to leverage its decades-old military partnership with Washington in upcoming trade talks, signalling it may scale back joint defence exercises if steep US tariffs cause economic harm.
The US Senate is advancing the Clarity Act, landmark cryptocurrency legislation that would establish federal regulatory standards. The move requires Democratic support and faces scrutiny over government officials' crypto holdings.
US President Donald Trump is pursuing a new strategy to force out Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations, resuming efforts that stalled after the Supreme Court rejected his approach in June.
The Trump administration has completed details of voluntary cybersecurity assessments designed to evaluate whether advanced American AI systems can be exploited for hacking, following recent incidents involving OpenAI and Anthropic models.
President Trump has rejected Prime Minister Netanyahu's opposition to selling F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, emphasizing Washington's strong alliance with Ankara and describing Türkiye as a "tremendous ally" with a powerful military.
A senior US House Democrat has initiated an investigation into FIFA, alleging the soccer body orchestrated corrupt dealings with the Trump administration to secure favourable treatment and dismiss corruption cases.
Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy has urged US President Donald Trump to restrain Israeli government policies toward Palestinians, warning the Middle East faces mounting instability and risks reaching a critical breaking point.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to pressing Donald Trump on newly imposed US tariffs affecting Australian exports, describing the measures as unjustified and pledging diplomatic action at all levels.
Following the Supreme Court's rejection of his birthright citizenship executive order, President Trump has shifted strategy toward investigating 'birth tourism,' with China becoming the political centrepiece of the renewed push despite sparse data supporting the scale of the issue.
President Donald Trump has threatened substantial tariffs against the European Union, alleging the bloc unfairly targets US technology companies with massive fines. Trump vowed to launch an investigation and reverse the penalties.
A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration's request to suspend a judge's ruling that blocks a proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, maintaining the status quo on the controversial immigration policy.
The US has imposed a 12.5% tariff on Singapore exports, claiming the nation has failed to adequately enforce forced labour prohibitions. The move affects approximately one-third of Singapore's US-bound shipments and reflects mounting trade tensions under the Trump administration.
Donald Trump delivered a combative White House address accusing China of unprecedented election interference and demanding voting reforms before midterm elections, while signalling tougher US-China relations ahead.
US President Donald Trump has reportedly proposed FIFA President Gianni Infantino as a candidate for the next UN secretary-general, set to take office in January 2027. The move reflects Trump's broader scepticism of the international organization.
Twenty-five US Republican lawmakers have called on President Trump to launch trade investigations against EU digital regulations, arguing that rules like the Digital Markets Act unfairly target American technology companies.
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has lambasted the US for allegedly violating a peace memorandum signed in June, declaring President Trump's commitments worthless and threatening consequences if hostilities continue.
The White House has suspended a teleprompter operator who has served President Trump since 2016, following claims he used confidential information about speeches to place profitable bets on a prediction platform.
Two American advocacy organizations have initiated legal action against the Trump administration, contending that newly imposed sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court infringe upon constitutional protections for free expression and speech.
Donald Trump will deliver a televised national address Thursday at 9pm as tensions with Iran escalate and his party faces midterm election headwinds. The speech's topic remains undisclosed.
The US Supreme Court has invalidated President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented and temporary visa-holding parents, ruling 6-3 that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to nearly all US-born children.