US lawmakers urge Taiwan to pass stalled $40 billion defence budget

US lawmakers urge Taiwan to pass stalled $40 billion defence budget
US lawmakers urge Taiwan to pass stalled $40 billion defence budget

US lawmakers urge Taiwan to pass stalled $40 billion defence budget
Exclusive-FBI investigation into Kash Patel was more extensive than previously reported

Exclusive-FBI investigation into Kash Patel was more extensive than previously reported
Rubio testifies against ex-congressman in Venezuela foreign agent case

Rubio testifies against ex-congressman in Venezuela foreign agent case
Senate approves Trump's Homeland nominee with immigration crackdown under scrutiny

Senate approves Trump's Homeland nominee with immigration crackdown under scrutiny
Treasury's Bessent says US has 'plenty' of funds for Iran war

Treasury's Bessent says US has 'plenty' of funds for Iran war
Huge Trump Iran war funding request faces stiff opposition in Congress

Huge Trump Iran war funding request faces stiff opposition in Congress
US and Israeli war aims in Iran are not the same, US spy chief says

US and Israeli war aims in Iran are not the same, US spy chief says
Senator Warren presses Fed chair nominee Warsh to clarify Epstein interactions

Senator Warren presses Fed chair nominee Warsh to clarify Epstein interactions
Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war, Washington Post reports

Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war, Washington Post reports
Iran's government appears intact, if degraded, US spy chief says

Iran's government appears intact, if degraded, US spy chief says
Iran war fuels tensions in US Democratic primary races

Iran war fuels tensions in US Democratic primary races
Top Republican opposes Trump's Homeland nominee over inflammatory rhetoric

Top Republican opposes Trump's Homeland nominee over inflammatory rhetoric
Some small US airports may have to shut due to TSA absences, official says

Some small US airports may have to shut due to TSA absences, official says
Trump administration estimates Iran war cost at over $11 billion in six days, source says

Trump administration estimates Iran war cost at over $11 billion in six days, source says
US Senate Democrats want answers on strike targeting Iran girls' school, civilian casualties

US Senate Democrats want answers on strike targeting Iran girls' school, civilian casualties
Trump nominee for State Department role drops out after his race comments jeopardized confirmation

Trump nominee for State Department role drops out after his race comments jeopardized confirmation
US Senate confirms National Security Agency director, ending long vacancy

US Senate confirms National Security Agency director, ending long vacancy
Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war

Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war
Trump presses Republicans for voting restrictions ahead of midterm elections

Trump presses Republicans for voting restrictions ahead of midterm elections
Colombians elect fragmented Congress in low-turnout election

Colombians elect fragmented Congress in low-turnout election
Trump to forge ahead with immigration crackdown driven by top aide Stephen Miller

Trump to forge ahead with immigration crackdown driven by top aide Stephen Miller
US House rejects war powers resolution, backs Trump on Iran war

US House rejects war powers resolution, backs Trump on Iran war
Trump fires Kristi Noem as homeland secretary after storm over shootings, spending

Trump fires Kristi Noem as homeland secretary after storm over shootings, spending
Ex-Marine injured while protesting Iran war vows to continue campaign for US Senate

Ex-Marine injured while protesting Iran war vows to continue campaign for US Senate
US Senator Warren targets US ammunition sales linked to Mexican cartels

US Senator Warren targets US ammunition sales linked to Mexican cartels
Majority of US Senate votes to block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, voting continues

Majority of US Senate votes to block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, voting continues
US Senate backs Trump on Iran strikes, blocks bid to limit his war powers

US Senate backs Trump on Iran strikes, blocks bid to limit his war powers
Trump's national security team pushes war on Iran in Congress

Trump's national security team pushes war on Iran in Congress
US homeland chief Noem stands by remarks accusing slain US citizens of terrorism

US homeland chief Noem stands by remarks accusing slain US citizens of terrorism
Golden age? Americans doubt Trump's claim of booming economy as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Golden age? Americans doubt Trump's claim of booming economy as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Trump touts economy, energy in Texas, mum on his favorite in Republican Senate race

Trump touts economy, energy in Texas, mum on his favorite in Republican Senate race
Cindy McCain announces departure as head of UN World Food Programme

Cindy McCain announces departure as head of UN World Food Programme
UN World Food Programme chief Cindy McCain to step down for health reasons

UN World Food Programme chief Cindy McCain to step down for health reasons
US senators back Ukraine ahead of major Trump speech

US senators back Ukraine ahead of major Trump speech
Most Americans say Trump is growing erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Most Americans say Trump is growing erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Trump hails ‘golden age’ in State of the Union as voters sour on economy

Trump hails ‘golden age’ in State of the Union as voters sour on economy
US lawmakers plan Iran war powers vote as Trump weighs strikes

US lawmakers plan Iran war powers vote as Trump weighs strikes
US senators in Ukraine call for pressure on Russia, not just talks

US senators in Ukraine call for pressure on Russia, not just talks
Some Democrats to boycott Trump State of the Union for rally

Some Democrats to boycott Trump State of the Union for rally
UAE president met US senator Graham in Abu Dhabi

UAE president met US senator Graham in Abu Dhabi
How some Democrats are using scripture to try to reach Christian voters in US midterms

How some Democrats are using scripture to try to reach Christian voters in US midterms
Democrats say Trump's foreign deportation deals cost taxpayers millions

Democrats say Trump's foreign deportation deals cost taxpayers millions
Trump putting an end to deportation surge in Minnesota, border czar says

Trump putting an end to deportation surge in Minnesota, border czar says
US House passes bill to require proof of US citizenship for midterm voters

US House passes bill to require proof of US citizenship for midterm voters
US lawmakers learned Trump wanted to indict them through the press

US lawmakers learned Trump wanted to indict them through the press
US prosecutors unsuccessful in attempt to indict Democratic lawmakers

US prosecutors unsuccessful in attempt to indict Democratic lawmakers
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
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Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football