UNITED STATES SENATE

President Biden's campaign tests Kamala Harris against Trump as pressure mounts for Biden to step aside. A high-stakes news conference looms. Prominent Democrats call for Biden to drop out. Supporters debate Harris as a stronger contender. Biden's a...

US President Joe Biden suffered a stunning blow Wednesday when actor and leading Democratic supporter George Clooney urged him to drop his reelection bid, while party heavyweight Nancy Pelosi declined to back his candidacy. - 'Cover-up' - On the way...

President Ferdinand Marcos said Thursday that the Philippines needs to do more than protest Beijing's "illegal actions" in the South China Sea. "So, although there were no arms involved, nonetheless, it is still a deliberate action and it is essenti...

The US has expressed its anticipation for the outcome of India's investigation into the alleged plot to kill India-designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated this on Wednesday, during a press...

Putin was met at Pyongyang's airport by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. They shook hands and embraced, and Kim later joined Putin in his car to personally guide him to Pyongyang's Kumsusan State Guest House, North Korea's official Korean Central Ne...

Democratic Senators have called for a strong diplomatic response from the Biden administration to allegations of the Indian government's involvement in a foiled plot to assassinate Sikh extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on US soil. The letter, signe...

Senator Dan Sullivan said a lot of these countries are motivated by historical grievances. "I think this... new era, it's really a return to the era of authoritarian aggression, is going to be with us for years and decades to come," he said. One nee...

The former president was on the ballot in Republican contests in Montana, New Jersey and New Mexico. Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, competed in the same states, plus the primary in Washington and one in South Dakota. Republicans in DC he...

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Cambodia to reset ties with China ally, addressing concerns over China's influence in the region.

US President Joe Biden's economic nationalism challenges the Pax Americana legacy. The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 symbolises a protectionist era leading to global conflict.

Blinken said the United States was continuing to press Israeli leaders to provide a plan for Gaza once the war is finally over. "We also haven't seen a plan for what happens the day after this war in Gaza ends," he told NBC, adding, "We've been talk...

The Biden administration is set to determine if Israel's actions in Gaza violate international and U.S. laws, amid scrutiny over its military support for Israel. This decision could influence the flow of weapons and aid to Israel. Critics question w...

A National Security Memorandum, known as NSM-20, that U.S. President Joe Biden issued in February requires the State Department to report to Congress by May 8 on whether it finds credible Israel's assurances that its use of U.S. weapons does not vio...

The US Senate approved a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific security. President Biden will sign the bill, which includes provisions for military support, humanitarian aid, and sanctions against Iran and Russia.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $95 billion legislative package for security assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, despite objections from some Republican members. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it is expected to pass next w...

With an overwhelming vote, the $61 billion in aid for Ukraine passed in a matter of minutes, a strong showing as American lawmakers race to deliver a fresh round of U.S. support to the war-torn ally. Many Democrats cheered on the House floor and wav...

US aids Israel in countering Iran's assault. President Biden leads G7 to prevent escalation. American Patriot system in Iraq downed missiles. Rubio criticizes White House response to Gaza conflict.

Mitch McConnell, the powerful US political tactician who has advanced conservative causes for years and been a strong defender of aid to Ukraine, announced abruptly Wednesday that he would leave his post as leader of the Republicans in the Senate la...

Russian President Vladimir Putin gifts North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a Russian-made car, highlighting their special relationship. The gift raises concerns about violating a UN resolution banning luxury items to pressure North Korea over its nuclea...