US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says
Indo-Pacific commander Adm. Samuel Paparo says the U.S. military is open to the possibility of escorting Philippine ships in the disputed South China Sea, depending on consultations under the allies’ 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty.
China opposes US sanctions on firms over alleged ties to Russia's war efforts
China has expressed its opposition to the latest U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies over their alleged ties to Russia’s war in Ukraine, saying it would adopt necessary measures to safeguard the rights and interests of the country’s businesses.
White House insists it is making progress on Gaza cease-fire as talks continue over the weekend
The White House says that ongoing cease-fire talks in Cairo have been constructive and will continue over the weekend as the U.S. and Mideast allies continue to press Israel and Hamas to forge an agreement.
US sanctions hundreds of firms accused of supplying Russia's war machine
The U.S. has imposed sweeping sanctions against hundreds of firms across Russia, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, accusing them of providing products and services that enable Russia’s war effort and aiding its ability to evade sanctions.
Labor dispute stops Canadian freight railroads and could cause major economic disruption in US
Both of Canada’s major freight railroads have come to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers, an impasse that could bring significant economic harm to businesses and consumers in Canada and the U.S. if the trains don't resume running soon.
Haitian ex-President Martelly hit with U.S. sanctions, accused of facilitating drug trade
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the former president of Haiti, Michel Joseph Martelly, following accusations that he abused his influence to facilitate drug trafficking into the U.S. and sponsored gangs that have contributed to instability in the Caribbean country.
Possible work stoppage at Canada’s two largest railroads could disrupt US supply chain next week
Canada’s two largest railroads are starting to shut down their shipping networks as a labor dispute with the Teamsters union threatens to cause lockouts or strikes that would disrupt cross-border trade with the U.S. Both the Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads have stopped taking certain shipments of hazardous materials and refrigerated products.
Kim Dotcom loses 12-year fight to halt deportation from New Zealand to face US copyright case
Kim Dotcom, founder of the once wildly popular file-sharing website Megaupload, lost a 12-year fight this week to halt his deportation from New Zealand to the U.S. on charges of copyright infringement, money laundering and racketeering.
Walmart boosts outlook for the 2024 with bargains proving a powerful lure for the inflation weary
Walmart Inc. reported another quarter of strong results Thursday as inflation-weary shoppers continue to be drawn to its low prices as they grapple with still high prices on everything from rent to groceries.
Tropical Storm Ernesto pummels northeast Caribbean and leaves hundreds of thousands in the dark
Tropical Storm Ernesto is dropping torrential rain on eastern Puerto Rico and has left hundreds of thousands of people without power in the U.S. territory as it threatens to strengthen into a major hurricane en route to Bermuda.
Paraguay says it wants the US ambassador to leave the country in apparent protest over sanctions
The government of Paraguay has effectively ordered the United States ambassador to leave the South American nation, escalating tensions between the allies in the wake of the Biden administration’s sanctions on a tobacco company linked to the country’s powerful former president.
1 of last GOP congressmen who voted to impeach Trump advances in Washington’s US House race
One of the last remaining U.S. House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump and a candidate endorsed by the former president have advanced to the November general election in Washington state’s 4th Congressional District race.
Data shows Rio Grande water shortage is not just due to Mexico’s lack of water deliveries
Drought conditions in South Texas have brought increased pressure on Mexico to make good on its commitment to deliver water to the U.S. under a 1944 treaty. But an analysis by the agency that enforces that treaty shows that water from U.S. sources has significantly diminished over the years.
Defense Secretary overrides plea agreement for accused 9/11 mastermind and two other defendants
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has overridden a plea agreement reached earlier this week for the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and two other defendants, reinstating them as death penalty cases.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's state primaries
While Michigan remains one of the crown jewels of the fall presidential campaign, the focus now turns to state primaries that may play a major role in deciding control of the narrowly divided U.S. Senate, U.S. House and state legislature.
US suspends $95 million in aid to Georgia after passage of foreign agent law that sparked protests
The Biden administration is suspending $95 million in U.S. assistance to Georgia after its parliament adopted legislation related to foreign agents that critics say was inspired by a Russian law used to crack down on political dissent.
To cut costs and keep vehicle prices down, Stellantis makes buyout offers to US white-collar workers
Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis says it will offer buyout packages to many of its U.S. white-collar workers just five days after the company’s CEO said the auto industry is in the middle of a significant storm.
The Taliban disavows some Afghan diplomatic missions abroad and rejects their consular services
The Taliban on Tuesday disavowed many Afghan diplomatic missions overseas, saying it will not honor passports, visas and other documents issued by diplomats associated with Afghanistan’s former Western-backed administration.