US will defend Israel – Trump
Washington was aware of West Jerusalem’s “preemptive” strike on Iran beforehand, but was not involved militarily, the president has said
Harvey Weinstein convicted of sex crime amid contentious jury deliberations
A Manhattan jury found Harvey Weinstein guilty on a sex crimes charge on Wednesday, though the jury has not yet reached a verdict on all counts the former movie mogul faces in deliberations that have been marred by infighting and threats.
US authorizes partial evacuation of Middle East embassies
Washington reportedly believes Israel could strike Iran’s nuclear sites without its approval
Curfew imposed in Los Angeles following days of riots
A curfew has been imposed in downtown Los Angeles following several days of rioting and looting sparked by immigration raids.
Trump must tell Netanyahu ‘enough is enough’: ex-Israeli PM
US President Donald Trump should tell Israel's leader Benjamin Netanyahu "enough is enough", a former Israeli prime minister told AFP, denouncing the continuation of the war in Gaza as a "crime" and insisting a two-state solution is the only way to end the conflict.
Pentagon to deploy Marines amid California unrest
The troops will help protect federal property against rioters, US Northern Command has said
Political Bromance Implodes as Trump and Musk Get Petty in Public
Donald Trump and Elon Musk's once-powerful alliance has erupted into a public feud, with both trading personal insults over a controversial spending bill.
US vetoes UN Security Council demand for Gaza ceasefire
The US has vetoed the UN Security Council's draft resolution calling for an "unconditional and permanent" ceasefire in Gaza.
Trump suspends entry of international students studying at Harvard
United States President Donald Trump issued a proclamation Wednesday evening barring foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard, citing national security concerns and accusing the University of failing to comply with federal agencies.
Trump reinstates US travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning the citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States, saying the move was needed to protect against "foreign terrorists" and other security threats, Reuters reports.
Iran’s Khamenei says US nuclear proposal against national interest
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday a US proposal for a nuclear agreement was against the national interest, amid sharp differences over whether Tehran can continue to enrich uranium.
Trump says Iran deal would not allow ‘any’ uranium enrichment
US President Donald Trump on Monday ruled out allowing Iran to enrich uranium under any nuclear deal between the foes -- as Tehran defended what it said was its "peaceful" pursuit of fuel for power generation.