US says ‘narcoterrorist’ cartel boss killed in Venezuela strike

The US has said it killed a notorious gang leader in a strike on his compound in Venezuela.

Trump calls off ‘scheduled’ bombardment of Iran

US President Donald Trump has cancelled planned strikes on Iran, saying talks with the Islamic Republic are moving forward with the country’s top leadership. The announcement came just hours after he again threatened to hit Iran “very hard.” 

India summons US diplomat after missile attack on oil tanker off Oman

New Delhi has condemned the strike on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz which left three Indian sailors missing

US spends more on nukes than rest of world combined – watchdog

Washington’s nuclear weapons budget rose by $12.4 billion in a single year, according to ICAN

Judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 foreign worker visa fee

A US federal judge has struck down President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new skilled-worker visas, ruling that the White House could not impose the charge without approval from Congress.

Donald Trump booed by the crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals

Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem as he became the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game.

Trump storms out of tense, rain-plagued NBC interview

President Donald Trump lasted through probing questions about his Iran war strategy and repeated weather disruptions during an interview with US broadcaster NBC -- but angrily stormed out when confronted over his unfounded claims of election fraud.

Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office

President Donald Trump said Friday that he wants his new acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, to cut the office, which has already been significantly scaled back during his second term.

Trump says Iran talks could yield result this weekend

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that talks with Iran are going "very well" and could yield results over the coming weekend.

In blow to Trump, US House votes for measure that would end Iran war

The Republican-led US House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump from continuing the war against Iran, reflecting growing concern among members of his party about the three-month-old conflict.

Missing US nuclear lab worker found dead

The remains of missing Los Alamos National Laboratory employee Melissa Casias have been found in Carson National Forest, New Mexico State Police have said. A handgun was located alongside the remains, but the exact cause and manner of death have yet to be determined.

Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that he is optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war that is looking increasingly in doubt.