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US President Donald Trump (C) delivers remarks alongside Los Angeles Dodgers owner and Chairman Mark Walter (R) as he hosts the 2025 MLB World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the Rose Garden of the White House on July 23, 2026, in Washington, DC. (

Trump faces midterm reckoning with 100 days to US vote

One hundred days before the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump's Republicans are staring down polling that points to the loss of the House of Representatives and a ferocious battle to retain the Senate.

US designates Ecuador gang a terrorist organization

The United States designates Ecuadorian gang the Chone Killers as a foreign terrorist organization.

July 1, 2026

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) shakes hands with Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif (C) next to Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir (R) prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakist

Pakistan mediation yields economic breakthrough for Iran

The US Treasury has issued a 60-day waiver authorizing the production, delivery and sale of Iranian crude, petroleum products and petrochemicals under terms agreed during Pakistan mediated talks between Washington and Tehran.

June 23, 2026

The hearing was held to examine the State Department's budget request for fiscal year 2027. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kevin Dietsch / NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

US seeks third-country resettlement options for Afghan allies: Rubio

The US is negotiating with multiple countries to resettle over 1,000 stranded Afghan allies as immigration restrictions continue to delay their entry into America.

June 3, 2026

Muhammad Saeed Sheikh speaking on Pakistan TV’s morning show ‘World This Morning’ (Photo: Pakistan TV Satellite)

Saeed Sheikh's humanitarian work earns state recognition

Sitara-e-Khidmat recipient Muhammad Saeed Sheikh highlighted the need for stronger Pakistan-US economic ties, citing the Houston-Karachi Sister City Association and decades of community service aimed at promoting trade, humanitarian cooperation, and cross-cultural engagement between the two countries.

May 14, 2026

US currency to bear Trump's signature, Treasury says

Historically, the signatures on dollar bills belong to those of the Treasurer of the United States and the Secretary of the Treasury. But the upcoming new bills will feature those of Trump and current Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

March 27, 2026

US approves $9 billion in Patriot missile defense for Saudi Arabia

State Department says the kingdom, a longtime US partner, plans to buy 730 Patriot missiles from the United States.

January 31, 2026

US congresswoman Omar sprayed by unknown substance during speech

Man led out of the premises as Omar continued her speech, saying, 'We will stay resilient in the face of whatever they might throw' at us; man taken into custody by Minneapolis police.

January 28, 2026

China says Canada deal not aimed at US after Trump tariff threat

China's foreign ministry spokesman says China advocates that nations should approach state-to-state relations with a win-win rather than zero-sum mindset, and through cooperation rather than confrontation.

January 26, 2026

Muted anniversary: Trump marks first year back with grievances

US president signals interest in working with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado on country's future; White House aides circulate 31-page document listing 365 claimed "wins" across immigration, the economy and foreign policy, as reporters packed the briefing room.

January 20, 2026