Why has the US arms delay rattled Taiwan?
Taiwan fears a US pause on a $14bn arms package could weaken its defences and shake confidence in Washington’s support.
US says DRC team must isolate due to Ebola before arriving for World Cup
DR Congo play their first World Cup 2026 game against Portugal on June 17 in Houston, but must isolate first.
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new US Fed chair
Warsh will lead the central bank at a time when its independence has come under scrutiny amid political pressure.
Economic confidence plummets in US amid Iran war, poll shows
As petrol prices rise, new survey suggests economic confidence in the US is at -45, the worst since 2022.
Marco Rubio visits India: What’s at stake with Trump-Modi ties strained?
Rubio is taking an extended trip ahead of next week's Quad meeting of foreign ministers.
Israeli attacks kill several in Lebanon, with health workers targeted
More than 400 people have been killed since the ceasefire came into effect in mid-April.
Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile: Can it be safely transferred?
Reports say Khamenei issued a directive that Iran's enriched uranium should not be sent abroad.
US deepens European uncertainty with deployment of 5,000 troops to Poland
Erratic US policy moves leave European NATO partners increasingly unclear about which areas they should prioritise.
US raises threat of military action against Cuba
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Cuba poses a national security threat.
Two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after ‘severe illness’
Busch was in his 22nd full-time season in NASCAR's top division, where he won two Cup Series titles in 2015…