McCarthy-Biden showdown is about much more than the US national debt
The clash between President Joe Biden and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy over the US debt will decide who is the most dominant figure in Washington for most of the next two years. And a failure by the two men to come to terms by this time next month would result in a national default that could have a profound impact on the economy and the 2024 election.
2023-05-09 20:24
Russian mercenary chief says he's been told to stay in Bakhmut or be branded traitor
By Andrew Osborn (Reuters) -The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary force fighting in eastern Ukraine said on Tuesday said he
2023-05-09 19:56
Texas mall shooting: Officials investigate gunman's political beliefs
The 33-year-old who killed eight people as they were shopping may have had far-right links.
2023-05-09 19:19
Bacterial infection linked to recent baby formula shortage may join federal disease watchlist
US health officials may soon ask states to notify them of any cases of infants with serious infections caused by Cronobacter sakazakii, bacteria that can contaminate infant formula.
2023-05-09 19:19
Imran Khan, the cricket star who ditched playboy image to rule Pakistan
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, a cricketing hero-turned-politician who was arrested on Tuesday, whipped up popular support
2023-05-09 18:50
IBM unveils new watsonx, AI and data platform
By Jane Lanhee Lee OAKLAND, California International Business Machines Corp on Tuesday launched watsonx, a new artificial intelligence
2023-05-09 18:28
China's return to global stage checked by national security focus
(This May 8 story has been corrected to change Alfred Wu's title to associate professor, not associate dean, in paragraph
2023-05-09 18:25
US small business optimism deteriorates in April, NFIB says
WASHINGTON U.S. small business confidence fell in April on worries about the near-term economic outlook and persistent worker
2023-05-09 18:18
Ireland's Wild Youth gear up for Eurovision semi-final
Wild Youth face strong competition against favourites Sweden and Finland in Tuesday's semi-final.
2023-05-09 17:59
Israel Gaza strikes kill top militants and 10 civilians
Country braces for retaliation after surprise air strikes kill three militants and 10 civilians.
2023-05-09 17:47
US-Japan-South Korea Radar Plan Set to Rile China and Pyongyang
The US, Japan and South Korea are seeking to link their radar systems to better track missiles from
2023-05-09 17:28
Pakistan Wants to Allay IMF Concerns on New Petrol Subsidies
Pakistan aims to address concerns from the International Monetary Fund before implementing its new fuel subsidy plan. The
2023-05-09 17:24