United States House Advances Stopgap Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

Washington, D.C., September 17, 2025 – The U.S. House of Representatives took a critical step on Tuesday to prevent a looming government shutdown, advancing a temporary funding measure designed to keep federal agencies operational beyond the...

U.S. state visit yields record £150 billion of investment, UK says

U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit to Britain has generated 150 billion pounds ($204.87 billion) of inward investment, the British government said on Wednesday, citing its own data, which compiled new and previously announced pledges. The...

U.S. stocks close mixed after

U.S. stocks finished mixed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time this year, APA reports citing Xinhua. Wall Street Mixed as Dow Rises but Tech Retreats The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 260.42 points, or...

United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Prepares for Advisory Vote on Measles and Hepatitis Vaccines: A Comprehensive Overview

In a significant development for public health in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is gearing up for a pivotal vote by its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). According to a draft agenda...

United States delivers 75 tons of fortified food assistance to support Vulnerable Populations in Tajikistan

09:00, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The United States delivered 75 tons of U.S.-manufactured food worth US$255,666 to support about 40,000 vulnerable populations across Tajikistan. According to press release issued by the US Embassy in Dushanbe, this...

U.S. Stocks End Wednesday with Mixed Results

(MENAFN) U.S. markets closed with mixed results on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate cut of the year, a decision widely expected by analysts but met with divergent investor reactions across sectors. The Dow Jones...

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Celebrates PNG’s 50th Anniversary of Independence

The United States warmly congratulates Papua New Guinea on its 50th Anniversary of Independence, marking five decades of partnership and shared progress. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the U.S....

U.S. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CELEBRATES PNG’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

The United States was among the many countries that offered its congratulatory messages to Papua New Guinea on its 50 years of Independence. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific...

UNITED STATES FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY-BASED HEALTH PLAN FOR ALLEGED FALSE CLAIMS TO CALIFORNIA'S MEDICAID PROGRAM

The following information was released by the United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California: The United States has filed acomplaint under the False Claims Act in a lawsuit against Local Initiative Health Authority for...

U.S. diplomats on Syria abruptly let go amid pro-Damascus policy push, sources say

By Jonathan Spicer, Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Humeyra Pamuk ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Some of the most senior U.S. diplomats focused on Syria have been abruptly let go from their posts in recent days, according to five people familiar with the matter, a...

U.S. diplomats on Syria abruptly let go amid pro-Damascus policy push, sources say

ISTANBUL - Some of the most senior U.S. diplomats focused on Syria have been abruptly let go from their posts in recent days, according to five people familiar with the matter, a shake-up that comes as Washington seeks to integrate its Syrian...

U.S. immigration Judge orders pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation, his lawyers say separate ruling protects him for now

Mahmoud Khalil, a 30-year-old permanent U.S. resident of Palestinian descent and a Columbia University student, was detained by U.S. immigration authorities for more than 100 days earlier this year. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A U.S. immigration...

S. Korean, U.S. troops hold joint medical evacuation drills

SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korean and U.S. troops on Thursday conducted medical evacuation drills to enhance their joint response capabilities in the event of a mass casualty incident, a combined military command said. A total of 24 South...

U.S. Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates Amid Economic Slowdown

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time this year, lowering the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a new range of 4% to 4.25%. The move comes in response to signs of a slowing U.S. labor market and...

U.S. banks slash prime rate to 7.25% following Fed meeting

Big U.S. banks have lowered their prime lending rate to 7.25%, down from 7.50%, after the Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point rate cut on Wednesday, the first adjustment since December. The change directly affects consumer and business...

U.S. State Department sees Japanese role in AUKUS defense pact

Japan would be a "capable participant” in the evolving U.S.-U.K.-Australia defense partnership because of its investments in advanced defense systems, industrial-base improvements and cybersecurity protocols, according to an unreleased U.S. State...

U.S Navy brings mixed reality experience to WFISD students

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Wichita Falls ISD students got a field trip to the Career and Education Center to take part in some Navy Week programs. The Strike Group features a multi-scenario mobile mixed-reality experience. This is designed to...

Ukraine to Receive Missiles in First Weapon Supply From the United States Under New Presidential Authority, Volodymyr Zelenskiy Announces

Kyiv, Ukraine – September 17, 2025 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Tuesday that Ukraine will soon receive a new batch of missiles as part of the first U.S. weapons package authorized under a recently established presidential...

Rockefeller Foundation’s New U.S. $50 Million Initiative Finds Widespread Support for International Cooperation in Landmark 34-Country Survey

36,405 adults surveyed in U.S., China, Germany, Japan, India, UK, France, Italy, Canada, Brazil, and 23 countries in Africa, Asia & Oceania, Europe, MENA, Latin America Alongside the survey, The Rockefeller Foundation launched a new US$50 million...

Trump Statue Holding Bitcoin Unveiled Outside U.S. Capitol

WASHINGTON — A 12-foot golden statue of former President Donald Trump clutching a Bitcoin was unveiled outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. The installation occurred alongside the Federal Reserve‘s decision to cut its key interest rate by a...