Moody’s downgrades U.S. credit rating amid rising debt concerns

Moody’s said the U.S. had repeatedly failed to end the trend of large annual fiscal deficits and interest.

Pentagon lacks coordination with U.S. Federal Aviation Administration: Official

The disconnection of the hotline between National Airport and the Pentagon showed a lack of government efficiency and accountability.

Fake pizza deliveries to U.S. judges ruling on Trump cases prompt calls for probe

The Washington Post reported that judges working on cases challenging the Trump administration’s policies were receiving anonymous pizza deliveries.

Trump will accept a luxury aircraft from Qatar: Report

The U.S. president is reportedly set to accept a luxury plane from Qatar.

Trump decides to cut ties with Netanyahu over manipulation concerns: Report

Trump decided to cut ties with Netanyahu after close associates told Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer that he believed Netanyahu was manipulating him.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney rebuffs Trump’s push to make Canada ‘the 51st U.S. state’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump’s push during an Oval Office meeting Tuesday for Canada to become ‘the 51st U.S. state.’

Oman announces ceasefire between U.S. and Houthis

Oman announced it has brokered a ceasefire agreement between Yemen’s Houthis and the United States.

U.S. intelligence agencies refute Trump’s deportation rationale

U.S. intelligence agencies dismiss President Donald Trump’s justification for deporting Venezuelan men to a prison in El Salvador.

Pro-Palestine protesters urge University of Washington to sever ties with Boeing

A number of protesters entered an academic building at the University of Washington to urge officials to stop cooperation with the Boeing Company over its support for Israel amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.

Trump orders reopening of notorious Alcatraz prison closed in 1963

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the reopening of the notorious Alcatraz Prison which was closed in 1963.

Trump wants $1 trillion for defense, while slashing domestic programs in 2026 budget proposal

The U.S. president’s 2026 budget blueprint called for $1.01 trillion in defense spending and $163 billion in cuts to domestic programs such as climate, education, health, and housing.

U.S. President Trump signs order to stop providing federal funds to NPR and PBS

Trump ordered a defunding of NPR and PBS, public broadcasters often accused of bias by the White House and the G.O.P.

Trump removes ‘hawkish’ National Security Adviser Mike Waltz

The U.S. president also announced that Secretary of State Marco Rubio would be interim national security adviser.

U.S. signs deal with Ukraine to share profits from sale of its rare minerals

Under the agreement, the U.S. will share revenues from future mineral sales, while Ukraine has committed 50% of its natural resource revenue to reconstruction efforts.

U.S. police raid homes of pro-Palestinian activists at University of Michigan

U.S. law enforcement raided homes of pro-Palestine activists linked to the University of Michigan, detaining individuals and seizing belongings, as part of a broader crackdown on campus protests over Gaza.

Pro-Palestine students camp out at Yale University ahead of Israeli minister’s visit

The rally was organized in opposition to Ben-Gvir’s scheduled visit on Wednesday to a private association affiliated with Yale University.

Thousands rally against Trump’s policies across the U.S.

Large protests were held in Washington, New York, and Chicago, among other cities, against Trump’s policies.

Active shooter reported at Florida State University; several injured hospitalized

Florida State University in the U.S. reports active shooter in the campus and several patients have been hospitalized.

Academics and activists express solidarity with Iranian scholar fired by Yale over Gaza support

Helyeh Doutaghi, an associate professor at Yale Law School, was terminated following an Israeli smear campaign.

U.S. prosecutors charge 12 pro-Palestinian student protesters with felonies

The twelve people, current and former Stanford students who took part in pro-Palestine protests last year, have been charged with felony vandalism and felony conspiracy to trespass.

China says it's open to talks with the U.S. as trade war escalates

The Commerce Ministry said pressure, threats and blackmail were not the right way to deal with Beijing, emphasizing a fair dialogue with Washington to resolve trade tensions.

Trump hikes China tariffs to 125% but pauses or lowers rates for others

The U.S. president announced the increase in tariffs on China on Wednesday, accusing the country of showing disrespect for the world's markets.

E.U. approves countermeasures against U.S. tariffs as trade war escalates

The European Union says it will launch its first countermeasures against the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump next week.

U.S. issues new sanctions on Iran ahead of talks in Oman

The United States imposed new sanctions on five Iranian entities and one individual accused of supporting Iran’s nuclear program.

China slaps retaliatory tariffs of 84% on U.S. goods

China has countered U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies by raising its levies on U.S. imports to over 80%.

U.S. State Department confirms Witkoff will be in Oman on Saturday

U.S. Department of State spokesperson Tammy Bruce said President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff will be in Oman for talks with Iran on Saturday.

White House repeats claim that talks with Iran will be ‘direct’; Tehran says otherwise

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has said several times that the format of the negotiations would be ‘indirect.’

News analysis

Out of character, Trump trivializes Netanyahu

During a recent meeting at the White House, the president of the United States surprised, patronized, and belittled the Israeli prime minister, who had gone to great lengths to show an affinity for Trump.

War with Iran would be ‘suicidal’: Tucker Carlson warns U.S. neocons

Carlson said the U.S. cannot afford a war with Iran at the current juncture.

U.N. welcomes possibility of indirect talks between Iran and U.S.

The spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General welcomed indirect talks between Iran and the United States.