Analysis: Trump fumes as top allies back down on his personal battles
AdminsIt's been a humbling few days for Donald Trump, even if the American president is reluctant to acknowledge it. In a series of setbacks, Trump has faced adversity in matters…
US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move
Bloomberg via Getty Images Japan's prime minister Sanae Takaichi met President Trump in March Japan and the US have confirmed that they jointly intervened last week to halt a slide…
Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
Getty Images The threat to ships carrying oil in the Middle East is at its worst since the Iran war started, experts have said, after a spate of attacks on…
‘Everything on the table’ including retaliation as Canada plans response to US tariffs
Bloomberg via Getty Images Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says "everything is on the table depending on the outcome of the negotiations" as the country's trade dispute with the US…
This new bridge aimed to show US-Canada unity but instead stoked divisions
Bloomberg via Getty Images It was supposed to be a celebration marking the opening of a new international bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, after eight years of construction…
US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount
Reuters Vessels sighted in the Strait of Hormuz from Oman on 23 July Iran says it has carried out drone strikes on US military facilities and bases across the Middle…
Toronto, New York and Washington top list of most polluted cities as wildfires burn
Reuters Smokey air has been blowing through Washington DC Cities across north-eastern Canada and the US are continuing to suffer from intense smoke brought on by hundreds of wildfires burning across…
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending ‘filthy’ air into US cities
Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images Smoke from the massive wildfires has cast an orange haze over New York City US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on…
Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
Getty Images The announcement means the US death toll in the conflict has risen to 16 Two US service members were killed and one remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile…
With Graham Platner’s exit from Senate race looming, Democrats line up to replace him
With the looming withdrawal of beleaguered Democratic candidate Graham Platner from Maine's Senate election, the race is already on for who will take his place on the ballot. After Platner…