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Philippines to secure part of $55-million US maritime security funds
The United States announced over $55 million in new maritime law enforcement funding for countries in the #IndoPacific, including Vietnam, the ... -
Trump announces $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications
BY REUTERS US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that attaches a new annual $100,000 fee to H-1B visa applications ... -
UN Security Council votes to reimpose Iran nuclear sanctions
By Agence France-Presse The United Nations Security Council voted after European pressure, to reimpose deep economic sanctions on Iran over ... -
Egypt’s ‘priceless’ pharaoh bracelet stolen, sold for $4,000, then melted down
By Agence France-Presse CAIRO, Egypt — Egyptian police said they arrested a museum employee and three alleged accomplices after a ... -
Trump declines approval of Taiwan military aid package
By Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump declined to approve $400 million in military aid to Taiwan in ... -
US vetoes UN demand for ceasefire, aid access in Gaza
By REUTERS UNITED NATIONS – The United States vetoed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would have demanded an ... -
Best fossil of a dome-headed dinosaur is unearthed in Mongolia
By REUTERS Pachycephalosaurs, two-legged plant eaters known for their bony dome-shaped skulls, are among the quirkiest dinosaurs known, and also ... -
Magnitude 7.8 earthquake hits Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky region, Russia
By Reuters A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky region, Russia, on Friday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake, which ... -
Pope decries ‘unacceptable’ plight of Palestinians in Gaza, urges truce
By REUTERS VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo denounced the “unacceptable” conditions faced by Palestinians in Gaza, voicing solidarity with civilians and ... -
Netanyahu says US alliance ‘has never been stronger’ as Rubio visits
By Agence France-Presse JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that a visit to Israel by top US diplomat Marco ...
