US Senate clears key hurdle in race to avert govt shutdown

14
Mar
2025

US Senate clears key hurdle in race to avert govt shutdown

10:06

Nigeria's Tinubu, military confirm killing of senior IS leader in joint US operation

09:18

Explosions heard in Baghdad: AFP journalists

09:17

Putin to visit China May 19-20: Kremlin

07:30

Taiwan says US arms sales part of Washington's security commitment to island

07:29

Taiwan says it is an 'independent' nation, after Trump's warning

07:18

San Antonio Spurs thump Minnesota to reach NBA West finals

06:50

Trump says US forces 'eliminate' senior IS leader in Nigeria bur-lkd/abs

05:59

Man in critical condition after shark attack in western Australia: rescue service

00:03

Boeing confirms China commitment to buy 200 aircraft

15/05 22:39

Lebanon asks for independent truce mechanism, US guarantees

15/05 22:36

Lebanese delegation to US says Israel truce extension opens path to 'lasting stability'

15/05 22:09

Strike hits building in Tyre, south Lebanon after Israeli warning: AFP

15/05 22:04

Lebanon says 3 paramedics killed in Israeli strike on south

15/05 21:58

Lebanon PM calls for Arab, international support in country's talks with Israel

15/05 21:55

Lebanon PM says only military should have weapons

15/05 21:52

Lebanon PM says country has had enough 'reckless' wars for foreign interests

15/05 21:19

Lebanon, Israel ceasefire extended by 45 days: US State Department

15/05 20:57

Suspected jihadists abduct dozens of school pupils in northeast Nigeria: parents

15/05 20:51

Israel army issues evacuation warning for areas in Lebanon city of Tyre

15/05 20:50

Uganda health ministry confirms Ebola outbreak, 1 dead

15/05 20:35

Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein case as jury fails to reach verdict: prosecutor

15/05 20:22

Israel military says carried out Gaza strike targeting chief of Hamas armed wing

15/05 20:13

John Travolta gets lifetime achievement award at Cannes Film Festival

15/05 19:57

Hezbollah says targeted Israeli barracks with drones

15/05 19:02

Russian economy contracts 0.2 percent in first quarter: stats office

15/05 18:59

Somalia declares 'transition period' as presidential mandate ends without deal

15/05 18:23

Trump warns Taiwan against independence moves after Xi summit

15/05 17:44

UAE rejects 'Iranian claims' after Tehran alleged active role in war

15/05 17:34

China says agrees with US to implement 'all' existing trade agreements

15/05 17:29

China says it agrees to establish trade, investment councils with US

15/05 17:21

China's Xi to visit US in autumn after Trump invitation: state media

15/05 17:18

Ukraine has right to hit Russian energy, military sites after Kyiv attack: Zelensky

15/05 17:06

Colombia guerrilla leader announces election ceasefire: statement

15/05 16:34

UN says Lebanon-Israel talks 'critical opportunity' to end war

15/05 15:58

Spain PM says country's Eurovision boycott over Israel puts it 'on the right side of history'

15/05 15:15

Germany's Merz says had 'good phone call' with Trump

15/05 14:54

Trump says did not discuss tariffs during summit with Xi

15/05 14:51

Trump says spoke to Xi about imprisoned pro-democracy mogul Jimmy Lai

15/05 14:38

EU and 36 countries approve creation of special tribunal for Ukraine

15/05 14:23

UAE to 'accelerate' new oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz: state media

15/05 14:06

Trump says Xi 'feels strongly' Iran can't have nuclear weapon, 'wants them to open up the strait'

15/05 14:03

Trump says he 'didn't make a comment' about Taiwan on Beijing trip

15/05 13:58

Trump says he and China's Xi 'talked a lot about Taiwan' in Beijing

15/05 13:47

Iran FM says 'received messages' from US saying willing to continue talks

15/05 13:32

Iran FM Araghchi says open to China's help to resolve Mideast conflict

15/05 12:54

China state broadcaster secures rights to 2026, 2030 World Cups: national media

15/05 12:36

Israel army says striking Hezbollah sites in Tyre area of south Lebanon

15/05 11:12

Palestinian Authority says teen killed by Israeli forces in West Bank

15/05 10:06

Russia, Ukraine swap 205 POWs each: Moscow

15/05 09:59

Ebola epidemic declared in eastern DR Congo: Africa health agency

15/05 09:42

Trump leaves China aboard Air Force One after Xi summit: AFP

15/05 09:28

Indian magnate Adani agrees multi-million dollar penalty in US court case

15/05 08:34

Israel army issues evacuation warning for five south Lebanon villages

15/05 08:33

Russia says shot down 355 Ukraine drones overnight

15/05 08:16

Injured Mitoma fails to make Japan's World Cup squad: coach

15/05 06:41

Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi

15/05 06:07

Trump, Xi meet for final day of Beijing summit: AFP

15/05 06:06

Plane carrying six hantavirus cruise passengers lands in Australia: AFP journalist

15/05 06:04

Ukrainian strikes kill three, wound 12 in western Russia: authorities

15/05 06:03

China calls for lasting Mideast truce, shipping lanes reopening 'as soon as possible'

15/05 03:16

South Korea's benchmark Kospi index tops 8,000 for first time sjh-cdl/abs

15/05 02:59

Solomon Islands elects opposition leader Matthew Wale as prime minister: governor general

15/05 02:06

Death toll in Russian strikes on Kyiv rises to 21: authorities

15/05 01:38

At least 78 dead in gang clashes in Haiti since Saturday: UN

15/05 00:33

US Supreme Court maintains mail access to abortion pill for now

15/05 00:29

First day of Lebanon-Israel talks 'positive': US official

14/05 23:38

CIA director has met with Havana officials: Cuban government

14/05 23:37

Spanish PM says 'proud' of Barcelona's Yamal after Israeli backlash over Palestinian flag

14/05 21:56

Lifting Cuba blockade 'simpler' way to help than aid: president

14/05 21:39

Hezbollah says targeted Israeli troops in north Israel

14/05 21:09

Russia prefers escalation to negotiation: Germany's Merz

14/05 20:44

Iraq PM vows to secure state monopoly on arms: state media

14/05 20:29

Chip startup Cerebras hits $80 bn in value in strong stock debut

14/05 19:34

Brazil renew Carlo Ancelotti's contract until 2030: confederation

14/05 19:32

Trump says China will order 200 Boeing jets

14/05 19:14

Argentina to launch hantavirus fact-finding probe in Ushuaia: officials

14/05 18:29

Five Italians die in scuba accident in Maldives: Italy foreign ministry

14/05 18:21

Trump says Xi offered help to open Hormuz Strait

14/05 18:16

Trump says Xi stressed would not send military equipment to Iran: interview

14/05 16:24

EU chief von der Leyen says Kyiv attacks show Russia 'openly mocks' efforts to end war