New Delhi Objects to US House Sanctions Against Russia
The US House of Representatives has passed strict sanctions impacting Russian energy buyers. India has formally objected, vowing to protect its economic interests.
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Erdoğan to Meet Trump in New York
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US President Donald Trump are expected to meet in New York during the 81st UN General Assembly.
US Congress Passes Toughest Sanctions Against Russia
The US Congress has passed the strictest sanctions against Russia. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill into law in the coming days.
Trump Issues Warning to Countries Neutral on Iran War
Donald Trump has suggested that nations failing to support the US during the war with Iran must compensate for military costs after the conflict ends.
US and China Officials Meet Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are set to meet this weekend ahead of the Trump-Xi summit scheduled for September…
Surrogate Asks Supreme Court to Block Baby’s Transfer
Surrogate McKenna West has filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent a newborn from being moved out of Texas.
Supreme Court Rejects New USPS Mail-Ballot Rules
The Supreme Court has blocked the implementation of new USPS mail-ballot rules for the 2026 midterms, keeping a lower court's injunction in place.
Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate for Crucial Vote
Senator Mitch McConnell returns to the U.S. Senate to cast his first vote since June 2026 following a recovery from a fall and pneumonia.
New York labor law targets deceptive communications
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law allowing the state to fine groups for deceptive communications that appear authorized by a labor union.
Congress Faces New Pressure to Regulate Artificial Intelligence
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are facing renewed urgency to regulate artificial intelligence following reports of potential catastrophic risks and autonomous model behavior.
John Brennan Subpoenaed in Federal Trump Conspiracy Probe
Former CIA Director John Brennan has been subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury in Florida regarding a Justice Department investigation.
Trump Rejects AI Development Slowdown Calls
President Donald Trump has dismissed calls from tech leaders to slow AI development, arguing that U.S. leadership is vital to outpace China.
