US pledges $2 billion in new UN model for delivery of humanitarian assistance
World 10:20 30/12/2025The United States on Monday pledged $2 billion in assistance to tens of millions of people facing hunger and disease in more than a dozen countries next year, part of what it said was a new mechanism for the delivery of life-saving assistance following major foreign aid cuts by the Trump administration.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion, among largest in US history
World 09:37 23/12/2025The U.S. Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.6 billion ahead of Monday night's drawing, cementing its place among the largest lottery prizes in American history.
TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat
World 09:29 19/12/2025TikTok said Thursday it had signed a joint venture deal with investors that would allow the company to maintain operations in the United States and avoid a ban threat over its Chinese ownership, U.S. media reported.
Hunt continues for gunman who killed 2 Brown University students, injured 9 people
World 12:28 14/12/2025More than 400 law enforcement personnel were deployed on Saturday as police sought the suspect in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island that left two students dead and another nine people wounded at the Ivy League school, officials said.
US ambassador visits disaster-affected families in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 19:51 13/12/2025U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper on Friday visited families affected by natural disasters in Yen Binh Commune, Lang Son Province, northern Vietnam as part of a U.S.-funded humanitarian assistance program aimed at helping northern Vietnamese communities recover from recent storms and floods.
Experts work on UN climate report amid US pushback
World 16:11 02/12/2025Some 600 experts began to work Monday on the next major UN climate report, as the international consensus on global warming is challenged by US President Donald Trump, who deems the science a "hoax".
Trump vows to freeze migration from ‘Third World Countries’ after D.C. attack
World 15:50 28/11/2025U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration will "permanently pause" migration from all "Third World Countries", following the death of a National Guard member in an attack near the White House.
World's richest nations are pulling back from global development efforts, study shows
World 16:57 20/11/2025Two dozen of the world's richest nations, including the United States and Japan, are pulling back from their global development push, a study published on Thursday shows, with many slashing aid budgets and cash funnelled through multilateral lenders.
Toyota to invest $912mn in US to boost hybrid output
World 17:20 19/11/2025NEW YORK -- Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday that it will invest US$912 million in five U.S. plants to further localize production of hybrid vehicles, which continue to sell well in the country.
US announces extra $500,000 in emergency aid for Vietnam storm victims
Vietnam News 14:22 16/11/2025The U.S. has pledged an additional US$500,000 in emergency aid to help Vietnam recover from storms Fengshen and Kalmaegi, which recently hit the country's central provinces, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi said on Thursday.
Thailand says US trade talks to proceed despite Cambodia dispute
World 09:30 16/11/2025BANGKOK -- Thailand will go ahead with talks on finalizing a reciprocal trade deal with the United States, a government spokesperson said on Saturday, adding the discussions will remain separate from issues relating to its border dispute with Cambodia.
US government shutdown becomes longest in history
World 13:45 05/11/2025The U.S. government shutdown became the longest ever Wednesday, topping the 35-day record set during Donald Trump's first term, as his administration warned of holiday air travel chaos and threatened Americans' benefits in a bid to force a resolution.
