US Politics

US: Democrats stall crucial defence budget in protest against Trump policies

While different lawmakers had different motivations, the president's approach to Iran and Israel is proving increasingly unpopular

How Scott Bessent's 'economic statecraft' aims to justify US coercion

Marco Carnelos

US-Israel relations

Democratic hopeful Rahm Emanuel calls for end to unconditional US aid to Israel

What to expect from Trump's meetings with Erdogan and Sharaa in Ankara

How Zohran Mamdani is the Daredevil of a new generation

Hamid Dabashi

Pro-Palestine immigrant ousts 30-year veteran in Colorado Democratic primary

US Supreme Court rejects Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship

For Gen Z voters, Gaza was a defining issue in the New York Democratic primaries

US: Republican senator blocks Biden's choice for top Israel diplomat

US: Contractor sues Texas over anti-BDS law

US: 200 House Republicans urge Biden not to reopen Jerusalem consulate

Saudi Human Rights

US 'disappointed' at Saudi decision to uphold travel ban on American citizen

Sudan coup: Biden says civilian-led government 'must be restored'

Guantanamo: Lawyer says case should be put on hold at Supreme Court

Sudan coup 2021: US may reevaluate Israel-Sudan normalisation

US pauses $700m in aid to Sudan after military takeover

Israel to send delegation to US to justify banning Palestinian rights groups

Colin Powell: A terrorising legacy of global domination

Hamid Dabashi

Colin Powell leaves behind a bloody legacy in the Middle East

Lebanon Violence

US announces additional support for Lebanon's army as violence rocks Beirut