Israel secures $8.7 billion weapons package from US – Defense Ministry
The US has given Israel an $8.7 billion tranche of military aid, the majority of which will be used to top up the country’s depleted...
US on Track to Top Last Year’s Homeless Population Record
Cities that recorded an increase in homelessness include; Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Philadelphia, DC, Chicago and Miami. The US is on track to hit another...
Commentary: “Anti-China Week” exposes U.S. weakness in addressing its own issues
In many parts of the world, "China Week" is often referred to as events of cultural exchanges. But a twist in tone is observed in...
Gross interest payments on US debt topped $1 trillion
The Treasury Building is seen in Washington on May 4, 2021. The U.S. Treasury has announced that the nation’s gross national debt has surpassed $34...
Political violence becomes America’s new norm – but is still shocking
After decades without political violence directed at a presidential candidate from one of the major parties, the US has now experienced this twice in the...
Study finds prevalence of firearms is driving soaring gun deaths in U.S., not mental illness
OHSU researchers compared the U.S. to 40 countries and found that Americans are 20 times more likely to die by firearms, even with a similar...
Fears mount that election deniers could disrupt vote count in US swing states
At least 239 election deniers have signed up to Trump’s ‘election integrity’ conspiracy theories, survey finds Fears are rising that the vote count in November’s presidential...
US greenlights military assistance to Egypt, overruling rights concerns
The administration of United States President Joe Biden has said it will provide Egypt with $1.3bn in military assistance, overriding concerns about ongoing rights abuses...
How Harris’ and Trump’s tax and spending plans affect US debt
WASHINGTON, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican opponent Donald Trump have floated new tax breaks and spending plans, as they try to win votes by...