US military says it carried out strikes on three vessels in eastern Pacific
WASHINGTON, Dec 15 – The U.S. Southern Command said on Monday that it carried out strikes on three vessels in international waters, killing eight men. Read More
US plans to reduce the number of G-20 finance minister meetings
It is an apparent move to streamline the multilateral process. Read More
US suspends technology deal with Britain, FT reports
Dec 15 – The United States has suspended a technology deal it struck with Britain earlier this year, which was intended to boost ties in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and…
Trump weighs order to loosen federal marijuana restrictions
The shift would represent one of the most significant federal changes to marijuana policy in decades. Read More
Trump says has asked Xi to release Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai
Lai’s conviction is part of a clampdown by China on Hong Kong following mass protests in 2019. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 16, 2025
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 16, 2025 Read More
Manhunt for Brown University shooter renewed after police release detained man
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec 15 – Police officers were going door-to-door on Monday seeking footage from home surveillance cameras as investigators renewed a manhunt for the gunman who killed two…
Protests hamper Honduran special vote recount in latest election turmoil
TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 15 – The head of Honduras’ National Electoral Council, Ana Paola Hall, said on Monday that protests in the capital Tegucigalpa have delayed the start of a special…
Trinidad and Tobago approves US military aircraft transit in airports
Dec 15 – Trinidad and Tobago granted approval on Monday for United States military aircraft to transit its airports in the coming weeks, amid rising tensions between the U.S. and…
Manhunt for Brown University shooter renewed after police release detained man
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec 15 – Police officers were going door-to-door on Monday seeking footage from home surveillance cameras as investigators renewed a manhunt for the gunman who killed two…