US moves closer to government shutdown

US moves closer to government shutdown

The United States has moved closer to a government shutdown after the House of Representatives failed to pass a slimmed-down spending bill that had the backing of President-elect Donald Trump and his ally, Tesla CEO Elon Musk. If the US Congress can't agree on a deal Friday, government funding is set to lapse at midnight Saturday morning. Benji Hyer has more from Washington:

December 20, 2024 7

Health / Medical

First severe bird flu case reported in US

A patient in the US state of Louisiana has been hospitalized with the H5N1 bird flu virus. It's the country's first severe case and the first known case stemming from a non-commercial poultry flock. Ira Spitzer has more.

December 19, 2024 9

World

US commits to more aid to Ukraine before Trump’s term

The United States has announced a new $725 million military aid package for Ukraine to help in its fight against Russia. The shipment of landmines and ammunition is the latest from the Biden administration as it works to provide extra assistance to the war-torn nation before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Benji Hyer reports.

December 4, 2024 21

Business / Economics

“No one will win a trade war,” Says China

Neither the US nor China would win a trade war, the Chinese embassy in Washington said on Monday, after president-elect Donald Trump vowed additional tariffs on China as well as US neighbors Canada and Mexico. Trump said he would impose additional 10% tariffs on goods from China and 25% tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada in posts to his Truth Social network on Monday. Laura Westbrook has more.

November 26, 2024 13

World

In the U.S,the DOJ demands Google sell Chrome browser

Prosecutors at the US Justice Department have requested that Google be forced to sell off its Chrome browser. It follows a federal judge's ruling in August that the search engine giant maintains an illegal monopoly on internet searches. Ira Spitzer has more.

November 21, 2024 26

World

Trump nominates Rubio as Secretary of State

US President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state. Trump also announced the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as his Director of National Intelligence. Ira Spitzer has more:

November 14, 2024 18

World

US, Korea, Japan military drills kick off near Jeju

Japan, the US, and South Korea are holding the second joint "Freedom Edge" war games. The US military says the drills, held off the Korean island of Jeju, are to strengthen trilateral cooperation between the countries. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

November 13, 2024 21

Uncategorized

The former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s political advisor is traveling to America soon

Imran Khan's party says a senior representative will travel to Washington DC soon to hold talks with US President-elect Donald Trump. Imran Khan - Pakistan's former Prime Minister - has been in jail since 2023 on multiple corruption charges, which his party alleges are politically motivated. Khan's party is hoping Trump will exert pressure on Islamabad to free the jailed leader. Hira Mustafa has more.

November 7, 2024 13

Oshiwambo

President Joe Biden oteya oku talelapo mo Angola.

Omupresident wa US Joe Biden, moshivike twa taalela okwa teelelika akakale atalelapo oshi shiindalongo Angola. Omukwateli komesho woshilongo sha US ota kakala mo Angola okudja mo 13-15 October 2024, osho shatalika tashi ka kala olweendo laye lotete okuuya moilyolongo ya Africa, okudja nghene aanifililwe oku kala omukwateli komesho woshilongo osho. Olweendo laye oleya konima yokudja molweendo ko Berlin, oko Biden atalika aliko talalakanene oku nghonopeka ekwatafano noshilongo Gemany nokwa […]

October 4, 2024 20