insert_link World U.S stops arms shipment for Israel Amid the Gaza conflict, the United States has stopped a shipment of US-made ammunition bound for Israel, a first since the war began. This move, from Israel's major financial and arms supporter, has raised concerns within both governments. While the White House National Security Council affirms continued support for Israel's defense, the halt signals a notable shift in US-Israel relations during the conflict- as Benji Hyer reports. today6 May, 2024
insert_link World Gaza U.S student protests continue despite removal orders Pro-Palestinian protesters in New York have defied official requests for them to leave the Columbia University campus. Demonstrators have camped on college grounds for more than a week. Dozens of college and university protests are taking place across the US. Sally Patterson reports from Columbia in New York. today29 April, 2024
insert_link World U.S officials have told American media that an Israeli missile did hit Iran U.S officials have told American media that an Israeli missile did hit Iran, though Iranian state media is downplaying reports of an attack. Israel had for days pledged to respond after Iran's unprecedented drone assault on Israel last weekend, a retaliation for what it claims was a deadly Israeli air strike on its consulate in Syria earlier this month. Secretary of State-Antony Blinken: today22 April, 2024
insert_link World U.S vetoes Palestine’s bid to join U.N Palestine has not been admitted to the United Nations as a full member, following a Security Council vote. The United States vetoed the bid - as was widely expected. Twelve nations in the 15-member council voted for the resolution, and two countries - the United Kingdom and Switzerland, abstained. Earlier, U.N Secretary General Antonio Guterres said six months of war has made Gaza a "humanitarian hellscape" and repeated calls for […] today19 April, 2024
insert_link World U.S imposes sanctions on Iran over Israel attack U.S President Joseph Biden has announced a new set of sanctions on Iran following its unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend. The sanctions are focused on Iran's drone manufacturers and steel industry. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today19 April, 2024
insert_link World U.S president Joseph Biden wants to triple US tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, increasing the import tax to 25%. U.S president Joseph Biden wants to triple US tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, increasing the import tax to 25%. Biden is visiting steelworkers in the battleground state of Pennsylvania as he looks to win over unions as part of reelection bid. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today18 April, 2024
insert_link World The U.S is urging restraint as Israel weighs up how to respond to Iran’s unprecedented attack The U.S is urging restraint as Israel weighs up how to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack. President Joseph Biden has spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and pledged support, but also cautioned against retaliation that could widen the Middle East conflict. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today15 April, 2024
insert_link Africa U.S to announce additional $100 million in aid to respond to Sudan conflict The United States is set to unveil an extra $100 million in aid on Sunday to address the conflict in Sudan, as per a statement reviewed by Reuters. This move by Washington aims to encourage international action ahead of the war's anniversary. According to the statement by Samantha Power, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, the additional funding, initially disclosed by Reuters, will be directed towards emergency food […] today15 April, 2024
insert_link World Biden says U.S won’t get involved in tit for tat strikes against Iran U.S President Joseph Biden has told Israel's leader the United States will not get involved in any tit for tat strikes against Iran. That's as G7 leaders have condemned Iran's drone attack against Israel and reaffirmed their commitment to Israel's security. Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. today15 April, 2024
