insert_link World G7 leaders focus on Syrian transition and Ukraine support in discussions British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has echoed calls made by Group of Seven nation leaders in support of an inclusive and non-sectarian government in Syria. It follows a virtual meeting on Friday during which they discussed developments in the Middle East and continued support for Ukraine. Caroline Malone is in Washington for us: today16 December, 2024
insert_link World US charges Syrians with war crimes The United States has filed war crimes charges against two high-ranking Syrian military figures who it accuses of torturing American citizens. It comes after the government of Bashar al-Assad collapsed, with the former president fleeing the country. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today11 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Trump vows to stop Nippon takeover of U.S. steel U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says he will block a deal for a Japanese company to acquire U.S. steel. Instead, he insists, his tax and tariff plans will make the U.S. manufacturer strong again by being American-owned. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. today4 December, 2024
insert_link World US expresses concern over South Korea The United States has expressed confidence that the political dispute in South Korea is resolved peacefully and within the rule of law. This follows President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of emergency martial law, citing security concerns over North Korea. However, South Korean lawmakers voted to block the president's power after protests outside Parliament. From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. today4 December, 2024
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. today26 November, 2024
insert_link World Donald Trump pushes unconventional cabinet picks US President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet choices continue to attract scrutiny after he made several more unconventional picks for top jobs, nominating a retired professional wrestling performer as his Secretary of Education. Meanwhile his selections for Defence Secretary and Attorney General are batting away sexual misconduct allegations as they face confirmation proceedings in Washington. From there, Benji Hyer reports. today21 November, 2024
insert_link World Kremlin responds angrily to US-Ukraine missile policy change Moscow has warned the United States that allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike Russian territory will prompt a "radical change" in the conflict. It comes after reports the Biden administration is finally granting Kyiv's request to use US-made missiles to hit much deeper into Russia. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today19 November, 2024
insert_link World Editor of US’ oldest magazine resigns over Trump comments The editor-in-chief of the US' oldest magazine has resigned after she called Trump voters "fascists". Laura Helmuth is stepping down for Scientific American after online comments she has since acknowledged were "offensive and inappropriate". Nick Harper has more from Washington. today18 November, 2024
insert_link World GOP clinches U.S House of Reps US President-elect Donald Trump will command a trifecta of power in Washington after the Republicans secured a clean sweep of Congress. Having won last week's election handedly, his party also flipped the Senate and — it was confirmed on Wednesday — narrowly held the House of Representatives, giving them control of the White House and both chambers of the legislature. Here's Benji Hyer reporting. today14 November, 2024
