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Moody’s strips US government of top credit rating

Around The Globe - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 00:23
Moody's cited rising debt saying US had repeatedly failed to end the trend of large annual fiscal deficits and interest.

US Supreme Court blocks the Trump administration’s use of Alien Enemies Act

Around The Globe - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 00:12
The court majority once again upheld a ruling that migrants were entitled to due process before their deportations.

Has Donald Trump taken US-Gulf relations to a new era?

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 23:37
US President Donald Trump has concluded his three-nation tour of the Gulf region.

European leaders consult Trump to align response to Russia-Ukraine talks

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 23:24
European leaders speak to US president after Russia-Ukraine talks fail to achieve major breakthrough.

‘I cannot stand by’: Former ambassador denounces Ukraine shift under Trump

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 22:54
Bridget Brink has written an op-ed accusing Trump of putting 'pressure on the victim', Ukraine, instead of Russia.

‘No soap, no morphine’: Gaza volunteer on life under intensified bombing

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 22:35
Gaza volunteer calls Israel’s intensified bombardment “shocking” as Palestinians face severe food and medical shortages.

Ukraine, Russia agree to mass POW swap

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 21:37
Ukraine and Russia agreed to a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap — the war’s largest — at direct peace talks in Istanbul.

FA Cup Final 2025: Guardiola sees win as ‘massively important’ to Man City

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 21:37
Pep Guardiola admits FA Cup is not the first choice but final is 'massively important' to Man City.

World Bank says Syria eligible for new loans after debts cleared

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 21:23
Saudi and Qatari payments settle Syria’s arrears, allowing World Bank and IMF to re-engage.

Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ at a crucial juncture

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 21:21
The bill proposes sweeping changes, including Trump's 2017 tax cuts and enacting deep cuts to social programmes.

Five key takeaways from US President Donald Trump’s Middle East trip

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 21:02
The president has secured massive investments deals, appeared to snub Israel and scolded US interventionists.

Can Trump end birthright citizenship? The US Supreme Court could decide

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 20:42
Al Jazeera’s Joseph Stepansky explains how the US Supreme Court may decide whether birthright citizenship stays or goes.

Malcolm X at 100: Ibram X Kendi looks to the future

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 19:26
Author Ibram X Kendi on what still needs to be learned about Malcolm X’s legacy and race in the United States.

Israel launches strikes on two Yemen ports

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 19:25
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises more strikes if the group continues to launch attacks on Israel.

Breaking down a deadly week in Gaza as Israel kills hundreds

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 19:07
More than 370 Palestinians have been killed by Israel this week, as the UN continues to warn of imminent mass starvation

NJ Transit workers go on strike after wage increase talks stall

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 18:51
The strike leaves hundreds of thousands of commuters in New Jersey and New York without rail access.

Slain Mexican TikTok influencer remembered at funeral

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 18:26
A funeral was held for 23-year-old Mexican influencer Valeria Marquez, who was shot dead during TikTok livestream.

Suspect in attack on author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 18:20
Lawyers for New Jersey resident Hadi Matar said they planned to appeal the sentence, which was the maximum possible.

ICC prosecutor to step aside until probe into alleged misconduct ends

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 18:07
ICC says Karim Khan will take a leave of absence pending the conclusion of UN-led investigation.

Charter Communications to buy rival Cox for $21.9bn

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 18:07
The proposed merger, which would create the largest cable provider in the US, could face antitrust hurdles.

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