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'No reason' to change US nuclear alert level amid Putin's threat: Psaki

As the U.S. and other Western nations considered how to address Russian aggression, the Pentagon and White House said Monday the U.S. saw no need to change the its nucl

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Putin's nuclear alert part of 'pattern' of 'manufacturing threats': Psaki

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to put his nation's nuclear deterrent forces on a state of heightened

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2 prosecutors leading Manhattan DA's Trump probe resign, leaving charges in doubt

Two prosecutors leading the criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump and his family real estate business have resigned, the Manhattan District Attorney

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Iran says 'closer than ever' to an agreement in nuclear talks as U.S. notes talks in 'very final stages'

Iran on Wednesday said negotiators were "closer than ever" to reach an agreement over a 2015 nuclear deal while the United States said its indirect talks with Iran were

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U.S.-Canada bridge to reopen after police clear protesters

North America's busiest trade link will reopen for traffic on Sunday local time, ending a six-day blockade, a top U.S. official said, after Canadian police cleared the

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China says multilateral mechanism should be conducive to enhancing trust

China said on Wednesday that any multilateral mechanism should conform to the trend of the times, which is peace and development, and be conducive to enhancing mutual t

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Apple to turn iPhones into payment terminals in fintech push

Apple Inc is introducing a new feature that will allow businesses to accept credit card and digital payments with just a tap on their iPhones, bypassing hardware system

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Federal judge cites climate crisis in decision to cancel oil and gas leases in Gulf of Mexico

A federal judge on Thursday invalidated a massive oil and gas lease sale for 80 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico after a coalition of environmental groups sued the B

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Texas synagogue attacker's gun purchase prompts federal charges against seller, authorities say

A Texas felon was facing federal firearms charges after allegedly selling a handgun to the Colleyville synagogue hostage suspect, the Justice Department announced Wedne

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Biden administration authorizes $2.5 billion in arms sales to Egypt despite human rights concerns

The Biden administration has authorized more than $2 billion in arms sales to Egypt despite ongoing concerns about Cairo's human rights record.The approval of the sale

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Human case of bird flu identified in UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed a human case of avian flu in southwest England, adding that the person had been in close contact with infected birds

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Australian PM unhappy with Novak Djokovic's medical exemption

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic was granted a medical exemption to compete in the Australian Open. /CFP Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is not a fan of the medical exemption gran

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Christian Eriksen wants to play for Denmark at 2022 Qatar World Cup

Christian Eriksen of Denmark controls the ball in the UEFA European Championship game against Finland at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 12, 2021. /CFP Denmark football star Christ

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Kenyan police arrest 5 suspects over murder of 7 civilians

FILE PIC: Kenyan police. /Getty Images Kenyan police said Tuesday they are holding five suspects who have been arrested in connection with the killing of seven civilians in the coastal region

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Japanese PM lists Omicron variant as top national priority

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida laid out his priorities for 2022 at his first news conference of the year on Tuesday, listing the Omicron variant as the most difficult challenge now facing his

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Britain makes omicron contingency plans for hospitals, schools

The British government has been making contingency plans in case hospitals, schools and other workplaces are hit by major staff shortages amid the country's record-brea

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Twitter permanently suspends US politician's personal account over COVID-19 misinformation

Ms Greene has previously questioned the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, alleged school shootings were staged, and claimed a space laser was to blame for a California fire.