USA

Is Trump’s approach to the Russia-Ukraine war a geopolitical gamble or a strategic withdrawal?

Trump’s strategy has devolved into a pattern of contradictions and disengagement.

How the US funding cuts are affecting international graduate students

The recent measures taken by US President Trump have caught the world of academia off guard, especially international students.

USA sole bidder for 2031 Women's World Cup, UK set to host in 2035

The United States is the sole bidder for the 2031 Women's World Cup, and the United Kingdom is set to host the 2035 tournament, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Thursday.

Whether US is heading for recession or just 'detox,' downturns are costly

Recessions come with costs. Business profits fall, as do stock prices, which can then amplify the impact as investors reduce their own consumption.

US military plane deporting illegal Indians lands in Amritsar

Migration has been among the key issues discussed by India and the US since Trump took charge last month

Major storm sweeps across Central and Eastern US, leaves 5 dead

The mercury could sink tens of degrees below seasonal norms on the US Gulf Coast.

China says it 'firmly opposes' US military aid to Taiwan

"This move gravely infringes on China's sovereignty and security interests," Beijing's foreign ministry said in a statement, adding it "firmly opposes this action".

Russia says US using Taiwan to stir crisis in Asia

The US is Taiwan's most important international backer and arms supplier, despite the lack of formal diplomatic recognition

Guns, transgender rights on docket for US Supreme Court fall term

David Cole, the legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which frequently brings cases before the highest court, said he expects "a much quieter term than we've had in the last couple of years."

August 13, 2017
August 13, 2017

Elvis Presley: 40 years since the death of 'the King'

Elvis Presley, American icon and King of rock 'n' roll who transformed popular culture and sold over a billion records, is idolised as ever on the 40th anniversary of his tragic death.

June 24, 2017
June 24, 2017

A story about loving, in black and white

You see, Mildred Jeter was black, while her husband, Richard Loving (yes, that is his real name) was white. In the 1950s, Virginia was one of 24 states whose anti-miscegenation laws made interracial marriage a felony. The Lovings were charged with “cohabiting as man and wife, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth.”

April 3, 2017
April 3, 2017

Team USA must be wary of fired-up Kyrgios, says Courier

Australia's number two Bernard Tomic will be absent from this week's Davis Cup quarter-finals but the United States will still have a fight on their hands in Brisbane due to the impressive form of Nick Kyrgios, U.S. team captain Jim Courier said.

March 30, 2017
March 30, 2017

USA held by Panama

Clint Dempsey scored his fourth goal in two games as the United States were held to a 1-1 draw in a hard-fought CONCACAF World Cup qualifying battle with Panama on Tuesday.

March 14, 2017
March 14, 2017

Kerber rallies to reach fourth round

Second seed Angelique Kerber put on a determined display to rally past France's Pauline Parmentier 7-5 3-6 7-5 in the scorching desert heat to reach the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open on Monday.

March 10, 2017
March 10, 2017

Novak Djokovic seeks to turn up heat in California desert

Five-time champion Novak Djokovic will be out to reassert his dominance on the hard courts of Indian Wells this week, seeking to shake off the slump that has dogged him into 2017.

March 3, 2017
March 3, 2017

Mickelson among leaders, McIlroy one back in Mexico

Five-time major-winner Phil Mickelson was enjoying the challenge of the high-altitude Chapultepec Golf Club Thursday as he seized a share of the first-round lead in the WGC-Mexico Championship.

February 28, 2017
February 28, 2017

Michael Phelps frustrated by Rio doping fears

US swimming legend Michael Phelps has spoken of his frustration at the possibility rivals were using drugs at last year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

February 26, 2017
February 26, 2017

Tennis: Raonic downs del Potro to book title clash with Sock

Top-seeded Canadian Milos Raonic held off Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) on Saturday to book a title clash with Jack Sock at the ATP Delray Beach Open.

February 20, 2017
February 20, 2017

Golf: Dustin Johnson vaults to world golf number one

Dustin Johnson made the complicated world golf ranking calculations simple on Sunday, vaulting to number one with a convincing victory in the Genesis Open.