US & World

The U.S. president stunned immigration watchers with a Day 1 order that went way further than expected. It includes families legally in the U.S. on work visas, and could render some kids stateless. An epic legal battle lies ahead. His challenge to birthright citizenship is more sweeping than expected, affects …

More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings Wednesday as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, but fire officials said a rapid ground and air assault was giving them the upper hand.  Winds are not as fast as earlier this month, …

As U.S. President Donald Trump plans to pull out of international bodies and agreements, such as the World Health Organization and the Paris climate accord, China is capitalizing on the opportunity to fill a void left by the U.S. on the world stage, analysts say. Trump plans to pull U.S. …

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration moved Tuesday to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off.  Employees eventually to be laid off. U.S. President Donald Trump ‘s administration moved Tuesday to end …

Tech billionaire dismissed criticism of the hand gesture as a ‘tired’ attack Elon Musk accused of making what appeared to be fascist salute at Trump inaugural event Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk took the stage at an inaugural event for U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, pumping his fists …

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, his first day back in office, signed an executive order postponing the country’s ban of TikTok for 75 days. But whether this move was lawful is up in the air.  ‘Executive orders cannot override existing laws,’ says expert. U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, …

Donald Trump completed his stunning political comeback Monday when he was sworn in as the 47th U.S. president, during which he promised tariffs, deportations and a new approach to race and gender.  Trump uses inaugural speech to declare emergency at Mexican border, but spares Canada — for now. Donald Trump …

On Sunday, Hamas militants emerged from the shadows and took centre stage at the handover of the three Israeli hostages. Donning their dress uniforms, their intent appeared to convey messages to the world and their own people, about the group’s endurance and future in Gaza.  Cleaned-up militant group emerges from …

Donald Trump has loaded the trade gun. He’s pointed the gun. He hasn’t pulled the trigger one day into his latest presidential term. But he insists it’s coming next week. Sitting in the Oval Office for the first time in four years, Trump said he’s planning to imminently follow through …

Donald Trump, who will be sworn into office on Monday, has vowed to quickly end the war in Ukraine. But Ukrainians are facing uncertainty and a mix of feelings about the new U.S. president. U.S. president-elect’s envoy to Ukraine and Russia has set goal to end war in 100 days. …