Tag: U.S. News
U.S. flights to Haiti barred for 30 days after planes struck by gunfire
The U.S. FAA issued a notice prohibiting U.S. civil aviation operations in the territory and airspace of Haiti below 10,000 feet for 30 days.
Canada, U.S. should eye own trade deal if no Mexican tariffs on China: Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Mexico "shouldn't have a seat at the table" in upcoming North American free trade talks if it doesn't match tariffs on Chinese imports.
Russia likely behind parcel explosions that threatened U.S., Canada flights: Poland
The explosions in courier depots in Britain, Germany and Poland in July had the potential to mark a serious escalation by causing an explosion on an aircraft.
Trump’s victory could accelerate Musk’s Mars mission, sources say
Elon Musk's dream of transporting humans to Mars will become a bigger national priority under the administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
Why Trump’s election puts future of U.S. support for Ukraine in doubt
Trump and his running mate JD Vance have openly railed against continuing American military and financial aid for Ukraine and have vowed to push a negotiated end to the war.
How world leaders are reacting to Trump’s election win
World leaders congratulated Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday after he won the U.S. presidential election, capping a stunning political comeback.
5 key U.S. election turning points Canadians should watch for
Americans are facing a decision about the future of their country and no matter which president they choose, Canada cannot escape the pull of political polarization.
U.S. expects North Korean troops to deploy against Ukraine in ‘coming days’
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said as many as 8,000 North Korean troops are believed to be in Russia's Kursk region preparing to fight against Ukrainian forces.
Bird flu found in pig on Oregon farm, 1st known case in U.S. swine
The infection, found at a backyard farm in central Oregon and confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, raises concerns about bird flu's potential to become a human threat.
U.S. finalizing rules to curb AI investments in China
The new rules limiting U.S. investments in AI in China are effective Jan. 2 and will be overseen by Treasury's newly created Office of Global Transactions.
Trump repeated election lies in his interview with Joe Rogan. Here are the facts
In his three-hour interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, Donald Trump dug in on his false claims about voting, election fraud and his loss in the 2020 presidential election.
Passenger falls overboard from Taylor Swift-themed cruise, search underway
While Taylor Swift-themed, the cruise event is not endorsed by or affiliated with the billionaire pop star.
G7 finalizes US$50B loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets
The U.S. intends to divide its share of US$20 billion between aiding Ukraine’s economy and military, with distribution of the money set to begin by year's end.
U.S. says there’s ‘evidence’ North Korea sent troops to Russia
North Korea has 1.2 million troops, one of the largest standing armies in the world, but it hasn’t fought in large-scale conflicts since the 1950-53 Korean War.
Russia, Iran and China eye division, violence amid U.S. election: officials
The official told a briefing for reporters that foreign actors could consider physical threats and violence in the pre-election period, and after the election.