Canadian fans boo US anthem as tariffs spur ‘buy local’ pledge » Capital News
A few hours after President Donald Trump announced that he would impose steep tariffs on Canada, hockey fans in the capital Ottawa booed the Star-Spangled […]
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A Wake-Up Call for U.S. Innovation » Capital News
China’s unveiling of Deep Seek, a breakthrough in artificial intelligence and deep-sea exploration, has sent shockwaves through the global technological landscape. More than a scientific […]
WHO urges exemptions to HIV funding halt by the US, says millions could die » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 29 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on the United States government to implement additional exemptions to ensure the continued delivery […]
Trump offers millions of federal workers eight months pay to resign » Capital News
Jan 29 – President Donald Trump has offered buyout packages to almost all federal workers who do not want to return to the office, a […]
Climate change made LA fires worse, scientists say » Capital News
Jan 29 – Climate change was a major factor behind the hot, dry weather that gave rise to the devastating LA fires, a scientific study […]
What U.S. Withdrawal from the Paris Accord Means for Africa » Capital News
By Olivia Adhiambo Ojwando On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order formally withdrawing the United States from the Paris […]
White House pauses federal grants and loans » Capital News
US President Donald Trump has paused grants, loans and other federal assistance, according to a leaked government memo verified by the BBC’s US partner, CBS […]
Modi, Trump Reaffirm Strong US-India Ties in First Call Since Second Term Inauguration » Capital News
Jan 28 – India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on Monday, reaffirming their commitment to a strong […]
US suspends tariffs after Colombia agrees to deportation flights » Capital News
The US will not go ahead with tariffs on Colombia, after Bogota agreed to accept – without restrictions – deported migrants, the White House says. […]
Trump orders pause on most of existing U.S. foreign aid » Capital News
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered a sweeping pause on almost all of the State Department’s existing foreign aid […]
1,500 active-duty troops headed to US-Mexico border » Capital News
US President Donald Trump told US government agencies to prepare to “immediately repel, repatriate, and remove” undocumented immigrants as part of a wider effort to […]
Trump Orders Immediate End to LGBTQ Programs, Diversity Staff Placed on Leave » Capital News
Jan 22 – President Donald Trump has ordered the immediate shutdown of all federal diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs, directing agencies to place […]
Trump Sworn in for Historic Second Term, Unveils Sweeping Policy Agenda » Capital News
Jan 20 – Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. president on Monday, marking a historic second term with a pledge to swiftly […]
Global Fight Against Climate Change at Stake as Trump Begins Second Term » Capital News
As Donald Trump prepares for a second term in the White House, global markets and policymakers are bracing for major policy shifts. His inauguration today […]
TikTok says it will ‘go dark’ on Sunday without US government action » Capital News
TikTok has said it will be forced to “go dark” in the US on Sunday unless the government intervenes before a ban takes effect. In […]
US sanctions Sudan army chief Burhan over civilian deaths » Capital News
The US government has imposed sanctions on the head of Sudan’s army and de facto president, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the treasury department said. He […]
Biden warns ‘dangerous’ oligarchy taking shape in farewell address » Capital News
Jan 16 – Outgoing US President Joe Biden warned of a “dangerous” oligarchy taking shape in America, as he delivered his farewell address and brought […]
US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro » Capital News
Jan 10 – The US has announced an increased $25m (£20.4m) reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on the […]
(VIDEO) 5 killed as 6 fires rage across Los Angeles including Hollywood Hills
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Rwanda faults ‘biased and simplistic’ condemnation of M23’s Masisi takeover » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 8 — Rwanda has criticized the European Union, the United States, and other international actors for what it describes as “biased and […]