Jon Tester failed to fully follow through on ethics pledge at center of 2006 campaign
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester failed to fulfill multiple promises he made in a public ethics pledge during his first Senate campaign in 2006, including a vow to publicly post meetings between members of his Senate staff and lobbyists.
2023-09-13 19:21
Leo Varadkar's United Ireland comments 'unhelpful' says Heaton-Harris
Chris Heaton-Harris says Leo Varadkar's recent comments on reunification were unhelpful to Stormont talks.
2023-09-11 22:52
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez pledge $100 million to Maui recovery
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez are pledging $100 million dollars to recovery efforts in Maui, Sánchez announced Friday on her Instagram account.
2023-08-12 06:22
Zelensky honours Poles killed by Ukrainians in WW2 Volhynia massacre
Ukraine's president seeks to heal a deep historical wound with his Polish counterpart at a church service.
2023-07-10 12:16
The US is the world's biggest corn exporter - but for how long?
The US could soon lose its title as the world's biggest exporter of the crop, which could have global consequences.
2023-07-07 09:20
Florida GOP will require 2024 candidates to sign loyalty pledge to qualify for primary ballot
Florida Republicans are requiring 2024 presidential candidates to sign a loyalty pledge to support the party's eventual nominee in order to qualify for the primary ballot next year.
2023-07-06 23:46
Will Hurd says he 'can't lie to get access to a microphone' at RNC debate
Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd said Sunday he was working toward "hitting all the requirements" to qualify for next month's first GOP primary debate in Milwaukee. But when it came to the requirement to pledge support for the eventual GOP nominee -- even if that is former President Donald Trump -- Hurd said, "I can't lie to get access to a microphone."
2023-07-03 02:57
Crisis-hit Pakistan strikes $3bn funding deal with IMF
The South Asian nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from Britain in 1947.
2023-06-30 12:16
US-China tensions: Biden calls Xi a dictator day after Beijing talks
The US leader makes the remark just after talks aimed at easing tensions between the countries.
2023-06-21 09:24
Anxious neighbours sigh in relief as US and China talk
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit reassures a region caught between the rival sides.
2023-06-20 14:58
Christie calls GOP presidential debate pledge a 'useless idea'
Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie said Sunday it was a "useless idea" to force 2024 GOP contenders to sign a pledge to back the party's ultimate nominee in order to participate in primary debates.
2023-06-18 23:29
US ups ante in Pacific but foregoes historic moment
Joe Biden had planned a landmark visit to Papua New Guinea, amid growing Chinese influence in the region.
2023-05-22 14:17