US Asks Manila to Extradite Duterte-Allied Pastor Quiboloy Wanted by FBI

The US has asked the Philippines to extradite a Filipino evangelical preacher wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for alleged sex trafficking, risking further political tensions in the Southeast Asian nation.

By Cliff Venzon

Tennessee’s Andy Ogles Faces Well-Funded Opposition in House Primary Thursday

Representative Andy Ogles received President Trump’s endorsement, but his challenger, Charlie Hatcher, a former state agriculture commissioner, has the backing of Gov. Bill Lee.

By Patricia Mazzei, Tim Balk and Emily Cochrane

Both Trump and young Americans are warming to China

The president and Gen Z voters are far more open to a co-operative relationship with Beijing than hawks in Congress

Top Democrats accuse Trump officials over Israeli settlers’ ‘unbridled violence’

Letter says lifting of sanctions sent ‘clear message’ settlers can use deadly force in West Bank without consequences Senior Democrats have accused Donald Trump’s administration of giving a green light to violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, warning that its policies created “a climate of impunity and unbridled violence” that endangers both Palestinians and US citizens. In a letter seen by the Guardian, a group of 19 Democratic senators and representatives call for the restorat...

By David Smith Washington bureau chief

Trump's decade of assassination threats runs from Butler shooting to latest golf club breach

From a 2016 rally gun grab to the 2026 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner attack, a timeline of assassination attempts and plots targeting Trump.

A US proposal for missile defense that’s been tried before

What is a Golden Dome, and why does Donald Trump want one?

Internal DFO memo warns Trump-backed bill threatens right whale survival

Staff at the federal Fisheries Department are worried the United States government is about to adopt legislation jeopardizing the survival of the North Atlantic right whale, according to an internal government memo.

US-Ukraine intelligence sharing returns to previous level – Politico

Intelligence cooperation between the United States and Ukraine has returned to its previous level, according to Politico, citing experts and US lawmakers.

By Olha Hlushchenko

New UK foreign minister dodges questions on his past Trump remarks

The UK’s new foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, was confronted with his past criticism of “racist” Donald Trump as he held talks in Washington with his US counterpart Marco Rubio. Miliband ignored questions about whether he still thought the president was an “idiot, a racist and a misogynist” as he met with the US top diplomat. Miliband was invited to the US capital by Rubio after their recent first meeting on the sidelines of a foreign ministers’ summit in the Philippines last month. The pair w...

By dpa

Dogs days of summer? July jobs report likely to show soft pace of hiring.

The U.S. jobs market isn’t getting much better for people looking for work — but it’s not getting any worse, either.

By Jeffry Bartash

‘Do you still think Trump’s an idiot?’: Miliband confronted on past views of US president

Ed Miliband ignored questions about his past criticism of “racist” Donald Trump as he held talks in Washington with US counterpart Marco Rubio on Thursday (6 August).

By Holly Patrick

Around 400 employees of Mexican consulates in the United States face the risk of losing their visas and becoming undocumented

Washington has restricted A-2 visas and put the residency of hundreds of workers at the 53 Mexican consulates in the country at risk

By Isaías Alvarado

White House advisor says companies are blaming AI for layoffs because 'it plays better in the press'

Michael Kratsios, a top advisor to President Donald Trump, said it's not surprising that AI has a PR problem. Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images A top advisor to President Donald Trump questioned why companies are blaming AI for layoffs. Michael Kratsios said companies were citing AI "because it plays better in the press." More broadly, Kratsios said, given the narratives around AI, "it shouldn't surprise us that the PR is bad." A top Trump official says some companies are using AI as ...

US military says there was no white phosphorus leak at its air base in South Korea

White phosphorus scare: US military denies chemical leak at South Korea military base

In a precautionary measure, South Korean officials advised residents to evacuate Osan Air Base following reports of a potential white phosphorus leak. The US military promptly investigated and concluded that there was no trace of the hazardous material. Subsequent analysis identified the residue as harmless corrosion from environmental factors. The evacuation notice was rescinded after successful decontamination efforts, with no injuries reported at the site.

By Trisha Mahajan

Indian student visas to US fall 62%; think tank calls for ending OPT

Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapenos sickens 345 people in US

Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeno peppers from Mexico sickens 345 people in 27 US states, with 36 hospitalizations and a pepper recall underway.

US blocks wider Israeli attack on Hezbollah after deadly Lebanon blast, saving peace talks - report

Separately, Walla reported on Thursday that upon learning of the deadly incident in southern Lebanon, Defense Minister Israel Katz questioned why soldiers entered the booby-trapped building.

Trump denies U.S. munitions shortage and warns ‘leakers’ of jail time

Shortages of key missiles and air-defense systems were among the reasons U.S. President Donald Trump called off strikes against Iran recently, a U.S. newspaper reported.

Trump attacks Democrat progressives after Michigan result

US President Donald Trump has turned a speech about the economy into an attack on progressive Democrats.

Pacific Islands Alarmed At Trump-Backed Deep-Sea Mining Push

The United States alarmed its tropical island territories earlier this year, detailing plans to carve up parts of the Pacific Ocean for mining exploration.

US requests Filipino pastor's extradition on sex charges

Trump denies missile shortages, says U.S. has 'massive amounts' of munitions

Stars and Swipes: Trump and MAGA's war on women is now impossible to ignore

Between abuse allegations, the public humiliation of women and fresh attacks on female journalists by Trump and his cronies, America’s political culture appears rotten to the core.

Groups push anti-Pax Silica drive as online petitions reach over 500,000

MANILA, Philippines — More than half a million people have signed online petitions opposing the Marcos administration’s controversial Pax Silica project with the United States, according to advocacy groups that vowed to intensify public pressure against the initiative. At a press conference on Thursday, the International League of Peoples’ Struggle (ILPS) Philippines and the Katipunan

By dsanchez

China announces ‘countermeasures’ after US trade sanctions

China announced restrictions on drone exports to the United States and blacklisted six companies on Wednesday in response to trade sanctions imposed by Washington over forced labour and national security concerns. The move comes days after the United States imposed fresh tariffs on China and 59 other countries, adding to a series of recent trade […]

By AFP

US formally transmits Quiboloy extradition request – Philippine Embassy

The formal request was transmitted to the Philippine DOJ, Philippine Ambassador Romualdez says.

By Ian Laqui

Kathy Griffin claims Dave Grohl blanked her at the airport after Donald Trump photo scandal

She claims the pair "used to be kind of friendly" before the incident The post Kathy Griffin claims Dave Grohl blanked her at the airport after Donald Trump photo scandal appeared first on NME.

By Victoria Luxford

Vietnam considers United States one of leading strategic partners: top leader

General Secretary and State President To Lam reaffirmed that Vietnam considers the U.S. one of its top strategic partners as he hosted a reception for Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the United States Pacific Command (USPACOM), on Aug. 5.

US has ‘massive amounts’ – Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages

President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States has a vast supply of munitions and threatened those who suggested otherwise with jail terms as his frustration with the Iran war boiled over. The post US has ‘massive amounts’ – Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

US revokes Brazil ambassador’s visa as diplomatic tensions escalate

The US has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to Washington, according to a State Department official, marking another escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two countries ahead of Brazil's elections.

By Abubakar Ibrahim