Burnham planning to visit US in September to lobby Trump on Ukraine

The trip would be his first to the US since becoming prime minister in July.

Jeffries Defends Kushner Meeting, Vowing Tough Oversight of Trump

The Brooklyn Democrat, who is in line to be speaker should his party win the House, has drawn ire from some progressives for huddling with the president’s son-in-law.

By Annie Karni and Maggie Haberman

The credibility of the US Federal Reserve, the world's most powerful financial institution, is at risk

The Fed faces a challenging period. Inflation has remained above its 2% target for five years, Donald Trump has attacked its independence and Kevin Warsh's tenure as chair has started turbulently. His speech in Jackson Hole on August 28 is shaping up to be crucial.

Burnham backtracks on spending housing fund only on building social homes

About 40% of £10bn from Affordable Homes Programme will now go on types of housing such as sheltered and shared ownership Andy Burnham has backtracked on his proposal to rip up the government’s housing plans and boost social home building. Ministers laid out plans on Monday to spend an initial £10bn from the 10-year Affordable Homes Programme on a mix of subsidised housing types in England, in line with the Starmer government’s policy. Continue reading...

By Kiran Stacey Policy editor

Supreme Court Backs Trump’s Order to Curb Mail Ballots - The Source with Kaitlan Collins - Podcast on CNN Podcasts - CNN

Supreme Court Backs Trump’s Order to Curb Mail Ballots - The Source with Kaitlan Collins - Podcast on CNN Podcasts  CNN

Trump targets Iran’s trade lifelines — here are the countries most exposed

Washington's threat of "economic D-Day" collides with a small group of governments that account for most of what remains of Iran's foreign trade.

Trump-backed Darline Graham, Ralph Norman make final push in South Carolina GOP Senate runoff

The runoff will determine which Republican succeeds the late Lindsey Graham in the Senate

By Meg Kinnard

South Korea pledges to help Trump revive talks with North Korea’s Kim

South Korea and the US agreed to maintain close coordination on efforts to revive dialogue with North Korea, days after Pyongyang rebuffed President Donald Trump’s overtures and launched a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a phone call late on Monday that Seoul would work to ensure that Trump’s recent messages lead to renewed US-North Korea discussions and peace on the Korean peninsula, Seoul’s Foreign...

By Reuters

Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn budget - Morningstar

Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn budget  Morningstar

Defying Russia, UK Leader Brings Missile-Making Plans To Ukraine

Defying Russian threats and intensifying airstrikes, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hand-carried blueprints to assemble long-range cruise missiles into embattled Ukraine.

By Kevin Holden Platt, Contributor

CNN goes off air for 30 minutes as Warner Bros. outage impacts channels

TV journalist Dana Bash was conducting a panel on President Trump’s trade war with Canada when the glitch occurred

By Rachel Dobkin

Donald Trump-associated policy institute collaborating with Enes Kanter amid WNBA controversy

As Enes Kanter continues to spark controversy in the WNBA with his quest to enter the league as a ‘trans woman,’ he has the backing of one organisation with ties to Donald Trump. Kanter has proclaimed that he identifies as a trans woman and will be making the jump to the WNBA through the 2027 Draft, as the scrutiny surrounding the league intensifies following Sophie Cunningham’s comments.

What Trump’s new $103,265 H-1B visa fee proposal means for Indian aspirants

The H-1B programme enables US employers to hire foreign workers trained in specialised fields. It provides for 65,000 visas each year, along with another 20,000 for workers holding advanced degrees, with visas approved for periods of three to six years.

By SMRITI JAIN

For Indians in the US, two new $100,000 walls may be coming up: What H-1B visa and OPT fees could mean

The Trump administration's proposed H-1B visa rule and OPT fees stack across the pipeline that carries Indian talent into American jobs.

Pessimism grows over prospects for Trump-Kim summit despite renewed outreach

Skepticism is growing over the likelihood of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, with the changing strategic environment looming large over Trump's renewed push. While Trump repeatedly indicated that a meeting was in the works, highlighting his relationship with the North Korean leader, analysts say the balance has shifted significantly since their first summit in Singapore in 2018. North Korea now possesses a larger and more sophisticated nuclear ars

By The Korea Herald

Tehran media claims there is a $10m bounty on Donald Trump’s son Barron

Iranian state media says whereabouts of president’s youngest child are ‘fully monitored’

By Brendan Rascius

Trump's visa crackdown plan could affect thousands seeking asylum in the US

The US state department has declined to comment on the number of visas that may be revoked.

Andy Burnham, European leaders plan US trip to seek Patriot missiles for Ukraine - report

The leaders of Britain and France pledged to provide Ukraine with stronger military support, including access to classified technology and faster deliveries of air defense missiles.

Burnham planning US trip in September to lobby Trump on support for Ukraine’s defence

The trip would mark Burnham’s first US visit since becoming British prime minister in July.

'Quite clear what I need to do' — UK PM Burnham, European leaders plan to lobby Trump on Patriot missiles for Ukraine

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and other European leaders plan to lobby U.S. President Donald Trump next month to provide Ukraine access to U.S. stockpiles of Patriot missiles, Burnham said on Aug. 24.

By Dmytro Basmat

Burnham planning to lobby Trump for Patriot missiles for Ukraine ahead of winter

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and other European leaders plan to travel to the United States in September to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to give Ukraine access to stocks of interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems ahead of winter.

Crown Prince receives message from UK PM on improving bilateral ties

RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Andy Burnham. The message was concerned with bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen them. British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Stephen Charles Hitchen handed the message to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji during their meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Riyadh on Mond...

By Saudi Gazette report  

US proposes additional $103,265 fee for H-1B cap-subject visa petitions

Washington DC: The US has proposed an additional $103,265 fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree...

By Times of Oman