United States

Thursday, September 17th 2026 - 08:35 UTC
US removes Venezuela and Bolivia from list of countries failing on drugs

The United States government removed Venezuela and Bolivia from the category of countries that Washington says have failed to demonstrably combat international drug trafficking, while keeping Colombia, Afghanistan and Myanmar on that list. The determination, sent to Congress on Tuesday and released by the State Department on Wednesday, is part of the annual assessment of the 23 countries deemed major drug transit or producing states, five of which had been designated last year as having “failed demonstrably.”
Wednesday, September 16th 2026 - 17:07 UTC
EU proposes Canada as its first 'associate member', a status that does not yet exist

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Wednesday that Canada become the European Union's first “associate member,” a status not provided for in the bloc's treaties and whose details have not been defined.
Tuesday, September 15th 2026 - 19:04 UTC
Businessman named by Washington as Maduro's frontman admits guilt in a Miami court

Colombian businessman Alex Saab, identified by the US Treasury Department as Nicolás Maduro's principal frontman, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in a federal court in Miami to conspiracy to launder money linked to Venezuela's CLAP subsidized food program.
Tuesday, September 15th 2026 - 07:39 UTC
Trump rejects calls to regulate AI and targets Anthropic's CEO

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday rejected calls from the technology industry to slow the development of artificial intelligence, asserting that his administration holds broad criminal and regulatory powers over those companies.
Saturday, September 12th 2026 - 17:25 UTC
Trump says he could 'settle' any conflict over the Falklands, calling it a potential disaster

US President Donald Trump said in Dublin on Saturday that he expects to be called in if a new conflict breaks out between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the Falklands, which he described as a “potential disaster,” and said he would probably be able to settle it.
Saturday, September 12th 2026 - 10:26 UTC
US approves possible sale of four Black Hawk helicopters to Argentina for US$140 million

The US State Department has approved a possible sale of four UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment to Argentina at an estimated cost of US$140 million, and notified Congress of the transaction, which has a review period before it can proceed.
Friday, September 11th 2026 - 21:21 UTC
New York marks 25 years since 9/11 with a seventh moment of silence

The ceremony held Friday at Ground Zero in New York for the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks included a seventh moment of silence for the first time, dedicated to those who died later from illnesses and injuries linked to the attacks. Organizers said it will become a permanent part of the annual event.
Friday, September 11th 2026 - 08:41 UTC
Vance positions himself for 2028 as the Republican convention closes in Dallas

US Vice President J. D. Vance closed the Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday with a forty-minute speech that strengthened his standing as a contender for the 2028 presidential nomination, before an audience that chanted his name.
Thursday, September 10th 2026 - 21:45 UTC
Peru joins the Americas Shield during Rubio's visit to Lima

Peru will join the Americas Shield, the US-backed security coalition against transnational organized crime, President Keiko Fujimori announced on Thursday after meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Government Palace.
Wednesday, September 9th 2026 - 08:51 UTC
Brent climbs back above US$100 to its highest level since late July

Brent crude for November delivery rose above US$100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since late July, in a session shaped by escalating attacks between the United States and Iran and by fears of further supply disruptions in the Middle East.