US and World News

US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to ‘reward’ North Korea’s bad behaviour

Israel pushing for more sanctions against Iran

Instant view: China’s Q1 GDP grows 5.3% y/y, well above forecast

Asian shares slide on US rate cut rethink; China GDP beats estimates

Pentagon chief stresses Middle East stability in calls with counterparts

Lockheed wins US missile defense contract worth $17 billion

Iraqi leader calls for restraint in Middle East during Washington visit

Kiribati court rules suspended Australian judge cannot be deported

Migrant boat evades surfers in high-speed landing on California beach

Mexico presidential frontrunner pledges $13.6 billion for energy investments

US ties renewal of easing of Venezuela oil sanctions to progress on elections

Iran able to ‘handle situation’ and spare Middle East more tension, China’s foreign minister says

FBI opens criminal probe in Baltimore bridge collapse; fourth body recovered

Ukraine, Israel aid to hit US House floor as separate bills soon

NASA seeks cheaper ideas for Mars sample return mission amid budget crunch

Aid brings a Gaza bakery back to life

‘Rust’ armorer sentenced to 18 months in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin

Explainer-What’s next after Arizona’s highest court upheld an abortion ban?

US employers must accommodate abortions, birth control, agency says

Analysis-Dollar’s rally supercharged by diverging US rate outlook

Biden and his wife report $620,000 income in 2023 tax returns

Tesla laying off more than 10% of staff globally as sales fall

Jury selection under way in historic Trump criminal trial

Stocks close lower as Middle East tensions, Treasury yields weigh

California sues city of Huntington Beach over voter ID law