Washington, empty, United States
News from Washington
Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, pleads guilty in US corruption case - Reuters
Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, pleads guilty in US corruption case Reuters
September 15, 2026Exclusive: US not in a hurry to extend China trade truce, Bessent says - Reuters
Exclusive: US not in a hurry to extend China trade truce, Bessent says Reuters
May 19, 2026China wants Strait of Hormuz open free of curbs, USTR Greer tells Bloomberg News - Reuters
China wants Strait of Hormuz open free of curbs, USTR Greer tells Bloomberg News Reuters
May 15, 2026Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees say withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.
May 3, 2026Top Republicans express concern over Trump plan to withdraw troops from Germany - Reuters
Top Republicans express concern over Trump plan to withdraw troops from Germany Reuters
May 2, 2026US imposes sanctions on 35 individuals, entities for aiding Iran's sanctions evasions - Reuters
US imposes sanctions on 35 individuals, entities for aiding Iran's sanctions evasions Reuters
April 28, 2026US boards ship carrying Iran oil as Trump threatens mine-laying vessels
Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.
April 23, 2026Canada's US booze boycott could be resolved if Trump addresses tariffs, Carney says
The prime minister's comments come after a US trade official said the US might have to take action over a provincial boycott of American wine and spirits.
April 23, 2026Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous
Medical marijuana was moved into a lower category of drugs in order to increase research and access.
April 23, 2026US 'won't dictate terms' of free trade talks, says PM Carney
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, meanwhile, warned Canada's boycott of US alcohol over tariffs might require "enforcement action".
April 22, 2026Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines, UAE and US would benefit from one - Reuters
Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines, UAE and US would benefit from one Reuters
April 22, 2026Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.
April 19, 2026US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war - Reuters
US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war Reuters
April 14, 2026Exclusive: US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil as it mounts pressure on Tehran, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil as it mounts pressure on Tehran, sources say Reuters
April 14, 2026Indonesia's foreign ministry urges caution over U.S. military overflight proposal - Reuters
Indonesia's foreign ministry urges caution over U.S. military overflight proposal Reuters
April 14, 2026US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports - Reuters
US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports Reuters
April 11, 2026Russian diplomat: Moscow will not abandon Cuba, help with energy - Reuters
Russian diplomat: Moscow will not abandon Cuba, help with energy Reuters
April 10, 2026US could lift sanctions on more Russian oil, says Bessent - Reuters
US could lift sanctions on more Russian oil, says Bessent Reuters
March 6, 2026Trump administration debates allowing Tencent to keep its gaming stakes, FT reports - Reuters
Trump administration debates allowing Tencent to keep its gaming stakes, FT reports Reuters
March 4, 2026Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years - Reuters
Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years Reuters
March 3, 2026US threatens to cut off Swiss bank MBaer from financial system over alleged Iran, Russia, Venezuela ties - Reuters
US threatens to cut off Swiss bank MBaer from financial system over alleged Iran, Russia, Venezuela ties Reuters
February 26, 2026China has not yet received any Nvidia H200 chips, US official says - Reuters
China has not yet received any Nvidia H200 chips, US official says Reuters
February 24, 2026Gold falls from three-week high on profit-booking, firm dollar - Reuters
Gold falls from three-week high on profit-booking, firm dollar Reuters
February 24, 2026USTR expects new Section 301 probes to cover most major trading partners - Reuters
USTR expects new Section 301 probes to cover most major trading partners Reuters
February 21, 2026