Trump approval rebounds slightly as Democrats gain ground ahead of midterms

US President Donald Trump has seen a modest improvement in his approval rating after reaching a record low, but a new Reuters poll suggests that Democrats are gaining momentum among voters ahead of the upcoming congressional elections. The survey found that 35% of Americans approve of Trump's performance in the White House, up from 33%......

Trump urges countries benefiting from Hormuz security to share US protection costs

US President Donald Trump has stepped up his criticism of countries that rely on the security of the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that governments benefiting from the continued flow of energy shipments through the strategic waterway should contribute more to the cost of US military protection. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the United......

Study warns US drug policies could cost Swiss pharmaceutical industry billions

New research commissioned by Swiss pharmaceutical industry association Interpharma warns that changes in U.S. drug-pricing policies could have serious consequences for Switzerland’s economy, pharmaceutical sector and patients. The study, conducted by research firm BAK Economics, estimates that the potential cumulative economic losses......

Anthropic weighs Nasdaq listing as AI companies compete for Wall Street attention

US artificial intelligence company Anthropic is reportedly considering Nasdaq for a potential initial public offering, a move that could intensify the competition between America’s major stock exchanges to attract some of the technology sector’s most closely watched companies. According to reports cited by Business Insider, Anthropic......

Pentagon report acknowledges ammunition shortages linked to Iran war

The US Department of Defense has acknowledged that the intensive use of ammunition during the conflict with Iran has placed pressure on American stockpiles, highlighting challenges facing the Pentagon as it seeks to replenish strategic weapons reserves. A report by the Pentagon’s inspector general estimated that US military operations......

Trump rejects calls for tighter AI rules and warns of risks to US leadership

US President Donald Trump has rejected calls for stronger restrictions on artificial intelligence, describing criticism of the rapidly developing technology as part of what he called a harmful campaign against AI and the data centers needed to support it. In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that artificial intelligence does not require......

Venezuela to join G20 energy ministers meeting in Houston amid closer US energy ties

Venezuela is set to take part in a meeting of G20 energy ministers in Houston, Texas, marking a notable development in relations between Caracas and Washington as both sides explore new opportunities in the energy sector. The US government said Monday that a Venezuelan delegation would attend the gathering alongside representatives of the......

United States: Diesel Prices Hit Record High at the Pump

American diesel has reached a historic milestone. The average price per gallon hit $6.2694 on Tuesday in the United States, according to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA), amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and disruptions related to attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. The new record comes as the refined products......

United States: Judge Suspends New Stay Restrictions for International Students and Journalists

A federal judge in Boston decided on Monday to suspend, until further notice, the enforcement of new American rules governing the duration of stay for certain foreign nationals. The regulations, which were set to take effect on Tuesday, September 15, particularly affect international students and foreign journalists. The decision follows a......

Washington races to regulate artificial intelligence before technology moves faster

The United States is facing growing pressure to address the risks associated with rapidly advancing artificial intelligence, as concerns from technology experts, lawmakers and industry leaders intensify. The debate is increasingly focused on whether Washington can establish meaningful safeguards without slowing the innovation that has placed......

Trump denounces what he calls a conspiracy against AI and data centers

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of growing calls for tighter controls on artificial intelligence, accusing opponents of the technology and the expansion of data centers of engaging in what he described as a “sick conspiracy.” Trump’s latest comments came as concerns over the rapid development of......

US trade surplus with Morocco exceeds $2.8 billion as deficit with Algeria widens

The United States recorded a strong trade surplus with Morocco during the first seven months of 2026, while its trade relationship with Algeria moved in the opposite direction, according to data from the US Census Bureau. The figures highlight a significant difference in the structure and scale of Washington’s merchandise trade with......

SpaceX launches three communications satellites into orbit

SpaceX has successfully launched three communications satellites belonging to SES into orbit, adding another mission to the company’s increasingly busy launch schedule in 2026. The satellites were carried aboard a Falcon 9 rocket that lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The mission placed three spacecraft......

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