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......

Trump downplays claims that Chinese satellite imagery was provided to Iran

US President Donald Trump has played down reports alleging that Chinese entities supplied Iran with satellite imagery of a US military base in Jordan shortly before and after an Iranian missile attack that killed three American service members. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump acknowledged that China conducts intelligence-gathering......

Nasa explores technologies for a permanent human presence on the moon

NASA is evaluating proposals from companies, universities and other organizations aimed at developing technologies and infrastructure that could support future crewed missions to the Moon, with a particular focus on establishing a sustainable human presence near the lunar south pole. The initiative forms part of NASA’s broader effort......

Microsoft aims to ensure human oversight over its future artificial intelligences

In response to growing concerns regarding the capabilities of advanced artificial intelligence systems, Microsoft is preparing new internal rules aimed at keeping these technologies under human supervision. The American tech giant has just released a draft code of conduct that sets several principles regarding the behavior of its future AI......

US signals willingness to supply nuclear fuel to Iran if nuclear dispute is resolved

The United States would be prepared to supply nuclear fuel to Iran from abroad if an agreement is reached to resolve the long-running dispute over Tehran’s nuclear programme, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said. Wright, speaking in comments reported by Bloomberg, indicated that Washington could provide Iran with fuel sourced outside......

Trump plans to remove US tariffs on Irish whiskey

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to eliminate the 15% tariff currently imposed on Irish whiskey, saying he intends to respond to repeated calls for the measure to be removed. Trump made the announcement while attending the conclusion of the Irish Open golf tournament, where he said the issue of tariffs on Irish whiskey had been......

US government contract supplies iPhone 17 devices to Ukrainian institutions

A US government procurement contract to provide iPhone 17 smartphones to a Ukrainian beneficiary has raised questions about the purpose of the equipment, its timing and the broader role of Washington's technical assistance programmes in Ukraine. According to procurement documents, a contract worth $85,738 was awarded to a company based......

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