U.S., China Reach Framework of Agreement Regarding Sale of TikTok

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that a framework deal has been reached between China and the U.S. for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok. Speaking at a press conference in Madrid, Bessent said that the objective was...

U.S. and China Reach Preliminary Deal on TikTok Ownership Transfer

U.S. and Chinese officials announced a preliminary agreement on TikTok’s ownership transfer, with Presidents Trump and Xi expected to confirm the deal on Friday. U.S. and Chinese officials announced on Monday that they have reached a preliminary...

U.S. Retail Sales Surge in August as Consumer Resilience Defies Economic Headwinds

U.S. retail sales soared in August, beating expectations and seeming to undercut indications from consumer sentiment surveys that suggested consumers might pull back. Retail sales jumped 0.6 percent in August, marking the third consecutive monthly...

U.S. military again targets boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro points at a map of the Americas during a press conference in Caracas, Venezuela, on Monday. Jesus Vargas/AP Photo × Venezuela leader says U.S. intentions are ‘to intimidate and seek regime change’ WASHINGTON –...

U.S. fully restores Hungary's status in visa waiver program

By Krisztina Than and David Shepardson BUDAPEST/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States has fully restored Hungary's status in its visa waiver program after the Hungarian government took steps to address security vulnerabilities, the Trump...

U.S. lowers tariffs on Japanese cars, raising concerns for Korea

Published: 16 Sep. 2025, 18:33 Updated: 16 Sep. 2025, 19:07 Cars ready for export are parked at a port in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi on Sept. 16. [YONHAP] The United States on Tuesday lowered tariffs on Japanese automobiles and auto parts to 15 percent,...

S. Korea, U.S. to hold senior-level KIDD defense talks in Seoul next week: sources

By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States plan to hold their senior-level regular defense talks in Seoul next week, multiple sources said Tuesday, as the allies are facing a set of security issues,...

U.S. Embassy: Visa Fees Non-Refundable, Urges Careful Application Prep

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has reiterated that visa application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, regardless of whether a visa is approved or denied. The statement, issued on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, via a post on X with...

U.S. Attorney Returns Indictment Charging Melbourne Man With Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon

Tyriq Quentel Coger, 26, faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the return of an indictment charging Tyriq Quentel Coger, 26, of Melbourne, with possession of a firearm by a...

U.S. Officials To Review COVID Vaccine Safety in Pregnancy, Kids

Key Takeaways The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing safety reports on COVID vaccines in pregnancy and children Large federal government studies show no link between vaccines and birth defects or miscarriage Officials may also raise...

U.S. Court Of Appeals Denies Appeal For Honduran Mother And Son Seeking Asylum

Fifth Circuit Affirms Denial of Asylum and Withholding of Removal for Family Citing Failure to Establish a “Particular Social Group” In a ruling on Monday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied the petition for review...

U.S. auto safety regulators investigating Tesla due to door handle issue

Auto safety regulators in the United States are investigating certain Tesla Model Ys for a possible defect in the electronic door handles that can leave passengers trapped inside the vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said...

U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen calls out "spineless politics," urging Mamdani endorsement

WBFF — Over the weekend, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, who represents Maryland, endorsed Zohran Mamdani in the New York Mayoral race. Senator Van Hollen called out other Democrats who have yet to do the same. Van Hollen announced his support of...

U.S. Supreme Court rules ICE can stop people based on ethnicity in L.A.

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a 6-3 decision in the case of Vasquez Perdomo v. Noem that overruled decisions by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California, Maame Ewusi-Mensah...

U.S. Acts As “Judge, Jury & Executioner” in Venezuelan Boat Strikes, Killing at Least 14

On Monday, President Trump announced the U.S. bombed a boat in international waters, killing three people. The attack was the second to target what the Trump administration claims are drug smugglers from Venezuela. A previous strike on another...

U.S., Australia naval forces conduct bilateral training in the South China Sea

SOUTH CHINA SEA - The U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) conducted bilateral training in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific through the South China Sea, Sept. 15-16. Participating ships included the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile...

U.S. Among Top 3 Markets Manufacturers Are Leaving

Approximately 1 in 5 international manufacturers have exited the U.S. market in the past year due to political and economic instability, according to new research from software solutions provider Revalize. This places the U.S. among the top three...

U.S. treasury secretary anticipates final TikTok deal after Trump, Xi talk

China had a long list of asks during talks this week in Madrid, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday (September 16, 2025) he anticipated a final deal on the...

U.S. adds Dominican Republic to list of major drug transit countries

External source Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has been added to the U.S. State Department’s list of countries identified as major transit or production hubs for illicit drugs, according to a statement from the Trump administration. The...

U.S. proposes Dominican Republic nominate candidate to lead UN Office on drugs

External source Santo Domingo.- During Monday’s edition of La Semanal, U.S. officials encouraged the Dominican Republic to consider nominating a candidate to lead the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Rebeca Márquez, Director of...