Americas News

Investigation finds millions in Israeli defence-linked funding at US universities

Records reviewed by investigators identified more than $15m in Israeli defence-linked university funding reported inconsistently.

StaffAugust 25, 2026

Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas from asylum seekers

B1 and B2 visa holders who later sought asylum could lose their visitor status under a sweeping State Department plan.

StaffAugust 25, 2026

US plans land operations against drug cartels in Latin America

Pete Hegseth says Washington is working with Colombia and Ecuador to extend its military campaign against trafficking networks.

StaffAugust 14, 2026

US rights groups sue Trump over sanctions targeting ICC

Four US rights groups sue Trump over sanctions they say hinder work with the ICC and Palestine-related accountability.

StaffAugust 12, 2026

Pentagon says US operations killed 153 civilians in 2025

All confirmed deaths came from three April strikes in Yemen; 15 other incidents remain under review.

StaffAugust 12, 2026

Israel Moves to Accelerate Weapons Procurement Amid Ammunition Shortages

Israel’s government is expected to approve an additional 1 billion shekels ($333 million) for urgent military procurement, as defense spending rises amid growing pressure on weapons and ammunition supplies.

StaffAugust 9, 2026

Pentagon gives arms makers 21 days to accelerate production

Estimates put Patriot stocks at least 65% below pre-war levels and THAAD stocks at least 38% lower.

StaffAugust 9, 2026

Man arrested on suspicion of starting destructive Spokane wildfire

Aaron Farinacci was arrested as three uncontained fires displaced about 67,000 people and destroyed at least 700 structures.

StaffAugust 4, 2026

Twenty-five US states sue Trump over latest global tariffs

The coalition says 10% and 12.5% duties on 60 trading partners misuse Section 301 and should be struck down.

StaffAugust 4, 2026

Washington Wildfires Scorch 250,000 Acres and Trigger Mass Evacuations

Wildfires burn more than 250,000 acres in Washington, forcing evacuations and leaving 60,000 people without power.

StaffAugust 2, 2026

Cyber Activity Reported at Michigan Water Systems After Minnesota Disruptions

Michigan reports cyber activity resembling incidents that disrupted water utilities in Minnesota and several other U.S. states.

StaffAugust 2, 2026

Venezuela Opens Political Transition Talks Without Machado

Venezuela is opening negotiations that could lead to a political transition without opposition leader María Corina Machado.

StaffJuly 30, 2026

Cuba Closes Nearly Three-Quarters of Its Hotels as Tourism Sector Grinds to a Halt

Nearly 73% of Cuba’s hotels have closed as US sanctions and fuel shortages bring the island’s tourism sector to a near standstill. Tourist arrivals fell by 58% during the first half of the year.

StaffJuly 30, 2026

U.S. Consulate in Toronto Targeted by Gunfire for Second Time in Four Months

Police are investigating after at least one shot was fired at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, causing no injuries.

StaffJuly 28, 2026

Flávio Bolsonaro Officially Enters Brazil’s Presidential Race

Brazil’s Liberal Party nominates Flávio Bolsonaro to challenge President Lula da Silva in October’s election.

StaffJuly 26, 2026

Canada Scraps Joint U.S. Bridge Ceremony After Trump’s New Tariffs

Canada cancelled a joint bridge celebration after Trump announced 50% tariffs, though traffic may still begin on July 27.

StaffJuly 22, 2026

Novo Nordisk Sues Eli Lilly Over Alleged False Advertising Claims

Novo Nordisk has filed a lawsuit against Eli Lilly, accusing the U.S. drugmaker of misleading advertising over claims that its weight-loss treatments outperform Novo’s competing medications.

StaffJuly 21, 2026

Colombia’s President-Elect Warned of Alleged Assassination Plot

The president-elect’s security team says rebel groups offered nearly $1 million for an attack before his inauguration.

StaffJuly 21, 2026

Trump Vows Further Strikes After Claiming Iran Suffered Severe Military Damage

Trump said the strikes honored three fallen U.S. troops and claimed Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities were badly damaged.

StaffJuly 20, 2026

Trump and Netanyahu to Meet Soon Amid Red Lines and Regional Tensions

Donald Trump revealed that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu requested a White House meeting, possibly next week, to discuss sensitive issues including Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon.

StaffJuly 5, 2026

Investigation finds millions in Israeli defence-linked funding at US universities

Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas from asylum seekers

US plans land operations against drug cartels in Latin America

US rights groups sue Trump over sanctions targeting ICC

Pentagon says US operations killed 153 civilians in 2025

Israel Moves to Accelerate Weapons Procurement Amid Ammunition Shortages

Pentagon gives arms makers 21 days to accelerate production

Man arrested on suspicion of starting destructive Spokane wildfire

Twenty-five US states sue Trump over latest global tariffs

Washington Wildfires Scorch 250,000 Acres and Trigger Mass Evacuations

U.S. Consulate in Toronto Targeted by Gunfire for Second Time in Four Months

Flávio Bolsonaro Officially Enters Brazil’s Presidential Race

Canada Scraps Joint U.S. Bridge Ceremony After Trump’s New Tariffs

Novo Nordisk Sues Eli Lilly Over Alleged False Advertising Claims

Colombia’s President-Elect Warned of Alleged Assassination Plot

Trump Vows Further Strikes After Claiming Iran Suffered Severe Military Damage

Trump and Netanyahu to Meet Soon Amid Red Lines and Regional Tensions

Trump Threatens to “Complete the Mission” Militarily, Vows Iran’s Elimination

“He Wants to Bomb Everyone”: Trump’s Secret Conversation Revealed

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Investigation finds millions in Israeli defence-linked funding at US universities

Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas from asylum seekers

US plans land operations against drug cartels in Latin America

US rights groups sue Trump over sanctions targeting ICC

Pentagon says US operations killed 153 civilians in 2025

Israel Moves to Accelerate Weapons Procurement Amid Ammunition Shortages

Pentagon gives arms makers 21 days to accelerate production

Man arrested on suspicion of starting destructive Spokane wildfire

Twenty-five US states sue Trump over latest global tariffs

Washington Wildfires Scorch 250,000 Acres and Trigger Mass Evacuations

Cyber Activity Reported at Michigan Water Systems After Minnesota Disruptions

Venezuela Opens Political Transition Talks Without Machado

Cuba Closes Nearly Three-Quarters of Its Hotels as Tourism Sector Grinds to a Halt

U.S. Consulate in Toronto Targeted by Gunfire for Second Time in Four Months

Flávio Bolsonaro Officially Enters Brazil’s Presidential Race

Canada Scraps Joint U.S. Bridge Ceremony After Trump’s New Tariffs

Novo Nordisk Sues Eli Lilly Over Alleged False Advertising Claims

Colombia’s President-Elect Warned of Alleged Assassination Plot

Trump Vows Further Strikes After Claiming Iran Suffered Severe Military Damage

Trump and Netanyahu to Meet Soon Amid Red Lines and Regional Tensions