US Quran-burning activist detained after rally erupts in clashes

US far-right influencer Jake Lang, known for his Quran-burning stunts, has been arrested on suspicion of rioting after clashes with counterprotesters outside Minneapolis City Hall.

Canada fires back at Trump’s 50% tariffs

Ottawa will introduce reciprocal “dollar-for-dollar” measures in response to the 50% tariffs the US has imposed on Canadian goods, Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a statement on Friday, after trade talks with Washington broke down.

US court reverses Trump’s 75-country visa ban including Pakistan

A US court has overturned a Trump administration rule that suspended the issuing of immigrant visas to people from 75 countries.

‘I heard you missed me’: Melania Trump jokes about month out of spotlight

US First Lady Melania Trump poked fun on Thursday at media speculation over her month away from the public eye and scrutiny over one of President Donald Trump's close aides.

Pakistan summons US diplomat after Trump envoy’s comments

Remarks on Jammu and Kashmir by Sergio Gor have turned into a diplomatic spat

Iran blames US presence for Gulf waters pollution after oil spills

Iran's foreign ministry on Monday blamed pollution in Gulf waters on US military operations in the region, after several oil spills were reported.

White House attacks CNN reporter for question on Trump aide

The White House on Monday lashed out at a CNN reporter after she asked a question about President Donald Trump's relationship with an aide, in the latest in a series of attacks on female journalists.

US won’t allow Gaza reconstruction until Hamas disarms – Kushner

The US would not allow the reconstruction of Gaza until the Palestinian enclave is fully demilitarized, President Donald Trump’s peace envoy Jared Kushner said following meetings with Hamas officials and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal: report

President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of a US deal with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz and called for Iran to surrender.

Trump snubs South Korea over ‘very good relationship’ with Kim

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

US issues NATO members ‘loyalty test’ – Bloomberg

The US is making military support for NATO members contingent on how closely they align with President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, Bloomberg has reported.

New aircraft carrier heads toward Middle East after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln

The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln.