Ex-US VP Pence declines to endorse Trump for president
US media called the announcement a "bombshell" and "startling," although in reality deep divisions have driven the two men apart since leaving office, and an endorsement would have been a surprise.
Support for LGBTQ protections declines in US – poll
A new survey has suggested that public backing for anti-discrimination measures has decreased for the first time since 2015
I am ready to lead America – Kamala Harris
The vice president is eager to step in should the US President Joe Biden end up deemed unfit for the office
US social media giants accused of bias over Israel’s war on Gaza
Serkan Bayrakci, a professor at Istanbul-based Marmara University, stresses need for social media platforms based in different regions
Musk took drugs with Tesla and SpaceX execs – WSJ
Some board members felt pressured to consume illegal substances with the CEO, according to sources
US names Yemen operation – CNN
The naming suggests a longer-term campaign against the Houthis, the outlet has said
Iran fires missiles at ‘terrorists and spies’ near US consulate
The attacks in Iraq and Syria were a reprisal for the January 3 Kerman bombing, the IRGC has said
Apple banned from selling its latest watches in US
Biden administration declines to veto ban on sale of Watch Ultra 2 and Watch Series 9
‘Rot in hell’ Biden – Trump Christmas greeting
The former US president has issued a holiday greeting wishing damnation on his political foes
Stepping up tone, US says Iran ‘deeply involved’ in Houthi ship attacks
The White House publicly released US intelligence as the Iranian-linked Yemeni insurgents persist with ship strikes they say are in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, where Israel is battling Hamas militants.
US state bans Trump from ballot
Colorado judges claimed the former president was responsible for an insurrection
Middle East ‘totally out of control’ – Trump
The former US president claims to be the only candidate who can promise to prevent World War III