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U.S. weighing sanctions on EU officials implementing Digital Services Act
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering imposing sanctions on European Union or member state officials responsible for implementing the bloc's landmark Digital Services Act, two sources familiar with the matter said, over...

U.S. Open 2025: Buzz cut, bright start as Carlos Alcaraz charges into second round
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in action against U.S’ Reilly Opelka during the U.S. Open tennis championship in New York on August 25, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Carlos Alcaraz sported a new buzz cut at the U.S. Open on Monday (August 25, 2025) and while...

U.S. asset managers influence Dutch businesses' sustainability goals
The four largest U.S. asset managers — BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street, and Fidelity — now control nearly 12 percent of Dutch publicly traded companies, watchdog SOMO said in a study published in ESB (Economisch Statistische Berichten, Economic...

U.S. & EU could accept each other's safety & emission rules
In July this year, a trade deal was announced between the U.S. and the European Union (EU) that would reduce tariffs on European cars from 25% to 15%. However, a recent joint statement issued by both sides says, “The United States and the European...

U.S. To Announce Japan’s $550 Billion Investment This Week: Lutnick
Home Indo-Pacific Japan U.S. To Announce Japan’s $550 Billion Investment This Week: Lutnick "The Japanese agreement, which we're going to announce later this week, that's $550 billion at the hand of Donald Trump," Lutnick told the Ingraham Angle...

U.S. Senators visit Palau to discuss Security, Military presence
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (AP) — Two senior U.S. senators are visiting Palau this week to meet with President Surangel Whipps Jr. and his cabinet, reaffirming Washington’s security commitments while facing questions about the scope of America’s...

U.S. Lawmakers Blast Israel’s Gaza Hospital Air Raid as “War Crimes”
(MENAFN) A deadly Israeli airstrike on Gaza’s Nasser Medical Complex that killed at least 20 people, including journalists and a firefighter, has drawn sharp rebuke from U.S. lawmakers, deepening tensions over American military support for...

U.S. Open day 2 recap: Carlos Alcaraz’s buzz cuts through Reilly Opelka in night session
Follow The Athletic‘s U.S. Open coverage. Welcome to the U.S. Open briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. On day 2, nerves even get to champions, a rising star gets a reality check...

U.S. Marine Corps mulling new prepositioning sites in Palau and Australia to counter growing Chinese Missile threat
By Carter Johnston Published on 23/08/2025 (Naval News) The U.S. Marine Corps is planning to branch out across the West Pacific with new prepositioning sites as the force continues to shape its force design and long term planning goals around...

U.S. Air Force cites hardware failure as cause of 2024 F-16 crash
By Lee Minji SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The crash of a U.S. F-16 fighter jet in waters off South Korea's western coast in January last year was caused by a hardware failure that led to an engine stall, a report showed Tuesday. On Jan. 31, a F-16C...

U.S. dollar, treasuries sink after Trump says he is removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing U.S. dollar, treasuries sink after Trump says he is removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook 10:11 UP NEXT Trump removes member of Federal Reserve board 09:59...

U.S. President Trump Says He Wants To Meet North Korea's Kim Jong Un This Year
Addis Ababa, August 26, 2025 (ENA)— U.S President Donald, US President Donald Trump said Monday he hoped to meet again with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, possibly this year, as he held White House talks with South Korea's dovish new leader that got...

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn touts ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in Nacogdoches
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KLTV) - U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) made a stop at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches on Monday to discuss what he views as benefits for students from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Among the topics...

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn touts ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ at SFA
HB 27, authored by Rep. Cody Harris (R-Palestine) requires to the Texas Water Development Board to conduct a study assessing certain hydrological effects of groundwater pumping in the aquifers underlying the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater...
U.S. Bars China, Russia, Iran From Undersea Cable Supply Chains

U.S. suspends chikungunya vaccine Ixchiq over 'serious' side effects: Valneva
The agency said it was picking up the same early warning signs as in a major outbreak two decades ago, which swept across the Indian Ocean before spreading globally and affecting almost half a million people |Image used for representational...

U.S. House committee subpoenas Epstein’s estate for documents, including contacts
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Associated Press Stephen Groves Published Aug 25, 2025 • 2 minute read House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., speaks to reporters as he arrives for a deposition with former...

U.S. Senate Armed Services leaders meet with Guam officials on defense and economic future

U.S. Open 2025 Day 2: Alcaraz cruises, Venus thrills in defeat
The first round of the U.S. Open 2025 wrapped up Day 2 with mixed fortunes for stars and veterans at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Carlos Alcaraz (2), the 2022 champion, advanced with a straight-set victory over Reilly Opelka...

U.S. Open: Venus Williams bows in three sets at age 47
Venus Williams waves to the crowd at the U.S. Open after bowing in three sets Monday night, making her return to the tournament after a two-year absence. (AP photo) SIGN UP TO CONTINUE Print Subscriber? Sign Up for Full Access! Unlimited access to...