US President Donald Trump, left, hosts a dinner for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, bottom centre, in the Blue Room of the White House. Bloomberg

Netanyahu heaps praise on Trump as Gaza ceasefire talks drag on

Prime Minister nominates US President for Nobel Peace Prize, while saying Israel will always maintain 'certain power' over Gaza

US

US revokes foreign terrorist designation for Syria's HTS

US

Trump says tariffs delayed again, as few deals made before deadline

Economy

Texas counts 78 dead in floods as more rain expected

US

US 'close to several trade deals before Trump tariff deadline'

Economy

High achievers in UAE praised for stellar IB performance

UAE

Musk to launch 'America Party' as feud with Trump intensifies

US
Rescuers search along the banks of the Guadalupe River for people swept away by flooding in Ingram, Texas, on Friday. AP

15 children among 50 killed in flash floods in Texas

US authorities say river rose eight metres in less than an hour after heavy rain

US

From sanctuary to scrutiny: Afghans in America face Trump immigration clampdown

US

What does the new US remittances tax mean for migrants and foreign workers?

Money

US Congress approves Trump's 'Big, Beautiful' tax and spending bill

US

When will UN lift sanctions on Syria’s interim government?

US

Israel responsible for one of the ‘cruellest genocides in modern history’, says UN expert

US

US strikes set back Iran nuclear programme by up to two years, Pentagon says

US
Ahmad Al Shara is expected to attend the UN’s annual General Assembly gathering in September. AP

When will UN lift sanctions on Syria’s interim government?

Restrictions on HTS and Ahmad Al Shara are rooted in group’s deep ties to Al Qaeda and role in Syria’s civil war

US

Israel responsible for one of the ‘cruellest genocides in modern history’, says UN expert

US

US strikes set back Iran nuclear programme by up to two years, Pentagon says

US

US defends decision to pause some Ukraine weapons shipments

US

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