Trump's 48-hour Hormuz ultimatum raises stakes as Iran warns of retaliation

TEHRAN, March 23 (Xinhua) -- A sharp escalation in the Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict is unfolding as U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday issued a 48-h…[More]

Trump claims "major points of agreement" with Iran while Tehran denies any contact

BEIJING, March 23 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Washington had reached "major points of agreement" with Iran and was in con…[More]

Air Canada Express plane hits ground vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport

NEW YORK, March 23 (Xinhua) -- An Air Canada Express plane flying from Montreal collided with a ground vehicle upon landing at New York's LaGuardia Ai…[More]

White House border czar says ICE agents will assist at airport security points amid DHS shutdown

WASHINGTON, March 22 (Xinhua) -- White House border czar Tom Homan said Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will assist at bu…[More]

U.S. Senate advances DHS secretary nomination in procedural vote

People attend a rally in front of the Los Angeles City Hall, in Los Angeles, California, the United States, Jan. 31, 2026. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua) …[More]

What to know about U.S. military buildup in Middle East?

CAIRO, March 21 (Xinhua) -- U.S. media reported on Friday that the Pentagon is sending three more warships and more Marines to the Middle East, markin…[More]