U.S. military claims 42 vessels intercepted in ongoing blockade of Iranian ports

WASHINGTON, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. military announced on Wednesday that its forces have intercepted 42 vessels as part of its blockade to preve…[More]

White House press dinner shooting reveals deepening political divides in U.S.

WASHINGTON, April 29 (Xinhua) -- A shooting at the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association has cast a harsh light on the state of…[More]

U.S. Senate committee advances confirmation of Fed chair nominee Warsh

The U.S. Capitol building is seen in Washington D.C., the United States, on Sept. 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Yousong) NEW YORK, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The U.S…[More]

Trump says Iran blockade to stay until nuclear deal reached

This file photo taken on Feb. 19, 2025 shows the Strait of Hormuz. (Xinhua/Wang Qiang) WASHINGTON, April 29 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump sa…[More]

U.S. consumer confidence edges up amid Iran war concerns

WASHINGTON, April 29 (Xinhua) -- U.S. consumer confidence edged up a tad in April, but Americans remain uneasy about the impact of the Iran war on gas…[More]

Washington D.C. police say 3 injured in two separate shootings

WASHINGTON, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C. said on Tuesday that three people, including a five-year-old, …[More]