Texas Democrats' walkout strategy works, but may only for now

HOUSTON, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Texas Democratic lawmakers on Monday blocked the Republican-controlled state legislature from advancing a controversial re…[More]

Trump threatens to "substantially" hike tariffs on Indian goods, India says to take necessary measures

Photo taken on June 22, 2022 shows the White House and a stop sign in Washington, D.C., the United States. (Xinhua/Liu Jie) "Like any major economy, I…[More]

Trump says U.S. nuclear submarines deployed to "where they have to be"

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that two nuclear submarines have arrived "where they have to be," two days afte…[More]

Over 3,000 Boeing workers on strike "for fair contract"

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Approximately 3,200 Boeing union workers in the U.S. states of Missouri and Illinois went on strike on Monday after …[More]

U.S. jobs report points to weakening job market -- experts

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Last week's lackluster U.S. unemployment report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) points to a weakening …[More]

Trump's tariff, trade deals come under fire from experts at home, abroad

Protesters gather during a rally outside the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 19, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Yousong) Trump has not onl…[More]