Trump threatens "most crushing" economic warfare, accuses Iran of failing to make deal

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday what he described as "the most crushing economic operation ever tak…[More]

U.S. national debt tops 40 trillion USD for first time in history

This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows the U.S. national debt surpassing 40 trillion U.S. dollars, in New York, the United States. (Xinhua/Zhang Feng…[More]

Commentary: U.S. debt monster spirals out of control

This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows the U.S. national debt surpassing 40 trillion U.S. dollars, in New York, the United States. (Xinhua/Zhang Feng…[More]

7 dead in heavy rain, flooding in U.S. Indiana

NEW YORK, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Seven people have died after heavy rain and flooding hit the U.S. state of Indiana over the past several days, the State…[More]

Kennedy Center board decides to inscribe Trump's name on building despite judge order

People watch construction crews putting up scaffolding in Washington, D.C., the United States, on June 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Rui) WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (…[More]

U.S. strategic oil reserve falls below 300 mln barrel to 43-year low

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has dropped to as low as 298.7 million barrels as of the week ending Aug. 7, hittin…[More]