U.S. shutdown nears record as Trump says he won't "be extorted" by Democrats

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week. Entering its 34th day on Monday, it is onl…[More]

Cargo plane crashes in U.S. state of Kentucky

NEW YORK, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- A cargo plane crashed near Louisville International Airport in the U.S. state of Kentucky on Tuesday, local media quoted …[More]

U.S. gov't shutdown set to break record as Senate again fails to pass funding bill

The U.S. Capitol building and traffic lights are seen in Washington D.C., the United States, Sept. 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Yousong) The ongoing shutdown …[More]

Trump administration to partially fund SNAP benefits amid gov't shutdown

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Trump administration announced Monday that it will partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SN…[More]

As US reverses course, the world's climate agenda should not collapse

Illustration: Chen Xia/GT The US' indifferent inaction and self-serving obstruction have once again drawn international concern. According to a Sund…[More]

US sends complex signals on nuclear tests, strokes concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump walks towards the Oval Office upon arrival at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 10, 2025. (X…[More]