U.S. GDP growth in Q2 slowed to 1.5 pct, misses expectations

A worker arranges goods at a supermarket in New York, the United States, May 8, 2026. U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed unexpectedly in …[More]

U.S. forces launch new strikes on Iran as conflict widens

WASHINGTON, July 29 (Xinhua) -- U.S. forces on Wednesday night conducted fresh strikes against Iran in retaliation for Tehran's latest attacks as the …[More]

U.S. Fed holds interest rate steady for 5th time in a row

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, July 29, 2026. The U.S. Federal Reserve on W…[More]

Explainer: What Netanyahu's U.S. visit signifies

WASHINGTON, July 29 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday held his first in-person meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…[More]

NASA says spacecraft to raise Swift Observatory's orbit experienced technical issues

LOS ANGELES, July 29 (Xinhua) -- NASA said the spacecraft launched earlier this month to raise the orbit of the agency's Neil Gehrels Swift Observator…[More]

Trump says to hit Iran hard after missile attack against U.S. forces in Jordan

WASHINGTON, July 29 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday the United States will hit Iran hard after Iran's attack against U.S. force…[More]