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US Government Enters Shutdown as Congress Fails to Reach Funding Deal

By Frankie TAGGART/AFP - The US government began shutting down after midnight Wednesday as lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for health care funding. It is the first shutdown since the longest in history, lasting 35 days,...

White House Says USD 100,000 H-1B Visa Fee to Be One-Time Payment

By Daniel STUBLEN/AFP - The White House issued a major clarification Saturday, 20 September, ...

US, China Reach ‘Framework’ Deal on TikTok Ownership

By Meissa Gueye and Daniel Silva/AFP - The United States and China announced a...

US Orders Release of Lao Refugee Facing Deportation

Alan Phetsadakone, a 47-year-old Lao refugee in the United States, was released from federal...

PlayStation Prices Rise as US Tariffs Bite

AFP - On 20 August, Sony said it is bumping up the price of...

Thai Prosecutors Drop Royal Insult Charge Against United States Academic

AFP - On 1 May, Thai prosecutors dropped royal defamation charges against an American scholar accused of insulting the monarchy over an article published...

Laos Seeks Solutions to Address New United States Tariff Hikes

Laos' exports to the United States are expected to face significant impacts following the recently announced tariff increases, prompting the Lao government to seek...

Boeing Jet Bound for China Sent Back to United States Amid Tariff Tensions

A Boeing jet originally built for China’s Xiamen Airlines flew back to the United States (US) on 20 April, caught in the crossfire of...