Americas News

Fade out: Biden disappears into background

The president's silence on a looming government shutdown over Christmas is just the latest example of how critics say the ageing leader is in office but not in power

Starbucks workers to start US strike on Friday

Starbucks Workers United said its action was aimed at forcing the company to improve pay and conditions after negotiations that it said have gone nowhere

India gears up for a potential trade deal as Trump targets China, say government sources

Trade officials say internal discussions aimed at preparing for Trump administration

Explainer: What is US birthright citizenship and can Trump end it?

The president-elect has complained about foreign women visiting the country for the purpose of giving birth and conferring US citizenship on their offspring

Fourteen-year-old girl among those killed in Wisconsin school shooting

Police investigate motive, including bullying and manifesto; two students still in critical condition late on Tuesday

US Federal Reserve lowers rates

Inflation still remains above central bank’s target

In polarised America, 41% of Americans have favourable view of Trump, poll finds

Deepening polarisation evident as fewer Democrats view the US president-elect favourably; Biden's December approval rating at 38%

'Everybody wants to be my friend': Trump feels the love

Tech tycoons, US politicians, foreign leaders and even some in the media have been lining up to kiss the ring of the 78-year-old Republican ahead of his return to White House in January

New HIV prevention drug could reach poorest countries by 2025

Lenacapavir is already approved for use as a treatment for multi-drug resistant HIV, costing around $42,250 for the first year of therapy in the US

Nestle launches protein shots for US weight-loss drug users

Selling on Amazon.com for about $10.99 for a pack of four; shakes aim at suppressing appetite