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Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT sues Pentagon over 'Chinese military company' designation

Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT sues Pentagon over 'Chinese military company' designation

By Che Pan and Mrinmay Dey Aug 28 (Reuters) - China's top memory chipmaker, ChangXin Memory Technologies, sued the Pentagon on Friday over being placed on a list of companies the United States believes are aiding Beijing's military.
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Argentina beef exports to US face test from Trump proposal

Argentina beef exports to US face test from Trump proposal

By Kylie Madry Aug 28 (Reuters) - Argentina's booming beef exports to the United States could face a new test after Washington moved to widen tariff-free access for suppliers, potentially increasing competition from neighboring cattle powerhouse Brazil, according to a report on Friday.
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Lake formed by landslide on Nepal-Tibet border overflows, halting rescue work

Lake formed by landslide on Nepal-Tibet border overflows, halting rescue work

By Saurabh Sharma and Gopal Sharma NUWAKOT, Nepal, Aug 28 (Reuters) - A lake formed by a landslide on the Nepal-China border started to overflow on Friday, putting at risk areas devastated by a flash flood two days ago and forcing a temporary halt to rescue efforts, authorities on both sides said.
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War weighs on Iran's economy as US intensifies sanctions

War weighs on Iran's economy as US intensifies sanctions

By Eman Abouhassira and Yasmine Ghania DUBAI/CAIRO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Iranian leaders are acknowledging the economic toll of war with the United States, with the supreme leader calling on the government to address the hardship while the president reported foreign trade has shrunk 35% due to the
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Chinese state oil giant CNOOC sees potential for US-China energy cooperation

Chinese state oil giant CNOOC sees potential for US-China energy cooperation

By Sam Li and Lewis Jackson Aug 27 (Reuters) - Chinese state-owned oil and gas major CNOOC sees potential for energy cooperation between China and the United States, its CEO said on Thursday, adding that the company would consider investments alongside U.S. partners in the future.
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Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves

Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves

By Jarrett Renshaw Aug 28 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday announced an unprecedented U.S. push to take control of a fifth of Venezuela's vast oil reserves, betting that American companies can revive the OPEC nation's battered energy industry while delivering a new source of crude to
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Fired Stars and Stripes staffers sue Pentagon, Hegseth

Fired Stars and Stripes staffers sue Pentagon, Hegseth

The lawsuit comes days after editor-in-chief Erik Slavin said he was dismissed after a CBS interview in which he condemned "hypothetical censorship."
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U.S. enters into oil agreement with Venezuela, Trump says

U.S. enters into oil agreement with Venezuela, Trump says

Aug 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. had entered into an oil agreement with Venezuela.
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Considers Resignation by Labor Day Amid Trump Administration Pressures

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Considers Resignation by Labor Day Amid Trump Administration Pressures

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has reportedly informed close associates of his desire to resign by Labor Day, according to three current and one former U.S. official. However, Trump administration officials are urging him to remain in his position until at least the end of the year. Driscoll's consideration of resignation is partly attributed to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's actions, which include firing individuals close to Driscoll and overruling some of his decisions. This internal conflict highlights tensions within the Trump administration's defense leadership.
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Automakers thought Canada was getting a trade deal. Then tariffs doubled

Automakers thought Canada was getting a trade deal. Then tariffs doubled

By Nora Eckert and David Shepardson DETROIT, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Just last week, automakers were hoping summer U.S.-Canada trade talks would deliver relief from Washington's 25% tariffs that have raised the cost of shipping vehicles and parts across the border. 
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What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?

What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?

(Refiles August 25 story to fix hyperlinks in paragraphs 6 and 9; no changes to text) WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - U.S. employers seeking to hire skilled foreign workers can use the federal government's H-1B visa program for a fee, allowing tech and other professionals from abroad to work in the
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Explainer-What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?

Explainer-What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?

WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - U.S. employers seeking to hire skilled foreign workers can use the federal government's H-1B visa program for a fee, allowing tech and other professionals from abroad to work in the United States for a few years. U.S.