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China opposes US 'forced labour' tariffs, calls for them to be cancelled

China opposes US 'forced labour' tariffs, calls for them to be cancelled

(Refiles story to fix missing word in headline) BEIJING, July 27 (Reuters) - China's commerce ministry said on Monday that new U.S. tariffs imposed on Chinese goods over alleged forced labour were unjustified and amounted to protectionism, and urged Washington to remove them.

Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill

Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill

President Donald Trump is calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until they pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill

US Treasury trims 84 people, firms from its sanctions list as review continues

US Treasury trims 84 people, firms from its sanctions list as review continues

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury on Monday purged another 84 companies and people from its 17,000-plus sanctions lists as part of a broader push to streamline sanctions programs and make it easier for banks to go after the most serious terrorist financing schemes.

Seaplane Crash Off Washington Coast Leaves Multiple Injured

Seaplane Crash Off Washington Coast Leaves Multiple Injured

A seaplane carrying 11 people crashed off the coast of Washington state near Sucia Island. The DeHavilland DHC-3 seaplane, operated by Kenmore Air, made an emergency landing and caught fire. All passengers and the pilot were rescued, with multiple injuries reported, including one critical. The crash prompted a large emergency response, including assistance from the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. The pilot had adjusted the flight path due to weather conditions, and the aircraft was up to date on maintenance. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of the crash.

Delta Air Lines Flight Aborts Landing at Boston Logan Due to Runway Conflict

Delta Air Lines Flight Aborts Landing at Boston Logan Due to Runway Conflict

A Delta Air Lines flight, arriving from Dallas, was forced to abort its landing at Boston Logan International Airport due to a runway conflict with an American Airlines flight. The incident occurred when Delta Flight 2351 had to execute a go-around maneuver because American Airlines Flight 3161 was departing from an intersecting runway. The National Transportation and Safety Board's preliminary investigation revealed that the two aircraft were approximately 670 feet apart at their closest point. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) described the go-around as a routine safety procedure. No injuries were reported among the 131 passengers and five crew members on the Delta flight, nor the 176 passengers and six crew members on the American flight.

A seaplane crashes into a remote island north of Seattle but all 11 on board are rescued

A seaplane crashes into a remote island north of Seattle but all 11 on board are rescued

A seaplane carrying 11 people crashed and caught fire on the rocky coast of a remote, forested island near the Canadian border with Washington state

Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins

Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins

Former state lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson has secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine on Saturday

US hits network of Iranian financier Zanjani with more sanctions

US hits network of Iranian financier Zanjani with more sanctions

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - The United States on Friday announced further sanctions against nine firms and four people associated with sanctioned Iranian financier Babak Zanjani for their efforts to evade U.S. sanctions as U.S. forces escalated their strikes across the Gulf

US targets $2.2 billion in rebates to airlines that retrofit planes over wireless interference

US targets $2.2 billion in rebates to airlines that retrofit planes over wireless interference

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - Major U.S. airlines will need to retrofit planes by the end of 2030 to address potential wireless interference after a new auction of wireless spectrum, but the carriers will be eligible for as much as $2.2 billion in government rebates to cover

A float plane changed course to avoid a storm before crashing on a Washington island, injuring 11

A float plane changed course to avoid a storm before crashing on a Washington island, injuring 11

The pilot of a float plane that crashed on a remote island near Washington’s border with Canada changed course to avoid a thunderstorm before it went down

White House says Trump, Zelenskiy to meet in Washington next week

White House says Trump, Zelenskiy to meet in Washington next week

WASHINGTON/KYIV, July 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are scheduled to meet in Washington on Tuesday, a White House official said on Friday.

Trump says he won't proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords

Trump says he won't proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords

By Steve Holland and Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday said he would not go forward with a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia unless the Saudis agreed to a normalization in relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords. The U.S.