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The Latest: Canadian Prime Minister Carney tells Trump: ‘Stop trying to be tough’

The Latest: Canadian Prime Minister Carney tells Trump: ‘Stop trying to be tough’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back against a fresh wave of hostility from Washington, telling the Trump administration Tuesday to “stop doing memes, stop throwing shade and stop trying to be tough.”

Vietnam's globetrotter leader to visit Russia, France, US this month, sources say

Vietnam's globetrotter leader to visit Russia, France, US this month, sources say

By Francesco Guarascio HANOI, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Vietnam's leader To Lam is planning to visit Russia, France, the United States and Canada this month, several people familiar with the plans said, as the Communist-ruled country seeks to deepen ties with major partners to combat trade uncertainty

Chevron expanding in Venezuela as Trump deal claims more oil reserves

Chevron expanding in Venezuela as Trump deal claims more oil reserves

Oil giant Chevron is expanding its operations in Venezuela as some details emerge about President Donald Trump's separate deal for a U.S.-controlled joint venture to develop more of the nation's proven reserves

Denmark sends conscripts to Greenland as Arctic tensions grow

Denmark sends conscripts to Greenland as Arctic tensions grow

KANGERLUSSUAQ, Greenland, Sept 2 (Reuters) - For the first time in recent history, Danish conscripts have been deployed to Greenland, as Denmark moves to bolster its presence in the Arctic after U.S. demands to acquire the territory. U.S.

Tennis-US Open day four

Tennis-US Open day four

NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Highlights of the fourth day at the U.S.

Tennis-Top contenders Gauff, Zeverev face stern tests against familiar foes in US Open

Tennis-Top contenders Gauff, Zeverev face stern tests against familiar foes in US Open

NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Open's second round continues on Thursday, with top seeds Coco Gauff, Alexander Zverev and Felix Auger-Aliassime facing opponents who have pushed them hard in the past.

These couples fell in love. Then immigration got in the way

These couples fell in love. Then immigration got in the way

Spouses of U.S. citizens are in limbo, waiting on their green card petitions. They say the Trump administration has slowed down processing

Turkey Advances New Black Sea Grain Corridor Plan Amidst Russian Blockade

Turkey Advances New Black Sea Grain Corridor Plan Amidst Russian Blockade

Turkey is actively pursuing a new diplomatic initiative to establish a Black Sea grain corridor for Ukrainian exports. This effort comes after Russia's withdrawal from the previous Black Sea Grain Initiative in 2023, which had facilitated the safe passage of nearly 33 million metric tons of Ukrainian grain despite ongoing conflict. The proposed new mechanism aims to ensure the secure transit of Ukrainian agricultural products through the Black Sea, effectively bypassing the current Russian blockade. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has confirmed these intentions, stating that Ankara is engaged in discussions with both Ukraine and Russia to finalize the agreement. The previous agreement, brokered by the UN and Turkey in July 2022, was crucial for global food security, and its collapse led to renewed concerns about supply disruptions. Russia's withdrawal was attributed to alleged obstacles to its own food and fertilizer exports, which Moscow claimed were not adequately addressed under the prior arrangeme...

G20 finance chiefs except China back action on distorted trade

G20 finance chiefs except China back action on distorted trade

By Philip Blenkinsop and David Lawder ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The Trump administration won backing from all G20 financial leaders except China's on Tuesday to act against "non-market" policies and distortions that cause over-reliance on exports and hinder growth elsewhere.

The Latest: US and Iran exchange fire after abrupt end to month without military action

The Latest: US and Iran exchange fire after abrupt end to month without military action

The U.S. military has struck targets in Iran, leading Tehran to respond with missile and drone fire as hostilities ignited once again

On This Day: Obama Became the First Sitting President to Visit the American Arctic

On This Day: Obama Became the First Sitting President to Visit the American Arctic

Kotzebue, Alaska, stands out not only as a significant cultural and economic center in the Arctic but also as a pioneering community in the realm o...

US urges G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on China

US urges G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on China

By Philip Blenkinsop and David Lawder ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The Trump administration urged other G20 countries on Tuesday to do more to protect their domestic industries and job markets from Chinese imports, arguing such distortions were "sucking" much-needed growth out of