Trump is bracing to lose his latest fight with the press

Lee, Trump discussed shipbuilding in brief New York meeting: White House

WASHINGTON — A White House official said Wednesday South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed shipbuilding cooperation and other topics during a meeting on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly this week. The official made the remarks in response to Yonhap News Agency's question about the meeting on Tuesday, where Seoul officials said that the leaders discussed key issues, including Seoul's push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines and secure rights to enrich uranium and reprocess spent nuclear fuel for peaceful civil purposes. "President Trump and President Lee had a brief meeting on the sidelines of the Leaders Reception at the United Nations General Assembly, where they discussed shipbuilding cooperation among other topics," the official said in an email. After the 30-minute meeting, a presidential official told reporters that Trump expressed interest in shipbuilding cooperation, as the Trump administration seeks cooperation with South Korea to rebuild the United States Navy and shipbuilding industry. Under last year's bilateral trade deal, So

Mounting inflation pressures put more Fed rate hikes in view

Mounting inflation pressures and a strengthening economy look to be pushing the Federal Reserve towards an interest-rate hike on the eve of critical national elections, with traders on Wednesday piling into bets on a second straight Fed rate increase in late October. A closely watched measure of U.S. business activity, S&P Global's flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index, jumped this month to its highest level since July 2021, S&P Global reported on Wednesday. The survey's measure of prices paid by businesses for inputs jumped to a nearly four-year high. Oil prices took a leg up on Wednesday, with Brent crude futures rising about 2 percent to $101.09 a barrel, and diesel fuel prices have surged to over $6.50 a gallon, as the US-Iran war continues to disrupt supply. Diesel has particular potential to broaden price pressures, as it powers the equipment and trucks used to make and move goods throughout the economy. The backdrop of rising inflationary risks and a strong economy means the Fed is likely to deliver more rate hikes, Fed Governor Michael Barr said on Wednesday in what's become a r

Trump-Putin Reunion On Cards? Russian President Invited To US For G20 Summit In December

The Kremlin said it had received the invitation and would consider it through diplomatic channels.

Burnham wants ‘discriminatory’ alcohol ban in stands at football matches to be overturned

The Prime Minister said it was unfair for football fans to be singled out when supporters of other sports were able to drink while watching their teams

Iran-US war latest: Iranian president says US has no respect for international law and hits out at ‘bully’ Trump

Masoud Pezeshkian showed images of girls at the school in Minab, dozens of whom were killed in a strike on the first day of the war

Judge says Trump did not follow ‘process’ with White House press ban but keeps CNN, MS NOW in limbo

DC Judge Timothy Kelly questions Trump’s threats to CNN, MS NOW and Politico after journalists’ passes were abruptly revoked

Earl Spencer accuses palace of 'gaslighting' response to his book

In his first live TV interview about his new book, the brother of Princess Diana said Buckingham Palace had tried to cast doubt on his memory of a conversation with King Charles after her death.

Trump-appointed judge appears skeptical of president’s media ban

Federal judge delays ruling on White House media ban

During a roughly 45-minute hearing, a lawyer for CNN, Politico and MS NOW disputed Trump administration arguments that the ban was over national security concerns.

Thai silk house Jim Thompson is evolving for a new generation – with Be Inthavong leading the way

The Lao-American designer is helping modernise the 75-year-old Thai silk house while drawing on his own family heritage of handweaving.

ICE detained Kentucky State basketball player from Senegal as she prepared to travel to tournament

A Kentucky State University women’s basketball player was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement when she arrived at the airport in Louisville to fly to New York for a tournament