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The fading of US exceptionalism
Business, Kean Tan, Published on 23/04/2026
» Asset performance in the first quarter of 2026 can be divided into two phases: before and after the onset of the Iran war. Before the war, long-term structural trends were the main drivers of asset class performance. US equities were underperforming the rest of the world, with US hyperscalers leading the relative downward move, weighed down by concerns about the monetisation of their AI infrastructure spending.
Quarantined, top US general assures US remains well-protected
AFP, Published on 09/10/2020
» WASHINGTON - The Pentagon's top general, quarantined after being exposed to Covid-19, assured Thursday that the military remains at the ready to defend the United States and allies.
Where is US economic policy taking us this time?
Oped, Mohamed A. El-Erian, Published on 29/05/2025
» Although this year is not even half over, it is already likely to feature in history books as one of extreme policy-induced volatility -- not only in financial markets but also in terms of economic narratives and international relations. But where it will lead remains to be seen. Are we witnessing the fragmenting of the US domestic and international order, or just a bumpy ride towards a beneficial rewiring of both?
US, Taliban on 'threshold' of deal: US Afghan envoy
AFP, Published on 01/09/2019
» DOHA: US and Taliban negotiators are "at the threshold of an agreement" to end 18 years of conflict between them, Washington's top negotiator said Sunday as he concluded their latest talks.
US, Taliban on 'threshold' of deal: US Afghan envoy
AFP, Published on 01/09/2019
» DOHA - US and Taliban negotiators are "at the threshold of an agreement" to end 18 years of conflict between them, Washington's top negotiator said Sunday as he concluded their latest talks.
US resumes talks with Taliban in Doha: US source
AFP, Published on 07/12/2019
» DOHA - Washington resumed talks with the Taliban in Qatar Saturday, a US source said, three months after President Donald Trump abruptly halted diplomatic efforts that could end America's longest war.
US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike
Reuters, Published on 06/03/2026
» US military investigators believe it is likely that US forces were responsible for an apparent strike on an Iranian girls' school that killed scores of children on Saturday but have not yet reached a final conclusion or completed their investigation, two US officials told Reuters.
'Keep us safe!' US nurses hold protests over virus failings
AFP, Published on 12/03/2020
» LOS ANGELES - US nurses staged a day of action Wednesday calling for better protection in the fight against coronavirus, warning that medical chiefs had failed to learn from previous deadly global health crises.
Trump says US will destroy Iranian gunboats harassing US ships
AFP, Published on 22/04/2020
» WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had ordered the US military to attack and destroy any Iranian vessel that harasses US Navy ships.
Top US general eyes taking Confederate names off US bases
AFP, Published on 10/07/2020
» WASHINGTON - America's top general called Thursday for a review of military bases still named for Civil War Confederate leaders, an idea roundly dismissed by President Donald Trump.