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US Treasury chief Bessent says US growth may exceed 3% or 3.5% this year despite Iran war

Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, at an International Institute of Finance (IIF) event during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring meetings in Washington on April 14, 2026.
Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, at an International Institute of Finance (IIF) event during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring meetings in Washington on April 14, 2026.

US Vice-President Vance says mistrust between US and Iran cannot be solved overnight

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks at This is the Turning Point Tour at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, U.S., April 14, 2026. REUTERS/Alyssa Pointer
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks at This is the Turning Point Tour at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, U.S., April 14, 2026. REUTERS/Alyssa Pointer

Erika Kirk withdraws from event with J.D. Vance over threats, V-P says

US Vice-President J.D. Vance said he knew Ms Erika Kirk was getting some threats, but did not provide further details.
US Vice-President J.D. Vance said he knew Ms Erika Kirk was getting some threats, but did not provide further details.

US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers

The White House says Mr Donald Trump’s actions are legal and within his rights as commander-in-chief to protect the US by ordering limited military operations.
The White House says Mr Donald Trump’s actions are legal and within his rights as commander-in-chief to protect the US by ordering limited military operations.

Fifth woman alleges sexual misconduct by US Representative Eric Swalwell

Ms Lonna Drewes (centre) speaking at a press conference in Beverly Hills, California, in April 14, where she accused US Representative Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct.
Ms Lonna Drewes (centre) speaking at a press conference in Beverly Hills, California, in April 14, where she accused US Representative Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct.

Trump says Iran talks could resume over next two days, NY Post reports

U.S. President Donald Trump exits Air Force One as he arrives at Miami International Airport in Florida, U.S., April 11, 2026.  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
U.S. President Donald Trump exits Air Force One as he arrives at Miami International Airport in Florida, U.S., April 11, 2026.  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Trump’s son, Eric, to join father on state visit to China

Mr Eric Trump (left) manages the business empire of his father, US President Donald Trump.
Mr Eric Trump (left) manages the business empire of his father, US President Donald Trump.

Mpox can infect and replicate in the brain, US health researchers say in fatal HIV case

Mpox cases detected in Karachi in patients without a travel history have raised concerns about local transmission.
Mpox cases detected in Karachi in patients without a travel history have raised concerns about local transmission.

‘Blindsided’: US farmers strained as fertiliser costs surge on war

The cost hikes strike at a major support base for US President Donald Trump, who won 78 per cent of the 2024 vote in farming-dependent counties, said news service Investigate Midwest.
The cost hikes strike at a major support base for US President Donald Trump, who won 78 per cent of the 2024 vote in farming-dependent counties, said news service Investigate Midwest.

President v Pope: How feud with Leo could hurt Trump

US President Donald Trump refused to apologise on April 13 for criticising Pope Leo XIV, after the pontiff called for an end to violence in the Iran war.
US President Donald Trump refused to apologise on April 13 for criticising Pope Leo XIV, after the pontiff called for an end to violence in the Iran war.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.