The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

The United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran are once again on the brink of a major confrontation. This would have terrible ramifications for both countries, the region and the world.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency would have enough money to respond to the massive winter storm still impacting large swaths of the U.S. even if a partial government shutdown begins at midnight Friday

After saying the US would attack if protesters were harmed, the president appears now to be tying the threat of airstrikes to Iran’s nuclear programme

Iran condemns EU decision to list Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation

Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro says Southeast Asian countries should steadfastly maintain restraint and adhere to international law as acts of aggression across Asia and “unilateral actions” elsewhere in the world threaten the rules-based global order

"This is an extremely high level of incompetence by the entire anti-Semitism-industrial complex, some of whose representatives are sitting right here in this room."

The suspect, who is homeless, has been charged with murder, police sources said

Gold has topped $US5,500 for the first time in history while silver has just about quadrupled to near $120 an ounce.

President Trump is reportedly considering significant new strikes against Iran following stalled nuclear talks and the violent suppression of recent protests. Options discussed include targeting Iranian commanders and institutions responsible for the crackdown, aiming to embolden demonstrators and weaken the government. The US has also moved a carrier strike group…