US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistance
The U.S. is urging other nations to back a “trade over aid” initiative at the United Nations as part of the Trump administration’s broader shift away from donor-focused development assistance and toward greater private investment
April 17, 2026
Allies back Starmer as Mandelson and Epstein leave the UK leader fighting for his job
Lukashenko says meeting with Trump possible once 'big deal' is ready
Comedy trailblazer Eddie Murphy receives AFI Life Achievement Award
Premier League title race ready for defining match as Man City hosts Arsenal
Iranian President insists on country's nuclear rights, ISNA reports
Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire nears expiration
Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit
The Latest: Standoff escalates after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade
A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record