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Trump threatens Turkey after abandoning Kurd allies in Syria

US President Donald Trump has launched a harsh attack on NATO ally Turkey, threatening to destroy its economy if Ankara takes a planned military strike in Syria too far – even though the US leader himself has opened the door for a Turkish incursion.

Trump froze US aid before urging Ukraine to probe Biden

US President Donald Trump pressed Ukraine’s president to investigate a political rival in co-ordination with the US attorney general and Trump’s personal lawyer, according to a summary of an explosive July phone call.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. Photo: AP/Andrew Harnik

Bid to impeach Trump over Ukraine phone call

Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced an impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump, following reports that he pressured Ukraine to investigate his political opponent.

US "locked and loaded" to retaliate over Saudi oil drone strike: Trump

US President Donald Trump says the United States is “locked and loaded” for a potential response to the attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities, after a senior official in his administration said Iran was to blame.

Trump sacks third National Security Advisor

The White House has been hit by another wave of turmoil on the eve of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s visit to the US.

Internal "tribalism" greatest threat to US: ex-Defense Secretary

Former US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is warning that bitter political divisions threaten American society, saying he views “tribalism” as a greater risk to the nation’s future than foreign adversaries.