The latest stories from the global superpower with far-reaching political, economic and cultural influence
Oil above $100 per barrel reignites inflation fears
Double stabbing in New York being investigated as possible hate crime
Strait of Hormuz tanker crossings fall to lowest level for two months
Middle East energy routes explained: Chokepoints and pipelines shaping oil trade
US moves to disrupt Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas financial networks
In Venezuela’s earthquakes, the deepest faultlines are man-made
Oil hits $100 for first time since May after Houthi attacks on Saudi ships
New Hamas leader elected by narrowest of margins with Gaza's backing
Rubio says Iran 'paying the price' but not ready for deal
Shadi's take on the cost of the US-Iran war
US Treasury signals years-long plan to rebuild Iraq banking sector
Former US diplomat backs Ali Al Zaidi to pull off Iraq's balancing act
US reaches deal with Saudi Arabia on civilian nuclear programme
Oil prices hit six-week high on Hormuz and Red Sea supply disruption fears
Trump threatens to hit power plants as US says Iran 'not serious' about talks
Iraq secures energy deals worth $200bn during Prime Minister's US visit