Turkey, US agree on Syria ceasefire to force Kurdish fighters' withdrawal Turkey has agreed to suspend its Syria offensive for five days and will end the assault if Kurdish-led forces withdraw from a safe zone along the border, US Vice President Mike Pence and Turkish officials announced Thursday after high-stakes talks.

US-China trade mini-deal being 'papered': Trump The partial trade bargain struck last week with China is now being formally put down in writing, US President Donald Trump said Wednesday.

US slaps sanctions on Turkey as Syrian regime returns to north The United States slapped sanctions on Turkey on Monday as it demanded an end to the deadly incursion against Syrian Kurdish fighters, accusing its NATO partner of putting civilians at risk and allowing the release of Islamic State extremists.

Migrants block US-Mexico border crossing, force closure Hundreds of Central American migrants blocked a border crossing Thursday between the Mexican city of Matamoros and Brownsville, Texas, demanding the United States let them in to apply for asylum.

Trump leaves Washington troubles for the campaign trail Reeling from a Democratic impeachment investigation and rebellion in his own Republican Party, President Donald Trump retreated on Thursday to his comfort zone: the 2020 reelection campaign trail.

Turkey launches assault on Syrian Kurds Turkey launched an assault on Kurdish positions in northern Syria on Wednesday with airstrikes and explosions reported near the border.

White House rules out cooperation in Trump impeachment probe A defiant White House declared war Tuesday against the impeachment investigation of Donald Trump, blasting the process as partisan, illegitimate and unconstitutional and saying neither the president nor his administration will cooperate.

Musician wants to take Vietnamese jazz global

Jazz musician Nguyễn Tiến Mạnh had the chance to perform at the Ystad Sweden Jazz Festival from July 31 to August 4. The event gathered more than 300 jazz artists and groups from all over the world. After the festival, Mạnh was invited to perform for the Danish royal family.

North Korea warns against Security Council meeting on missile tests North Korea warned on Monday it would not "sit idle" if any attempt is made at the UN Security Council to raise the subject of its "self-defensive measures," an apparent reference to its recent missile tests.

World’s leading chefs to descend on Hà Nội for ‘Culinary Stars’ week Leading culinary stars from around the world, including eight Michelin stars, will join the second edition of “Metropole Culinary Stars” at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.