As the partial US government shutdown entered its 18th day, no clear end was in sight, with Trump and congressional Democrats in a standoff over his demand for $5 billion for a US-Mexico border wall.

US lawmakers headed home for Christmas leaving the government partially shut for a third day on Monday in an impasse over President Trump's demand for border wall funding.

The US Senate has adjourned until Monday without taking action to end the partial government shutdown, ensuring that the shutdown stretches through Christmas.

The US government was partially shutdown at midnight on Friday after Donald Trump’s demands for border wall funding left Washington in a deadlock.

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would be willing to shut down the US government if Congress does not provide enough funding for border security.

The White House says it was preparing for a US government shutdown as Congress hit a stumbling block in its efforts to pass a spending bill before midnight.

The US government has shut down after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on a new budget for funding government operations.

A new survey shows seven in 10 Americans are dissatisfied with the way the United States is being governed.

AIPAC is seen by many as the symbol of America’s full support for a regime which is undeniably a pariah for all nations.

Indian analysts advise their government to stay away from any agenda the US may seek about Iran.