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US urges China against playing 'spoiler' role at G20 Summit
United States (US) National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has cautioned China against playing the role of a "spoiler" at the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi.
North Korea might supply weapons to Russia for Ukraine: US
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un is reportedly planning to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia.
Massachusetts teen dies after taking part in 'one-chip challenge'
Recently, a teenager from Massachusetts, a state in the northeastern United States, joined the "one-chip challenge," a viral social media trend that involves eating the spiciest chip in the world.
Jill Biden gets COVID-19 ahead of President Biden's India visit
United States (US) First Lady Jill Biden (72) reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday (local time) and is experiencing mild symptoms, according to her spokesperson.
US stores are keeping toothpaste, deodorant in locks: Here's why
Major retailers in the United States (US), including Walmart, CVS, Target, Home Depot, Walgreens, and Foot Locker, have started locking up daily use products like toothpaste, chocolate, detergent powder, and deodorant due to an increase in petty theft and organized shoplifting, reported AFP.
Huawei's new 7nm chip is a blow to US sanctions
Huawei's latest Mate 60 Pro smartphone is rumored to be powered by a 5G-capable Kirin 9000S system-on-chip (SoC), a potential breakthrough for China's high-tech industry.
US: 1 dead, 70,000+ stranded in 'Burning Man' festival flooding
"Burning Man," an annual festival in Nevada, United States, became a disaster of sorts for over 70,000 attendees after heavy rains led to severe flooding in the Black Rock Desert, CNN reported.
Biden 'disappointed' by Xi's reported G20 Summit absence
United States (US) President Joe Biden has expressed disappointment over Chinese President Xi Jinping's reported decision not to attend the G20 Summit scheduled in New Delhi later this week.
Donald Trump's trial in Georgia case to be live-streamed
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump's trial in the Georgia election fraud case at Fulton County will be televised and live-streamed, Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee said on Thursday (local time).
Pentagon launches online portal for you to report UFO sightings
The Pentagon has launched a new website, AARO.mil, dedicated to reporting and learning about Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), commonly known as UFOs.
Trump claims he prevented 'nuclear holocaust' as US president
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump, in a face-to-face clash with the New York attorney general, who is suing him for fraud, testified at a closed-door grilling in April that he saved "millions" by preventing a nuclear holocaust.
US Congress green-lights India-US fighter jet engine deal
The United States (US) Congress on Wednesday approved a deal with India that will allow American conglomerate General Electric (GE) to jointly produce engines for military aircraft in India.
US: Hurricane Idalia intensifies, Florida on high alert; evacuation ordered
A high alert has been sounded in Florida, United States, as Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall as an "extremely dangerous" storm on the Big Bend Coast on Wednesday morning (local time), CNN reported.
US: 1 stabbed, 1 arrested as hundreds of teenagers brawl
A chaotic brawl erupted at Emeryville's Bay Street Shopping Complex in California, United States (US), on Sunday, involving 300-400 teenagers.
Georgia election case: Here's why Donald Trump was arrested
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump, the first president in the history of America to face criminal charges, was arrested on Thursday for his alleged role in attempting to overturn the 2020 US presidential election results in Georgia.
Trump's mugshot made public after arrest in Georgia election case
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump has made history by being the first current or former president to have his mugshot taken.
US: Trump arrested, then released on $200,000 bond
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump (77) was arrested at Atlanta's Fulton County Jail on Thursday and released within half an hour on a $200,000 bond after his mug shot was taken, a first for any former or sitting US president.
Vivek Ramaswamy stands out at first Republican presidential debate
Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a GOP candidate in the 2024 United States (US) presidential race, participated in the first Republican presidential debate on Wednesday (local time).
US: Republican candidates face off as Trump skips presidential debate
The first Republican primary debate for the 2024 United States (US) presidential elections began in Milwaukee on Wednesday, where eight candidates vied to steal the spotlight from frontrunner Donald Trump, who declined to participate in the debate.
Why President Biden thinks of India as 'most important country'
The United States (US) Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Tuesday said that President Joe Biden considers India "the most important country in the world," ANI reported.
Xi Jinping's mysterious absence at BRICS Business Forum raises questions
Chinese President Xi Jinping's "unexplained" absence from a scheduled key speech at the BRICS Business Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa, has sparked rumors about his health and political standing.
US banks face credit rating downgrades over funding risks
S&P Global has recently downgraded credit ratings and revised outlooks for several US banks.
US: Tennessee zoo welcomes the world's only spotless giraffe
In a surprising twist at a zoo in Tennessee, United States, a rare event has taken place in the animal kingdom.
Trump likely to surrender in 2020 election case on Thursday
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Monday that he will surrender to the authorities in Georgia on Thursday in the case of alleged defrauding of the 2020 state election results.
New COVID-19 BA.2.86 strain highly mutated compared to 'Eris': WHO
The newly classified BA.2.86 sub-variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is "highly mutated" compared to the original strain and the newly identified EG.5 or "Eris" strain, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.
Tropical Storm Hilary, 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit California
Tropical Storm Hilary, previously a Category 4 hurricane, hit southern California in the United States (US) on Sunday.
All about Vivek Ramaswamy, running for US president
Indian-American biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has challenged Donald Trump in the Republican primaries for the US presidential race.
Maui wildfire: Top official resigns amid criticism over fire sirens
In a major development, Maui County Emergency Management Administrator Herman Andaya resigned from his post on Thursday.
US: Judge shot dead wife in California, pleads not guilty
A senior judge who allegedly shot dead his wife while in a drunken state in California, United States, has pleaded not guilty, The Associated Press reported.
US: 17-year-old 'aspiring terrorist' linked to al-Qaeda affiliate arrested
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested a 17-year-old boy in Philadelphia, United States (US), on Friday for allegedly planning a terror attack.
US: Arrest warrant issued for Trump, 18 aides
An arrest warrant was issued for former United States (US) President Donald Trump and 18 of his allies on Monday night (local time).
What fueled Maui wildfires
The death toll from the devastating wildfires in the Hawaiian island of Maui climbed to 96 on Monday, The Independent reported.
Why Indians are suing US government for denying H-1B visas
At least 70 Indian nationals have reportedly filed a lawsuit against the United States (US) government for denying them H-1B visas.
Maui wildfire death toll hits 89, US's deadliest natural disaster
The devastating Maui wildfire, rapidly spreading in Hawaii state of the United States (US), reportedly due to very dry conditions triggered by a drought combined with powerful winds, has claimed the lives of at least 89 people so far.
Hawaii: Maui wildfire kills 53, engulfs historic Lahaina
The death toll due to the wildfire on Maui Island in Hawaii rose to 53 on Thursday. Many people are reported to have jumped into the Pacific Ocean to save themselves.
Kim Jong-un fires top general, calls for 'offensive' war preparations
North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly dismissed his military's top general and called for "offensive" war preparations, including conducting more drills and boosting the production of weapons.
Who is Neville Roy Singham, accused of funding Chinese propaganda
American millionaire Neville Roy Singham is back in the news over his alleged involvement with the propaganda arm of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
US scientists successfully repeat fusion ignition for the second time
The US National Ignition Facility (NIF) has achieved fusion ignition for the second time, marking a significant milestone.
US: Indian consulate offers to fly home 'starving' Hyderabad woman
The Indian mission in the United States (US) on Saturday revealed that it had offered travel and medical assistance to a woman from Hyderabad who was found starving on the streets of Chicago recently.
Washington: Mass shooting leaves 3 dead, 2 injured
At least three people died, while two others sustained serious injuries in a mass shooting incident in Washington, DC, of the United States (US) on Saturday evening (local time).