United States of America: News
19 Oct 2023
EgyptIsrael-Hamas war: Egypt agrees to open Gaza aid corridor
Egypt announced the creation of a "sustainable" humanitarian corridor, allowing aid to reach Gaza via the Rafah border crossing, NDTV reported.
18 Oct 2023
AmazonAmazon Pharmacy introduces 60-minute drone delivery service: How it works
Amazon's Pharmacy is gearing up to change the game in medication delivery in the US, via drones operated by Prime Air.
18 Oct 2023
Joe BidenIsrael-Hamas war: Muslims fear post-9/11 prejudices could return
In the wake of the recent Hamas attack on Israel, Arab and Muslim Americans are growing increasingly worried about the possible return of post-9/11 prejudices.
18 Oct 2023
NVIDIAUS chokes China's chipmaking future while giving American companies lifeline
The Biden administration released new rules to limit China's access to US artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
18 Oct 2023
Joe BidenBiden backs Israel's account of Gaza hospital strike
United States (US) President Joe Biden landed in Israel on Wednesday amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
18 Oct 2023
Joe BidenBiden arrives in Israel, meeting with Arab leaders canceled
After an airstrike hit the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza, killing at least 500 people, United States President Joe Biden's meeting with the leaders of Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine was called off.
18 Oct 2023
IndiaSugar export restrictions extended in India beyond October 31
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced that the Indian government will extend its restriction on sugar exports past October 31.
17 Oct 2023
Joe BidenUS President Joe Biden to visit Israel, Jordan tomorrow
United States President Joe Biden will reportedly visit Israel and Jordan on Wednesday as the war between Israel and Palestinian terror group Hamas continues to escalate.
17 Oct 2023
IsraelIsraeli Air Force strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
Israeli Air Force on Tuesday claimed to have hit targets linked to the Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah in Lebanon overnight.
16 Oct 2023
IsraelUS: 6-year-old boy stabbed to death by Islamophobic landlord
A six-year-old Palestinian-American boy was reportedly stabbed to death while his mother was left critically injured in Illinois, United States, on Saturday (local time).
16 Oct 2023
Benjamin Netanyahu'Hands on trigger': Iran warns of escalation amid Israel-Hamas war
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has warned Israel of escalation of the conflict in the region if the Jewish country continues its attack on Palestinians in Gaza, Fars News Agency reported on Sunday per Reuters.
16 Oct 2023
Joe BidenBiden calls Israel potentially occupying Gaza 'big mistake'
While Israeli forces prepare for a major ground offensive in Gaza, United States (US) President Joe Biden warned Israel against reoccupying the territory controlled by Hamas, labeling the potential move a "big mistake."
16 Oct 2023
ChinaUS addresses loopholes in restrictions on chip exports to China
The US government plans to roll out new rules this week to stop American chipmakers from selling semiconductors to China that dodge current restrictions, told an anonymous US official to Reuters.
15 Oct 2023
IsraelIsrael-Hamas war: Gaza residents get 3-hour deadline to flee
Israel on Sunday reportedly opened a safe route within four kilometers of the Lebanese border for Gaza residents, asking them to move toward the safer southern region within three hours.
15 Oct 2023
IsraelIsraeli forces ordered to capture Gaza City, destroy Hamas leadership
Israel has ordered its forces to seize Gaza City and destroy Hamas's current leadership, following the surprise attack by the terrorist group that killed 1,300 people and stunned Israel, The New York Times reported.
14 Oct 2023
IsraelUS, Saudi working closely to protect civilians in Gaza: Blinken
United States (US) Secretary of State Anthony Blinken stated on Saturday that America was working closely with Saudi Arabia to provide safety for civilians in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas.
14 Oct 2023
H-1B VisaUS increases work permit validity for green card applicants
In a major move that will benefit thousands of Indians living in the United States (US), the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reportedly extended the Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for certain non-citizens.
13 Oct 2023
NetflixNetflix to launch brick-and-mortar retail stores in 2025
Netflix is taking a leap into the world of brick-and-mortar retail with the launch of Netflix House, a collection of themed retail spaces.
12 Oct 2023
Ministry Of External AffairsIndia has always supported formation of Palestine: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), on Thursday, said that it supports the formation of an independent state of Palestine.
12 Oct 2023
MicrosoftMicrosoft owes $29bn in back taxes, says US tax body
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the US has revealed that Microsoft owes a whopping $28.9 billion in back taxes, penalties, and interest for the tax years between 2004 and 2013.
12 Oct 2023
Israel'It is like zombie movie': Situational update on Israel-Hamas war
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF), on Thursday, said that Hamas was executing handcuffed women and children.
12 Oct 2023
Joe BidenIsrael-Hamas war: Biden alleges 'terrorists beheading children,' White House clarifies
Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, United States (US) President Joe Biden has alleged that he never thought he would see photographs of terrorists beheading kids.
11 Oct 2023
BusinessExxon Mobil buys Pioneer Natural Resources for $60 billion
Exxon Mobil has agreed to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources in a massive all-stock deal worth $59.5 billion, solidifying its position as the leading producer in America's largest oilfield.
11 Oct 2023
AppleApple-backed Right to Repair bill becomes law: What it means
The state of California in the US, has signed the Right to Repair Act (SB 244) into law.
11 Oct 2023
IsraelHow does Hamas get weapon supply despite strict blockade
Palestinian terror group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on Saturday using high-grade weapons.
11 Oct 2023
Joe BidenNo specific information on Iran's role in Hamas attack: US
The United States (US) on Tuesday said that there was "no specific information" that would implicate Iran in the recent terrorist attack carried out by Hamas against Israel, PTI reported.
10 Oct 2023
International Monetary FundIMF hikes India's growth forecast to 6.3%, lowers China's
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised India's 2023-24 growth forecast from 6.1% to 6.3%, thanks to "stronger-than-expected" consumer spending in the April-June quarter.
10 Oct 2023
Narendra ModiIndia stands with Israel: PM Modi after Netanyahu's phone call
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he received a phone call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu who informed him about the current situation amid the conflict with the Palestinian terror group Hamas.
10 Oct 2023
United Nations General AssemblyUNGA chief Dennis Francis hopeful about India's permanent UNSC seat
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis has expressed confidence in India's ability to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), ANI reported on Tuesday.
10 Oct 2023
HamasIsrael-Hamas war enters 4th day, death toll mounts to 1,600
At least 1,600 people have died and thousands were injured in the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, India Today reported.
10 Oct 2023
IsraelUS defense stocks surge amid Israel-Hamas war
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas intensifies, defense stocks in the United States (US) are seeing remarkable growth.
09 Oct 2023
Nobel PrizeNobel Prize in Economics awarded to American economist Claudia Goldin
The highly prestigious 2023 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences—officially the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences—has been awarded to American economic historian and labor economist Claudia Goldin.
09 Oct 2023
IsraelIran helped Hamas plan attack on Israel for weeks: WSJ
Iran allegedly helped Palestinian militant group Hamas in planning its unprecedented Saturday attack on Israel weeks ago, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported.
09 Oct 2023
IsraelIsrael-Hamas war: Death toll crosses 1,100, US sends warships
At least 700 people have reportedly been killed in Israel, and over 400 have lost their lives in Gaza since the Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas launched its unprecedented attack on the former on Saturday.
09 Oct 2023
IsraelUS says Americans killed in Israel, deploys warships against Hamas
A United States (US) official confirmed on Sunday that several American citizens were killed in recent land-sea-air attacks on Israel by the Palestinian group Hamas.
04 Oct 2023
SmartphonesEmergency alert to sound on all US smartphones, televisions today
On Wednesday, at 2:20pm ET (11:50pm IST), there will be a nationwide test of the federal emergency alert system across the United States.
04 Oct 2023
Joe BidenKevin McCarthy ousted as US House Speaker
In a first-of-its-kind move, Republican Kevin McCarthy was ousted as the Speaker of the United States (US) House of Representatives.
03 Oct 2023
InflationIs US slipping into recession? These red flags suggest so
In recent months, the economic landscape in the United States (US) has presented a mixed bag of signals, leaving many pondering the possibility of a looming recession.
03 Oct 2023
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police raids NewsClick journalists' homes in China funding case
The Delhi Police is reportedly carrying out multiple raids at the residences of journalists and employees working with the news outlet NewsClick on Tuesday.
01 Oct 2023
Joe BidenUS Congress passes stopgap measure to prevent government shutdown
The United States (US) Congress gave its go-ahead to a "stopgap funding bill" on Saturday to avert a damaging government shutdown and keep federal agencies running until mid-November.
