United States of America: News
03 Nov 2023
WorldAround 97,000 Indians arrested while illegally entering US: Report
The number of Indians caught while unlawfully crossing the United States (US) border has reportedly seen a record increase in the past year.
03 Nov 2023
ChinaChina welcomes Micron's expansion as ties with the US improve
China's Commerce Minister, Wang Wentao, has indicated that Beijing is open to US semiconductor firm Micron Technology Inc, expanding its presence in the Chinese market.
02 Nov 2023
UberUber, Lyft to pay $328mn in NY wage theft settlement
Uber and Lyft have reached a settlement with the state of New York, US, agreeing to pay $328 million over allegations that they systematically underpaid drivers and denied them benefits.
02 Nov 2023
EntertainmentWho was Ady Barkan? Protagonist of 'Not Going Quietly' documentary
A prominent activist and an ALS advocate, Ady Barkan died at 39, confirmed his wife Rachael recently. Barkan was a prominent figure who did extensive work for healthcare rights.
02 Nov 2023
United KingdomChina joins US, EU in global AI risk management effort
At the AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, England, China has committed to collaborating with the United States (US), European Union (EU), and other nations to address the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI).
01 Nov 2023
IndiaUS: Man stabs Indian student as he found him 'weird'
An Indian student, Varun (24) hailing from Telangana's Khammam, is battling for his life after a man stabbed him in the head in a public gym in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States, on Sunday.
01 Nov 2023
New York CityCornell University student arrested for posting anti-Semitic threats online
A 21-year-old Cornell University student was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly making online threats against Jewish students at the university.
31 Oct 2023
Federal ReserveUS Fed meeting begins today: Here's what to expect
The United States Federal Reserve will make its decision on whether to maintain or adjust interest rates during its upcoming meeting scheduled from October 31 to November 1.
30 Oct 2023
General MotorsGeneral Motors reaches tentative agreement with UAW, ending 6-week strike
General Motors (GM) and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union have come to a tentative agreement.
30 Oct 2023
Joe BidenBiden inks executive order for AI regulation in the US
US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order detailing regulations for generative AI, preceding any potential legislation from lawmakers.
30 Oct 2023
RussiaRussia: Pro-Palestine mob storms airport after reports of Israelis arriving
A large group of demonstrators on Sunday (local time) swarmed the Makhachkala airport in Russia's Dagestan, protesting a purported incoming flight from Israel.
29 Oct 2023
Iran'Crossed redline': Iran warns Israel of possible action in Gaza
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday warned Israel about potential intervention from other countries due to its continued counterattacks against the Palestinian terror group Hamas in Gaza.
28 Oct 2023
QatarIndia has 'limited options' against Qatar executing 8 ex-Navy officers
India reportedly has "limited options" in its efforts to commute the death sentences of eight former Indian Navy officers convicted in Qatar, as the exact nature of their charges remains uncertain.
28 Oct 2023
Joe BidenUS mass shooting suspect, who killed 18, found dead: Police
United States (US) authorities confirmed on Friday that the man suspected of killing 18 people in a mass shooting incident in Maine's Lewiston on Wednesday night was found dead. Identified as Robert Card, the 40-year-old died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
28 Oct 2023
United Nations General AssemblyIndia abstains from UN General Assembly vote on Gaza ceasefire
India abstained from voting in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday on a resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and uninterrupted aid in Gaza.
27 Oct 2023
SyriaOil prices jump as US strikes Iran-linked targets in Syria
Oil prices surged by over $1 per barrel on Friday after the Pentagon said the United States hit targets in Syria affiliated with Iran, Reuters reported.
26 Oct 2023
IsraelBiden links Hamas attack to India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
United States President Joe Biden recently speculated that the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel might be linked to the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) project unveiled at the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
26 Oct 2023
Mass ShootingUS: Over 20 dead in deadliest mass shootings since 2019
At least 22 individuals were reportedly killed, and over 50 people suffered injuries in mass shootings at multiple locations in Maine's Lewiston, United States (US), on Wednesday (local time).
25 Oct 2023
WorkplaceBarclays to lay off dozens of US consumer banking staff
Barclays plans to lay off dozens of employees within its US consumer banking sector as part of a worldwide initiative to reduce expenses, as per Reuters.
25 Oct 2023
IsraelHamas used tunnel landlines, planned Israel attack for 2 years
A small group of Hamas operatives secretly planned the attack on Israel over a two-year period using landline phones in the web of tunnels underneath Gaza spanning 500km, CNN reported.
25 Oct 2023
Joe Biden'Israelis can make own decisions': Biden on Gaza ground invasions
United States (US) President Joe Biden reportedly said on Tuesday that Israel had the autonomy to make its own choices and reiterated unwavering support from the US.
24 Oct 2023
IsraelWhat's stopping Israel from launching ground offensive against Hamas
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas entered its 18th day on Tuesday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) believes it is ready to launch its ground offensive and that it should begin soon, Times of Israel reported.
24 Oct 2023
KhalistaniKhalistanis plan to disrupt Dussehra event in Canada: Report
Khalistani groups are reportedly planning major disruptions at the Dussehra celebrations organized by the Hindu community in Surrey, Canada, on Tuesday (local time).
24 Oct 2023
Wang YiIsrael-Hamas war: China shifts stance, acknowledges Israel's 'right to self-defense'
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has acknowledged Israel's right to defend itself against Palestinian terror group Hamas in a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen, state-run Chinese news agency Xinhua reported.
24 Oct 2023
BusinessUS Treasury yield hits 16-year high: Know factors and implications
For the first time since July 2007, the 10-year US Treasury note's yield hit 5.004% on October 23, fueled by investors anticipating robust American growth and fiscal concerns.
23 Oct 2023
US GovernmentWhat US's proposed tweaks to H-1B visa mean for Indians
The United States (US) government is considering modifications to the H-1B visa application process, sparking questions about what aspects will be updated and what stays the same.
23 Oct 2023
IsraelIsrael forces conduct limited ground raids, Hamas claims attackers engaged
Israel's military on Monday said that it conducted limited ground raids in Gaza overnight, adding that its airstrikes were targeting sites where Palestinian terror group Hamas was assembling to attack its forces, Reuters reported.
23 Oct 2023
USAChevron to acquire Hess Corp in $53 billion all-stock deal
Chevron Corp will acquire smaller competitor Hess Corp in an all-stock transaction valued at $53 billion (Rs. 4.4 lakh crore).
23 Oct 2023
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan indicted for leaking classified documents
A Pakistani court has indicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and ex-Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the "cipher case" under the country's Official Secrets Act (OSA), Geo TV reported.
23 Oct 2023
IsraelIsrael intensifies Gaza attacks, Western allies back 'right to defend'
The United States (US)—along with Canada, France, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom (UK)—has issued a joint statement supporting Israel's "right to defend" against Hamas.
21 Oct 2023
EgyptIsrael-Hamas war: Rafah border opens, aid trucks allowed into Gaza
Egypt has opened the humanitarian aid corridor via the Rafah border crossing with Gaza, per Reuters.
21 Oct 2023
United KingdomUS, UK back Canada in diplomatic dispute with India
The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) have voiced concerns over India's insistence that Canada reduce its diplomatic presence in the country, per Reuters.
20 Oct 2023
Joe BidenBiden makes urgent budget request to support Israel and Ukraine
United States (US) President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he will send an urgent budget request to Congress in a bid to garner funds to support its allies and cater to America's security needs.
19 Oct 2023
Durga PujaDurga Puja beyond borders: Countries that celebrate the festival
Durga Puja, the vibrant and grand festival celebrating the victory of the Goddess Durga over evil, is an event cherished by millions.
19 Oct 2023
WorldBillionaire Ken Griffin to build most expensive home on Earth
Hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin plans to build the most expensive home on the planet. The mansion is projected to be worth $1 billion upon completion.
19 Oct 2023
IsraelRishi Sunak urges progress on Gaza aid during Israel visit
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak touched down in Tel Aviv on Thursday to show support for Israel.
19 Oct 2023
IsraelUS asking Israel backstage not to war with Hezbollah: Report
The United States (US) has been privately urging Israel not to launch a military campaign with Hezbollah, a Shiite Lebanese militant and political group backed by Iran, according to a report by The Times of Israel.
19 Oct 2023
DaburDabur subsidiaries sued in US, Canada over alleged cancer-causing products
Numerous lawsuits have been filed in the United States (US) and Canada against three Dabur subsidiaries, with consumers claiming that the company's hair products caused uterine and ovarian cancer.
19 Oct 2023
Joe Biden'Let Gaza Live': US Capitol building stormed by protesters
Amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, hundreds of protesters gathered in the Cannon Rotunda of the United States Capitol Hill building on Wednesday.
