United States of America: News

25 Jan 2024

California

US woman who stabbed partner 108 times won't be imprisoned

A 32-year-old United States(US) woman, convicted of stabbing her boyfriend 108 times, has been spared prison time.

Biden's AI research project secures pledges from tech giants

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has launched a pilot program in the US, called the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR).

24 Jan 2024

Virginia

Indian-origin couple convicted for luring cousin to US, abusing him

A Virginia-based Indian American couple, Harmanpreet Singh (30) and Kulbir Kaur (43) were found guilty of forcing their cousin into labor at their gas station and convenience store in the United States.

24 Jan 2024

North Korea

North Korean teens get 12-year sentence for watching K-dramas: Report

A video, released by an organization working with North Korean defectors, has shown authorities in North Korea sentencing two teenagers to 12 years of "hard labor" for watching and distributing South Korean dramas and videos.

24 Jan 2024

Donald Trump

US: Donald Trump wins New Hampshire Republican primary

Donald Trump is one step closer to securing the Republican presidential nomination for the 2024 United States Presidential Polls after winning the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday.

23 Jan 2024

Ukraine

Rat and mice infestations plague warfront in Ukraine

Rats and mice infestations have become a serious concern on the frontlines of Russia's war in Ukraine.

23 Jan 2024

Israel

Israel proposes allowing Hamas leaders to leave Gaza: Report

Israel has reportedly proposed a plan to allow senior Hamas leaders to exit Gaza as part of a broader ceasefire agreement, officials familiar with the international discussions said, CNN reported

23 Jan 2024

United Kingdom

UK: Flight canceled due to missing bolts on plane wing

A Virgin Atlantic flight to New York was canceled just before takeoff when a passenger noticed missing screws on the plane's wing, reports said on Monday.

23 Jan 2024

Chicago

Manhunt after 7 people shot dead near Chicago

A shooting incident near Chicago, United States, left at least seven people dead in two separate homes, authorities reported on Tuesday.

22 Jan 2024

Donald Trump

Ron DeSantis drops out of US presidential race, backs Trump

Once viewed as Republicans' best shot at overtaking former United States (US) President Donald Trump, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential bid on Sunday (local time) just before the New Hampshire primary.

22 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

How is rest of the world celebrating Ram Mandir inauguration

The Hindu community worldwide is eagerly awaiting the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) of Lord Ram's idol in the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

20 Jan 2024

Hyderabad

US company CEO dies in Ramoji Film City freak accident 

The Indian-origin CEO of a United States (US)-based private firm, Vistex, has lost his life in a freak accident during the company's silver jubilee celebrations at Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City.

20 Jan 2024

Pakistan News

Pakistan, Iran agree to 'de-escalate' tensions days after exchanging airstrikes

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to de-escalate tensions following tit-for-tat missile strikes between the two countries this week.

20 Jan 2024

Khalistani

Czech court rules Nikhil Gupta can be extradited to US

An appeals court in the Czech Republic has ruled that Prague can extradite Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national, to the United States (US).

19 Jan 2024

Boeing

US Boeing cargo plane's engine catches fire mid-air

A Boeing 747-8 cargo plane operated by Atlas Air experienced an engine malfunction, forcing it to make an emergency landing at Miami International Airport in United States shortly after takeoff.

18 Jan 2024

Murder

US: Daughter jailed for 26 years over mother's 'suitcase' murder

A woman in the United States (US) was handed a 26-year jail sentence on Wednesday (local time), almost a decade after she helped bludgeon her mother to death in Indonesia's Bali.

18 Jan 2024

Apple

Apple Watches sans blood oxygen feature go on sale today

Apple's Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 sans blood oxygen feature will go on sale in the US, starting 6:00am PT today (7:30pm IST).

16 Jan 2024

Donald Trump

Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy drops out of 2024 US presidential race

Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy dropped out of the 2024 United States presidential race on Monday night (local time), according to NBC News.

16 Jan 2024

Donald Trump

Donald Trump wins first Republican contest in US Presidential race

Donald Trump emerged victorious in Iowa's caucuses, the initial voting event in the United States presidential race.

16 Jan 2024

Iran

Iranian forces strike Israel's Mossad 'spy headquarters' in Iraq

Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked the "espionage headquarters" of Israel in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region on Tuesday.

15 Jan 2024

World

Two Indian students found dead in US

Two Indian students were found dead, under mysterious circumstances, in their Connecticut accommodation in the United States, media reports said.

15 Jan 2024

World Economic Forum

Red Sea crisis to spike India's oil prices: WEF chief

World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende said that the escalating tensions in the Red Sea - due to the attacks on merchant ships by Yemen's Houthi rebels - could hike oil prices in India.

14 Jan 2024

North Korea

North Korea launches ballistic missile toward the sea

North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea on Sunday, according to its neighboring nations.

13 Jan 2024

Taiwan

China skeptic William Lai Ching-te elected as Taiwan's president 

William Lai Ching-te of Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been elected the self-ruled island's president.

13 Jan 2024

Chicago

US: Powerful 'bomb cyclone' kills 2, over 2,000 flights canceled 

At least two people were killed in the United States (US) after a massive winter storm dubbed "bomb cyclone" hit the eastern part of the country, according to NBC News.

13 Jan 2024

Joe Biden

US, UK launch new strikes against Houthis in Yemen's capital

The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) are targeting Yemen's capital, Sanaa, with raids amid the Houthi rebel group's ongoing attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea, reported Reuters.

12 Jan 2024

Yemen

US, UK deploy Tomahawk missiles, Typhoon jets against Houthi rebels

After issuing warnings, the United States and British forces took action against Iran-backed Houthi rebels for their attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

12 Jan 2024

Yemen

Who are Houthis? Yemen-based rebels attacking ships in Red Sea

The ongoing attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea have put the spotlight on Yemen-based Houthi rebels, but who are they?

12 Jan 2024

Google

Google makes U-turn, backs Right to Repair bill in US

Google has backed a Right to Repair bill (SB 542) in Oregon, US, and released a white paper called "Google & Repairability."

12 Jan 2024

Joe Biden

US-UK launch strikes on Houthi targets amid Red Sea attacks

The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) launched airstrikes against multiple Houthi targets in Yemen on Thursday, amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia.

11 Jan 2024

Israel

Who's in Israel's legal team to battle genocide claim

With Israel facing genocide charges in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), President Isaac Herzog has said that the country will present a self-defense case.

Don't hold babies during flights: Alaska Airlines incident prompts warning

United States (US) National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendyat has warned parents against holding their babies on their laps while flying. The warning was issued following the recent midair blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight.

11 Jan 2024

United Airlines

United Airlines flight makes emergency landing after 'open door' alert

A United Airlines flight reportedly made an emergency landing on Wednesday (local time) at Tampa International Airport in Florida, United States (US), after an open door indicator light came on.

11 Jan 2024

India

Pannun assassination plot: US rejects Nikhil Gupta's request for evidence

The United States (US) has objected to giving defense materials to Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who is accused of conspiring to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

10 Jan 2024

Ecuador

Ecuador: Gunmen take over live TV broadcast amid emergency

In a shocking turn of events in Ecuador, some armed men stormed a studio of state-owned TC Television in the port city of Guayaquil, donning balaclavas and brandishing large guns.

09 Jan 2024

Bill Clinton

Epstein had 'sex tapes' of Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew: Witness

The fresh tranche of unsealed court documents in a defamation lawsuit case involving late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein revealed he recorded "sex tapes" involving prominent people.

06 Jan 2024

Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton's name emerges in latest Jeffrey Epstein documents

The name of former United States (US) Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has surfaced in newly released court documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.