United States of America: News
07 Feb 2024
Coca-ColaCoca-Cola introduces 'Spiced' version in North America: What's so special?
Coca-Cola is spicing things up with the introduction of Coca-Cola Spiced, its first new permanent drink flavor in North America in three years.
07 Feb 2024
House of RepresentativesUS lawmakers reject $17.6 billion separate aid bill for Israel
The United States House of Representatives, on Tuesday, voted against a separate Israel aid bill that proposed to provide $17.6 billion (approximately Rs. 14,000 crore) in military aid to the Jewish nation.
07 Feb 2024
ChicagoIndian student, bloodied, appeals for help after mugging in Chicago
An Indian student on Chicago's North Side was severely injured in an attack by armed robbers early Sunday, leaving him struggling to walk.
07 Feb 2024
LEGOLego's limited-run Parisian Street, Mountain Fortress sets on sale today
Get ready, Lego fans! Today at 11:00am ET (9:30pm IST), Lego is launching five exclusive sets, including the stunning Parisian Street and the epic Mountain Fortress.
07 Feb 2024
LifestyleUS gardeners are growing purple tomatoes! Know their making, benefits
For the first time ever, home gardeners in the United States can now grow genetically modified (GMO) "purple tomatoes," thanks to Norfolk Plant Sciences.
06 Feb 2024
HondaHonda recalls over 750,000 vehicles in the US: Here's why
Honda is recalling over 750,000 vehicles in the US due to a potential airbag malfunction, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
06 Feb 2024
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)US monitoring Pakistan's electoral process closely, says official
The United States (US) is closely observing the electoral process in Pakistan, an official of the US State Department has said.
05 Feb 2024
CaliforniaCalifornia storm: US state faces 'life-threatening flooding,' emergency declared
A powerful storm from the Pacific Ocean hit the west coast of the United States (US) on Sunday, bringing "life-threatening flooding" to California.
05 Feb 2024
Solar EclipseTotal solar eclipse on April 8: What makes it special?
Get ready for an awe-inspiring cosmic spectacle in April 2024, as a total solar eclipse will grace the skies above the US, Canada, and Mexico.
04 Feb 2024
IsraelUS House to vote on standalone Israel aid next week
The United States (US) House of Representatives has planned to vote on a standalone $17.6 billion (approximately Rs. 1.5 lakh crore) military aid package for Israel next week, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.
04 Feb 2024
IndiaIndia in driver seat: US envoy Eric Garcetti on Quad
United States (US) Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said on Sunday that India has attained a central role in the Quad alliance, which also includes Australia and Japan.
04 Feb 2024
Joe BidenJoe Biden wins first Democratic contest in US Presidential race
United States (US) President Joe Biden secured an easy victory in the South Carolina Democratic primary, marking the first official race of the party's 2024 nomination season.
04 Feb 2024
United KingdomUS, UK strike 36 Houthi targets to end ship attacks
Militaries from the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) conducted more strikes against the Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen on Saturday.
03 Feb 2024
KhalistaniVideo: Clashes erupt at Khalistani referendum event in US
Violence broke out at a "Khalistan referendum" event in San Francisco, United States (US), on January 28 (Sunday), per reports.
03 Feb 2024
Joe BidenUS strikes 85 Iran-linked targets in Iraq, Syria
The United States (US) on Friday carried out major airstrikes across Iraq and Syria, hitting 85 targets linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the militias it backs, CNN reported.
02 Feb 2024
Central Intelligence AgencyEx-CIA engineer gets 40-year sentence for leaking secrets to WikiLeaks
On Thursday, Joshua Schulte (35), an ex-software engineer from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), was sentenced to 40 years behind bars.
02 Feb 2024
PokemonThieves steal 35,000 Pokemon cards worth thousands of dollars
A late-night break-in at Tofu's Trading, a popular trading card shop in San Jose, California, led to the theft of nearly 35,000 Pokemon cards.
02 Feb 2024
Joe BidenUS sanctions on 4 Israeli men over West Bank violence
The United States (US) government, under President Joe Biden, has taken action against four Israeli men accused of participating in settler violence in the West Bank.
02 Feb 2024
Narendra ModiUS approves sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India
The United States (US) has approved the sale of MQ-9B drones to India in a deal worth nearly $4 billion (approximately Rs. 3,314 crore).
01 Feb 2024
India3rd Indian student found dead in US within week
An Indian-origin student was found dead in Cincinnati in the United States (US) on Wednesday.
01 Feb 2024
YemenHouthi rebels claim attack on US ship in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed to have successfully attacked an "American merchant ship" in the Red Sea, stating their weapons "directly hit the vessel."
01 Feb 2024
TeslaElon Musk's Tesla sued for hazardous waste mishandling in California
Tesla is currently facing a lawsuit filed by 25 California counties, including Alameda, Los Angeles, San Joaquin, and San Francisco.
01 Feb 2024
eBayeBay to pay $59M settlement for selling drug-making equipment
eBay has agreed to pay $59 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of selling equipment used for making narcotic drugs.
31 Jan 2024
H-1B VisaUS announces new H-1B visa selection criteria, hikes fee
The United States (US) has announced a significant change to its H-1B visa process for 2025, aiming to "strengthen the integrity of [the process] and reduce the potential for fraud."
31 Jan 2024
YemenUS shoots down missile fired by Houthis toward Red Sea
The United States shot down one anti-ship cruise missile fired by Iranian-backed Houthi militants from Yemen towards the Red Sea on Tuesday, the US military's Central Command said on Wednesday.
31 Jan 2024
Elon MuskWhy Elon Musk won't receive his $56bn package from Tesla
A judge in the US state of Delaware has canceled a whopping $55.8 billion pay deal for Tesla CEO Elon Musk, which was granted in 2018.
31 Jan 2024
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Pakistan: Imran Khan, wife get 14-year jail in Toshakhana case
A local court on Wednesday sentenced former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to 14 years in prison in the Toshakhana (state gifts) case, the Dawn reported.
30 Jan 2024
H-1B VisaUS begins H-1B visa renewal drive domestically for 20,000 applicants
The United States (US) Department of State has launched a five-week pilot program enabling H-1B workers, including Indian nationals, to renew their visas without leaving the country.
30 Jan 2024
UkraineUkraine war boosts US weapons exports to record high
Overseas sales of the United States (US)'s weapons saw a significant increase in 2023, reaching a record total of $238 billion (approximately Rs. 19 lakh crore), BBC reported.
30 Jan 2024
IBMMove close to office or leave: IBM's ultimatum to managers
IBM has mandated that all remotely-working managers either move closer to an office location or part ways with the company.
29 Jan 2024
MurderUS: Indian student hammered to death by homeless drug addict
An Indian student was recently hammered to death by a homeless drug addict in Georgia, United States (US).
29 Jan 2024
HamasExplainer: How will UNRWA funding cuts impact Gaza
At least nine countries, including the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and Canada, have halted funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
29 Jan 2024
World3 US troops killed in drone attack in Jordan
A drone attack near Jordan's border with Syria has resulted in the deaths of three troops of the United States (US) and left dozens injured.
28 Jan 2024
Taylor SwiftX blocks 'Taylor Swift' searches as deepfakes raise concerns
Sexually explicit deepfake images of Taylor Swift have caused a stir on social media, prompting United States politicians to call for action against the issue.
28 Jan 2024
CanadaCanada's outgoing security advisor says India cooperating in Nijjar probe
Canada's outgoing National Security Advisor (NSA), Jody Thomas, said that India has stepped up its cooperation with Canada in the investigation of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder.
28 Jan 2024
United Kingdom9 countries stop funding UN body in Gaza: Here's why
At least nine countries, including the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and Canada, have halted funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
27 Jan 2024
White HouseFirst-ever nitrogen gas execution: Eyewitness describes 'horror show' inside chamber
In an extremely controversial move, which the White House even called "deeply disturbing," the state of Alabama executed a convicted murderer with nitrogen gas on Thursday.
26 Jan 2024
United Nations (UN)Alabama carries out US's first execution using nitrogen gas
In a pilot experiment, law enforcement authorities in Alabama state of United States of America (US) carried out the first-ever execution by an untested method known as nitrogen hypoxia.
26 Jan 2024
Gross Domestic ProductUS GDP exceeds expectations with 3.3% growth in Q4
The US economy showed its strength in the last quarter of 2023 with a GDP growth of 3.3%, convincingly beating the 2% prediction.
