The Americas

Biden wins Democratic primaries in Hawaii

Following the change in the voting system on account of the lockdown measures taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus, more than 79,000 ballots were sent and around 35,000 were returned by mail.

May 24, 2020

Reimagining businesses for a post-coronavirus world

Laced with multiple real life studies, the book advocates that innovation is not about flash in the pan ideas; it is driven by pure logic.

May 24, 2020

Charlie Hunnam to star in dog movie 'Denali'

In 2015, "Denali" was released as a short film narrated by Moon's dog as the title character.

May 24, 2020

Jennifer Lopez not thinking yet about going back on sets

The Hollywood star says a lot of people are contemplating ways to go back to work safely after the pandemic, but she has no clue how that would play out.

May 24, 2020

New H-1B legislation is great news for Indians; here's why

The H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act was introduced in the House of Representatives and the Senate today. It directs the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to prioritize the annual allocation of H-1B and L-1 visas for US-educated foreign students and skilled professionals with high-wages first.

May 24, 2020

Kim Kardashian poses in nothing but her inner wear in the gym (Pics)

In the snaps, Kim Kardashian can be seen posing in nothing but her underwear. The snaps are supposed to be about workout but it seems that the workout theme is merely a suggestion.

May 24, 2020

Demi Rose shows off her derrière in a tight dress (Photo)

In the snap, Demi can be seen in a tight dress that seems to barely cover her backside. But she seems to want it that way.

May 24, 2020

Kylie Jenner teases her assets and shows off her figure in gorgeous swimwear (Photos)

In the snaps, Kylie can be seen posing by a pool in a green bikini that seems to accentuate her figure. Her killer curves are on full display as she soaks up some sun.

May 24, 2020

US accuses China of blocking flights, demands action

The US government late on Friday accused the Chinese government of making it impossible for U.S. airlines to resume service to China and ordered four Chinese air carriers to file flight schedules with the US government.

May 23, 2020

Abhas Jha, Indian economist appointed to key World Bank post in South Asia

Abhas Jha is an Indian economist, who joined the World Bank in 2001. Since then, he has grown with the organisation to now lead urban development, climate change, disaster risk management practice groups across South Asia.

May 23, 2020

'Here is the cheque': Trump's press secretary reveals his bank account details

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany accidentally revealed President Donald Trump''s private bank account and routing numbers while holding up a cheque he made out to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

May 23, 2020

AI can better identify your personality based on selfies

The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, revealed that personality predictions based on female faces appeared to be more reliable than those for male faces.

May 23, 2020

'Sex Education' star Emma Mackey to play Emily Bronte in biopic

"Wuthering Heights", published in the mid-1800s, is about a doomed love affair between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff.

May 23, 2020

'Mission: Impossible 7': Nicholas Hoult exits film

Nicholas Hoult, who was set to portray the villain in Tom Cruise's much-awaited "Mission: Impossible 7", has been replaced by actor Esai Morales.

May 23, 2020

Dozens of Chinese companies added to US blacklist in latest Beijing rebuke

Seven companies and two institutions were listed for being "complicit in human rights violations and abuses committed in China's campaign of repression, mass arbitrary detention, forced labour and high-technology surveillance against Uighurs" and others.

May 23, 2020