The Americas

Donald Trump declares North Korea state sponsor of terorrism; South Korea, Japan back decision

Tensions between the US and North Korea have escalated as the leaders of the two countries have been locked in a bitter war of words.

Nov 21, 2017

When Samvritha Sunil and Mamta Mohandas met in the US after years; photo goes viral

The duo met at the Samvritha's house in San Jose in California.

Nov 20, 2017

Canada PM Justin Trudeau to apologise to LGBTQ group for 'injustices they have suffered'

Thousands of Canadians in the military and across the civil services were fired from their jobs for their sexual orientation between 1950s and 1992.

Nov 20, 2017

Top US general says he will reject 'illegal' nuclear strike order from Donald Trump

The top US commander said that it was standard practice to run through scenarios on how to react if an illegal order is directed at them.

Nov 19, 2017

United Nations considering a ban on 'killer robots'

The founder of OpenAI and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, has also been supporting the regulation of autonomous weapons development.

Nov 19, 2017

US Navy admits aircrew drew giant penis in sky, says it's 'absolutely unacceptable'

The Navy officials acknowledged that one of their crew was behind the stunt and said that the aircraft "left a condensed air trail resembling an obscene image to observers on the ground."

Nov 18, 2017

Sherin Mathews death: Foster mother Sini Mathews arrested on child endangerment charge

A day before Sherin was reported missing, her foster parents had gone out for dinner with their biological daughter.

Nov 17, 2017

21-year-old Indian student from Punjab shot dead at grocery store in California

Reports state that Dharampreet Singh Jasser was on duty at the store on Tuesday night when four armed robbers, including an Indian-origin man, stormed in to loot the store.

Nov 16, 2017

Shooting spree in Northern California leaves 4 dead, 10 injured

Tehama County Assistant Sheriff Phil Johnston said that a lockdown at a school saved the lives of many children. The attacker has been shot dead by police.

Nov 15, 2017

Rohingya crisis: Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi meets UN chief Guterres, Rex Tillerson in Manila

Aung San Suu Kyi has been severely criticised for her failure to intervene in the military crackdown on the Rohingya community.

Nov 14, 2017

Donald Trump gives human rights violations a miss, says he has 'great relationship' with Philippines' Duterte

More than 3,000 people have been killed so far in Duterte's bloody crackdown on drugs, with human rights agencies citing grave violations.

Nov 13, 2017

ASEAN Summit: PM Modi meets Donald Trump, says US and India working for Asia's future

The leaders held bilateral talks with terrorism and trade being at the top of their agenda of the discussion.

Nov 13, 2017

Donald Trump distances himself from remarks on Vladimir Putin over election meddling

US President Donald Trump on Sunday attempted to clear up confusion over whether he accepts Russian President Vladimir Putin's denials of meddling in the US election last year. Read to know more.

Nov 12, 2017

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US, South Korea send clear warning to North Korea, begin 4-day naval drill

The four-day drills began in the South Korea's eastern coast as US President Donald Trump continued with his official Asia visit.

Nov 11, 2017

Donald Trump praises India's growth and PM Narendra Modi at APEC Summit

Trump's statement about India comes a day after his visit to China, where the United States signed commercial deals worth billions of dollars.