United States

Modi in US: PM arrives in Washington ahead of maiden meeting with President Trump

PM Modi will hold a meeting with top American CEOs later on Sunday, June 25, and will also deliver his monthly radio address — Mann Ki Baat — live from the US before meeting Trump at the White House on Monday, June 26.

Jun 25, 2017

America's nature of ties with India and Pakistan are different: White House

A White House official said that the Donald Trump administration is eager to deepen its strategic partnership with India. However, it is also interested in continuing its cooperation with Pakistan.

Jun 24, 2017

India, US should not disturb peace in South China Sea, says China

China mentioned the issue as it is likely to be discussed during the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.

Jun 24, 2017

Modi's US visit: White House to 'roll out red carpet' for PM; sale of unarmed Guardian drones to India likely to be cleared

Trump and Modi will have a one-on-one meeting on Monday, followed by a delegation level meeting, a cocktail reception and a working dinner, according to a White House official.

Jun 24, 2017

ISIS head Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed, Russia says news of death 'almost certain'

Reports state that a lot of senior leaders of ISIS were believed to have been killed in the airstrike conducted by Russia in Syria.

Jun 23, 2017

Experts warn a large asteroid will hit Earth soon, causing catastrophe

The destruction caused by the impending asteroid strike is inevitable and can be compared to that following the Tunguska event of 1908, according to Astrophysics Research Center expert Dr. Alan Fitzsimmons.

Jun 22, 2017

Clooney's tequila lapped up by Diageo for $1 billion

Clooney created Casamigos in 2013 with developer Mike Meldman and entrepreneur Rande Gerber. The tequila is made in Mexico by an undisclosed partner.

Jun 22, 2017

19-year-old Syrian refugee Muzoon Almellehan named youngest goodwill ambassador by Unicef

Muzoon reportedly received support from the agency while she was living in the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan.

Jun 20, 2017

Americans won't be taken for North Korea trips, says tour agency used by Warmbier

Warmbier was a US student who travelled to North Korea at the end of 2015 with a tour group where he was arrested for allegedly stealing a propaganda sign.

Jun 20, 2017

Twin trouble! Toddlers get out of their cribs and run amok [VIRAL VIDEO]

Toddling twins from the United States have been caught on camera escaping their crib, and the video makes for a sweet watch! See the video here!

Jun 19, 2017

Airbnb buying Indian-founded background check startup

Airbnb has worked with Trooly since 2015 to weed out trouble makers from its host and guest listings. The acquisition of Trooly is expected help Airbnb consolidate host and guest data to make oversight more efficient.

Jun 18, 2017

Happy Father's Day 2017: Unique quotes, messages, wishes, greetings to share with super dad [PHOTOS]

Father's Day is being celebrated on June 18 in many parts of the world this year.

Jun 17, 2017

US and Qatar sign $12 billion deal to buy F-15 fighter jets

The deal and the military exercise between the US and Qatar comes after Trump criticised the Gulf nation for being "a funder of terrorism at a very high level" soon after four Gulf countries broke all diplomatic ties with Qatar.

Jun 15, 2017

Virginia Shooting: US Congressman Steve Scalise, 4 others shot during baseball practice game

Alexandria Police confirmed through Twitter that the suspect, who opened fire with an automatic weapon, was in custody and "not a threat."

Jun 14, 2017

COVFEFE Act would preserve Trump's tweets as official statements

From the incomprehensible "covfefe" to a post labeling fired FBI director James Comey a "leaker," Trump's tweets would be preserved as presidential records if a Democratic lawmaker's proposed COVFEFE Act becomes law.

Jun 13, 2017