United States

US successfully tests intercontinental missile interception system

This is the first time that the Pentagon has attempted to shoot down an intercontinental missile.

May 31, 2017

North Korea warns of a 'bigger gift package' for the US after latest missile test

North Korea launched a missile on Monday which was equipped with an advanced automated pre-launch sequence compared with previous versions of the "Hwasong" rockets.

May 30, 2017

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US visas: India sees 28% increase in non-immigrant visas under Trump, 40% decline for Pakistan

Indian's visa numbers saw a hike in comparison to the monthly average of the US visas granted to Indians in the previous year.

May 29, 2017

US may ban laptops in cabins of all international flights

The US government had imposed restrictions in March on carrying large electronic devices in aircraft cabins from 10 airports in Muslim-majority countries.

May 29, 2017

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Europe can't rely on US anymore, after Trump's visit

Trump's visit to Europe did little to soothe the tensions between the US and its oldest allies.

May 29, 2017

Eight, including deputy sheriff, killed in Mississippi shooting: Police

At least eight people were killed in a shooting that took place in three separate houses in Mississippi's rural Lincoln County on Saturday night. The suspect has been taken into custody by the police.

May 28, 2017

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson declines to host Ramzan event at state department

Republican and Democratic secretaries of state have hosted Iftar dinner at the state department for almost two decades to break the day's fast during Ramzan.

May 28, 2017

Amid IT layoffs, is there a minor H1-B visa rule relaxation on the cards?

The US House of Representatives has seen the reintroduction of a bill that looks to relax the country's currently strict H1-B visa rules, but only for a select few professionals. Read to know what they are, and how they can stem IT layoffs.

May 27, 2017

Portland train stabbing: 2 killed, 1 injured by man hurling racial abuses at Muslim women

The incident happened on a Metropolitan Area Express (MAX) light-rail train in Portland, Oregon, and the attacker was later arrested by the police.

May 27, 2017

Video of Pope Francis pulling a Melania on Donald Trump is totally FAKE; here's why

As part of his first official trip as the US President, Donald Trump had recently met Pope Francis at the Vatican.

May 26, 2017

Russia probe: FBI refuses to hand over former chief Comey's memos about Donald Trump to Congress

The House Oversight Committee and the Intelligence Committee had requested the FBI to hand over the memos left by Comey.

May 26, 2017

Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner under FBI scrutiny in Russia probe: US media

Reports state FBI is currently probing meetings of Kushner with Russian officials in December 2016 soon after Trump won the presidential election.

May 26, 2017

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US warship sails close to South China Sea reef claimed by Beijing: US official

The Navy ship, USS Dewey, sailed "less than 12 nautical miles" from Mischief Reef, which is a part of the Spratly Islands, on early Thursday.

May 25, 2017

US revives New Silk Road with India playing big part: Is this a snub to China and CPEC?

The US has brought back the New Silk Road and the Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor, both of which could challenge China's bid for regional supremacy. Read to know more.

May 24, 2017

Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte warns that North Korea wants to end the world

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte declares martial rule in besieged Mindanao

Duterte on Wednesday left Moscow to attend to the crisis at home in Philippines' southern Mindanao region, where militants burned buildings overnight and are feared to have taken hostages.

May 24, 2017

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United States

US successfully tests intercontinental missile interception system

North Korea warns of a 'bigger gift package' for the US after latest missile test

US visas: India sees 28% increase in non-immigrant visas under Trump, 40% decline for Pakistan

US may ban laptops in cabins of all international flights

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Europe can't rely on US anymore, after Trump's visit

Eight, including deputy sheriff, killed in Mississippi shooting: Police

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson declines to host Ramzan event at state department

Amid IT layoffs, is there a minor H1-B visa rule relaxation on the cards?

Portland train stabbing: 2 killed, 1 injured by man hurling racial abuses at Muslim women

Video of Pope Francis pulling a Melania on Donald Trump is totally FAKE; here's why

Russia probe: FBI refuses to hand over former chief Comey's memos about Donald Trump to Congress

Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner under FBI scrutiny in Russia probe: US media

US warship sails close to South China Sea reef claimed by Beijing: US official

US revives New Silk Road with India playing big part: Is this a snub to China and CPEC?

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte declares martial rule in besieged Mindanao

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh