United States of America: News
13 May 2022
FoodNational Apple Pie Day 2022: History, celebrations and more
National Apple Pie Day is observed every year on May 13 to celebrate the favorite dessert of the United States of America.
12 May 2022
Health & WellnessInternational Nurses Day 2022: The legend that was Florence Nightingale
International Nurses Day is observed every year on May 12 to celebrate the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
06 May 2022
White HouseUS: Karine Jean-Pierre named first 'Black' White House press secretary
In a historic moment on Thursday, Karine Jean-Pierre became the first Black woman and openly LGBTQ+ person to be appointed as the Press Secretary of the White House.
29 Apr 2022
UkraineRussia-Ukraine war: Explosions rock Kyiv again during UN chief's visit
In the boldest attack the Ukrainian capital has faced since Russian forces retreated weeks ago, Moscow bombarded targets across several Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, during United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's visit on Thursday.
22 Apr 2022
IndiaIlhan Omar on 'personal' Pakistan visit: US after India's condemnation
The United States on Friday clarified that American lawmaker Ilhan Omar was on an "unofficial, personal" Pakistan visit, which doesn't represent the US administration in any way.
21 Apr 2022
MoscowSarmat: Russia tests new nuclear-capable missile, Vladimir Putin warns enemies
Russia successfully test-fired its new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), called the Sarmat, on Wednesday.
19 Apr 2022
UkraineRussia-Ukraine war: 'Battle for Donbas' has begun, says President Zelenskyy
Russia is said to have launched a new major offensive in eastern Ukraine, which the latter described as the "second phase of the war."
14 Apr 2022
IndiaIndia also concerned over 'human rights issues' in US: Jaishankar
Reacting to the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent remarks on a "rise in human rights abuses" in India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India, too, is entitled to have its own views and concerns over the human rights situation in the US.
13 Apr 2022
New York CityNew York shooting: Manhunt on for 62-year-old 'person of interest'
The New York City Police launched a manhunt for a 62-year-old man, Frank R James, in connection with the Brooklyn subway shooting that left over 20 people injured.
12 Apr 2022
New York CityNew York shooting: Several shot in Brooklyn; undetonated devices found
An unidentified shooter targeted multiple people at the 36th Street subway station in Brooklyn, New York City, in the United States on Tuesday.
12 Apr 2022
Narendra ModiUS monitoring rise in India's 'human rights abuses': Antony Blinken
In an unusually direct criticism of India, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States was monitoring "a rise in human rights abuses" in India by some officials on Monday.
11 Apr 2022
IndiaModi to hold virtual meeting with Biden today: Details here
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a virtual meeting with the President of the United States, Joe Biden, on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Sunday.
07 Apr 2022
FoodNational Coffee Cake Day 2022: Celebrations, recipes and more
National Coffee Cake Day is observed on April 7 every year in the United States of America to celebrate the yummy and heartwarming dish that makes both the baker and receiver happy.
06 Apr 2022
Health & WellnessNational Walking Day: Know about the benefits of walking
Usually observed on the first Wednesday of April, National Walking Day will be celebrated on April 6 this year in the United States of America.
01 Apr 2022
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Pakistan PM Imran Khan blames US for political crisis, backtracks
Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, during an address to the nation on Thursday, stated he will not resign from the top post.
31 Mar 2022
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Court cautions Pakistan PM Imran Khan against sharing 'secret' letter
The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday cautioned Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan against sharing the contents of the 'secret' letter that he has been claiming as proof of a foreign conspiracy to unseat him.
26 Mar 2022
UkraineRussia-Ukraine crisis: Moscow shifts strategy; to focus on Donbas 'liberation'
Russia on Friday announced a surprising shift in its strategy, hinting it may scale down its invasion of Ukraine to focus on the rebel-dominated Donbas region.
25 Mar 2022
EuropeUS, EU sign gas deal to reduce reliance on Russia
The United States and the European Union (EU) on Friday unveiled a major deal that will help boost the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe.
24 Mar 2022
IndiaIndia abstains from voting on Russian resolution in UN
Continuing with its neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, India abstained from voting on a resolution brought by Russia on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday (ET).
20 Mar 2022
Narendra ModiPM Modi tops list of world's most popular leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received the highest approval ratings this week among the thirteen world leaders surveyed by Morning Consult, a US-based global leader approval tracker.
18 Mar 2022
UkraineRussia-Ukraine war: Russia shells Merefa school, cultural center; 21 dead
As the Russia-Ukraine war entered the 23rd day on Friday, Moscow continued to intensify its assault on Ukraine, with attacks and civilian casualties being reported in several cities.
12 Mar 2022
UkraineRussia would pay 'severe price' if it uses chemical-weapons: Biden
United States President Joe Biden on Friday warned that Russia would pay a "severe price" if it used chemical weapons in Ukraine.
11 Mar 2022
Florida'Don't say gay' bill deeply concerning: Apple CEO Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook has raised concerns over the new controversial education bill in the Republican-controlled state legislature of Florida which reportedly targets LGBTQ+ youths.
11 Mar 2022
UkraineUS fuel prices hit record highs, still cheaper than India
Fuel costs in the United States are at an all-time high, yet they are still far cheaper compared to India.
09 Mar 2022
Coca-ColaRussia-Ukraine crisis: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo suspend business in Russia
The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo—two of the biggest beverage producers in the world—said on Tuesday that they are suspending their business in Russia in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
08 Mar 2022
UkraineUS bans Russian oil imports over invasion of Ukraine
In a bid to tighten the grip on the Russian economy over the attack on Ukraine, US President Joe Biden has decided to impose a ban on imports of oil from Russia.
03 Mar 2022
RussiaUS mulling sanctions over India-Russia S-400 deal amid Ukraine invasion
The United States is considering whether it should apply or waive sanctions on the India-Russia S-400 military deal.
26 Feb 2022
Ukraine'Need ammunition, not ride': Ukrainian President rejects US's evacuation offer
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has turned down an offer from the United States government to be evacuated from the country amid the Russian invasion, according to a report by Associated Press.
25 Feb 2022
New York CityUS fines National Bank of Pakistan for anti-money laundering violations
The United States federal regulators imposed fines worth $55 million on the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) for non-compliance and anti-money laundering violations.
25 Feb 2022
UkraineUkraine crisis: What sanctions have been imposed on Russia?
The United States and other countries in the West have announced stringent sanctions against Russia, after it launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
23 Feb 2022
UkraineUkraine crisis: Biden says Russia cut off from Western finances
United States President Joe Biden has announced the first set of sanctions against Russia, saying that Moscow had started an invasion of Ukraine.
22 Feb 2022
Arnold SchwarzeneggerYou could win this $4.3M Lake Tahoe house for free!
What if you could enter a giveaway and get the chance to win a $4.3 million house at Lake Tahoe, Sierra Nevada in the United States for free?
21 Feb 2022
UkraineUS says Russia has ordered final preparations for Ukraine invasion
Officials in the United States have claimed that Russia has ordered the final preparations to launch an imminent attack on its neighbor, Ukraine, amid tensions along the border.
19 Feb 2022
UkraineBiden says he's convinced Russia has decided to invade Ukraine
United States President Joe Biden has said he is convinced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to launch an attack on neighboring Ukraine.
16 Feb 2022
UkraineRussian attack on Ukraine still possible, says US President Biden
United States President Joe Biden has stressed that despite an apparent pullback of some troops from the Ukrainian border, Russia remains in a "threatening position."
15 Feb 2022
UkraineIndia asks its nationals to leave Ukraine amid border tensions
The Indian embassy in Ukrainian capital Kyiv has advised Indian nationals to temporarily leave the country.
14 Feb 2022
InstagramFitness influencer, who lost 141 kilograms, now on dialysis
A US fitness influencer, Lexi Reed, who lost 141 kilograms in two years, has now been hospitalized due to organ failure.
12 Feb 2022
COVID-19COVID-19 booster shot's effectiveness wanes after fourth month: CDC study
Immunity generated from third or booster doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines wanes substantially after about four months, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday.
11 Feb 2022
XOnline game Wordle saves 80-year-old woman from hostage situation
Popular Twitter word game Wordle recently saved the life of an 80-year-old woman in the United States.
11 Feb 2022
Ukraine'Leave now': Biden urges Americans in Ukraine amid tensions
United States President Joe Biden has urged all American citizens living in Ukraine to immediately leave the country citing security concerns.
