United States of America: News
28 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpUS: Donald Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban
US President-elect Donald Trump has turned to the US Supreme Court, asking for a delay in the enforcement of a law that could either ban or force the sale of TikTok.
27 Dec 2024
WorldUS issues over million visas to Indians, again
The United States issued over one million non-immigrant visas to Indians in 2024, the second consecutive year of such high numbers.
24 Dec 2024
American AirlinesUS: American Airlines resumes flights after hour-long 'technical issues'
American Airlines has resumed its operations across the United States after a brief suspension due to "technical issues." The disruption came on Christmas Eve, an especially busy travel period.
24 Dec 2024
Christmas DayChristmas 2024: Here's how to track Santa Claus's journey online
As the world gears up to celebrate Christmas, kids can now follow Santa Claus's journey in real-time.
24 Dec 2024
American AirlinesAmerican Airlines grounds all US flights due to technical glitch
American Airlines has grounded all its domestic flights in the US, owing to an unspecified technical issue.
24 Dec 2024
GoogleGay couple sentenced to century in prison for child abuse
A Georgia court has sentenced a gay couple to 100 years in prison for sexually abusing their two adopted sons.
23 Dec 2024
OYO RoomsOYO acquires US-based G6 Hospitality from Blackstone for $525M
OYO, the leading hospitality service provider, has successfully acquired Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands from Blackstone Real Estate.
23 Dec 2024
China'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author predicts global economic crash soon
Robert Kiyosaki, the famous author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has warned of an impending global economic crash.
23 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpUS: Trump wants to keep TikTok around 'for little while'
President-elect Donald Trump has voiced his support for TikTok's stay in the United States.
22 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpBiden administration withdraws proposed regulations on transgender athletes, student debt
The Joe Biden administration has started rolling back proposed rules on transgender athletes and student loan cancelations.
22 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpTrump threatens Panama Canal takeover, cites 'ridiculous' fees, Chinese influence
US President-elect Donald Trump has hinted at demanding Panama to return the Panama Canal.
22 Dec 2024
Layoff NewsStellantis reverses plan to lay off 1,100 employees in US
Italian automaker Stellantis has reversed its decision to lay off around 1,100 employees at an Ohio-based Jeep plant.
21 Dec 2024
AutoOver 600,000 car seats recalled in US over faulty harnesses
Nuna Baby Essentials has recalled over 600,000 of its RAVA car seats in the US. The company flagged a potential safety concern where debris could obstruct the harness' operation.
18 Dec 2024
WorldUS announces H-1B visa overhaul to fill jobs faster
In a major development, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a major overhaul of the H-1B visa program, effective January 17, 2025.
18 Dec 2024
IndiaUS eases H-1B visa rules, Indian tech professionals to benefit
The US government, under outgoing President Joe Biden, has relaxed rules for H-1B visas.
18 Dec 2024
South AmericaBolivia's ex-President faces arrest over alleged relationship with minor
Bolivia's former president Evo Morales is under an arrest warrant issued in October for the "human trafficking" of a 15-year-old girl.
18 Dec 2024
New York CityUnitedHealthcare CEO's murder: Suspect charged with 'act of terrorism'
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old former data engineer, has been formally charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
17 Dec 2024
AmazonUS: Amazon workers are threatening strike amid peak holiday season
Thousands of Amazon employees are threatening to go on strike after a deadline for contract negotiations passed.
16 Dec 2024
SoftBank GroupSoftBank CEO to announce $100B US investment, 100,000 AI-focused jobs
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son is all set to announce a mammoth $100 billion investment in the United States.
15 Dec 2024
SyriaUS officials in 'direct contact' with Syrian rebel group
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has publicly acknowledged that American officials have been in direct contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
13 Dec 2024
Ministry Of External Affairs86 Indians attacked or murdered in foreign nations in 2023
In 2023, 86 Indian nationals were attacked or murdered in different countries, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
10 Dec 2024
AmazonYou can now buy a car on Amazon
Amazon has officially entered the online car sales industry with the launch of its new e-commerce platform, Amazon Autos.
10 Dec 2024
GoogleLawsuit: Google-backed AI chatbot firm suggested teen to commit murder
Character. AI, a Google-backed AI chatbot company, is being sued for inappropriate content and harmful suggestions.
10 Dec 2024
CologneTrump uses Jill Biden to market new perfume—'Fight Fight Fight'
President-elect Donald Trump has added a new fragrance line to his diverse range of merchandise.
04 Dec 2024
WorldUS: Woman arrested 13 months after Indian student's hit-and-run death
A 41-year-old woman has been arrested in the United States over a year after she was involved in a hit-and-run incident that killed an Indian student.
04 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpWho is Allexis Ferrell, US woman jailed for eating cat
Allexis Ferrell, a 27-year-old woman from Canton, Ohio, has been sentenced to one year in prison for killing and eating a cat in Springfield, Ohio.
04 Dec 2024
General MotorsGM recalls over 132,000 vehicles in US over faulty tailgates
General Motors (GM) has recalled 132,037 pickup trucks in the US over faulty tailgates.
03 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpTrump effect: LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman mulls leaving US
Reid Hoffman, the billionaire co-founder of LinkedIn and a major donor to the Democratic Party, is said to be considering leaving the US after President-elect Donald Trump's win.
03 Dec 2024
IraqWho's al-Jawlani—leader of Syrian rebel group HTS which took Aleppo
One of the oldest cities in recorded history, Aleppo, was seized by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on November 30.
03 Dec 2024
ChinaChina retaliates against US over its new semiconductor export restrictions
The Chinese government has voiced its displeasure over the latest US-imposed export controls on American-made semiconductors.
03 Dec 2024
IIT MadrasIIT-Madras student bags ₹4.3cr job offer from Wall Street firm
An Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras student has bagged a pre-placement offer (PPO) worth over ₹4.3 crore from Jane Street, a top Wall Street trading firm.
27 Nov 2024
ChinaTSMC's neutrality tested amid escalating US-China tech war
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest chipmaker and Apple's main supplier since 2014, is caught in the crossfire of the US-China tech war.
26 Nov 2024
NeuralinkMusk's Neuralink gets approval for brain-implant trial using robotic arm
Elon Musk's brain-chip start-up Neuralink has been approved to start a new feasibility trial, using its brain implant and an investigational assistive robotic arm.
26 Nov 2024
Fraud CasesAccounting employee hid over $130M in delivery expenses, says Macy's
Macy's, a leading US department store chain, has disclosed that an employee hid more than $130 million in company expenses over the course of some three years.
25 Nov 2024
BitcoinAttention! $2M hidden treasure is up for grabs in US
If you are a treasure hunter, you might want to check out these hidden treasures.
25 Nov 2024
Nicole KidmanNicole Kidman-Keith Urban don't want to live in US anymore
Hollywood actor Nicole Kidman and her musician husband Keith Urban are said to be considering a return to their native Australia from the US after a tough year.
24 Nov 2024
BrazilUS to return 'cursed' $1 billion emerald to Brazil
After a long legal battle, the United States will be finally returning a 752-pound (341 kg) emerald, worth nearly $1 billion, to Brazil.
24 Nov 2024
HyundaiHyundai recalls over 42,000 cars due to faulty wiring
South Korean automaker Hyundai has issued a recall for over 42,000 vehicles in the US over a potentially dangerous wiring issue.
23 Nov 2024
HuaweiHuawei to host 100,000 apps on Harmony OS by 2025-end
Chinese tech giant Huawei, which is currently battling US sanctions, has set an ambitious target of hosting 100,000 applications on its Harmony operating system within the next year.
23 Nov 2024
HyundaiHyundai recalls 145,000 EVs due to risk of power loss
Hyundai, along with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has announced a recall of more than 145,000 electric vehicles.
