United States of America: News
19 Apr 2018
North KoreaWill leave meeting with Kim, if it's not fruitful: Trump
US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about his planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un but also said he would be willing to walk out if the meeting fails to meet his expectation.
18 Apr 2018
PhiladelphiaRacial Tolerance: Starbucks to shut 8,000 stores for an afternoon
Starbucks, the world's biggest coffee company, will shut down 8,000 of its stores across the US in the afternoon on May 29 to give lessons on racial tolerance to its 175,000 employees.
18 Apr 2018
Guinness World RecordsCongresswoman Maloney joins Turban Day celebrations in New York
US Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney has commended the celebration of the Sikh culture through the annual Turban Day event at the iconic Times Square in New York, saying such events give the Sikh faith and tradition the respect it "deserves".
18 Apr 2018
North KoreaReports: CIA chief Mike Pompeo secretly met Kim Jong-un
According to anonymous officials cited by multiple media outlets, CIA chief Mike Pompeo had secretly met North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un over the Easter weekend, this April.
18 Apr 2018
FacebookFrench government developing its own secure WhatsApp-like messaging app
France is reportedly developing its own instant messaging app for government officials.
18 Apr 2018
South KoreaTrump gives 'blessing' to North-South Korean peace treaty talks
US President Donald Trump gave his "blessing" to talks aimed at formally ending the war on the Korean peninsula today, setting the stage for a major diplomatic breakthrough at a series of upcoming summits.
18 Apr 2018
White HouseFormer US First Lady Barbara Bush dies at 92
Former US First Lady Barbara Bush died today at the age of 92.
18 Apr 2018
Google Play (Google Play Store)3,337 Android apps tracking kids unlawfully, violating child privacy laws
According to researchers from the International Computer Science Institute, as many as 3,337 free, children-oriented Android apps are tracking and collecting data on kids without parental permission.
18 Apr 2018
DubaiThe curious case of Dubai ruler's missing daughter
One of the daughters of Dubai's ruler has been missing ever since her hideout boat was intercepted by UAE commandos in the Arabian Sea last month.
17 Apr 2018
WorldUS, Britain warn of Russian campaign to hack networks
Russian government-sponsored hackers are compromising the key hardware of government and business computer networks like routers and firewalls, giving them virtual control of data flows, Britain and the United States warned Monday.
17 Apr 2018
IndiaUnited Nations: India wins important UN's subsidiaries elections
India has won an election to a crucial non-governmental organization committee in the UN after garnering the highest number of votes besides getting elected by acclamation to other subsidiary bodies in five separate polls.
17 Apr 2018
Bombay High CourtDivorce through Skype? Yes, Bombay HC shows how
Hailing online communication platforms like Skype as legal medium for granting divorces, the Bombay HC has allowed a US-based woman to give her consent for mutual divorce virtually.
17 Apr 2018
IndiaWill focus on what women don't want in men: Shilpa
Shilpa Shetty is making her digital foray as a host with Amazon Prime Video's "Hear Me, Love Me", a blind dating reality show.
17 Apr 2018
FacebookBumble drops Facebook login requirement from its registration process
Women-first dating app Bumble will no longer require users to login via their Facebook accounts.
17 Apr 2018
WorldUS SEC charges Indian-origin investment adviser with $1.4mn fraud
An Indian-origin investment adviser, Amrit JS Chahal (30) of Fairfax, Virginia has been charged by the United States' Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for fraudulently soliciting approximately $1.4mn from about 50 individuals, including friends and family members.
17 Apr 2018
Donald TrumpTrump's ban on transgender troops on hold until trial: Judge
A US judge in Seattle has ordered President Donald Trump not to ban transgender troops from serving in the military, saying it's unclear whether recent changes to his administration's policy are constitutional.
16 Apr 2018
South Korea5G Smartphone shipments to exceed 100 million by 2021
According to a latest research by Counterpoint, the 5G smartphone shipments are estimated to grow 255% by 2021, to reach nearly 110 million units.
16 Apr 2018
LinkedInNow send GIFs while messaging on LinkedIn
LinkedIn users will now be able to send GIFs while messaging on the platform.
16 Apr 2018
Donald TrumpCalling ex-FBI-chief Comey 'slime-ball' on Twitter, Trump loses cool, again
US President Donald Trump lost his cool on Twitter on Sunday morning, attacking the now ousted FBI director James Comey, calling him 'slippery' and the 'worst FBI director in history'.
16 Apr 2018
George HW BushEx-US President George HW Bush's wife Barbara in 'failing health'
Barbara Bush, the wife of former US president George HW Bush, is in "failing health" and has decided to no longer seek medical treatment, family spokesman Jim McGrath said.
16 Apr 2018
Donald TrumpTrump "morally unfit" to be US president: Former FBI director
Donald Trump is "morally unfit" to be the President of the United States, former FBI director James Comey said during an ABC interview.
15 Apr 2018
XAn-act-of-kindness: This Twitter thread on unlikely friendship will move you
During these times, when the go-to emotion is anger and an expression of annoyance is forever plastered on faces, a viral thread will compel you to think about your actions.
15 Apr 2018
IndiaIndia, China, four other countries in US' currency watchlist
The US has added India to a list of countries with potentially questionable foreign exchange policies, along with China and four other countries.
14 Apr 2018
Donald TrumpTrump says 'mission accomplished', Syrians celebrate 'victory on streets'
Hours after the US, France and Britain launched unprecedented joint air-strikes on Damascus early Saturday morning, thousands of Syrians assembled at landmark squares in an act of defiance.
14 Apr 2018
Emmanuel MacronSyria airstrikes by UK, France, US 'successful': British PM May
Air strikes by Britain, France, and the United States in Syria sent a "clear message" against the use of chemical weapons, British PM Theresa May said today, declaring the action "successful".
14 Apr 2018
Facebook#DeleteFacebook: 9% US users have done it. When will you?
The Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal highlighted how data of 87 million users was exploited due to Facebook's lax policies regarding data collection by third-party apps.
14 Apr 2018
Donald TrumpUS, UK and France launch missile strikes on Syria
Acting on his previous threat, US President Donald Trump has ordered a military attack against Syria, joining allies UK and France. These strikes are in response to a suspected chemical attack on Syrian town of Douma last week.
13 Apr 2018
Donald Trump43% drop in H-1B applications this time, a historic low
Amid tightened norms by the US, the number of applications received for H-1B visas for the 2018 hiring cycle has reached a historic low.
13 Apr 2018
Donald TrumpTrump wanted ex-FBI director to investigate pee-tape to pacify wife
James Comey, former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), makes startling revelations in his book "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership," due to release on April 17.
13 Apr 2018
Donald TrumpSensex gains 200 points in afternoon trade, Nifty over 10,500
BSE benchmark Sensex surged over 200 points in afternoon trade today amid buying in most sectors, reflecting positive investor sentiment on strong macroeconomic numbers released yesterday.
13 Apr 2018
WorldUS man faces 26-years' jail for running over Indian-origin teen
An American man has been indicted for killing an 18-year-old Indian-origin student in November last year when he dragged her with his truck and ran over her while fleeing the scene of a minor crash.
12 Apr 2018
United Arab EmiratesUS: Indian-engineer pleads guilty to raising money for al-Qaeda leader
A 38-year-old Indian engineer in the US state of Ohio, accused of funding a top al-Qaeda leader, has pleaded guilty to concealment of financing of terrorism.
12 Apr 2018
QualcommJio's next gift to Indians: Laptops with SIM cards!
Jio knows how to disrupt the market, and if reports are to be believed, it is now planning another revolutionary product: laptops with cellular connections.
12 Apr 2018
Russia NewsSyria conflict: Donald Trump threatens Russia with strikes
Responding to an alleged chemical attack near Damascus on Saturday, US President Donald Trump has threatened Russia to be prepared for missiles being fired at Syria.
12 Apr 2018
Donald TrumpPaul Ryan, the US House Speaker will not seek re-election
Paul Ryan, the top Republican in the US House of Representatives, said he would not stand for another term and has decided to retire when his term ends, casting his party into a leadership fight ahead of crucial mid-term elections.
12 Apr 2018
FacebookTestimony day 2: Zuckerberg's own data getting breached and more
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg definitely faced more grilling questions in his second day of hearing before the US Congress.
11 Apr 2018
IndiaOrkut founder launches new social networking app "hello" in India
Orkut Buyukkokten, the founder of the once-popular social networking website Orkut, has launched a new social networking app in India called "hello."
11 Apr 2018
Donald TrumpTrump warns Russia on Syria, says missiles 'will be coming'
US President Donald Trump today warned Russia about supporting Bashar al-Assad in Syria and said US missiles "will be coming" in retaliation for an alleged chemical weapons attack on civilians.
11 Apr 2018
Chrome OSHP launches world's first detachable Chromebook for $600
HP has launched its Chromebook x2 claiming it to be the "world's first detachable Chromebook."
04 Apr 2018
HondaUS: Indian family missing; authorities fear vehicle crashed into river
An Indian family of four was reported missing in the US state of California while on a road trip and authorities are fearing for the worst after an SUV matching their vehicle was believed to be swept away by a flood-swollen river, according to a media report.
