US Government: News
13 Dec 2024
ChicagoMissing American found wandering barefoot after months in Syrian prison
Travis Timmerman, a United States citizen who went missing seven months ago, was discovered in the village of Thihabiyeh near Damascus, Syria.
09 Dec 2024
PoliticsExplained: BJP links Adani bribery charges to George Soros, Sonia-Rahul
In the midst of the ongoing Adani Group controversy, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has linked Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to US billionaire George Soros.
03 Dec 2024
Joe BidenBiden administration approves $1.2 billion helicopter equipment sale to India
In a major boost to India's defense capabilities, the Joe Biden administration has approved a landmark defense deal with India, estimated at $1.17 billion.
02 Dec 2024
IsraelExplained: Which is the rebel group leading new Syrian counteroffensive
Rebel fighters in Syria, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have launched a major counteroffensive killing over 400. The insurgents have managed to take control of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city.
26 Nov 2024
IntelIntel gets $7.8B from US government to boost chip production
The US government has awarded Intel a whopping $7.85 billion in CHIPS Act funding, as part of its plan to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
23 Nov 2024
Elon MuskElon Musk accused of cyberbullying US government officials on X
Elon Musk, the co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) advisory group, has been facing backlash lately for targeting certain US government employees on social media.
22 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpMusk to summon UK MPs to 'explain threats to Americans'
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has said he will "summon" United Kingdom Members of Parliament (MPs) to the US.
21 Nov 2024
Federal Bureau of InvestigationFlorida man arrested for plotting to blow up NYSE
Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, a 30-year-old Coral Springs, Florida resident, was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on charges of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
15 Nov 2024
AnthropicAnthropic partners with US government to prevent AI nuclear leaks
In a first, leading artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic has partnered with US Department of Energy's (DOE) nuclear experts.
15 Nov 2024
PentagonPentagon received 750+ reports of UFO sightings in a year
The Pentagon has witnessed a spike in reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), with 757 cases between May 2023 and June 2024.
15 Nov 2024
BitcoinHacker behind billion-dollar Bitcoin heist gets 5-year sentence
Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind a major Bitcoin heist, has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Washington federal court after being pleaded guilty last year.
13 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpWill a third of the US government be fired?
Elon Musk and US President-elect Donald Trump have pitched a bold government reform plan.
11 Nov 2024
ChinaTSMC halts chip shipments to China following US orders
The US government has ordered Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to stop delivering advanced chips to Chinese customers, according to Reuters.
10 Nov 2024
Mark ZuckerbergZuckerberg not liable for social media addiction in children: Judge
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been cleared of personal liability in more than two dozen lawsuits.
09 Nov 2024
HuaweiTSMC suspends production of advanced AI chips for Chinese firms
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has stopped the production of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) chips for Chinese firms, according to Financial Times.
06 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpMusk will implement THIS change if appointed in Trump's administration
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said he wants to cut the US government's red tape, if he gets a position in the administration and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who has clinched a historic win.
05 Nov 2024
Amazon Web ServicesMeta gives US military access to its Llama AI models
Meta has announced that it will share its Llama artificial intelligence (AI) models with several US government agencies and contractors working on national security.
26 Oct 2024
ChinaChinese hackers target campaign phones of Trump, Vance and Harris
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating claims that Chinese hackers targeted the mobile phones of top United States political figures.
23 Oct 2024
Czech RepublicUS seeks 'meaningful accountability' from India in Pannun case
The United States has called on India to ensure "meaningful accountability" in the probe into the alleged assassination plot against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
21 Oct 2024
ChinaUS government concerned about dependence on Chinese lithium batteries
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has raised concerns over the security risks posed by Chinese lithium batteries.
21 Oct 2024
IranUS probes leak of documents detailing Israel's plans for Iran
The United States is now probing a major leak of classified documents outlining Israel's military plans against Iran.
19 Oct 2024
DronesDJI sues US Defense Department over 'Chinese military company' label
DJI, the world's top drone maker, has sued the US Department of Defense (DoD).
10 Oct 2024
CelebrityDiddy's lawyers accuse US government of leaking Cassie's assault video
Sean 'Diddy' Combs's legal team has accused the US government of illegally leaking a 2016 video of the music mogul assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.
09 Oct 2024
Elon MuskElon Musk believes UFO sightings are US government's secret weapons
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has weighed in on the recent spate of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings in the United States.
03 Oct 2024
MexicoMexican army opens fire on migrants, killing 6, including Indian
Six people were killed when Mexican soldiers opened fire on a truck transporting dozens of migrants near Huixtla, Chiapas state on Tuesday evening.
25 Sep 2024
CybersecurityMicrosoft acknowledges cybersecurity shortcomings, pledges to make changes
Microsoft has publicly acknowledged its shortcomings in the field of cybersecurity, and announced it will make necessary changes to rectify them.
23 Sep 2024
KhalistaniKhalistani protester arrested for trying to disrupt Modi's US event
A Khalistani protester was arrested by New York law enforcement for attempting to disrupt Prime Minister Narendra Modi's community event at the Nassau Coliseum on Sunday.
15 Sep 2024
Czech Republic3 Americans arrested over alleged plot to assassinate Venezuelan president
Three United States citizens have been arrested by the Venezuelan government on suspicion of planning to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro and destabilize the country.
23 Aug 2024
PentagonEx-Pentagon official says US recovered non-human specimens tied to UFOs
Luis Elizondo, a former Pentagon officer, has made startling allegations about the recovery of non-human life forms by the US government.
18 Aug 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningPentagon's latest supercomputer will strengthen US's biodefense capabilities
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has unveiled its latest innovation, a hybrid of a supercomputer and rapid response laboratory (RRL), aimed at strengthening the nation's biodefense capabilities.
30 Jul 2024
FloridaUS: Undocumented immigrants paid almost $100B in taxes in 2022
A study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) has challenged common misconceptions about the financial strain, imposed by immigration on the US government.
25 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningUS considers legalizing AI jailbreaking to uncover biases, training data
The US government is currently contemplating an exemption to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) that would allow researchers to bypass the terms of service on AI tools without legal consequences.
25 Jul 2024
Jammu And KashmirUS advises Americans in India not to visit these states
The United States Department of State has revised its travel advisory for American citizens in India, as per an announcement made on Tuesday.
10 Jul 2024
GoogleAI-powered job scams on the rise: How to protect yourself
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used by scammers to create fraudulent job advertisements, according to a report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).
10 Jul 2024
ChinaNuclear fusion breakthrough? China's 'artificial sun' generates magnetic field
China's nuclear fusion energy quest has marked a significant milestone as its "artificial sun" reactor, Huanliu-3 (HL-3), generated a magnetic field for the first time.
28 Jun 2024
CryptocurrencyFBI places $5 million bounty on 'Cryptoqueen' Ruja Ignatova
Ruja Ignatova, dubbed the "Cryptoqueen," is a fugitive wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for orchestrating a $4 billion Ponzi scheme.
21 Jun 2024
US Commerce DepartmentUS bans sales of Kaspersky antivirus over Russia links
The US government has announced a ban on the sale of Kaspersky antivirus software due to national security concerns.
21 Jun 2024
Joe BidenTikTok challenges US ban in court, calls it 'unconstitutional'
TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have filed an appeal in a US court to overturn a law threatening to ban the app in the United States from January 19.
18 Jun 2024
AdobeUS government sues Adobe over 'deceptive' subscription practices
The US government has initiated a lawsuit against Adobe, a leading software company.
31 May 2024
AMDUS extends chip export restrictions to Middle East
The US Commerce Department has broadened its chip export restrictions, initially aimed at China and several other foreign adversaries, to now include a large portion of the Middle East.
29 May 2024
Elon MuskMusk's Neuralink seeks 3 patients for long-term brain implant study
Neuralink, the brain-chip company founded by Elon Musk, is planning to enroll three patients in a long-term study to evaluate its revolutionary device.
18 May 2024
TikTokCanadian intelligence chief warns against use of TikTok
David Vigneault, the Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, has cautioned Canadians against using the popular social media app TikTok.
09 May 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft develops top-secret AI model for US intelligence agencies
Microsoft has developed a secret generative AI model specifically for the US intelligence agencies.
26 Apr 2024
SnapchatSnap shares surge as restructured digital advertising strategy pays off
Snap Inc.'s restructured digital advertising strategy is yielding positive results as evidenced by the company's latest forecasts.
16 Apr 2024
ChinaMicrosoft invests $1.5 billion in UAE's AI company G42
Microsoft has announced a substantial investment of $1.5 billion in G42, the leading artificial intelligence company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
03 Apr 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft could have stopped 2023 Chinese email breach: US government
An investigation by the US Cyber Safety Review Board has revealed that a significant breach of government emails in 2023, could have been prevented by Microsoft.
03 Apr 2024
NASAUS government commissions NASA to create lunar timekeeping system
The White House has tasked NASA with the creation of a unique time reference system for the Moon, dubbed Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC).
29 Mar 2024
Elon MuskX accused of selling user data to US government
Despite X's public opposition to state surveillance, the company and its owner, Elon Musk, are now facing scrutiny over allegations of selling user data to law enforcement agencies.
17 Mar 2024
SpaceXElon Musk's SpaceX building spy satellite network for US government
SpaceX is working on a top-secret project to build a network of spy satellites for the US, Reuters has reported, citing sources familiar with the program.
01 Mar 2024
TechnologyUS to investigate security risks in Chinese cars: Here's why
The US government is investigating potential security risks linked to connected technology in cars made in China and other 'countries of concern.'
17 Feb 2024
IntelUS government likely to award $10B in subsidies to Intel
The United States (US) government is in talks to provide Intel Corporation with a subsidy package worth over $10 billion, reported Bloomberg.
10 Feb 2024
Cybercrimes'Warzone RAT' malware service dismantled, suspects arrested: Check details
United States (US) officials have revealed that they seized websites involved in selling a dangerous malware called "Warzone RAT," which allowed cybercriminals to steal data from victims' computers.
09 Feb 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningUS bans AI-generated voice robocalls to curb scammers
The US government's Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned robocalls using AI-generated voice tools.
08 Feb 2024
United States of AmericaChinese-origin engineer arrested in US for stealing missile tracking technology
Chenguang Gong, a former engineer and US citizen originally from China, has been arrested on federal charges, for allegedly stealing trade secret technology.
08 Jan 2024
Space NewsNASA's first lunar lander in 50 years lifts off
The new Vulcan Centaur rocket, carrying a NASA lunar lander, has taken off from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
29 Nov 2023
United States of AmericaUS to launch paperless visa as pilot project succeeds
The United States (US) government has successfully tested a pilot project for "paperless visas," which could eventually replace traditional visa stamps and pasting in passports.
27 Oct 2023
RussiaUS defense contractors see revenue boost amid global armed conflicts
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in a significant boost in revenue for major US defense contractors, as the US government and European nations ramp up their defense budgets in response to Moscow's hostile actions.
23 Oct 2023
United States of AmericaWhat US's proposed tweaks to H-1B visa mean for Indians
The United States (US) government is considering modifications to the H-1B visa application process, sparking questions about what aspects will be updated and what stays the same.
18 May 2023
Lashkar-e-TaibaUS court grants Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition
A court in the United States (US) has officially approved the extradition of Pakistani-origin terror convict and Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to India, where he is sought for his reported involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
15 May 2023
United States of AmericaLA launches project to track flesh-eating drug, US's deadliest ever
Xylazine, a deadly sedative commonly known as tranq and used for tranquilizing animals, has been abused for years in the United States.
21 Mar 2023
United States of AmericaCan't confirm: US on providing India intelligence about China's incursion
A new report has claimed that for the first time, the Pentagon provided crucial real-time intelligence to the Indian Army, which helped India tackle the border incursion by China in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector in December last year.
20 Aug 2022
Taiwan21 Chinese warplanes, 5 naval ships tracked around Taiwan: Report
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has said that it tracked 21 warplanes and five naval ships of the Chinese military around the country on Friday.
17 Aug 2022
Ministry Of External AffairsBest deal for citizens: Jaishankar on buying oil from Russia
Defending India's decision to buy crude oil from Russia, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that he had a moral obligation to ensure the best deal for Indian citizens.
14 Aug 2022
MichiganMan gets Rs. 20cr from government for building own broadband!
Jared Mauch from Michigan, USA, has received $2.6 million (Rs. 20 crore) from the US government for building his own broadband after getting slapped with a pricey internet bill.
02 Aug 2022
TaiwanUS House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reaches Taiwan amid China's warnings
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly landed in Taiwan late on Tuesday evening as part of her Asia tour, amid repeated "warnings" against her visit from China.
08 Jun 2021
Donald TrumpUS study gives further credence to Wuhan Lab leak theory
After US President Joe Biden revealed that the intelligence community is now exploring the lab-leak hypothesis, a US government national laboratory has backed the theory postulating SARS-CoV-2 virus leaking from the virology labs in Wuhan, according to The Wall Street Journal report.
22 Mar 2021
TechnologyUS House antitrust chairman mulling multiple bills targeting Big Tech
David Cicilline, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee's antitrust panel is reportedly planning to announce ten or more pieces of legislation squarely aimed at Big Tech companies.
18 Jan 2021
HuaweiTrump fires parting salvo at Huawei, imposes further restrictions
During its final week in office and a year after it put Huawei on the Entity List, the Trump administration delivered another blow to the Chinese smartphone maker.
16 Jan 2021
SpotifySpotify 'Car Thing' seeks FCC nod; significant redesign, features revealed
Popular music streaming service Spotify has sought FCC certification for a new Bluetooth-enabled device dubbed Car Thing. Last heard of in 2019, the car companion has received a significant design revamp and no longer resembles the 2019 concept.
14 Sep 2020
TikTokOracle wins TikTok US bid, but not for 'full sale'
After months of discussions and complications, Chinese giant ByteDance is finalizing a deal for the US business of TikTok.
12 Sep 2020
ReutersChina may let TikTok face US ban: Here's why
Chinese giant ByteDance is running out of time to comply with the Donald Trump administration's 'sell or close' order for TikTok US.
05 Sep 2020
Keanu Reeves#ComicBytes: Everything you need to know about Keanu Reeves' BRZRKR
From video games to motorcycles, Keanu Reeves has a knack for turning his hobbies into solid products.
27 Aug 2020
Trump AdministrationAmid political turmoil, TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer steps down
Kevin Mayer, the Chief Executive Officer of TikTok and Chief Operating Officer of its Chinese parent company ByteDance, has resigned from his posts.
16 Aug 2020
HuaweiHuawei phones may lose Android update support: Here's why
If you own a Huawei-built phone with Google's Android operating system, there is something you should know.
22 Jul 2020
GoogleEx-Google CEO is creating a 'tech school' for US government
The American government has roped in former Google CEO Eric Schmidt to create a new 'tech school' called US Digital Service Academy.
