United States: Senate passes Syria, anti-BDS bill
The legislation imposes new sanctions on Syria and boosts the US military alliances with neighbours of war-torn Syria including Israel and Jordan.
Feb 06, 2019, 10:00 AM IST
US President Donald Trump delivers State of the Union
He called for collaboration on jobs, trade, infrastructure, healthcare, immigration, and foreign policy.
Feb 06, 2019, 09:40 AM IST
Trump to choose Treasury's Malpass to lead World Bank: sources
David Malpass, or any other US nominee, would still need to win approval from the World Bank`s 12-member executive board.
Feb 05, 2019, 12:31 PM IST
Trump to call for unity in State of the Union address
The president and the Democrats had a 35-day stoush over his proposed wall along the US-Mexico border, which shut down the government and postponed the address.
Feb 05, 2019, 11:37 AM IST
Donald Trump to nominate David Bernhardt as US secretary of interior
Trump nominated Bernhardt for the agency`s deputy secretary in April 2017 and the Senate confirmed him months later.
Feb 05, 2019, 11:15 AM IST
Senator warns of 'war' among Republicans over Trump border wall
The South Carolina senator said the fate of the border would be the "defining moment" of Trump`s presidency.
Feb 05, 2019, 10:29 AM IST
Agreement reached to keep US troops in South Korea
Under the revised Special Measures Agreement, South Korea would boost its financial contribution to nearly $1 billion.
Feb 05, 2019, 09:55 AM IST
Trump plans to keep troops in Iraq to monitor Iran
In response to Trump`s remarks, Iraqi MP Jawad al-Musawi said on Sunday night that "there will be an escalation in the opposition to them".
Feb 04, 2019, 11:38 AM IST
Pentagon sending 3,750 extra United States forces to border with Mexico
Critics called the deployment a political stunt and scoffed at Trump’s comparisons of caravans of Central American migrants, including women and children, to an "invasion."
Feb 04, 2019, 10:13 AM IST
US expected to announce US pull out from INF Treaty
US Secretary of State Pompeo issued the 60-day ultimatum to Russia for their compliance to the treaty, failing which the USA would withdraw from the treaty on February 2.
Feb 01, 2019, 12:50 PM IST
Mindfulness meditation could ease chronic pain
The stress reduction element aims to help those affected develop ways of coping more effectively with their pain.
Feb 01, 2019, 12:43 PM IST
Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi rift over wall funding widens
On Thursday, Pelosi made her strongest comments against the wall since the government reopened last week after the longest shutdown in US history.
Feb 01, 2019, 12:18 PM IST
Trump re-election campaign began 2019 with $19 million in cash
None of the Democratic candidates have yet been required to disclose their money hauls, although US Senator Kamala Harris` campaign said she raised $1.5 million in the 24 hours after she launched her run.
Feb 01, 2019, 10:28 AM IST
United States imposes visa restrictions on Ghana
In September 2017, the United States imposed visa sanctions on Guinea, Sierra Leone, Eritrea, and Cambodia for the same reason.
Feb 01, 2019, 10:11 AM IST
US envoy raises prospect of US compromise in North Korea talks
Biegun will arrive in Seoul on Sunday for meetings with South Korean officials, before holding talks with North Korean negotiators.
Feb 01, 2019, 09:50 AM IST
China hails progress in US trade talks
US President Donald Trump touted the promise as evidence that the two sides were making progress.
Feb 01, 2019, 09:37 AM IST
Indian arrested in United States over fraud charges
Ammisetti used Facebook Marketplace and other media to victimise individuals, primarily of Indian decent, who advertised items for sale or rooms for rent.
Jan 31, 2019, 16:05 PM IST
Trump says he will let Justice Department decide handling of Mueller report
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker said on Monday that Mueller`s probe is "close to being completed."
Jan 31, 2019, 10:44 AM IST
Mike Pompeo says Trump-Kim summit to be held somewhere in Asia
Vietnam said last week it had not been informed about any time or venue for a possible Trump-Kim summit, but that it was confident in its ability to host such a meeting.
Jan 31, 2019, 10:20 AM IST
Study finds cancer causes premature ageing
The study found that the aged bone marrow cells accelerated the growth and development of the leukaemia - creating a vicious cycle that fuels the disease.
Jan 31, 2019, 10:04 AM IST
