United States of America
- Middle East
Report reveals horrors of US missile strike on school in Iran’s Minab
Eleven-year-old Parestesh Zaeri was standing on the upper floor of her primary school when the explosions began. The force of the strike ripped through the building, collapsing the floor beneath her and…
- World
US extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil already at sea
Washington: The United States has extended by a month a waiver from sanctions on Russian oil already at sea, according to an official statement. The US Department of the Treasury issued an…
- Telangana
Telangana woman dies in US road accident
Hyderabad: A 24-year-old woman from Telangana died in a road accident in Chicago, USA, according to reports received by her family members on Sunday, May 17. The deceased was identified as Navya,…
- World
US: Texas man executed for murder in 600th execution since 1982
A man, who experts for both prosecutors and defence attorneys had said was intellectually disabled, became the 600th person executed in Texas since 1982, put to death for the killing of a…
- India
Modi signed US trade deal to secure Adani’s ‘release’ in bribery case: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of signing a trade deal with the US only to secure the “release” of billionaire businessman Gautam Adani. “Compromised…
- World
No plans to become 51st state of US: Venezuela acting Prez Delcy
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez told journalists Monday that her country had no plans to become the 51st US state after President Donald Trump said he was “seriously considering” the move. Rodríguez…
- World
US to close consulate in Peshawar citing safety of diplomatic personnel
Washington: The US has announced the phased closure of its consulate in Peshawar, citing a commitment to the safety of its diplomatic personnel. “The US Department of State is announcing the phased…
- World
US attempt to reopen Strait of Hormuz draws Iran warning, risks ceasefire
Dubai: The ceasefire in the Iran war abruptly faced its most perilous moment on Monday after the United States began trying to open the Strait of Hormuz to allow hundreds of stranded…
- World
Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can’t keep up with higher oil prices
West Palm Beach: Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years.…
- World
Ghana becomes latest African country to reject US health deal
Accra: Ghana has rejected a proposed health deal with the United States over concerns about data privacy and is now seeking a new agreement, an official said Friday. It was the latest…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra student in US dies by suicide; efforts underway to repatriate body
Hyderabad: A 26-year-old Andhra student, Iraganaboyina Chandu, has allegedly died by suicide in the United States after struggling to secure employment following his post-graduation, triggering concern within the student community abroad. Chandu,…
- World
FCC orders early review of ABC’s broadcast licence after Jimmy Kimmel row
Washington: The US Federal Communications Commission has ordered an early review of American Broadcasting Company’s (ABC) local station broadcast licences, after US President Donald Trump called for the firing of the network’s…
- World
Senate rejects attempt to end Trump’s blockade of Cuba
Washington: Senate Republicans rejected legislation from Democrats on Tuesday that would have required President Donald Trump to end the US energy blockade on Cuba unless he receives approval from Congress. The vote…
- Middle East
US, Iran clash over Tehran’s nuclear programme as UN treaty review begins
United Nations: The United States and Iran clashed over Tehran’s nuclear programme as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway Monday, April 27, at…
- World
Suspect’s writings suggest political motive in WHCA dinner shooting; Trump recounts chaos
Washington: US President Donald Trump said he wanted to see what was happening when Secret Service agents hustled him out of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday night after a…
