USA

09:58 AM
US envoy to visit Russia ahead of maiden Kim-Putin summit

United States Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun will visit Russia this week to discuss the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.

01:26 PM
ISIS-Somalia's 'second in command' killed in US airstrike

The United States said that a high-ranking ISIS-Somalia terrorist was killed in an air strike which targeted a vehicle near Xiriiro in the Bari Region here.

11:07 AM
Pompeo would 'love' to see N Korea denuclearise before 2019-end

The US Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo on Monday said that he would love to see North Korea denuclearise before the end of this year, appreciating North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's recent remarks showing his willingness to hold a third summit with

10:53 AM
Kim ready for third US-North Korea summit

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Saturday expressed willingness to hold a third summit with the United States, provided Washington offers a "fair" and "mutually acceptable" deal.

10:45 AM
Top US General defends India's A-SAT test

A top US General on Thursday defended India's steps towards development and testing of anti-satellite (A-SAT) missile capabilities, saying India developed it for self-defence as it was "concerned about threats" from space.

09:57 AM
Rupee slips 32 paise to 69.24 vs USD in early trade

The rupee depreciated by 32 paise to 69.24 against the US dollar in early trade Friday owing to increased demand for the greenback from importers and banks.

08:57 AM
'Spying' took place in Trump's campaign, says Barr

US Attorney General William Barr said that he was looking into FBI's efforts to probe US President Donald Trump's campaign members before the 2016 presidential election, adding that he believes "spying" took place.

09:31 AM
Homeland Security Dept Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen resigns

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has stepped down from her post, President Donald Trump announced.

10:08 AM
US may consider military option in Venezuela

A military option against Venezuela is being seriously considered by the US government as events unfold in that country, a senior Trump administration official told reporters.

10:37 AM
US threatens automobile tariffs on Mexico

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to impose tariffs on automobiles made in Mexico and close the southern US border if the country did not stop "massive amounts of drugs" coming into the US within one year.

10:23 AM
US, China 'very close' to reaching trade deal

Putting an end to a year-long trade impasse between the United States and China, President Donald Trump said that both the countries are "very close" to reaching a deal.

09:53 AM
Rupee rises by 12 paise to 69.05 vs USD in early trade

The rupee appreciated by 12 paise to 69.05 against the US dollar in opening trade.

11:55 AM
A-SAT test: US takes note of India's statements on space debris issues

The United States has said that the issue of space debris is an important concern and it has taken note of the Indian government's statements that its recently conducted anti-satellite test A-SAT) was designed to address "space debris issues," accord

11:22 AM
US, China to hold talks on trade dispute next week

The United States and China are expected to meet next week in Washington to further discuss the trade deal, announced US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Steven.

09:34 AM
Trump threatens to close US-Mexico border next week

US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to close the US-Mexico border next week if Mexico does not stop undocumented immigrants from coming into the United States.

01:04 PM
US, France, UK step up fresh efforts to proscribe Masood Azhar

China may have put a technical hold and prevented the listing of Masood Azhar as 'global terrorist' at UNSC earlier this month. However, diplomatic efforts are still on to get the Jaish-e-Mohammad chief proscribed.

11:02 AM
Pentagon authorises spending of $1Bln on wall along US-Mexico border

The Pentagon notified Congress that it has authorised the transfer of $1 billion to begin new wall construction along the US-Mexico border, drawing immediate objections from Democratic lawmakers, a statement on Tuesday said.

01:48 PM
Vijender injured in training, US pro debut delayed

Indian boxing star Vijender Singh's much-awaited professional debut in the USA, scheduled for April 12, was Tuesday postponed after he injured himself during a sparring session in Los Angeles.

11:26 AM
William Barr: Mueller did not find Trump or his campaign conspired with Russia

US Attorney General William Barr told Congress that special counsel Robert Mueller did not find evidence that the Trump campaign conspired or coordinated with the Russian government to allegedly interfere in the 2016 election.

10:44 AM
IAF inducts first unit of four Chinook helicopters today

The Indian Air Force inducted the first unit of four US-made Chinook heavy-lift helicopters on Monday.

10:20 AM
Barr must not give Trump a 'preview' of Mueller's findings, says Pelosi

Attorney General William Barr must not give US President Donald Trump any ‘sneak preview’ of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s findings or evidence, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.

11:51 AM
Tom Ford calls out fake quote targeting Melania Trump

Tom Ford denied making degrading comments targeting US First Lady Melania Trump, after a tweet where he allegedly called Melania a "glorified escort" went viral.

10:55 AM
US must recognise Israel’s sovereignty over Golan heights, says Trump

US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the time has come to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, a move that is considered a huge gift to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just three weeks before the election.

10:58 AM
Republicans propose amendment to limit Supreme Court to 9 justices

A Republican senator is planning to introduce a constitutional amendment to "limit the number of US Supreme Court justices to nine" after several Democrats professed the idea of expanding the bench.