USA

09:27 AM
Trump announces 2020 Presidential campaign in Orlando

US President Donald Trump announced his intent to run for a second term by contesting in the 2020 Presidential elections during a massive rally in Orlando here on Tuesday.

10:51 AM
Rupee rises 11 paise to 69.80 vs USD in early trade

The rupee appreciated by 11 paise to 69.80 against the US dollar in opening trade Tuesday, driven by positive opening in domestic equities and easing crude prices.

04:35 PM
Bill moved in US House to put India on par with Washington's 'closest allies'

A legislation has been moved in the United States' House of Representatives seeking to advance the US-India strategic relationship and bring New Delhi on par with Washington's "closest allies and partners".

10:06 AM
Rupee slips 9 paise to 69.89 vs USD in early trade

The rupee depreciated by 9 paise to 69.89 against the US dollar in early trade Monday on weak opening in domestic equities and rising crude oil prices.

12:27 PM
USA: One killed in shooting at wholesale store in Southern California

One person was killed and three others sustained injuries in a shooting incident in the US city of Corona.

11:55 AM
Trump claims Queen had fun with him during his UK visit

President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that Britain's Queen Elizabeth II had more fun during his state visit to the UK than in the last 25 years.

11:50 AM
Trump warns China: Act now or trade deal will be 'far worse' after 2020

President Donald Trump warned China to act immediately and strike a trade deal with the United States in order to avoid a "far worse" negotiation after 2020.

10:42 AM
US imposes sanctions on Venezuela defence, security sectors

The United States imposed sanctions on two shipping companies operating in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy, adding that individuals operating in Venezuelan defence and security sector might be subject to sanctions.

10:15 AM
Trump: North Korea missile tests not breach of trust

United States President Donald Trump said on Friday (local time) that North Korea's launch of recent short-range ballistic missiles was not "a breach of trust."

10:14 AM
Sensex, Nifty turn choppy; HCL Tech rallies 4 pc

Domestic equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty were trading on a choppy note early Friday amid uncertainty over US-China trade deal and continued foreign fund outflow.

10:04 AM
Rupee slips 13 paise to 70.07 vs USD in early trade

The rupee depreciated by 13 paise to 70.07 against the US dollar in early trade Friday as US-China trade related concerns and foreign fund outflows weighed on investor sentiments.

09:51 AM
US Military stops counting Afghanistan's land controlled by Taliban

US military has stopped counting the land in Afghanistan still controlled by Taliban militants.

02:13 PM
Pope Francis donates $500,000 to migrants at US-Mexico border

Pope Francis recently donated USD 5,00,000 to help migrants in Mexico who are attempting to enter the United States, reinforcing the pontiff's stance of welcoming migrants rather than stigmatising them.

08:25 AM
7 people shot at, 1 killed as gunman opens fire in Baltimore

At least one person lost his life when an unidentified gunman opened fire in a neighbourhood in southwest Baltimore, police said.

09:46 AM
Trump meets Japanese PM to discuss trade

US President Donald Trump met visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at White House to discuss bilateral trade and other issues, local media reported.

10:24 AM
Rupee tumbles 22 paise against dollar on crude concerns

The rupee Thursday slumped 22 paise to 70.08 against the US dollar in early trade on rising global crude prices and fresh demand for the American currency from importers.

08:36 AM
Trump: Nobody disobeys my orders

United States President Donald Trump on Monday said "nobody disobeys" his orders after special counsel Robert Mueller stated in his report that Trump attempted to influence the investigation but was unsuccessful because his aides did not pay heed to

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.