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Trump claims Washington DC’s murder rate tops Islamabad's. Is he correct?
US President Donald Trump says Washington, DC’s homicide rate is higher than 'the worst places on Earth', with the White House citing cities like Islamabad and Bogotá. But the numbers tell a different story. While the US capital’s rate is high, recent data shows it’s falling — and far from the world’s highest
What the Zuck? Why Mark Zuckerberg’s neighbours are angry with him
For more than a decade, Mark Zuckerberg has been buying up homes in Crescent Park, Palo Alto, spending over $110 million to create a private compound. Neighbours say years of construction, heavy surveillance, and restricted access have transformed their once-peaceful community. The Meta CEO’s property expansion has left many residents frustrated and questioning the city’s role
Explosion reported at US steel plant near Pittsburgh, one killed, dozens injured, and two missing
An explosion at a US Steel plant near Pittsburgh on Monday has killed one person and injured multiple others, with at least two people missing, police said, as fire crews could be seen battling flames while heavy smoke rose from the facility.
Trump demands homeless to 'immediately' leave Washington DC, city mayor hits back
US President Donald Trump said that homeless people must "move out" of Washington, DC, as he pledged to tackle crimes in the city. However, the mayor of the country's capital pushed back against the White House's move to compare Washington, DC, to Baghdad.
Trump demands $1 bn from University of California, 5 times the agreed sum to settle antisemitism dispute
In its crusade against America's top university, the Trump administration demanded $1 billion to settle antisemitism claims and release federal funds to the University of California, the largest sum demanded from any institution.
Is Trump planning to make marijuana more accessible in America? He says 'need to look at that'
US President Donald Trump is reconsidering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a move which was proposed by former US President Joe Biden's administration.
Police officer, suspect dead in shooting incident near US CDS building in Atlanta
A suspected shooter and a police officer were killed after law enforcement responded to reports of an active shooter near the adjoining campuses of the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and Emory University
US astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13, dies in Chicago at 97
The former Navy pilot, who was portrayed by actor Tom Hanks in the 1995 movie "Apollo 13," died in a Chicago suburb on Thursday, the US space agency said in a statement
Who is Stephen Miran, Trump’s short-term Fed pick?
US President Trump has appointed economist Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board for a short-term role lasting until January 2026. A staunch advocate of tariffs and rate cuts, Miran's nomination could influence future monetary policy as Trump looks to reshape the Fed’s direction — especially with Fed chair Jerome Powell’s term set to expire in May 2026
Trump parades data to justify firing of labour stats chief after poor job report
In the Oval Office, where journalists were convened for a "major" announcement, Trump and economist Stephen Moore of the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, displayed charts with what they said was the real data
US House panel subpoenas Clintons over Epstein as pressure builds on Trump administration
The subpoenas come at a time the White House has been encountering rising pressure to be more transparent about the Epstein files— documents known to contain names of high-profile individuals related to the disgraced financier’s crimes
Trump influence? US museum receives backlash for removing Potus's impeachment display
The parent organisation of a top-visited history museum in the United States denied that political pressure played a role in the removal of a display about the impeachment of US President Donald Trump, during his first term in office
'If her name or complexion bothers you...': Ohio SG Mathura Sridharan trolled, AG claps back to troll
Indian-origin jurist Mathura Sridharan received racist backlash from online trolls after she was appointed as Ohio's 12th solicitor general. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost hits back at the troll by issuing a lengthy statement on the matter
US officials begin probe against attorney who investigated criminal cases against Trump
The Trump administration is launching probes against Special Counsel Jack Smith, who pursued legal cases against Trump before he was re-elected to the White House.
Ghislaine Maxwell shifted to lower-security prison in Texas as Trump govt faces backlash over Epstein files
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's confidante Ghislaine Maxwell has been transferred from federal prison in Florida to a lower-security facility in Texas
Trump says he will 'release everything' related to Epstein Files amid reports of FBI redacting his name
Amid backlash, US President Donald Trump said that he will "release everything" related to the Epstein Files. Trump's proclamation came after reports emerged that the FBI is redacting his name from the document before public release
US Army helicopter crash that killed 67 people in Washington was facing technical issues, NTSB finds
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the US agency tasked with examining major accidents, held hearings from Wednesday to Friday, with rigorous questioning of experts and various other parties including regulators and air traffic controllers
Trump sacks labour statistics chief hours after job report showed a grim image
US President Donald Trump fired the federal government official who is in charge of the Labour statistics. The sacking came just hours after US job data revealed that the employment growth stalled this summer
Not August 7, but October 5 could be the effective date for modified Trump tariffs
US President Donald Trump's latest executive order on modified reciprocal tariffs gives a brief grace period, which can technically stretch to even October. Here's how
Trump unveils modified reciprocal tariffs hours before August 1 deadline | Full List of affected nations
Hours before the clock hit the midnight August 1 deadline, US President Donald Trump signed a new executive order that introduces modified tariffs on countries around the world. Here's a full list of countries that have been affected.
Trump to remodel White House, pushes to build $200mn ballroom at presidential residence
Trump himself and unspecified donors will foot the bill for the $200 million project, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told a press briefing on Thursday.
Fed holds rates steady despite Trump pressure as divisions emerge among policymakers
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged for a fifth consecutive policy meeting Wednesday, defying strong political pressure from President Donald Trump to slash borrowing costs - although divisions emerged among policymakers
Trump’s Epstein headache: Frustrated but won’t create ‘bigger spectacle by firing anyone,’ report quotes aide
Despite applying numerous diversion tactics, the Epstein Files scandal continues to remain a persistent headache for US President Donald Trump, with reports suggesting that he is frustrated with his government's handling of the case
Trump strikes 'biggest ever' trade deal with EU: Here's what we know, what we don't
The US and European Union have struck a landmark trade deal imposing a 15 per cent tariff on most EU goods, averting Trump’s threatened 30 per cent levy. The agreement promises $750 billion in US energy sales and $600 billion in EU investments, but leaves key issues unresolved
US citizenship test too easy? Trump bringing back 2020 naturalisation format
The new director of the USCIS stirred a debate after he said that the present US citizenship test is easy and can be memorised. The Trump government is considering changing the rules of the game
WATCH | Panicked passengers evacuate as American Airlines' Boeing plane catches fire in Denver
According to the US Federal Aviation Administration, the Boeing aircraft experienced a “maintenance issue” involving one of the tires before takeoff
Ex-US NSA John Bolton lambasts Tulsi Gabbard over ‘treasonous’ Obama report, calls it 'exaggerated'
Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton slammed Tulsi Gabbard's report on Obama and his team's so-called 'treasonous’ role in the 2016 elections. Bolton said the report 'lacks substance'
Epstein Files: Ghislaine Maxwell and her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network
The US Justice Department has begun direct interviews with convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell in prison, and her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network. As Washington boils over the release of the Epstein files, calls for transparency grow louder. Could Maxwell’s testimony finally reveal long-sought answers about the powerful figures entangled in Epstein’s crimes?
Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard’s visa program eligibility
The US Department of State announced that it is opening an investigation into Harvard's eligibility as a sponsor for the Exchange Visitor Program, marking US President Donald Trump's latest escalation against the Ivy League institution.
Was Hillary Clinton on tranquilisers during the 2016 campaign? What is the truth?
A newly declassified intelligence report, unveiled by Tulsi Gabbard, alleges that Hillary Clinton was using heavy tranquilisers and suffering emotional instability during the 2016 campaign. With claims of withheld Russian intel and internal Democratic concerns over her health, the report brings into question possible cover-ups during the elections