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Trump made billions from crypto. His fans didn't — now critics accuse him of 'disgusting' greed
US President Donald Trump's financial disclosures reveal his crypto ventures generated more than $1.4 billion since returning to the White House, even as many supporters who invested in his memecoin suffered heavy losses, triggering fresh allegations of "disgusting" greed and conflicts of interest
Chinese tech giant Alibaba to pay $600 million to settle US probe over illegal drug sales
Chinese tech giant Alibaba will pay $600 million to settle a US Justice Department probe into allegations that it failed to prevent illegal drug and pharmaceutical equipment sales on its e-commerce platforms, marking another legal setback in the United States
'Infinite greed is disgusting': Trump accused of 'brazen corruption' after $2bn financial disclosure
US President Donald Trump has been accused of committing 'brazen crypto corruption' after his financial disclosure revealed that his family's cryptocurrency ventures generated more than $1 billion in his first year since returning to the White House.
US turns 250: What is the Declaration of Independence? Is it a symbol of freedom or America's greatest paradox?
On the US' 250th anniversary, the Declaration of Independence remains fiercely contested over slavery, Indigenous dispossession, constitutional interpretation, and competing narratives like the 1619 Project and the 1776 Commission. Here's why America's founding document continues to shape and divide the nation
US envoy says America owes its existence to Israel; Netanyahu calls for ending US assistance
US Ambassador to Israel has once again asserted that the US owes its existence to Israel, remarks that came just hours after Israeli PM Netanyahu said he wants to begin phasing out American financial assistance to Israel
US removes sanctions on four Indian companies accused of aiding Russia's military base
The US government removed sanctions against four Indian entities as part of its latest sanctions update. The sanctions had been imposed in 2024 over allegations that the companies supported Russia's military-industrial base
Trump made $1.4 billion from crypto ventures in 2025, financial disclosure reveals
US President Donald Trump's annual financial disclosure shows he earned more than $1.4 billion from crypto ventures in 2025, led by meme coin and World Liberty Financial
US turns 250: How did the Dollar become so powerful, and can it keep its crown?
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, we take a look at how the US dollar became the world's most powerful reserve currency. Explore the history of Bretton Woods, the petrodollar, and whether modern de-dollarisation threats will finally dethrone this global financial hegemon
After India, Neville Roy Singham faces US federal investigation over funding allegations
Neville Roy Singham, the US-born technology entrepreneur who has previously come under scrutiny in India over funding allegations is now facing a federal investigation in the United States over his global financial network
'It's in last 1 or 2%': US envoy Sergio Gor says India-US trade deal nears completion
US Ambassador Sergio Gor says the India-US trade deal is in its final 1-2 per cent of negotiations, calling it a "win-win" for both countries. The US also announced $20.5 billion in fresh investments in India, while highlighting deeper cooperation in AI, technology and defence
Trump warns US fuel retailers: Cut gasoline prices immediately or face 'big problems'
US President Donald Trump has urged fuel retailers to cut gasoline prices immediately, saying crude oil has fallen to around $68 a barrel. He warned of "big problems" for retailers that fail to lower pump prices and renewed his criticism of California's fuel taxes
US turns 250: Who were America's Founding Fathers?
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, we revisit the story of America's Founding Fathers. From their fierce political rivalries and roles in drafting the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, to the Hamilton-Jefferson ideological divide and the contradictions that shaped the early republic
US-India trade deal soon, H-1B curbs not India-specific: US envoy Sergio Gor
Highlighting the growing economic partnership, the US ambassador pointed to major American investments in India by companies such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Micron
Big win for Mamdani: NYC board freezes rents for one million apartments
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board on Thursday approved Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) two-year rent freeze proposal for 1 million rent-stabilised apartments, a move which is now being seen as a big win for his political campaign
Anthropic accuses Alibaba of largest-known AI model theft attempt, cites 28.8 million Claude queries
Anthropic has accused Alibaba and its Qwen AI unit of using nearly 25,000 fake accounts to generate 28.8 million Claude interactions in what it calls the largest-known AI distillation campaign aimed at replicating its technology
'Lunatic': Trump embroils in a shouting match with Republican senator over Iran war resolution
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday got embroiled in a shouting match with Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy during a closed-door meeting with Republican senators.
Why aren't gasoline prices falling? Trump says Exxon, Chevron among firms under probe
US President Donald Trump has accused oil giants of failing to pass on lower crude prices to consumers, saying Exxon Mobil and Chevron are among companies being investigated as gasoline prices remain stubbornly high despite a sharp retreat in oil prices
Trump says Iran won’t charge ships in Hormuz, frozen funds may buy US farm goods
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Iran has assured the United States that it is not charging any tolls, insurance fees or other costs on ships travelling through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz
Mamdani-backed candidates sweep New York Democratic primaries
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani scored a major political victory on Tuesday as all three candidates he endorsed won their Democratic primary races, strengthening the influence of the party’s progressive wing in the city
‘Customers are being gouged’: Trump orders probe as gas prices stay high despite oil slump
US President Donald Trump ordered a DOJ probe into oil companies, accusing them of “gouging” consumers by keeping gasoline prices high even as crude oil prices tumble
Alibaba strikes back: Chinese tech giant sues US over Pentagon blacklist, rejects claims of military ties
Alibaba has sued the US government after being placed on a Pentagon blacklist of companies allegedly linked to China's military, arguing the designation is baseless, harmful to its business and unsupported by evidence.
‘Pakistan needed America’s blessings’: How Islamabad rebuilt ties with Trump’s White House
After Op Sindoor exposed the limits of its "China-only security policy," Pakistan moved fast to seek "America's blessings" — deploying lobbyists, mineral deals and battlefield assistance to win back Trump's favour
US citizenship likely to cost 75% more: What does this mean for Indians in America?
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed raising citizenship application fees by up to 80 per cent while scrapping reduced-fee options and waivers. With nearly 290,000 India-born green card holders eligible for naturalisation, the move would increase the financial burden on these immigrants
'Pakistan hid bin Laden': US Senators challenge Vance's embrace of Islamabad
Vance's remarks expressing warmth towards Pakistan have sparked contrasting reactions from two US senators who highlighted Islamabad's long history of terrorism and its role in sheltering Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden
Indian Muslim women reject Ilhan Omar's genocide claim: 'Not in our name'
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who has frequently drawn criticism in India for her remarks on the country, is facing a strong backlash after claiming that India is in the “eighth stage of genocide.”
China strikes back: Export controls hit 10 US firms, procurement ban expands to 46 companies
China has imposed export controls on 10 US firms and barred 46 American companies from Chinese government procurement, escalating tensions with Washington in the latest round of technology, defence and critical minerals-related retaliation
LAPD releases bodycam footage of officer fatally shooting dog during welfare check
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on Sunday released bodycam footage showing an officer fatally shooting a dog while responding to a welfare check at an apartment building earlier this month
'I was trying to be funny': Trump explains viral 'I'm the boss’ G7 remark
US President Donald Trump has clarified his widely discussed "I'm the boss" remark at the G7 summit, saying the comment was intended as a joke and was never meant to be taken seriously
Inside Trump’s Greenland obsession: Influence campaigns, annexation talk and Arctic tensions
Greenland has found itself at the centre of an increasingly contentious geopolitical debate due to US President Donald Trump's repeated calls for the US to acquire the Arctic territory
'It's all right. Whatever': Trump backs Fed's Warsh despite rate hold
US President Donald Trump voiced confidence in Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh after the central bank kept interest rates unchanged, signalling a softer White House approach to the Fed despite continued differences over monetary policy