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India-US trade deal enters final stretch; Goyal says 99% of negotiations complete
India and the United States are nearing the conclusion of the first tranche of their bilateral trade agreement, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal saying 99 per cent of negotiations have been completed and only a few issues remain ahead of a final round of talks in New Delhi
Can Vance lead Maga after Trump? Potus casts doubts on VP's potential: Report
As the Republicans contemplate the future of the party after US President Donald Trump's tenure ends, reports are emerging that the American Commander-in-Chief is privately expressing reservations about the capabilities of his Vice President, JD Vance, to lead Maga.
'They’ve agreed to that': Trump claims Iran accepted nuclear condition
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that Iran has agreed not to develop nuclear weapons, expressing confidence that negotiations between Washington and Tehran are moving in the right direction.
Australia to receive only used US nuclear submarines under revised AUKUS deal
Australia will receive three in-service nuclear-powered submarines from the United States under a revised AUKUS agreement, replacing an earlier plan that included a mix of new and used vessels.
Protesters clash with Trump supporters in New Jersey as hunger strike in Ice facility enters 9th day
Protesters in New Jersey clashed with supporters of US President Donald Trump as their hunger strike at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility entered its ninth day on Saturday.
DHS clarifies green card rule, says most immigrants can remain in US during process
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Saturday clarified that most immigrants seeking permanent residency will not be required to leave the United States while waiting for their green cards.
US seeks ‘stable equilibrium’ with China in Asia, says Hegseth
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday said that Washington is seeking a “stable equilibrium” with China in Asia, while expressing concern over Beijing’s growing military capabilities and expanding regional activities.
Flesh-eating screwworm found in Mexico, just 31 miles away from American border, prompts concerns among USDA
On Friday, the US Department of Agriculture raised an alarm after a flesh-eating, parasitic fly was found in a young sheep in Mexico within 31 miles (50 km) of the US border.
Federal judge orders probe into Trump's $1.8 billion fund settlement with IRS amid fraud allegations
A United States federal judge on Friday ordered President Donald Trump's lawyers and his family to respond to the allegations over an unusual deal to end their lawsuit against the IRS.
How tomatoes have become the latest symbol of America's affordability squeeze
Tomato prices in the US have jumped nearly 40 per cent in a year, outpacing most grocery items and becoming a symbol of rising living costs. Experts point to tariffs on Mexican imports, the Iran conflict, and weather-related disruptions as key drivers behind the sharp increase
Trump on a US $250 bill soon? Why this won't be easy to do
The proposal to place US President Donald Trump on a new $250 bill for America's 250th anniversary will face legal hurdles under American law as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed design preparations
'Build, baby, build': 3 plans Mamdani is pushing to make NYC housing more affordable
Months after assuming power, New York City's Mayor Zohran Mamdani released ambitious ideas to remedy the Big Apple's housing crisis.
Death toll rises to 8 in Washington paper mill explosion as authorities struggle to conduct rescue ops
The death toll rises to eight in the devastating Washington paper mill explosion as authorities recover six more bodies from the site of the chemical blast.
Did Trump profit? Ethics alarms over $9.7 billion Pentagon deal to Dell amid stock transactions
US ethics watchdogs have raised concerns after the Pentagon awarded Dell a $9.7 billion contract, amid disclosures showing President Donald Trump purchased Dell stock and publicly promoted the company, triggering questions over potential conflict of interest
One dead, nine missing after chemical tank explosion at Washington paper mill
A chemical tank explosion at a paper manufacturing facility in Washington killed one person, injured nine others and left nine people missing on Tuesday, prompting a major emergency response and recovery operation.
Joe Biden files lawsuit against DOJ over planned release of memoir interview recordings
Former US President Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the DOJ in an effort to stop the release of audio recordings connected to interviews he gave to a biographer years before a classified documents investigation began.
Everything checked out PERFECTLY, claims Trump. What does the physical of a US president include?
US President Donald Trump underwent another medical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center ahead of turning 80. The White House has not yet released a detailed physician’s report despite growing scrutiny over Trump’s age, stamina and cognitive health
Why did Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu and Laura Loomer clash over Tulsi Gabbard’s Bible verse?
Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation as US Director of National Intelligence and her Bible verse post on X sparked criticism from far-right activist Laura Loomer, who accused her of 'pretending to be Christian'. Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu defended Gabbard, calling Sanatana Dharma 'the most tolerant spiritual system in the world'
Indian-origin woman from Gujarat killed in shooting at Virginia store, CCTV captures attack
A 45-year-old Indian-origin woman from Gujarat was shot dead during a suspected robbery attempt at a supermarket in the United States.
Did Rubio call Trump stupid? Why did US State Dept delete the racism remarks about India?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks on racist comments against Indians in the US, during his visit to India, have come under the lens, after critics linked them to Donald Trump’s 'hellhole' post on India. The US State Department later deleted the clip
Saudi-US venture to build long-range attack drones in Riyadh amid Gulf security push: Report
Saudi and US defence firms are setting up a drone manufacturing facility near Riyadh to produce long-range attack drones modelled on Iran’s Shahed system, as Gulf nations boost military spending and strengthen regional deterrence capabilities
‘Are you still there?’: Silence follows Trump’s push for Muslim nations to join Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump has urged leaders of several Arab and Muslim-majority countries to join the Abraham Accords and normalise relations with Israel once the ongoing conflict with Iran comes to an end.
Suspect dead, two people shot in Secret Service gun encounter near the White House
Two people were shot during an encounter with Secret Service near the White House on Saturday, sparking concerns about the safety of US President Donald Trump.
A history of the US Consulate in Kolkata, one of the oldest missions in the world, that Rubio will visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India will include Kolkata’s historic US consulate. Established in 1792 during George Washington’s presidency, the mission is among America’s oldest diplomatic posts and has witnessed colonial trade and Cold War tensions
Victim or accomplice? The role of Jeffrey Epstein’s assistant, Sarah Kellen, in the scandal
Sarah Kellen, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistant, has told Congress she was also a victim of abuse. While survivors and court records accuse her of helping run Epstein’s network, Kellen claims she was manipulated, controlled and psychologically trapped for more than a decade
Trump's son Don Jr to marry his socialite fiancée in the Bahamas without his father in attendance: Report
US President Donald Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr, will be marrying Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson on a small island in the Bahamas this weekend, in the absence of his father.
US confident of closing India trade pact in coming weeks, says Ambassador Sergio Gor
The United States is confident that an interim trade agreement with India could be finalised in the coming weeks, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said, as both countries accelerate negotiations to deepen trade and investment ties amid shifting global economic dynamics
Why Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s AI speech wasn’t booed like other tech titans
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak received rare applause for mentioning AI during a US commencement speech, while several other executives faced boos from graduates. His focus on 'actual intelligence' and human creativity struck a chord with Gen Z students worried about automation, layoffs, and AI-driven job disruption
How Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO could make him the world’s first trillionaire
Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO could become the biggest stock market debut in history, potentially pushing the billionaire’s net worth beyond $1 trillion. From Starlink’s rapid growth to AI ambitions and Starship expansion, here’s how SpaceX’s public listing may set a benchmark at Wall Street
US Senate moves to limit Trump’s war powers on Iran in rare bipartisan push
The United States Senate has taken a significant step to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military action against Iran without approval from Congress.