USAThe US government has implemented a rule mandating that certain asylum seekers be referred directly to immigration courts, bypassing initial interviews with Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officials. The policy, effective Tuesday, seeks to manage a massive backlog of 1.4 million pending asylum petitions currently straining federal resources.
USAAfter a six-year hiatus prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic, India and China will reopen the historic Nathu La Pass for cross-border trade on August 1. This resumption marks a significant step toward restoring commercial ties along the ancient Silk Route, which has historically connected the two nations through East Sikkim.
USAThe Trump administration has enacted double-digit tariffs on more than 60 countries, citing failures to enforce bans on goods produced with forced labor. By invoking Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, the White House bypasses congressional oversight to impose duties ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on global imports.
USAA crowded afternoon at the Bite of Seattle festival turned into a stampede on Saturday when gunfire erupted near the Space Needle. Witnesses described a scene of pure panic as festival-goers, packed tightly between food stalls, scrambled to escape the venue while multiple victims fell to the ground.
Thirteen campers between the ages of 10 and 13 were rushed for emergency care in East Orange, New Jersey, after ingesting chocolate suspected of being laced with hallucinogenic mushrooms. The incident at the North Arlington Avenue YMCA left the children unresponsive and detached, prompting a swift intervention by local authorities.
USAAfter thirteen consecutive nights of escalating military operations, President Donald Trump has ordered a pause in US airstrikes against Iran. The decision, intended to create a window for potential diplomatic negotiations, marks a notable shift in the administration's aggressive posture following weeks of intensifying regional conflict.
USAIran has suspended retaliatory attacks against U.S. regional interests, citing a two-night lull in American airstrikes. The move follows months of escalating conflict that has strained military stockpiles and threatened to destabilize the global energy corridor, even as both nations weigh the political cost of a wider regional war.
USAA sudden silence has descended over the Middle East as Washington suspends nearly two weeks of nightly bombardments against Iran. While President Donald Trump pivots toward potential negotiations, reports suggest the tactical pause is driven by dwindling stockpiles of Patriot interceptors and defensive munitions rather than purely diplomatic strategy.
USAKaty Perry has publicly condemned the Trump administration for syncing her hit anthem Firework to footage of military strikes in Iran. The singer, who did not authorize the use of her track on the White House TikTok account, described the pairing of her song with scenes of violence as a complete violation.
USAA credible intelligence report regarding Iranian proxy forces compelled Donald Trump to ditch his Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 in favor of the older Air Force One during a NATO summit in Turkey. Secret Service agents advised the switch after identifying a specific security risk targeting the president's transit.
USAAs the Donald Trump administration weighs further military escalation against Tehran, US intelligence officials suggest that Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, harbors a greater intent to pursue nuclear weapons than his predecessor. This shift in posture complicates an already volatile standoff following the death of Ali Khamenei.
USAWith only a year of supply remaining, Corpus Christi is teetering on the edge of becoming the first major American city to run dry. Persistent drought, aging infrastructure, and an insatiable industrial demand for cooling water have pushed a city of 300,000 residents toward a municipal water emergency.
USADonald Trump remains undecided on launching a large-scale military operation against Iran, citing an emerging seriousness in ongoing diplomatic channels. Speaking from the Oval Office, the president signaled that while the U.S. military remains prepared for escalation, the potential for a negotiated deal currently holds the conflict in a precarious balance.
USATokyo is dismantling decades of post-war caution to build a modern, CIA-style intelligence network. Faced with aggressive espionage from China and mounting pressure to bolster its own defense, the government is centralizing its fragmented agencies to protect critical technologies and secure its position in the Pacific.
USAChina is nudging Pakistan to revive stalled negotiations between the US and Iran, aiming to stabilize vital trade routes currently choked by escalating regional conflict. Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni held high-level discussions in Islamabad this week, marking a renewed, albeit fragile, attempt to break the diplomatic impasse.
Four Indian sailors perished when the MV Golden Leo was struck by missiles while departing Odesa on July 19. While Moscow maintains the vessel was a legitimate military target, New Delhi has officially verified that the Guinea-Bissau-flagged ship was transporting a civilian shipment of grain at the time of the attack.
USADonald Trump vowed Friday to impose a substantial tariff on the European Union, signaling a sharp escalation in trade tensions following Brussels' latest antitrust ruling against Google. The former president characterized the bloc's regulatory action as both illegal and unethical, promising swift economic retaliation at the earliest possible moment.
USAFacing direct questions about allegations of racism during an interview with The Economist, Elon Musk pointed to his personal life and corporate hiring practices as evidence against the claims. The billionaire, who currently serves as head of the Department of Government Efficiency, dismissed the accusations as unfounded.
USAThe Republican administration is pushing to rename New York’s Penn Station as it spearheads a massive $8 billion overhaul of the transit hub. While Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has signaled a clear preference for branding the site after Donald Trump, the proposal has ignited a sharp conflict with local Democratic leadership.
USAA California court has struck down legislation recognizing Diwali as an official state holiday, citing constitutional concerns over the law’s specific wording regarding the festival's religious significance. The ruling arrives less than a year after Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law, marking a significant legal reversal for the state.
USAPresident Donald Trump has triggered a sweeping wave of double-digit tariffs on 60 trading partners, including India, China, and the United Kingdom. The move targets nations over their enforcement of forced labor bans, effectively replacing temporary levies that were set to expire following a recent Supreme Court legal defeat.
USAThe Trump administration is launching a fresh wave of tariffs on 60 nations, setting rates between 10% and 12.5% effective Friday. By framing these duties as a crackdown on forced labor, the White House aims to bypass recent Supreme Court rulings that dismantled previous attempts to impose broad reciprocal trade levies.
USADeclaring that Tehran has not yet received enough pain to force a diplomatic breakthrough, Donald Trump signaled he is nearing a decision on a large-scale military operation against Iran. The president described the potential offensive as larger than any previous action, though Pentagon officials confirm no formal orders have been issued.
USADonald Trump declared Thursday that any U.S.-approved civilian nuclear program for Saudi Arabia is strictly conditional on Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords. By tethering the atomic deal to the recognition of Israel, the former president has reignited a diplomatic strategy that stalled following the outbreak of the Gaza war.
USAThreatening severe military consequences, Donald Trump declared that the United States will hold Iran directly accountable for ongoing Houthi attacks against oil tankers in the Red Sea. The former president framed the Yemeni rebel group as a proxy force, warning that further aggression will trigger a forceful response against both Tehran and its allies.
USAA Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance’s security detail faces suspension following reports that the employee leaked internal frustrations regarding the family’s travel habits. The breach marks a significant escalation in the administration’s ongoing campaign to identify and punish unauthorized disclosures to the press.
USAA Delta Air Lines pilot approaching LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday night received an urgent directive to exercise extreme caution following a reported MANPAD threat. While air traffic controllers warned the crew of a potential rocket launcher attack, authorities quickly traced the alarm to an anonymous and non-credible source.
USADeepak Kumar, a 31-year-old illegal immigrant, was apprehended in Pennsylvania after federal agents discovered ten pallets of stolen tungsten oxide powder worth nearly $3 million inside his truck. The arrest has reignited a fierce political debate over California’s licensing policies for undocumented migrants and its status as a sanctuary state.
USAUS District Judge Ana Reyes has demanded the Pentagon clarify the medical and logistical distinctions between new testosterone replacement therapy protocols for general troops and the hormone treatments currently prohibited for transgender service members under the administration’s existing military ban.
USAJogesh and Meenakashi Bhandari, a couple of Indian origin, were convicted in the UK for orchestrating a massive PPE procurement fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic. The duo, alongside associate Craig Morris, siphoned millions of dollars intended for medical supplies to purchase luxury watches, high-end vehicles, and home renovations.