Caracas, July 18 (IANS) The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 5,069, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said. According to an official update released… Continue reading Venezuela quake death toll rises to 5,069
Washington, July 18 (IANS) US lawmakers have urged the Senate to pass a sweeping digital assets bill, arguing that clear federal rules are needed to protect investors, bring cryptocurrency businesses… Continue reading US lawmakers push Senate to clear crypto bill
Washington, July 18 (IANS) The Trump administration said on Friday that US states could lose federal election funding unless they adopt new security measures, as it raised concerns about non-citizens… Continue reading US threatens election funds over security
Ottawa, July 16 (IANS) Wildfires sweeping across northwestern Ontario, Canada, in recent days have caused severe smog and a sharp deterioration in air quality in several regions, including Ottawa, the… Continue reading Wildfires in Canada’s Ontario cause severe smog, disrupt rail traffic
Washington, July 16 (IANS) Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has enlisted former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan to help review the US central bank’s balance sheet, as part… Continue reading US Fed taps former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan for key reform panel
Washington, July 16 (IANS) The Pentagon has ordered mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for all active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and above as part of a broader push by… Continue reading Pentagon orders hormone tests for troops to address ‘Operation Syndrome’
Washington, July 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious plan to revive American shipbuilding, asserting that his administration would expand domestic ship production, work with foreign partners… Continue reading Trump vows to rebuild US shipbuilding, calls it national security priority
Beijing, July 16 (IANS) Floods triggered by rounds of torrential rains have left 39 people dead and nine others missing in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Chinese authorities said… Continue reading Floods in China’s Guangxi leave 39 dead, nine missing
Washington, July 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the United States was closely monitoring activity at Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site and warned that even limited movement there would… Continue reading Trump warns Iran over nuclear site activity
Washington, July 15 (IANS) BAPS temples across the United States were illuminated in red, white and blue as the Hindu organisation marked America’s 250th anniversary with veterans, elected leaders and… Continue reading Temples across US mark 250 years of independence
Washington, July 15 (IANS) The United States carried out a seven-hour wave of strikes against dozens of Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz and along Iran’s coast hours… Continue reading US hits Iran, resumes Hormuz blockade
Washington, July 15 (IANS) Iranian representatives contacted the United States about an hour before President Donald Trump’s Fox News interview and indicated that Tehran wanted an agreement, Trump said, as… Continue reading Iran sought deal during US strikes: Trump
Washington, July 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he ordered American forces to spare oil installations on Iran’s Kharg Island because of their importance to the global economy, while… Continue reading Trump spares Iran oil, eyes ground campaign
Washington, July 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress that American forces resumed military operations against Iran last week, saying the action was necessary after Tehran allegedly… Continue reading Trump notifies US Congress on Iran strikes
Washington, July 14 (IANS) The United States has launched what it described as a “whole-of-government” campaign to counter the International Criminal Court (ICC), with the State Department leading an effort… Continue reading US launches drive against ICC authority
