US military completes withdrawal from Afghanistan
The US military announced it has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan after a brutal 20-year war -- one that started and ended with the hardline Islamist Taliban in power, despite…
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Dozens of US states file suit against Google
San Francisco, July 8, 2021 (AFP) -Dozens of US states joined forces in a lawsuit filed Wednesday accusing Google of abusing its power when it comes to getting apps for Android-powered…
Boundaries are ‘limitless’, says USA Cricket chief
USA Cricket chairman Paraag Marathe believes the United States has the potential to become a global force in the game despite its current humble status.
The US wants to become a full…
Trump administration gives the green light for Joe Biden to transition to White House
REUTERS: After making the President-elect wait for a few weeks after the tense US election 2020, the Trump administration has decided to begin Biden's transition to the White House.
Trump,…
US reports over 120,000 COVID-19 cases in single day, sets new record
AFP: As election rages on in the country, the United States reported a record number of coronavirus cases across the country, topping the figure of 120,000 on Friday.
The country reported…
Militia members arrested for failed ploy to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
REUTERS: Law enforcement personnel took down plots to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday night, as members of the Wolverine Watchmen were arrested.
The group aimed to…
Drop the ‘Cold War mentality’: China to US
REUTERS: China on Wednesday urged the United States to desist from its "Cold War attitude" and avoid its accusations against Beijing and ratcheting up tensions.
Pompeo on Tuesday visited…
Louisville protests continue over Breonna Taylor ruling
REUTERS: A second night of anti-racism rallies got off to a peaceful but tense start in Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday a day after two policemen were shot during protests sparked by a…
Two cops shot in Louisville protests during Breonna Taylor ruling
REUTERS: Two police officers were shot and wounded late on Wednesday in Louisville, Kentucky, during protests of a grand jury ruling decried by civil rights activists as a miscarriage of…
Iran calls on world to reject US sanctions
REUTERS: Tehran on Sunday told the world to reject sanctions that the United States has threatened to impose on countries violating the arms embargo on Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump…
US Presidential Elections 2020 most likely on Nov 3
REUTERS: The United States will most probably elect a new president when people are expected to go to polls and that, most probably, is going to be on November 3, according to Trump's…
Travel restrictions back around the globe as second COVID-19 wave takes ahold
REUTERS: Nations in Asia imposed new restrictions on Monday, while an abrupt British quarantine on travellers from Spain threw Europe’s vaunted summer reopening into disarray, as the world…
Uighur Muslims dispute heats up as China retaliates with sanctions of its own against…
REUTERS: China announced “corresponding sanctions” against the United States on Monday after Washington penalized senior Chinese officials over the treatment of Uighur Muslims in its…
In a first, US allows PIA to operate direct flights to the country
The permission was granted by the United States Department of Transportation in a letter. The written communication was in response to a request submitted by PIA CEO Air Marshal Arshad…
Iran admits it shot down Ukrainian airplane accidentally
REUTERS: Iran said on Saturday it had mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian plane killing all 176 people aboard and voiced its deep regret, after initially denying it brought down the aircraft in…