Trump faces double legal dramas in New York

Donald Trump faces twin legal crises on Monday in New York, where he could see the possible seizure of his storied properties over a massive fine as he separately fights to delay a criminal trial even further
25 March 2024, 02:41 AM

Scientists identify Milky Way’s ancient building blocks

Astronomers have identified two ancient streams of stars - named after the Hindu deities Shakti and Shiva - that appear to be among the Milky Way’s earliest building blocks, offering new insight into how our galaxy came together long ago.
23 March 2024, 18:00 PM

US Congress averts government shutdown, passing USD1.2 trillion bill

The US Congress early yesterday overwhelmingly passed a USD1.2 trillion budget bill, keeping the government funded through a fiscal year that began six months ago and sending it to President Joe Biden to sign into law and avert a partial shutdown.
23 March 2024, 18:00 PM

UN security council: Russia, China veto US resolution on Gaza truce

The United Nations Security Council yesterday failed to pass a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as part of a hostage deal after Russia and China vetoed the measure proposed by the United States.
22 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Investors approve merger to list Trump social media company

Shareholders approved a merger Friday to list Donald Trump's social media venture on the stock market, providing a potential financial lifeline to the former president as he faces possible seizure of properties
22 March 2024, 16:01 PM

Arunachal Pradesh state part of India

The US government recognises Arunachal Pradesh as part of India and “strongly opposes” any unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims in the northeastern Indian state that shares a border with China, the US State Department said on Wednesday.
21 March 2024, 18:00 PM

US submits draft UN resolution calling for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza: Blinken

The United States submitted a draft resolution to the UN Security Council calling for an "immediate ceasefire linked to the release of hostages" in the Gaza Strip, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said
21 March 2024, 04:38 AM

US warns Pakistan on ties over election irregularities

The United States said Wednesday that relations with Pakistan will suffer if it does not probe irregularities in last month's election and rerun votes if needed
21 March 2024, 02:53 AM

Trump unable to post $464m bond

Donald Trump faced having assets seized in a humiliating blow to his carefully cultivated image as a self-made tycoon as his lawyers acknowledged Monday he doesn’t have the cash to appeal a $464 million fine for fraudulently inflating his wealth.
19 March 2024, 18:00 PM

US destroys seven Houthi missiles

The US military said it destroyed seven missiles and three drones Monday in areas of Yemen controlled by Houthi rebels that presented threats to merchant ships and US Navy vessels.
19 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Trump unable to post $464mn bond in New York civil case: lawyers

Donald Trump faced having assets seized in a humiliating blow to his carefully cultivated image as a self-made tycoon as his lawyers acknowledged Monday he doesn't have the cash to appeal a $464 million fine for fraudulently inflating his wealth
19 March 2024, 03:22 AM

Biden summons Israeli team in bid to avoid Rafah assault

US President Joe Biden said Monday he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to send a team to Washington to discuss how to avoid an all-out assault in the southern Gaza city of Rafah
19 March 2024, 03:22 AM

Palestinians 'need the bombs to stop,' Irish PM says at White House

Palestinians "need the bombs to stop," Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said Sunday as he made an impassioned plea for a ceasefire in Gaza, speaking during a St Patrick's Day reception at the White House
18 March 2024, 03:01 AM

US destroys Houthi drones over Red Sea

The United States shot down a drone fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels toward the Red Sea and destroyed more of their weaponry on Saturday, its military said yesterday.
17 March 2024, 18:00 PM

SpaceX building spy satellite network

SpaceX is building a network of hundreds of spy satellites under a classified contract with a US intelligence agency, five sources familiar with the program said, demonstrating deepening ties between billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s space company and national security agencies.
17 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Trump warns of ‘bloodbath’ if he’s not elected

Donald Trump told a rally in Ohio on Saturday that November’s presidential election will be the “most important date” in US history, painting his campaign for the White House as a turning point for the country.
17 March 2024, 18:00 PM

US announces plan to evacuate citizens stranded in Haiti

The United States is organizing a charter flight to evacuate its citizens from Haiti, the US embassy said on Saturday, after weeks of gang violence that has paralyzed the Caribbean country.
17 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Biden roasts Trump at Washington press dinner

US President Joe Biden joked about Donald Trump and his own age at an annual media dinner on Saturday -- before unloading deadly serious criticisms of his rival in November's election
17 March 2024, 04:33 AM

US suspect in custody after fatal shootings of 3 family members

An "extremely dangerous" suspect was taken into custody in New Jersey on Saturday after allegedly shooting dead three family members, authorities said, following an hours-long effort to detain him
17 March 2024, 03:01 AM

Trump hails election as 'most important date' in US history

Donald Trump told a rally in Ohio on Saturday that November's presidential election will be the "most important date" in US history, painting his campaign for the White House as a turning point for the country
17 March 2024, 03:01 AM