Nasa’s Orion spaceship heads for home

Nasa’s Orion spaceship made a close pass of the Moon and used a gravity assist to whip itself back towards Earth on Monday, marking the start of the return journey for the Artemis-1 mission.
6 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Biden to decide on second term after new year: top aide

President Joe Biden will make a decision on whether he seeks a second term in 2024 "shortly" after the new year, his chief of staff, Ron Klain, said Monday.
6 December 2022, 06:44 AM

US supports 2-state solution

The US plans to work closely with Israel’s new government, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a left-leaning Jewish group in Washington on Sunday, and continues to support a two-state solution to end the decades-long conflict with Palestinians.
5 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Nuke arms control: US wants talks with Russia

The United States said Friday it was disappointed that Russia had postponed talks on nuclear arms control, voicing willingness to sit down despite high tensions over the Ukraine war.
3 December 2022, 18:00 PM

US unveils high-tech B-21 stealth bomber

The United States on Friday unveiled the B-21 Raider, a high-tech stealth bomber that can carry nuclear and conventional weapons and is designed to be able to fly without a crew on board.
3 December 2022, 13:33 PM

New York seeks ‘bloodthirsty’ rodent czar

If you are “somewhat bloodthirsty” and willing to consider “wholesale slaughter” of vermin then you might be the ideal candidate to become New York City’s new rat czar.
2 December 2022, 18:00 PM

US Air Force to unveil high-tech B-21 stealth bomber

The US Air Force on Friday will unveil its new B-21 Raider, a high-tech stealth bomber that can carry nuclear and conventional weapons and is designed to be able to fly without a crew on board.
2 December 2022, 06:38 AM

France unwavering partner: Biden

President Joe Biden yesterday greeted President Emmanuel Macron at the White House with full-scale military honors and a pledge to uphold the “unwavering” US-French alliance ahead of talks on Ukraine, China and a looming trade dispute.
1 December 2022, 18:00 PM

US brands South Asian jihadists as terrorists

The United States on Thursday announced it was designating South Asian al-Qaeda and Pakistani Taliban leaders as terrorists, vowing action as alarms grow
1 December 2022, 18:00 PM

North Korea’s ICBM test: US, allies impose new sanctions

The United States, South Korea, and Japan have imposed sanctions on North Korean officials connected to the country’s weapons programs after
1 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Macron, Biden vow unity on Ukraine, trade

US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron emerged from White House talks Thursday pledging to close ranks in helping Ukraine and pressuring Russia’s Vladimir Putin to make peace.
1 December 2022, 18:00 PM

US Capitol assault: US Capitol assault

Two leaders of the far-right Oath Keepers militia, including founder Stewart Rhodes, were found guilty of sedition on Tuesday in the most high-
30 November 2022, 18:00 PM

Pentagon report: China’s nuclear arsenal to more than triple by 2035

China’s nuclear arsenal is likely to more than triple to 1,500 warheads by 2035, the Pentagon said in a Tuesday report that also highlighted the increasing sophistication of the country’s air force.
30 November 2022, 18:00 PM

US Capitol riot: Founder of Oath Keepers guilty of sedition

American far-right Oath Keepers militia leader Stewart Rhodes was found guilty on Tuesday of "seditious conspiracy" along with one lieutenant, Kelly Meggs, for their roles in the US Capitol riot on January 6 of last year.
30 November 2022, 03:04 AM

200 fishermen rescued from drifting ice in US lake

About 200 early-season ice fishers were caught by surprise and stranded in a Minnesota lake when the frozen slab under their feet broke free and drifted into open water -- triggering a complex rescue operation.
29 November 2022, 18:00 PM

Biden monitoring Covid unrest in China: White House

US President Joe Biden is monitoring unrest in China by protesters demanding an end to Covid lockdowns and greater political freedoms, the White House said on Monday, as smaller rallies popped up in the United States.
29 November 2022, 02:42 AM

Hawaii volcano erupts for first time in decades

Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano in the world, has erupted for the first time in nearly 40 years, US authorities said, as emergency crews went on alert early Monday.
28 November 2022, 14:30 PM

Orion spacecraft enters lunar orbit

Nasa’s Orion spacecraft was placed in lunar orbit Friday, officials said, as the much-delayed Moon mission proceeded successfully. A little over a
26 November 2022, 18:00 PM

US bans Huawei, ZTE telecom gear over security risk

US authorities announced a ban Friday on the import or sale of communications equipment deemed "an unacceptable risk to national security" -- including gear from Chinese giants Huawei Technologies and ZTE.
26 November 2022, 01:40 AM

Musk announces Twitter ‘amnesty’

Elon Musk said Thursday many previously suspended Twitter accounts would be allowed back on the platform after a landslide of users responding to an informal poll by the new owner voted in favor of the move.
25 November 2022, 18:00 PM