US downs three Houthi drones over Red Sea

American forces shot down three one-way attack drones near commercial ships in the Red Sea yesterday, after striking four drones on the ground in Yemen the day before, the US military said.
23 February 2024, 18:00 PM

US returns to lunar surface for first time in 50yrs

A spacecraft built and flown by Texas-based company Intuitive Machines landed near the moon’s south pole on Thursday, the first US touchdown on the lunar surface in more than half a century and the first ever achieved by the private sector.
23 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Biden slaps sanctions on 500 targets involved in Russia 'war machine'

US President Joe Biden on Friday announced sanctions on more than 500 targets in Russia on the second anniversary of the Ukraine invasion, vowing sustained pressure to stop President Vladimir Putin's "war machine."
23 February 2024, 12:54 PM

US FDA warns against using smartwatches to measure blood glucose

The US Food and Drug Administration warned consumers on Wednesday against using smartwatches or smart rings that claim to measure blood glucose levels without piercing the skin, regardless of manufacturer or brand
22 February 2024, 07:57 AM

In Michigan, Arab American voters vow to 'punish' Biden

It's common to hear residents chatting in Arabic just as often as English in this Detroit suburb's stores or mosques, those buildings themselves often sporting bilingual signage out front
22 February 2024, 05:15 AM

US encourages Bangladesh govt to ensure all officials comply with law, financial regulations

The US encourages elected officials of Bangladesh to comply with the country's laws and financial regulations as regards to corruption
21 February 2024, 05:19 AM

Trump compares own legal troubles with Navalny persecution

Donald Trump on Tuesday compared his own legal troubles with the persecution of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, who died in prison last week
21 February 2024, 03:13 AM

US vetoes UNSC push for Gaza ceasefire

The United States yesterday again vetoed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on the Israel-Hamas war, blocking a demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
20 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Abraham Lincoln pardoned Biden's great-great-grandfather

Abraham Lincoln pardoned Joe Biden's great-great-grandfather after a late-night Civil War-era brawl, documents reportedly show, linking the two US presidents across the centuries
19 February 2024, 14:28 PM

US says launches five new strikes on Huthi weapons systems

US forces in the Red Sea have successfully conducted "five self-defense strikes" to foil attacks by land and sea from Huthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the American military said Sunday
19 February 2024, 05:33 AM

US election: What if Biden or Trump leaves the race?

Biden versus Trump: The lineup in the 2024 US election has long been a foregone conclusion, with a rematch between the two presidents appearing all but certain
18 February 2024, 12:55 PM

Trump fined $355m, banned from NY business

A New York judge ordered Donald Trump to pay USD355 million over fraud allegations and banned him from running companies in the state for three years Friday in a major blow to his business empire and financial standing.
17 February 2024, 18:00 PM

US plans to send weapons to Israel even as Biden pushes for ceasefire: report

The Biden administration is preparing to send bombs and other weapons to Israel that would add to its military arsenal even as the US pushes for a ceasefire in Gaza, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing current and former US officials
17 February 2024, 06:10 AM

Judge in Trump fraud case would not back down

Trump hit with $354.9 million penalty, 3-year ban in NY civil fraud case
17 February 2024, 03:45 AM

Trump fined $355m, banned from NY business for 3 yrs in fraud case

A New York judge ordered Donald Trump to pay $355 million over fraud allegations and banned him from running companies in the state for three years Friday in a major blow to his business empire and financial standing
16 February 2024, 20:53 PM

Ancient viruses responsible for our big brains

Ancient viruses that infected vertebrates hundreds of millions of years ago played a pivotal role in the evolution of our advanced brains and large bodies, a study said Thursday.
16 February 2024, 18:00 PM

One dead, children among 21 injured in Super Bowl parade shooting

One person was killed and children were among the 21 injured after a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally on Wednesday triggered panic among huge crowds of fans
15 February 2024, 04:44 AM

Trump’s gripes with Nato ‘nothing new’

Former US president Donald Trump’s complaints about some Nato allies not spending two percent of their GDP on defence are “nothing new”, the Kremlin said yesterday.
14 February 2024, 18:00 PM

US raises concern with Sri Lanka leader

The United States on Tuesday pressed Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to address concerns over a strict new internet censorship law that has alarmed tech companies.
14 February 2024, 18:00 PM

US officials confirm rare human case of bubonic plague

Officials in the US state of Oregon have said they are dealing with a rare human case of bubonic plague that was likely transmitted by a pet cat
14 February 2024, 03:33 AM