US Postal Service suspends incoming parcels from China, Hong Kong amid Trump tariffs
Feb 05, 2025, at 05:10 pm
The US Postal Service has suspended accepting parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong until further notice, escalating further tension between the world's two most powerful economies.
Burj Khalifa: NASA astronaut shares stunning image of world's tallest building from space
Feb 04, 2025, at 03:21 pm
UAE's Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest structure in the world and NASA astronaut Donald Roy Pettit recently shared a breathtaking image of the building from space, giving people a chance to see it from the top of the Earth.
Elon Musk claims DOGE employees are working 120 hours a week, internet users say this is 'crazy'
Feb 04, 2025, at 01:35 pm
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has claimed employees of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are working for 120 hours a week, triggering an online debate over work culture.
US deports 205 Indians on a military aircraft in line with Trump's crackdown on illegal immigrants
Feb 04, 2025, at 10:31 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The United States has deported 205 Indians, who had illegally entered the country, on a US military aircraft in line with Donald Trump's crackdown on the illegal immigrants, media reports said.
Feb 04, 2025, at 08:14 am
World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday said he would “welcome constructive dialogue” with the United States government over President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the body.
Donald Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico for a month, no breakthrough with Canada yet
Feb 04, 2025, at 01:06 am
Washington DC/IBNS: United States President Donald Trump paused tariffs on Mexico for one month after last-minute talks on Monday.
Feb 03, 2025, at 02:51 pm
A United Airlines flight, which was travelling from Houston to New York, was evacuated after catching fire during takeoff on Sunday, media reports said.
USA: Former FRB Senior Adviser arrested for passing trade secret to China
Feb 02, 2025, at 08:31 pm
A former Senior Adviser for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors (FRB) has been arrested on charges of conspiring to steal Federal Reserve trade secrets for the benefit of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), US Department of Justice said.
‘Stood by you in darkest hours’: Trudeau issues emotional appeal to US after Trump’s 25% tariff
Feb 02, 2025, at 07:22 pm
Washington DC: After US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 25 percent tariff on nearly all Canadian imports, outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reminded Americans of his country’s unwavering support during their "darkest hours"—whether in the Iran hostage crisis, the war in Afghanistan, or devastating natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina and the recent California wildfires.
Donald Trump imposes 25 pct tariffs on Canada, Mexico; invites strong retaliation
Feb 02, 2025, at 10:55 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump Saturday ordered 25 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10 percent on goods from China, citing a "major threat" by "illegal aliens".
USA: Small private plane crashes in Philadelphia, six people, including child, feared dead
Feb 01, 2025, at 09:32 am
At least six people, including a child, are feared dead after a small private plane crashed in the US city of Philadelphia on Friday.
Feb 01, 2025, at 01:38 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump Friday issued a warning to BRICS nations, threatening them with 100 percent tariffs on their exports if they attempt to replace the US dollar as the dominant currency in international trade.
Jan 31, 2025, at 05:54 pm
Asra Hussain Raza, a daughter of Indian immigrants was among those who died after an American Airlines passenger flight collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter midair.
It hurts so bad: Father of American Airlines pilot who died in fatal collision
Jan 31, 2025, at 03:27 pm
The father of the pilot of the American Airlines passenger flight which collided midair with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter was looking forward to marrying this year.
No survivors in Washington DC plane crash, confirms Donald Trump
Jan 31, 2025, at 10:55 am
Washington/IBNS: US president Donald Trump has confirmed that "there are no survivors" in the midair collision which took place between a passenger jet and a military chopper near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington DC on Wednesday.
I put safety first: Donald Trump blames Obama, Biden's 'diversity hires' for plane-chopper crash
Jan 31, 2025, at 12:54 am
Washington/IBNS: After the midair US Army Blackhawk helicopter and a passenger jet crash near Washington DC leaving 28 dead, President Donald Trump blamed diversity policies implemented during the administrations of Barack Obama and Joe Biden for compromising air safety standards.
US plane-helicopter collision: 28 bodies recovered from Potomac River, no survivors, say officials
Jan 30, 2025, at 08:15 pm
Washington DC: A total of 28 bodies have been recovered from the Potomac River following a midair collision between a US Army Blackhawk helicopter and a passenger jet near Washington DC, media reports said.
Jan 30, 2025, at 02:55 pm
Washington/IBNS: Nineteen bodies with no survivors have been recovered from the Potomac River of Washington DC after a passenger jet and US Army chopper crashed into the waterbody following a midair collision on Wednesday, media reports said.
'Should have been prevented': Donald Trump on American jet-Army chopper collision
Jan 30, 2025, at 01:50 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: US president Donald Trump has said the midair collision between American jet and Army chopper "should have been prevented" amid the ongoing efforts to rescue the people who were onboard.
Jan 30, 2025, at 01:06 pm
Washington D.C./IBNS: An American Airlines Flight carrying 64 people collided with an Army chopper with three soldiers onboard midair near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and both crashed into the Potomac River of Washington D.C. on Wednesday, media reports said.
American jet with 60 passengers collides with Army chopper midair, several deaths feared
Jan 30, 2025, at 10:55 am
Washington D.C./IBNS: An American Airlines Flight carrying 60 passengers collided with the Army chopper midair near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, media reports said.
USA: Donald Trump administration temporarily halts aid to Pakistan
Jan 29, 2025, at 04:39 pm
The United States has temporarily suspended foreign assistance to Pakistan for re-evaluation following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump whose inauguration took place on January 20, media reports said.
Jan 29, 2025, at 01:57 pm
A plus-sized US rapper has filed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against ride-share company Lyft after the driver allegedly refused to give her a ride in the vehicle for her size.
Donald Trump invites Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to White House for meeting
Jan 29, 2025, at 01:30 am
Jerusalem/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has invited Benjamin Netanyahu for a meeting at the White House on Feb 4, the Israeli premier's office said on Tuesday.
USA: Donald Trump jokes about running for presidency for third term in 2028
Jan 28, 2025, at 06:39 pm
US President Donald Trump has jokingly asked his Republican members of Congress whether he could once again run for the presidency in 2028.
White House unveils official portrait of US First Lady Melania Trump
Jan 28, 2025, at 06:13 pm
The White House has unveiled the first official portrait of US First Lady Melania Trump.
US will build Iron Dome missile shield, says Donald Trump
Jan 28, 2025, at 01:55 pm
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he will sign an executive order to start building an Iron Dome which is used by Israel for its defence.
Trump's tariff and sanction threats prompt Columbia to accept deportation of migrants unrestricted
Jan 27, 2025, at 01:57 pm
Washington/IBNS: Columbia has agreed to accept the deportation of its nationals who had migrated to the United States soon after the White House threatened to impose tariffs and sanctions on Bogota, media reports said.
Donald Trump-led government halts US aid to Bangladesh
Jan 27, 2025, at 10:27 am
The US government has decided to halt all aid to Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh, days after President Donald Trump took charge of the country.
Jan 26, 2025, at 02:59 pm
The US Senate voted on Saturday to confirm the appointment of Kristi Noem as President Donald Trump’s Homeland Security secretary.