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2 killed as raging McKinney wildfire continues to grow in California

Two people were found dead as the raging McKinney Fire, that has become the largest so far this year in the drought-stricken California, has continued to grow in size, authorities said.

1 dead, 5 people wounded after mass shooting in Northeast Washington

One man was killed and five others were wounded in a shooting Monday night in Northeast Washington, the Metropolitan Police Department said

California governor declares monkeypox state of emergency

California's governor has declared a state of emergency to speed efforts to combat the monkeypox outbreak, becoming the second state in three days to take the step.

US announces $550 million package in military aid to Ukraine

The United States announced to deliver USD 550 million package of military aid to Ukraine, the State Department informed in a statement on Monday.

Yen recovery continues on lower US yields; markets on edge over Pelosi

The dollar continued its decline, falling to its lowest in 2 months against the recovering Japanese yen and losing ground on other peers, as investors continued to position for a less aggressive pace.

US begins court battle against Penguin Random House's merger with rival

The government and publishing titan Penguin Random House exchanged opening salvos in a federal antitrust trial Monday as the US seeks to block the biggest US book publisher from absorbing rival Simon & Schuster. The case comes as a key test of the Biden administration's antitrust policy. The Justice Department has sued to block the $2.2 billion merger, which would reduce the Big Five US publishers to four. The government's star witness, bestselling author Stephen King, is expected to testify at Tuesday's session of the weekslong trial in US District Court in Washington, DC King's works are published by Simon & Schuster. At Monday's opening session, opposing attorneys for the two sides presented their cases before US District Judge Florence Pan. Justice Department attorneys called the merger presumptively wrong because it would shrink competition and, inevitably, the vital public discourse that books help engender. Penguin Random House countered that the new company would ...

Russia uses its nuclear weapons to 'intimidate and threaten': US Secretary

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused Russia of using its nuclear weapons to "intimidate and threaten".

Western flames spread as crews battle California's largest 2022 wildfire

Crews battling the largest wildfire so far this year in California braced for thunderstorms and hot, windy conditions that created the potential for additional fire growth.

Kosovo postpones entry restrictions that caused tensions in North

The authorities of self-proclaimed Kosovo announced after US Ambassador Jeffrey Hovenier's appeal that they were postponing the entry restrictions for Serbs caused alarming tensions in the region.

US seeks to expand ties with New Zealand amid concerns over China

The commander of the United States military in the Pacific said on Monday he wants to expand and strengthen its ties with New Zealand.

Biden remains Covid-19 positive but 'continues to feel well': Doctor

US President Joe Biden remained positive for Covid-19 but "continues to feel well," his physician said.

S Korea, US, Japan to hold Pacific Dragon missile defence drill this week

South Korea, the US and Japan will kick off a combined ballistic missile defence exercise in waters off Hawaii this week, amid their stepped-up security coordination against North Korea.

Russia says US, NATO 'main threats' to national maritime security

US' "quest for the dominance" of world oceans and the expansion of NATO are the main threats to Russia's national maritime security, according to the new Russian naval doctrine adopted on Sunday.

US offers $10M reward for information on Russia's interference in elections

The State Department on Thursday offered a $10 million reward for information about Russian interference in American elections, including a close associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin

Tesla's Autopilot system kills another motorcyclist, US begins probe

A Tesla vehicle has allegedly killed another motorcyclist, this time in the Utah state in the US when a driver using Autopilot slammed into the rear of his bike.

Oil prices edge up on low inventories, high gasoline demand in U.S

Oil gained more than $1 a barrel on Thursday, extending gains from the previous session, buoyed by improved risk appetite among investors.

George Floyd: Two former Minneapolis police officers face sentencing

The last two former Minneapolis police officers to be sentenced for violating George Floyd's civil rights are scheduled to learn their penalties today.

Trump back in Washington, repeats election lies that sparked Capitol riots

In duelling speeches not far from the US Capitol on Tuesday, former President Donald Trump repeated the false election claims that sparked the January 6 insurrection.

Decoding I2U2 and its geopolitical implications

A new alliance of India, US, Israel and UAE is catching everyone's attention. Called I2U2, this coalition is different from others which are mostly based on a common ideology or religion. Here's more

Bomb threat at San Francisco airport, international terminal evacuated

The San Francisco International Airport's international terminal was evacuated on Friday night due to a bomb threat, potentially incendiary device found. One person is in custody