United States Of America

US-World Divide Spills Out At IMF-World Bank Meetings

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday October 15, 2017

The growing split between the United States and the rest of the world spilled into the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington this week

Storm Nate Heads For US After 25 Die In Central America

World News | Reuters | Saturday October 7, 2017

Oil and gas producers pulled staff from offshore platforms while Alabama, Florida and Mississippi declared states of emergency as Tropical Storm Nate twisted towards the U.S. Gulf Coast on Friday after killing at least 25 people in Central America.

Former US Presidents To Gather For Hurricane Benefit Gig

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 5, 2017

All five of America's living former presidents will take the stage later this month to raise money for victims of hurricanes that ravaged the southern United States and the Caribbean.

Donald Trump Hails 'Very Strong' Ties With Thailand

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 3, 2017

Donald Trump welcomed Thai junta leader chief Prayut Chan-O-Cha to the White House on Monday, trying to turn the page after coups rocked one of America's oldest alliances.

International Chocolate Day: 7 Chocolate Desserts Around the World You Would Love to Devour!

Sarika Rana | Wednesday September 13, 2017

United States of America observes International Chocolate Day today as it celebrates the importance of the bitter sweet delight. This day gives us more reasons to binge on chocolates and chocolate desserts, not that we ever needed reasons.

Indian-Origin Former CEO Charged With Fraud In US, Ordered To Pay $294,000

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 22, 2017

An Indian-origin former CEO of a penny stock company, charged with making false claims in press releases and engaging in manipulative trading, has been ordered to pay a hefty fine of $294,000.

Millions Of Americans Await Awe-Inspiring Total Solar Eclipse

World News | Reuters | Monday August 21, 2017

Millions of Americans armed with protective glasses are taking positions along a slender ribbon of land cutting diagonally across the United States to marvel at the first total solar eclipse to unfold from coast to coast in nearly a century.

Argentina Warns US Against Military Move On Venezuela

World News | AFP | Wednesday August 16, 2017

US Vice President Mike Pence heard more complaints from Latin American allies on Tuesday about President Donald Trump's warning of a possible US military option to deal with the crisis in Venezuela.

US Judge Halts Deportation Of More Than 1,400 Iraqi Nationals

World News | Reuters | Tuesday July 25, 2017

A federal judge in Michigan on Monday halted the deportation of more than 1,400 Iraqi nationals from the United States, the latest legal victory for the Iraqi nationals facing deportation in a closely watched case.

Donald Trump Gives Boy Scouts At Jamboree A Taste Of Washington Politics

World News | Reuters | Tuesday July 25, 2017

After another challenging day in Washington, President Donald Trump flew to West Virginia to a field full of 40,000 chanting and cheering Boy Scouts, telling them he was happy to leave Washington behind.

Donald Trump On Twitter Slams New York Times For 'Foiling' Bid To Capture ISIS Chief

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 22, 2017

President Donald Trump on Saturday attacked The New York Times and its sick agenda, alleging that one of the paper's reports thwarted a US bid to take out ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Tour Operators Say US To Ban Citizens From Travel To North Korea

World News | Reuters | Friday July 21, 2017

Two tourist agencies that operate tours to North Korea said on Friday the US government will soon ban its citizens from travelling to the North.

Want To Escape Sao Paulo's Traffic? Take A Flying Taxi

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 19, 2017

While Uber has changed ground transport in many cities, Sao Paulo's infernal traffic jams have sparked a new app that opens the sky to commuters: Voom, a helicopter taxi service that charges according to distance and the passenger's weight.

Donald Trump's Son-In-Law Jared Kushner Under Pressure Over Russia Scandal

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday July 14, 2017

The latest revelation in the burgeoning scandal has added to the pressure on another family member who was at the meeting and is already in the crosshairs of investigators, Jared Kushner, the president's influential son-in-law.

Apple Plans to Move to 100 Percent Renewable Energy in India, CEO Cook Tells PM Modi

Gadgets 360 Staff | Monday June 26, 2017

At the meeting with PM Narendra Modi, Apple promised the Prime Minister a switch to 100 percent renewable energy, sources say.

Trash Can Nachos: The Tastiest Nachos You Could Ever Dream Of

Aditi Ahuja | Monday June 19, 2017

Find out all about this quirky, new, innovative food trend all the way from Las Vegas, United States of America - the Trash Can Nachos!

Protesters Rally Against Islamic Law In Dozens of US Cities

World News | Reuters | Sunday June 11, 2017

Protesters held rallies across the United States on Saturday to denounce sharia law, the Islamic legal and moral code that organizers say poses a threat to American freedoms, but critics believe anti-Muslim hatred is behind the condemnation

'Reassertion Of America's Sovereignty': US Quits Paris Climate Deal

World News | Philip Rucker, Chris Mooney, The Washington Post | Friday June 2, 2017

President Donald Trump announced Thursday afternoon that he is withdrawing the United States from the landmark Paris climate agreement, a move that honors a campaign promise but risks rupturing global alliances and disappointing both environmentalists and corporate titans.

Donald Trump Announces US Withdrawal From Paris Climate Accord: Highlights

World News | NDTV News Desk | Friday June 2, 2017

US President Donald Trump announces United States of America's withdrawal from the 196-party Paris accord on curbing climate emissions in a televised address from the White House Rose Garden in Washington.

National Spelling Bee's New Normal: $200-An-Hour Teen Spelling Coaches

World News | Ian Shapira, The Washington Post | Wednesday May 31, 2017

In the world of competitive spellers, Sylvie Lamontagne is known as a juggernaut. She placed fourth in last year's Scripps National Spelling Bee, and ninth in 2015. Last summer, she traveled to California and won the Spelling Bee of China's North America Spelling Champion Challenge, a contest for kids in the United States and China.

US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer Brings 'America First' Policy To Asia-Pacific Summit

World News | Reuters | Saturday May 20, 2017

US President Donald Trump's new trade representative held his first face-to-face meetings with some key partners today as the United States charts an 'America First' policy that has upended the old global order and sparked fears of protectionism.

Hate Crime: US Man Beats Asian, Screams 'We Are White Power'

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 3, 2017

A 48-year-old man in the United States has been charged with hate crime after he pummeled an Asian man in the face screaming "We are white power", "Go back to your country! What are you doing here?", police said today.

India Will Maintain Ties With Russia Independent Of United States: Ashley Tellis

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 26, 2017

India will maintain its relationship with Russia "independent of the US" as Moscow is willing to provide in depth capabilities and technologies which America would not offer, a top US expert has said.

A Remote Island In Canada May Be Home To Americans Who Want To Flee Trump

World News | Chico Harlan, The Washington Post | Sunday April 9, 2017

The first sign of what Rob Calabrese would come to think of as America's unmooring began last year, just after Donald Trump won his first presidential primary and Calabrese published a $28 website that he'd designed in 30 minutes. "Hi Americans!" it began, and what followed was a sales pitch for an island where Muslims could "roam freely," and wher...

Donald Trump's 2007 Ferrari F430 Auctioned At A Record $270,000

Seshan Vijayraghvan | Monday April 3, 2017

A 2007 Ferrari F430 F1 Coupe, which was once owned by none other than Donald Trump, the president of the United States, was auctioned for a whopping $ 270,000. The car has been sold to its new owner with a mileage of just over 6,000 miles (9,656 km) on it.

Rahul Gandhi To Visit Congress President Sonia Gandhi In The United States Of America

India News | Edited by Revathi Hariharan (with inputs from agencies) | Thursday March 16, 2017

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will travel to the United States of America on Thursday to be with his mother and party President Sonia Gandhi, who has been there on account of a medical check-up.

Hatred, Prejudice On Rise In Donald Trump's America: Poll

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 10, 2017

Nearly two-thirds of US voters say hatred and prejudice in the United States have risen since Donald Trump was elected president, an opinion poll revealed Thursday.

Russia Denies US Claims of Violating Arms Treaty

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 9, 2017

The Kremlin on Thursday denied an accusation by a top US general that Russia violated an arms control treaty with Washington by deploying a land-based cruise missile system.

In Ranking Of 'Best Countries', US Drops. And Best Is...

World News | Adam Taylor, The Washington Post | Tuesday March 7, 2017

A new ranking of the world's "best countries" is out - and the results don't look good for America.

Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships: Apply Now

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Sunday March 5, 2017

In a September 2014 Joint Statement, the President of the United States of America and the Prime Minister of India launched U.S.-India Climate Fellowship Program to build long-term capacity to address climate change related issues in both countries.