Americas

450-Year-Old Doerner Fir, One Of World's Tallest Trees, Burning In Oregon

One of the world's tallest and oldest trees has been burning for several days as firefighters race to preserve it. Oregon's Doerner Fir, a 450-year-old Douglas fir towering more than 325 feet, caught fire on August 17.

Where Is Hurricane Erin Now? Category 2 Storm Threatens Flooding From Florida To New England

Hurricane Erin strengthened on Wednesday and tracked northward, remaining a Category 2 storm while running parallel to the US East Coast. Forecasters warned the sprawling system, extensive in size, may intensify into a major hurricane by Thursday

Trump Imposed Tariffs On India To Put Pressure On Russia: White House

US White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on India to deter Russia from pursuing the Ukraine conflict.

Brazil Asks Meta To Remove Chatbots That 'Eroticise' Children

Brazil's government has asked US technology giant Meta to rid its platforms of chatbots that mimic children and can make sexually suggestive remarks, the attorney general's office (AGU) announced Monday.

Hurricane Erin To Bring Dangerous Surf, Rip Currents To US Coast

A stronger and bigger Hurricane Erin pelted parts of the Caribbean and was forecast to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week.

US Mom Arrested For Placing Loaded Gun In Child's School Backpack

A Florida mother has been arrested after reportedly sending her child to school with a loaded gun concealed in their backpack and giving them instructions to "return" it to their father.

Canada To Reset Express Entry Categories For 2026. What It Means For Indian Students

The Canadian government is set to add three new occupational categories to expand its Express Entry immigration system in 2026. The new occupational categories would be senior managers, scientists and researchers, and military personnel.

Trump's Soft Landing Strategy In Action, Reassigns Officials To United Nations

NSA Mike Waltz was nominated as UN ambassador after he mistakenly added a journalist to a Signal chat discussing military plans. Donald Trump last weekend named State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce as deputy representative to the UN

Inside Trump's $175 Billion Golden Dome Missile Defence System

The Trump administration's flagship Golden Dome missile defence system will include four layers -- one satellite-based and three on land -- with 11 short-range batteries located across the continental US, Alaska and Hawaii.

Mexico, In Deal With Team Trump, Expels 26 Top Cartel Leader Wanted By US

Mexico sent 26 high-ranking cartel figures to the United States Tuesday in the latest major deal with the Trump administration as American authorities ratchet up pressure on criminal networks smuggling drugs across the border.

'Farm Babe' vs 'Food Babe' In Lopsided US Health Influencer Battle

Michelle Miller stands in a field of corn, stalks stretching above her perfectly styled hair, holding a tiny microphone and addressing an audience online.

Explained: Can Donald Trump Take Control Of Washington DC To Fight City's Crime

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to put Washington, DC, under full federal control to reduce crime, even as city officials stressed crime is already falling.

Xi Jinping Takes Aim At US "Protectionism" In Phone Call With Brazil's Lula

Lula da Silva spoke with his Chinese counterpart following talks with the leaders of India and Russia, as part of his outreach to allies after Donald Trump thrust Latin America's biggest economy into the middle of his global trade war.

US Tourist In Puerto Rico For Bad Bunny Concert Fatally Shot

A US tourist who was visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny's residency was fatally shot at La Perla, a popular seaside shantytown, police said.

US Tariff Expansion Begins, Targeting EU, Asia, And More

President Donald Trump began imposing higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats has begun to cause visible damage to the US economy.

What Trump's New Tariffs Could Mean For US Consumers

American businesses and consumers soon will have a better idea of how President Donald Trump's foreign trade agenda might affect them now that the United States has imposed higher tariffs on products from dozens of countries.

"I've Finally Made It": JD Vance Reacts To Animated Debut On 'South Park'

US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday reacted to South Park's latest episode in which he was mocked alongside President Donald Trump and other members of his administration.

2 Killed In Helicopter Crash While Working On Power Lines Near Mississippi River

Two people working on powerlines near the Mississippi River died Thursday when their helicopter hit the lines, crashed into a barge and sparked a fire that belched plumes of black smoke, officials said.

Here's What To Know About Sex Toys Being Thrown At WNBA Games

In the past week and a half, sex toys have been thrown on court during games in Atlanta on July 29, Chicago on August 1, Los Angeles on August 5 and Chicago again on Thursday night.

US Border Patrol Arrests 2 Indians Crossing Into Maine Illegally

Two Indian nationals were arrested by the United States authorities for illegally entering the country last week, border officials said.