Americas

Trump Fires Official Overseeing Jobs Data After Dismal Employment Report

President Donald Trump on Friday called for the firing of the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs figures after a report showed hiring slowed in July and was much weaker in May and June than previously reported.

Video: Rare Sandstorm Turns Southern Peru Skies Orange, Stuns Tourists

A rare sand and dust storm hit southern Peru, halting traffic and tourism, with viral videos capturing the chaos.

Puerto Rico Nightclub Shooting Leaves 1 Teen Dead, 5 People Wounded

A nightclub shooting in western Puerto Rico early Friday left one teenager dead and five other people wounded, including two women in serious condition, authorities said.

No F-35 Fighter Jets Discussions With US: Centre To Lok Sabha

The Centre has told the Lok Sabha that no formal discussions have taken place with the United States regarding the purchase of F-35 fifth-generation fighter jets.

Trump Admin Seeks $500 Million Settlement From Harvard Amid Civil Rights Probe

The White House views a payment of $500 million by Harvard University as a floor in negotiations for a settlement, and the cost of a deal could climb far higher if the school doesn't submit to government oversight provisions.

Trump Brings Back Presidential Fitness Test For American Schoolchildren

President Donald Trump on Thursday reestablished the Presidential Fitness Test for American children, a fixture of public schools for decades that gauged young people's health and athleticism with 1-mile runs, sit-ups and stretching exercises.

Trump Announces New Tariffs: From India To Pak - Who Pays What Now

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on U.S. imports from dozens of countries and foreign locations.

'Bolt From The Blue': Lightning Megaflash Of 829 Kilometres Sets New World Record

A new world record for the longest distance lightning flash was declared on Thursday - a megaflash that stretched for 829 kilometres (515 miles) across the United States.

Trump Says Tariffs Making America 'Great And Rich Again,' Calls US 'Hottest Nation'

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the tariffs he has imposed on nations around the world were making the country "great & rich again" as governments raced to strike deals with Washington less than 24 hours before an August 1 deadline.

Canada Joins UK, France To Recognise Palestinian State: What This Means

Canada will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday.

Oprah Winfrey Faces Backlash Over Claims Of Not Opening Private Road For Tsunami Evacuation

Oprah Winfrey is facing backlash on social media over claims that she did not open her private road connecting Wailea to Kula, Hawaii, to help people evacuate to higher ground after the tsunami warning.

8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Sends Tsunami Into Coasts Of Russia, Japan, US

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, sending tsunami waves into Japan and Hawaii and across the Pacific.

Tsunami Wave Hits Alaska, Hawaii: "The Worst May Be Over"

Waves as high as 10 feet are expected to hit Hawaii following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia.

Russia Earthquake, Tsunami Highlights: Chile Upgraded Tsunami Warning To The Highest Level After Earthquake

Russia Earthquake, Tsunami Highlights: An earthquake of magnitude 8.8 - one of the world's strongest-struck Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula early on Wednesday, generating a tsunami of up to 4 metres (13 feet).

Explained: How Elon Musk's SpaceX Rocket Diplomacy Backfired In Bahamas

The SpaceX rocket landing deal, unlocking a more efficient path to space for SpaceX's reusable Falcon 9, was signed in February last year by Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper.

Indian National Killed In Plane Crash In Canada's Newfoundland

One Indian national was killed in an air mishap involving a commercial survey aircraft in Canada's Newfoundland, the Consulate General of India in Toronto said in a statement on Tuesday.

How Pigs, High-Tech Tools Can Help In Search For Mexican Drug Cartel Victims

First the scientists dress dead swine in clothes, then they dispose of the carcasses. Some they wrap in packing tape, others they chop up. They stuff the animals into plastic bags or wrap them in blankets. They cover them in lime or burn them.

Why Brazil Chose One Of Its Poorer Cities For UN Climate Talks

When world leaders, diplomats, business leaders, scientists and activists go to Brazil in November for the United Nations' annual climate negotiations, poverty, deforestation and much of the world's troubles will be right in their faces - by design.

$300 Million Renovation To Fix 'Potty Parity' Issue For Women US Lawmakers

There are only two bathroom stalls for women on the third floor of the Kentucky Statehouse, where the House and Senate chambers are located.

"They Should Be Prosecuted": Trump Targets Kamala Harris, Beyonce, Oprah Over 2024 Endorsements

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) demanded that Kamala Harris and several top American celebrities be prosecuted for allegedly receiving and paying millions of dollars for endorsements during the 2024 presidential election.