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US adds 172,000 jobs in May, easing fears of labour market slowdown

June 05, 2026 11:13 pm

The economists believe that the US economy needs to add between zero and 50,000 jobs every month to keep up with the expanding workforce.

First US screwworm case in 60 years -- Here's why officials are worried

June 05, 2026 5:11 pm

The New World Screwworm (NWS) was discovered in a 3-week-old calf in La Pryor, Texas, about 161km southwest of San Antonio and 80 km from the US-Mexico border.

How India-born entrepreneurs built a staggering lead over all immigrant founders in the US unicorn race

June 05, 2026 1:21 pm

Indian-origin entrepreneurs lead US unicorn creation, with 96 billion-dollar startups founded or co-founded, highlighting the growing influence of the Indian diaspora.

‘He took my family, but I still miss him’: Son survives father’s rampage

June 05, 2026 12:49 pm

The devastating multi-site shootings in Muscatine have left the small Iowa community reeling, while a surviving son grapples with intense grief and complex love for his father.

'Spat on, shouted at': $21 million payout for Columbia Jewish faculty

June 04, 2026 3:29 pm

Many of the claimants said they had been labelled “kapos”, “Nazis”, “Hamas sympathizers” and “self-hating Jews”.

From Kash Patel to Space Force: How Iran is targeting top US officials' accounts

June 02, 2026 4:25 pm

US military leaders have repeatedly warned personnel that their phones and online accounts could be targeted during the conflict.

Daily Briefing: Donald Trump signals progress in Iran talks, ceasefire extension likely

June 02, 2026 8:57 am

In today's edition: India-Myanmar talks, Tata Sons IPO row, and more

Rejected 4 times in H-1B lottery, Google employee quit job and built startup

May 31, 2026 1:19 am

Karki also spoke about the growth of his company, Anthromind, which has since taken off and given him the opportunity to work with several notable companies.

Iran's parliament speaker rejects US ceasefire proposal, says Tehran 'seizes concessions with missiles, not dialogue'

May 30, 2026 12:22 am

Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf took to X and wrote, “We do not trust guarantees and words, only actions are the criterion. No action will be taken before the other side acts.”

US trade chief to meet Goyal ‘soon’; US trade team heads to India next week

May 28, 2026 1:39 am

Ahead of the US-India trade talks next week, an Indian trade delegation is in Canada for negotiations to sign a deal with Ottawa by the end of the year.

US PHOTOS

Trump's border crackdown triggers humanitarian crisis: Tens of thousands of migrants stranded in Mexico

January 25, 2025 6:47 am

Tens of thousands of migrants are stranded in Mexico due to Trump's border crackdown, leading to a humanitarian crisis with overcrowded shelters, scarce resources, and rising desperation.

In Pictures: Polar Vortex storm brings record snow, extreme cold in US

January 06, 2025 9:57 am

North America is bracing for a massive winter storm, expected to dump historic snowfall and bring record-low temperatures, with 30 US states on high alert and millions facing treacherous travel conditions.

In Pics | US, regional diplomats vow to support ‘peaceful transition process’ in Syria after Assad

December 15, 2024 2:19 am

The meetings occurred as regional and global powers scramble for influence over whatever government replaces Assad, forced to flee a week ago.

In Pics | Rahul Gandhi wraps up US visit focused on strengthening India-US relations

September 10, 2024 6:17 am

During his visit, Gandhi interacted with students and academics at the University of Texas and Georgetown University. He also met with business leaders.

Ex-astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in Washington plane crash

June 08, 2024 7:16 pm

“Bill Anders forever changed our perspective of our planet and ourselves with his famous Earthrise photo on Apollo 8," Arizona Sen.

34 die as monster storm brings rain, snow across US

December 26, 2022 1:23 pm

The extreme weather stretched from the Great Lakes near Canada to the Rio Grande along the border with Mexico.

Shock, grief after teenage gunman kills 21 at Texas school

May 27, 2022 8:05 am

At least 19 students and two adults were killed at Robb Elementary School in the heavily Latino town of Uvalde, Texas, according to local officials. The gunman died after being shot by police officers.

Week in Pictures: A look at compelling images from around the world

November 13, 2021 9:55 pm

From celebrations to COP26 protests, here are the best photos of this week.

Americans welcome loved ones back as US reopens international travel

November 09, 2021 7:21 pm

The travel restrictions were eased just in time for the holiday season and would be a boost to the tourism industry in the US.

US VIDEOS

Implant files: How medical devices that are recalled in the US are still in use in India

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

The Indian Express-ICIJ investigation finds that at least 57 medical devices, many used in critical care, were being sold in India when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clamped down on them for a range of faults over the last two years.

Tracking the extent of #MeToo in India: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

How big was India’s #MeToo movement? Take a look.

Fuel prices at an all-time high: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:17 pm

How the government is explaining the rise in petrol and diesel prices. Take a look in today’s News in Numbers.

Beginning of the Gulf War: How Bush senior and Saddam Hussein's Iraq locked horns

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

On this day, US President Bush senior ordered US troops to defend Saudi against a potential Iraqi invasion by Saddam Hussein.

US decision was unfortunate: MEA on F-16 sale

February 18, 2016 3:21 pm

New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday said it does not agree with the United State’s rationale that the sale of F-16 to Pakistan is for counter-terrorism activities. Swarup added that US decision was very unfortunate and will certainly convey negative sentiment, but the relationship between two countries is on broader level.

US hosts ASEAN nations for first time

February 17, 2016 4:13 pm

Pak stands exposed over Headley's claim: Rajnath Singh

February 11, 2016 2:31 pm

Trivandrum, Feb 11 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday asserted that the revelations made by David Coleman Headley before a Mumbai special court has exposed Pakistan, adding that New Delhi would still prefer cordial relations with Islamabad. Deposing from an undisclosed location in the US, Headley had so far told the special court that the ISI was helping different terror outfits in Pakistan and was providing financial, military and moral support. Headley, who had conducted recce of the places in Mumbai which were attacked by 10 LeT terrorists on November 26, 2008, also revealed that the outfit had initially planned to attack a conference of Indian defence scientists in Taj Mahal Hotel. He also said he had also conducted a recce of the famous Siddhivinayak Temple and Naval Air Station on directions of LeT commanders.

China-US: reef row gets real

October 27, 2015 3:22 pm

The USS Lassen reportedly breached the 12-mile exclusion zone imposed by China around the Subi and Mischief islands, part of the Spratly Archipelago.

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