US and Qatar resume Gaza peace talks: Blinken pursues fresh options for ceasefire
In a renewed push for peace, the United States and Qatar have announced the resumption of talks aimed at brokering a ceasefire in Gaza. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that efforts are underway to explore new avenues for ending the long-standing
The Electoral College: A controversial system in U.S. Presidential Elections
Dr.(H) Avi Verma The U.S. has a unique system for electing its president, known as the Electoral College. Unlike most democratic elections around the world, where the popular vote determines the winner, the Electoral College introduces a layer of complexity. This system allows
South Korea and US Launch Joint Large-Scale Air Exercise
South Korea and the United States have commenced a significant joint air exercise, aimed at enhancing readiness against potential threats from North Korea, as announced by the South Korean Air Force on Thursday. The 12-day Freedom Flag exercise began earlier this week, mobilizing
Indian D2C Jewellery Segment Secures $103 Million in Funding, Outpacing US
The Indian direct-to-consumer (D2C) jewellery sector, which boasts over 550 startups, has raised $103 million in funding so far this year, as reported on Thursday. In 2023, the total funding for the D2C jewellery segment in India reached $104 million, marking a 57%
US and Germany: Sinwar’s Death Could Help End Gaza Conflict
The United States and Germany have stated that the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could “create momentum to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip.” In a joint statement released on Friday, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and US Secretary of State
US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Launches in New Delhi
The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) commenced in New Delhi on Sunday with a meeting between its Board of Directors and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The Minister highlighted key strategies to enhance US-India strategic and economic ties, emphasizing the natural synergy between
South Korea, US, and Japan Summit Expected by Year-End
The leaders of South Korea, the United States, and Japan are anticipated to hold a trilateral summit toward the end of this year, as indicated by South Korea’s national security adviser. Earlier, Seoul’s presidential office reported that US President Joe Biden proposed this
US Monitoring North Korea’s Support for Russia: Pentagon
The US is actively monitoring North Korea’s support for Russia, according to a Pentagon spokesperson. This comes after reports surfaced that six North Korean military officers were killed in a Ukrainian missile strike in Russian-occupied territory near Donetsk last week. Ukrainian media have
Record-Breaking Heat Wave Sweeps Across the U.S.
An intense late-season heat wave is impacting various parts of the U.S., with record-breaking temperatures expected to persist into the weekend. The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) announced on Friday that more than 70 record high temperatures are anticipated to be set, primarily
US Fed Rate Cut Expected to Boost Investment and Business Sentiment; Focus Shifts to India
Analysts welcomed the US Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut of 0.5 percentage points (50 bps), citing it as a positive move amidst a strengthening US economy with stable inflation. Attention now turns to India, which is currently the fastest-growing economy in the world.
USA appoints Pochettino as head coach of men’s soccer team
Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as the new head coach of the US men’s national soccer team. He will guide the team into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Pochettino’s debut match as
US Open: Top stars Medvedev, Zverev, Berrettini advance into second round
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