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Western flames spread as crews battle California's largest 2022 wildfire

Crews battling the largest wildfire so far this year in California braced for thunderstorms and hot, windy conditions that created the potential for additional fire growth.

Kosovo postpones entry restrictions that caused tensions in North

The authorities of self-proclaimed Kosovo announced after US Ambassador Jeffrey Hovenier's appeal that they were postponing the entry restrictions for Serbs caused alarming tensions in the region.

US seeks to expand ties with New Zealand amid concerns over China

The commander of the United States military in the Pacific said on Monday he wants to expand and strengthen its ties with New Zealand.

Biden remains Covid-19 positive but 'continues to feel well': Doctor

US President Joe Biden remained positive for Covid-19 but "continues to feel well," his physician said.

S Korea, US, Japan to hold Pacific Dragon missile defence drill this week

South Korea, the US and Japan will kick off a combined ballistic missile defence exercise in waters off Hawaii this week, amid their stepped-up security coordination against North Korea.

Russia says US, NATO 'main threats' to national maritime security

US' "quest for the dominance" of world oceans and the expansion of NATO are the main threats to Russia's national maritime security, according to the new Russian naval doctrine adopted on Sunday.

US offers $10M reward for information on Russia's interference in elections

The State Department on Thursday offered a $10 million reward for information about Russian interference in American elections, including a close associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin

Tesla's Autopilot system kills another motorcyclist, US begins probe

A Tesla vehicle has allegedly killed another motorcyclist, this time in the Utah state in the US when a driver using Autopilot slammed into the rear of his bike.

Oil prices edge up on low inventories, high gasoline demand in U.S

Oil gained more than $1 a barrel on Thursday, extending gains from the previous session, buoyed by improved risk appetite among investors.

George Floyd: Two former Minneapolis police officers face sentencing

The last two former Minneapolis police officers to be sentenced for violating George Floyd's civil rights are scheduled to learn their penalties today.

Trump back in Washington, repeats election lies that sparked Capitol riots

In duelling speeches not far from the US Capitol on Tuesday, former President Donald Trump repeated the false election claims that sparked the January 6 insurrection.

Decoding I2U2 and its geopolitical implications

A new alliance of India, US, Israel and UAE is catching everyone's attention. Called I2U2, this coalition is different from others which are mostly based on a common ideology or religion. Here's more

Bomb threat at San Francisco airport, international terminal evacuated

The San Francisco International Airport's international terminal was evacuated on Friday night due to a bomb threat, potentially incendiary device found. One person is in custody

2 suspects arrested in probe of deadly 7-Eleven shootings in California

Two men were arrested Friday in connection with a series of robberies at Southern California 7-Eleven stores that left two people dead and three wounded

PM Modi to participate in first I2U2 Leaders' Summit virtually today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the first Leaders' Summit of I2U2 virtually, along with leaders of Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United States on Thursday

Texas Guv names Indian American to Economic Development Corporation's BOD

Texas Governor has named Arun Agarwal, Indian American philanthropist and CEO of Dallas-based home textile company NEXTT, to the Texas Economic Development Corporation's (TxEDC's) Board of Directors

Marcos to Rajapaksa: A short guide to leaders fleeing their nations

Gotabaya Rajapaksa is not the first leader to have fled their country in the face of popular unrest. Here is a brief list mentioning some of them

Twitter lawyers say they can prevail over Elon Musk in just four days

The Twitter buyout agreement specifies all legal disputes over the deal must be heard in Delaware, corporate home to more than half of US public companies, including Twitter and Musk's Tesla Inc

US summer Covid-19 surge: New Omicron subvariants become health threat

The latest versions of Omicron subvariants, BA.5 and BA.4, are highly contagious and have accounted for more than 70 per cent of new Covid-19 infections in the US

Who is Dr Arati Prabhakar, US Prez Joe Biden's science advisor nominee?

Prabhakar was three when her family immigrated to the United States from Delhi