United States

PM Lee calls President Trump to discuss Hurricane Harvey response efforts; leaders to meet at White House in October

Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that President Trump has thanked PM Lee for his support and accepted his offer of help.

Aug 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korean ballistic missile, suspected to be Musudan, crashes after liftoff

US detects 'highly unusual' North Korean submarine activity: Report

This comes just a few days after North Korea conducted an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) test.

Aug 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

US energy secretary duped into fake interview with Russian comedians

Pranksters Vladimir Krasnov and Alexei Stolyarov are sometimes called the "Jerky Boys of Russia," after an American duo who put out recordings of their prank phone calls in the 1990s.

Jul 26, 2017

By Reuters

US judge halts deportation of more than 1,400 Iraqi nationals

US District Judge Mark Goldsmith granted a preliminary injunction requested by lawyers from the American Civil Liberties Union.

Jul 25, 2017

By Reuters

California's Pilot fire: At least 6,298 acres of forest have been destroyed in wildfire in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California.

Huge California wildfire spreads overnight as crews dig in

The fire broke out near Santa Barbara and firefighters battled on Saturday to gain control of it.

Jul 16, 2017

By Reuters

US THAAD missile defenses hit test target as North Korea tension rises

The US missile defense test over the Pacific Ocean has gained significance after North Korea's July 4 launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

Jul 12, 2017

By Reuters

Trump keeps it friendly with Xi at G20 on North Korea threat

Xi stressed to Trump China's position that it adheres to the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and maintaining peace and stability there.

Jul 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China declines request to visit Hong Kong by U.S.

US warplanes fly over disputed South China Sea

US Air Force says that this is "the first time US Pacific Command-directed B-1B Lancers have conducted combined training with JASDF fighters at night".

Jul 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

US plans to test THAAD missile defenses as N.Korea tensions mount

The US missile defense test will gain significance in the wake of North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

Jul 8, 2017

By Reuters

Im president and theyre not – Donald Trump slams fake media

Trump pledges to act 'very strongly' on North Korea missile threat

On Tuesday, North Korea test launched an intercontinental ballistic missile.

Jul 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

US, Philippines hold naval patrol in troubled waters to deter Islamist extremists

There are international fears fighters sympathetic to Islamic State will cross maritime borders between Malaysia and Indonesia to join Muslim rebels.

Jul 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

New U.S. ambassador to China says North Korea a top priority

Trump growing frustrated with China, weighs trade steps: officials

US President Donald Trump is now considering possible trade actions against Beijing.

Jun 28, 2017

By Reuters

Bodies of missing sailors found in flooded compartments of US destroyer

The Japan media said all seven of the sailors who had been reported missing were found dead.

Jun 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

7 sailors missing after US destroyer, Philippine vessel collide off Japan; 3 injured

The collision between the guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald and the ACX Crystal took place southwest of Yokosuka, Japan at about 2.30 am on Saturday.

Jun 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

French Fries can double the risk of premature death: Study

The researchers monitored the food habits of 4,440 participants aged between 45 and 79 years over a period of eight years through a food frequency questionnaire.

Jun 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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