The US thinks Russian officials have started drone training in Iran in recent weeks. A Russian group visited an airstrip in Iran at least twice since June to evaluate drones. Ukraine has asked with the US to deploy more powerful armed drones like the Gray Eagle. The US thinks Russian officials have started drone training … Read more
Serena Williams hints that she may retire from tennis after the US Open. The 40-year-old has won six of her seven Grand Slam singles titles. She dislikes the term “retirement” and says she is focusing on other aspects of her life. Serena Williams has hinted that she may retire from tennis after the US Open, … Read more
More than 4,000 beagles are being rescued from Virginia breeding facility. The dogs were bred at the facility before being sent to labs for drug testing. The facility was shut down due to animal rights abuses, and the dogs are being put up for adoption. After what is believed to be one of the largest … Read more
Muhammad Syed, 51, was arrested on Monday and accused with the deaths of two men. Suspect arrived in the United States from Afghanistan “in the previous couple years” Three of the victims were from Pakistan and went to the same mosque. Albuquerque, New Mexico, police claim they have apprehended their “main suspect” in the murder … Read more
Measure aims to cut the cost of some medications, raise corporate taxes, and limit carbon emissions. It is a drastically reduced version of President Joe Biden’s first $3.5 trillion proposal. The bill will now be submitted to the Democratically controlled House of Representatives. The United States Senate has adopted a $700 billion (£577 billion) economic … Read more
Russia has suspended on-site inspections of its strategic nuclear weapons. The suspension was permitted under treaty rules “in exceptional circumstances”. Russia’s Foreign Ministry accused the US of looking for an edge in the ongoing tensions with the West. Under the New START arms limitation deal, Russia has informed the US that it has “temporarily” discontinued … Read more
The FBI raided the National Archives and Records Administration’s property at the White House. Search reportedly related to inquiry into Mr. Trump’s handling of government documents. Documents related to Donald Trump’s challenge to the 2020 presidential election are seized. Mr. Trump stated in a statement that his Palm Beach estate, Mar-a-Lago, was “occupied by a large … Read more
The Inflation Reduction Act incorporates party objectives such as combating global warming. It would provide the world’s second most polluting nation with the ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Senate approved the bill by a 51-50 party line vote. The US Senate has adopted a broad package that backers claim would reduce greenhouse gas … Read more
$369 billion (£305 billion) for climate action is part of a larger package known as the Inflation Reduction Act. The legislation aims to cut carbon emissions in the United States by 40% by 2030. It appeared to be headed for passage after a Senate test vote of 51 to 50 on Saturday. The United States … Read more
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken informed the Philippines that the US would come to its aid if it was attacked. The Philippines is in the centre of the geopolitical conflict between the United States and China. Vice President Joe Biden has invited Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to visit the United States. On Saturday, … Read more
Taiwan says China conducted operations in the Taiwan Strait over the weekend. Chinese ships and aircraft violated the median line, an unofficial boundary between the two sides. Taiwan’s military replied “appropriately” to the live-fire drills, which it calls a mock assault on the island. The US has chastised Beijing of “provocative” and “irresponsible” behavior after … Read more
Death Valley National Park receives 1.46in (3.71cm) of rain in one area, 75% of normal rainfall for August. Over 500 people trapped, 60 cars buried in mud and debris. Photographer claims to have witnessed “entire trees and boulders washing down”. Hundreds of people have been trapped, vehicles have been washed away, and highways have been … Read more
An elderly couple and a 29-year-old man died after being struck by lightning near the White House. A fourth individual was badly hurt. The victims were at Lafayette Square, a public park just north of the president’s residence. An elderly couple from Wisconsin were among three people killed after being struck by lightning near the … Read more
A house fire in the US state of Pennsylvania killed three children and seven adults. A firefighter called to the scene was horrified to discover the victims were his own family. Police recovered the bodies using police sniffer dogs. A house fire in the US state of Pennsylvania killed three children and seven adults, and … Read more
China has suspended cooperation with the United States in a number of critical areas. New measures are the result of a visit to Taiwan by a US senior Democrat Nancy Pelosi. China sees the visit as a challenge to its claims of sovereignty over Taiwan. China has suspended cooperation with the United States in a … Read more
Confidential Assignment, a criminal and action-themed Korean film that debuted on January 14, 2017, is planned to be presented to international audiences this fall with a superb cast. In the second edition of the film, Daniel Henney and Jin Sun Kyu join the cast. The plot of the film continues with a North Korean officer … Read more
Lightning strikes four people in Lafayette Square, a public park north of the White House. Two men and two women were killed and four critically injured. The National Weather Service issued a thunderstorm warning for the area on Thursday evening. After being struck by Lightning strike near the White House, four people were critically injured. … Read more
Taiwan has activated its military and conducted civil defence drills. The drills were prompted by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island. Taiwan wants de facto independence from China. Taiwan: Taiwan’s prime minister has labelled China the “evil neighbor next door” after its military began live firing drills around the island. Su Tseng-chang … Read more
