Trump imposes tariffs but Canada and Mexico hit back

1 year ago

Washington , February 2 — US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on all goods imported from America's three largest trading partners, China, Mexico and Canada. Trump...

Seven killed in Philadelphia medical jet crash

1 year ago

Investigators on Saturday morning could be seen scouring the crash site for evidence, and also searching residential gardens and around parked cars for debris. (Getty Images) Philadelphia (USA), February...

Combative Trump blames diversity policies after air tragedy

1 year ago

Washington, January 31 — Donald Trump stood before the White House press room cameras on Thursday to perform a traditional presidential duty – consoler-in-chief during a time of tragedy. ...

Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century

1 year ago

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — A midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft, officials said Thursday, as they scrutinized the actions...

Russian drone barrage kills four in east Ukraine

1 year ago

KYIV, Ukraine, January 30 — A Russian drone attack that targeted cities across Ukraine killed at least four people in a Soviet-era residential block in the eastern city of Sumy,...

Israel kills 10 Palestinians in West Bank

1 year ago

West Bank, January 30 — An Israeli air strike killed 10 Palestinians in the north of the occupied West Bank on Wednesday night, the Palestinian health ministry says. Video...

DR Congo president vows 'vigorous' fight to halt M23 rebel advance

1 year ago

The M23 have been been advancing to other areas after their offensive in Goma. (AFP) Kinshasa (DRC), January 30  — Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has vowed to restore government...

Jet collides with helicopter near Washington, multiple casualties reported

1 year ago

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a...

Japan sees record number of student suicides

1 year ago

TOKYO, January 29 — Japan saw a record number of suicides among school pupils in 2024, health ministry data showed Wednesday. The latest data among those in elementary through high...

Pakistan PTI leader warns of launching nationwide campaign against govt

1 year ago

Islamabad [Pakistan], January 29 — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) chapter President Junaid Akbar has warned of launching a nationwide campaign against Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz-led (PML-N) coalition over...

Trump admin offers federal workers exit package

1 year ago

WASHINGTON, January 29 — President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday offered federal workers the opportunity to leave their jobs in return for eight months severance, according to an email sent...

Bangladesh: Awami League calls for general strike, blockade

1 year ago

Dhaka [Bangladesh], January 29 — Bangladesh's Awami League has announced a series of political programs, including a general strike and a nationwide blockade, in protest against what it describes as...

Multiple casualties feared in crush at India's Kumbh Mela festival

1 year ago

PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — Several people were feared dead and many more injured in a stampede early Wednesday as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to take a holy bath...

White House pauses federal grants and loans

1 year ago

Washington, January 28 — US President Donald Trump has paused grants, loans and other federal assistance, according to a leaked government memo verified by the BBC's US partner, CBS News. ...

Trump says India 'will do what's right' on illegal immigration

1 year ago

Washington, January 28 — US President Donald Trump has said India "will do what's right" on the deportation of illegal migrants following a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ...