I put safety first: Donald Trump blames Obama, Biden's 'diversity hires' for plane-chopper crash
Jan 31, 2025, at 12:54 am
Washington/IBNS: After the midair US Army Blackhawk helicopter and a passenger jet crash near Washington DC leaving 28 dead, President Donald Trump blamed diversity policies implemented during the administrations of Barack Obama and Joe Biden for compromising air safety standards.
US plane-helicopter collision: 28 bodies recovered from Potomac River, no survivors, say officials
Jan 30, 2025, at 08:15 pm
Washington DC: A total of 28 bodies have been recovered from the Potomac River following a midair collision between a US Army Blackhawk helicopter and a passenger jet near Washington DC, media reports said.
Jan 30, 2025, at 02:55 pm
Washington/IBNS: Nineteen bodies with no survivors have been recovered from the Potomac River of Washington DC after a passenger jet and US Army chopper crashed into the waterbody following a midair collision on Wednesday, media reports said.
'Should have been prevented': Donald Trump on American jet-Army chopper collision
Jan 30, 2025, at 01:50 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: US president Donald Trump has said the midair collision between American jet and Army chopper "should have been prevented" amid the ongoing efforts to rescue the people who were onboard.
Jan 30, 2025, at 01:06 pm
Washington D.C./IBNS: An American Airlines Flight carrying 64 people collided with an Army chopper with three soldiers onboard midair near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and both crashed into the Potomac River of Washington D.C. on Wednesday, media reports said.
American jet with 60 passengers collides with Army chopper midair, several deaths feared
Jan 30, 2025, at 10:55 am
Washington D.C./IBNS: An American Airlines Flight carrying 60 passengers collided with the Army chopper midair near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, media reports said.
USA: Donald Trump administration temporarily halts aid to Pakistan
Jan 29, 2025, at 04:39 pm
The United States has temporarily suspended foreign assistance to Pakistan for re-evaluation following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump whose inauguration took place on January 20, media reports said.
Jan 29, 2025, at 01:57 pm
A plus-sized US rapper has filed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against ride-share company Lyft after the driver allegedly refused to give her a ride in the vehicle for her size.
Donald Trump invites Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to White House for meeting
Jan 29, 2025, at 01:30 am
Jerusalem/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has invited Benjamin Netanyahu for a meeting at the White House on Feb 4, the Israeli premier's office said on Tuesday.
USA: Donald Trump jokes about running for presidency for third term in 2028
Jan 28, 2025, at 06:39 pm
US President Donald Trump has jokingly asked his Republican members of Congress whether he could once again run for the presidency in 2028.
White House unveils official portrait of US First Lady Melania Trump
Jan 28, 2025, at 06:13 pm
The White House has unveiled the first official portrait of US First Lady Melania Trump.
US will build Iron Dome missile shield, says Donald Trump
Jan 28, 2025, at 01:55 pm
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he will sign an executive order to start building an Iron Dome which is used by Israel for its defence.
Trump's tariff and sanction threats prompt Columbia to accept deportation of migrants unrestricted
Jan 27, 2025, at 01:57 pm
Washington/IBNS: Columbia has agreed to accept the deportation of its nationals who had migrated to the United States soon after the White House threatened to impose tariffs and sanctions on Bogota, media reports said.
Donald Trump-led government halts US aid to Bangladesh
Jan 27, 2025, at 10:27 am
The US government has decided to halt all aid to Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh, days after President Donald Trump took charge of the country.
Jan 26, 2025, at 02:59 pm
The US Senate voted on Saturday to confirm the appointment of Kristi Noem as President Donald Trump’s Homeland Security secretary.
A lot of things ordered by Israel are now on way: Donald Trump lifts Joe Biden's hold on bomb supply
Jan 26, 2025, at 01:07 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: President Donald Trump has directed the US military to release the hold on the supply of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, imposed by former President Joe Biden, Reuters reported quoting a White House source.
US Senate votes to appoint Pete Hegseth as new US Defence Secretary
Jan 25, 2025, at 02:52 pm
The US Senate on Friday confirmed the appointment of Pete Hegseth as the new US Defence Secretary, media reports said.
'We'll get it permanently fixed': Donald Trump tours California to inspect LA fire destruction
Jan 25, 2025, at 11:34 am
Los Angeles/IBNS: US president Donald Trump on Friday toured California to inspect the damage caused by the wildfire in Los Angeles setting aside his differences with Democratic governor Gavin Newsom, media reports said.
US President Donald Trump pulls security details for former key health official Anthony Fauci
Jan 25, 2025, at 10:35 am
Less than a week after his inauguration, US President Donald Trump has removed the security protection for former top US health official Anthony Fauci, media reports said.
Jan 24, 2025, at 03:02 pm
Washington/IBNS: The Donald Trump administration has arrested 500 illegal immigrants and deported hundreds using military aircraft days after the US president promised a crackdown on the illegal immigrants, media reports said.
Russia-Ukraine war would end immediately if Saudi Arabia cuts down oil prices: Donald Trump
Jan 24, 2025, at 12:30 pm
Washington/IBNS: US president Donald Trump has said the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine will immediately stop if Saudi Arabia and the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) cuts down the oil prices, media reports said.
Two Indian-origin nationals among five charged for robbery in USA
Jan 24, 2025, at 10:15 am
At least two Indian nationals were charged in the USA for carrying out a robbery at gunpoint at the home of a small business owner in Orange County, New York.
Jan 24, 2025, at 01:15 am
Seattle/IBNS: A federal judge in Seattle Thursday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from implementing an executive order that aims to end birthright citizenship in the United States, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional."
'Come make your product in America or pay tariff': Donald Trump's message at Davos
Jan 24, 2025, at 12:44 am
Washington DC/Davos: US President Donald Trump today issued a blunt warning to the global leaders in a video message at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland's Davos on Thursday asking them to make their products in the United States or pay tariffs.
New fire erupts in Los Angeles, forces evacuation of tens of thousands
Jan 23, 2025, at 11:05 am
Los Angeles/IBNS: A new fire in Los Angeles county has forced tens of thousands to be evacuated barely days after the most populous city of California in the United States suffered a massive wildfire.
'Stop this ridiculous war now or face tariffs': Donald Trump tells Vladimir Putin
Jan 23, 2025, at 12:03 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump Wednesday warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of tariff hikes and more sanctions if he fails to strike a deal to end the Ukraine war "now".
I don't want to stop, but also want competent people: Donald Trump on H-1B visa
Jan 22, 2025, at 01:37 pm
Washington D.C./IBNS: US president Donald Trump on Tuesday said he doesn't intend to stop H-1B visa but batted in favour of hiring competent people across all industries.
Jan 22, 2025, at 09:05 am
Newly appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held the first QUAD meeting where the leaders sent a veiled strong message to China by saying that they are commitment to strengthening a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
Jan 21, 2025, at 04:01 pm
A social media influencer, who was charged for her involvement in the 2021 Capitol attack, has said she felt honoured after Donald Trump granted her pardon.
Jan 21, 2025, at 02:33 pm
US President Donald Trump, whose inauguration event was held on Monday, has signed an executive order that aims to end birthright citizenship in the U.S.