Monday, 16 September 2024

South Asian Update
South Asian Update
US media declares Harris winner after Trump struggles to regain control in ’fiery’ debate

US media declares Harris winner after Trump struggles to regain control in ’fiery’ debate

In the first and possibly only debate between US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, rivals for the Oval Office this fall, Harris emerged as the clear winner, according to American and international media outlets.

14-year old gunman kills four in US school shooting

14-year old gunman kills four in US school shooting

A 14-year-old gunman killed at least four people, including two students, and wounded nine more when he opened fire at a high school in the US state of Georgia on Wednesday, law enforcement said.

Four people shot dead on US’ Chicago train

Four people shot dead on US’ Chicago train

Four people who appeared to be sleeping on a US`s Chicago train were fatally shot Monday morning, and a suspect has been taken into custody, police said.

UN chief issues climate SOS, warns of ‘unimaginable’ catastrophe

UN chief issues climate SOS, warns of ‘unimaginable’ catastrophe

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued his latest climate SOS, calling on countries to `Save Our Seas` as he warned of a crisis of an `unimaginable scale` caused by greenhouse gases and rising sea levels.

US charges Chinese dissident with allegedly spying for Beijing
US charges Chinese dissident with allegedly spying for Beijing

US prosecutors have filed criminal charges against a Chinese dissident living in the United States, accusing him of being an agent of Beijing`s intelligence service.

US in discussions with India, neighbouring countries regarding recent events in Bangladesh
US in discussions with India, neighbouring countries regarding recent events in Bangladesh

United States has been in contact with India and other regional countries to discuss recent developments in Bangladesh and to advocate for an end to the violence.

Donald Trump campaign accuses Iran of cyberattack

Donald Trump campaign accuses Iran of cyberattack

US presidential candidate Donald Trump has accused Iran of carrying out a cyberattack on his campaign.

One dead, 6 injured in Rochester mass shooting in US

One dead, 6 injured in Rochester mass shooting in US

One person was killed and six others were injured in a mass shooting at Maplewood Park in Rochester, New York, on Sunday. The incident occurred around 6:20 pm local time during a large gathering in the park.

US bill aims to boost India’s defence against Pakistan, China

US bill aims to boost India’s defence against Pakistan, China

Influential US Senator Marco Rubio introduced a bill in Congress on Friday, pledging to help India combat China’s growing influence and address alleged threats from Pakistan.

Trump narrowly escapes as a bullet pierces the ear at election rally

Trump narrowly escapes as a bullet pierces the ear at election rally

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump narrowly avoided an assassination attempt during a election campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.

Spanish premier calls for NATO unity on Gaza similar to Ukraine

Spanish premier calls for NATO unity on Gaza similar to Ukraine

At a NATO summit, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urged alliance partners to demonstrate the same "unity and consistency" regarding Gaza as they have shown for Ukraine.

Joe Biden rejects growing pressure to abandon his campaign, vows to stay ’to the end’

Joe Biden rejects growing pressure to abandon his campaign, vows to stay ’to the end’

US President Joe Biden worked to calm senior Democrats and staff on his campaign on Wednesday, as reports suggested he was weighing his future after his disastrous debate with Donald Trump last week.

Joe Biden Calls Putin a ’Cruel Tyrant’

Joe Biden Calls Putin a ’Cruel Tyrant’

During a speech to graduates at the Military Academy at West Point, US President Joe Biden referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a `cruel tyrant.` The speech was broadcast on the official White House channel.

Joe Biden says what’s happening in Gaza ’not genocide’

Joe Biden says what’s happening in Gaza ’not genocide’

United States President Joe Biden defended Israel’s ongoing onslaught in the Gaza Strip, saying that what is happening in the besieged enclave is `not genocide.`

These 5 nations can attack any place on world with a missile

These 5 nations can attack any place on world with a missile

The countries Russia, the United States, China, Britain, and France are the only countries in the Earth that possess the power to potentially strike targets in other countries.

Two Bangladeshi nationals shot dead in New York

Two Bangladeshi nationals shot dead in New York

Two Bangladeshi nationals were shot dead in broad daylight in the city of Buffalo in the US state of New York.