A US appeals court on Monday sided with President Donald Trump over his administration's decision to end humanitarian protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants, many of whom have lived in the United States for decades.

US court allows Trump to phase out immigrant humanitarian protections

Oracle Corp on Monday confirmed that it was being considered in a partnership with ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. If it goes through, Oracle will become a technology partner for the Chinese firm.

Oracle confirms proposal to be TikTok's 'tech partner' in the US

The United States may be in for some more trouble. After inducting the world’s highest coronavirus fatalities while simultaneously witnessing one of its biggest waves of anti-racism protests in recent history, the country may be dealing with flesh-eating bacteria.

United States reports five cases of infections caused by a flesh-eating bacteria

At least nine people were killed and hundreds of thousands evacuated as wildfires continue to impact US West Coast states on Thursday. In the state of Oregon, nearly 500,000 people, which is about an eighth of the state's population, were given evacuation orders.

US: Death toll of West Coast wildfires rises to 9; 500,000 ordered to evacuate in Oregon

At least six people died in the western United States as states such as Washington and Oregon apart from California are scrambling to control the rapidly spreading flames.

At least six die in wildfires as orange skies blacken US

The United States will block imports of cotton and tomato products from western China's Xinjiang region due to allegations that they are produced with forced labour.

US-China tensions: US to block cotton, tomato imports from Xinjiang over forced labour

United States President Donald Trump has, on several occasions suggested that he deems himself worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize. Is his dream coming true? Turns out, the outspoken US president has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Prize for his efforts in normalising ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, and for facilitating the historic deal.

US President Donald Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize 2021 following Israel-UAE deal

US President Donald Trump has instructed that dozens of oil refiner requests for retroactive waivers from US biofuel laws be denied amid concerns the issue could cut into his support in the Farm Belt, three sources familiar with the decision said.

Trump administration to deny pending retroactive US biofuel waivers

The United States military formally announced on Wednesday that it would be reducing its military presence in Iraq from 5,200 to 3,000 troops starting September 2020.

United States announces reduction of troops in Iraq to end 'endless wars'

The 2020 US presidential election is less than two months away, and both the Democrats and Republicans are working overtime to tilt the narrative in their favour.

Signs of stress appear in US President Trump's relationship with the military

Social media giant Facebook has been in the eye of the storm globally for allegedly moulding narratives that influence elections in any major country. In the US, both the Democrats and Republicans have accused the company of filtering out posts, or simply not filtering content enough.

Facebook is paying US users to temporarily stop using its services. Find out why!

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, California residents are now seeking refuge from a heat wave with the National Weather Service warning that "sweltering" conditions could fuel fires already burning in the state.

Beachgoers seek relief as heat wave bakes California

A recent survey has revealed that three out of four people will be willing to take the vaccine for coronavirus, if it is rolled out this year. On behalf of World Economic Forum, Ipsos MORI conducted a survey of nearly 20,000 adults from 27 countries.

Three in four adults would get a COVID-19 vaccine, if available: Survey

The United States and Vietnam fought a war for 19 years, and ultimately the americans had to accept defeat and pull back troops. Winston Churchill called Mahatma Gandhi a 'half naked fakir', but the British raj crumbled before the Mahatma and they had to leave India.

Solomon's province Malaita seeks independence from China

The United States has announced that it plans to restore Air India's ability to self-conduct its ground handling operations at American airports. US Department of Transportation has reversed its previous order of July 2019 that had suspended the right of Air India to self-handle at US airports.

US to allow Air India conduct ground handling at airports: Official

A particular kind of New Yorker showed up at Chelsea Piers Fitness on Wednesday (September 2) morning, the first time gyms have been allowed to open since the coronavirus pandemic struck the city in March.

New Yorkers pant through masks as gyms reopen with new safety measures

The United States said on Wednesday it would require senior Chinese diplomats to get State Department approval before visiting U.S. university campuses or holding cultural events with more than 50 people outside mission grounds.

US announces fresh restrictions on Chinese diplomats

Protests flared in Portland overnight on Monday as demonstrators clashed with police on the streets of the Oregon city, which has become a focus of the U.S. presidential race after months of sometimes violent confrontations.

Police arrest 19 protesters in Portland as political divide hardens

Nearly 40 per cent of all reported Covid-19 cases are in the United States and Brazil, the two worst-hit countries. According to the available reports, more than 25 million coronavirus cases have been confirmed worldwide so far.

40% of world's total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases are in US and Brazil: Report

Thousands of people took part in a march in Washington to denounce racism, on the anniversary of the march in 1963 where civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr made his historic "I Have a Dream" speech.

Washington: Thousands march to denounce racism on anniversary of King's speech

A 17-year-old self-identified militia member, has been arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of at least two people in Kenosha.

Kenosha Protests: 17-year-old charged with homicide after shooting

China launched two missiles into the South China Sea today in a warning to the United States, it has been reported.

China fires 2 missiles in warning to US

Joe Biden condemned the violence in Kenosha, Wis., on Wednesday and expressed outrage over the police shooting of Jacob Blake

Kenosha Unrest: Joe Biden condemns 'Needless violence' after Jacob Blake shooting

A police officer shot a Black man in the back multiple times in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Sunday, a bystander`s video appeared to show, prompting a night of unrest during which protesters hurled firebombs at law enforcement officers.

Jacob Blake paralysed from the waist down: Reports

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