The United States has lost a bid to extend a UN arms embargo on Iran. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday proposed a summit of world leaders to avoid "confrontation" over a US threat to trigger a return of all UN sanctions on Tehran, which catalysed the UN to take the said decision.

UN defeats US demand to extend arms embargo on Iran

The campaign of Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden has raised $48 million in the 48 hours since Senator Kamala Harris was announced as the vice-presidential candidate, a spokesperson for the campaign said.

Joe Biden's campaign raises $48 million since Kamala Harris's announcement as VP candidate

All of the countries involved with Israel-UAE deal are India's strategic partners. New Delhi has grown closer to Israel, UAE and the United States in the last few years.

How India benefits from Israel-UAE peace deal

A US journalist has finally asked President Donald Trump a question he wanted an answer of for five years. In a White House briefing held on Thursday, SV Dáte asked Trump: "after three and a half years (of Trump’s presidency), do you regret at all, all the lying you've done to the American people?

'Do you regret lying?' Journalist's question unsettles Donald Trump

Amid the heightened tensions, the United States and China on Sunday will discuss the "phase one" of the trade deal signed earlier this year. In January, Beijing and Washington halted a months-long trade war with a partial truce, but the arrival of coronavirus crisis and a number of issues that followed the pandemic, including China's new security law worsened the relations between both the countries.

Amid troubled ties, US, China to resume talks on trade deal

As the world struggles to contain the coronavirus pandemic, Latin music superstar Gloria Estefan hopes her new album will help fans escape the daily onslaught of bad news.

Latin superstar Gloria Estefan hopes new album brings joy amid pandemic

The United States health officials said on Thursday that the country would ensure distributing free coronavirus vaccine once the drug is proven effective. "We are not at all reducing the regulatory rigour with which we will evaluate and hopefully approve vaccines," said Paul Mango, a senior health department official to reporters, as quoted by news agency AFP.

US officials say coronavirus vaccine will be free for all citizens

A new musical about Britain's Princess Diana will be filmed without an audience and air on Netflix Inc in early 2021 before it debuts on Broadway, producers announced on Wednesday (August 12).

Princess Diana musical to debut on Netflix before hitting Broadway 

The Trump administration has relaxed certain provisions for H-1B visas, allowing people to come back for the same job in a similar position. The US Department of State, in its advisory, permitted "travel by applicants seeking to resume ongoing employment in the United States in the same position with the same employer and visa classification".

Trump administration relaxes rules to get H-1B visas

On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump continued to attack his rival in the upcoming presidential elections, Joe Biden, by suggesting he was too soft on China. While addressing himself in the third person, Trump said, “China will own the United States if this election is lost by Donald Trump," in conversation with radio host Hugh Hewitt.

Americans will need to learn Chinese if Biden wins, says Trump

The United States has entered an agreement with drugmaker Moderna Inc to acquire 100 million doses of its potential COVID-19 vaccine for around $1.5 billion (£1.

US inks $1.5 billion deal with Moderna for 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Wrestler-turned-movie star Dwayne Johnson clung to the top slot on the list of the world's highest-paid male actors for a second straight year, according to an annual tally released by Forbes magazine on Tuesday (August 11).

Dwayne Johnson retains top spot on Forbes highest-paid male actors list

Trade negotiators from the United States and China will discuss the implementation of the phase one trade deal in the coming days, with China likely to bring up issues surrounding TikTok and WeChat, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

China to raise issues surrounding WeChat, TikTok in trade talks with US

The U.S. Secret Service abruptly escorted President Donald Trump out of the White House press room in the middle of a briefing on Monday because of a shooting outside the White House.

Trump escorted from briefing after shooting near White House

Taiwan on August 11 told visiting United States Health Secretary Alex Azar that China is pressurising the island to give in to conditions which would create a situation similar to Hong Kong.

China wants to turn us into next Hong Kong: Taiwan to US official on visit

A gas explosion ripped through a Baltimore neighborhood on Monday, killing at least one person, injuring six and trapping children as the blast destroyed at least three homes, firefighters said.

Gas explosion tears through Baltimore homes, at least one person killed

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that India is at second place when it comes to coronavirus COVID-19 testing while the US leading the world. "We have tested close to 65 million people and no country is even close to that number.

India has conducted most coronavirus tests after US: Donald Trump

Amid the ongoing spat between the United States and China, another development has taken place on August 11. Starting September 25, all goods made in Hong Kong intended for export to the US will be labelled “Made in China”.

All goods made in Hong Kong to declare origin as 'China' starting September: US

A major explosion ripped through a Baltimore neighborhood in US on Monday, leveling several houses, trapping at least five people and critically injuring three, Reuters report said quoting the firefighters.

Major explosion rips through Baltimore neighbourhood: Report

On Saturday, US President Donald Trump ended a news conference abruptly and walked out after being confronted about a lie he has told over 150 times. Referring to the lie about a veterans health care programme, which CNN reported had been unfurled by Trump on multiple occasions, at least 150 times.

Trump ends press conference after being fact-checked by a reporter

Amid the growing number of concerns in the United States, a new trend has surfaced in the country. According to a new research published on August 9, a record number of people are now giving up US citizenship.

More Americans are relinquishing their US citizenship than ever before

Thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts are descending on Sturgis, South Dakota, this weekend for an annual 10-day motorcycle rally.

Despite threat of coronavirus, motorcycle fans hold annual rally

Even amid rising coronavirus infections, at the behest of President Donald Trump, many schools across the country have started reopening. As soon as Trump’s plans were revealed, mixed reactions followed.

At least 97,000 kids contracted coronavirus in the last two weeks of July in US

The United States on Sunday reached the extraordinary milestone of five million coronavirus cases as President Donald Trump was accused of flouting the constitution by unilaterally extending a virus relief package.

US hits 5 million virus cases as Trump criticised over relief package

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