The tussle continues over the second COVID-19 stimulus bill in the United States. Even after more than a week's meetings no decision has been taken. Watch report.

US virus stimulus talks deadlocked | Negotiations on relief package fall apart

The United States has now announced its highest-level visit in four decades to Taiwan. This move by Washington can now anger China as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate. Watch report.

US builds on Taiwan ties: US highest-level visit to Taiwan | World News

United States and China are set to have a dialogue on the phase 1 of their trade deal on August 15 via video conferencing, Reuters reported. Chinese and US counterparts will air their grievances on matters of mutual interest.

United States, China to discuss trade deal and other grievances on August 15 amid spat

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar will visit Taiwan in coming days, making the highest level visit by a U.S. official in four decades, his office said on Tuesday, in a move likely to anger China which claims the island as its own.

US health chief to visit Taiwan, likely angering China

White House officials on Tuesday could not say how the US government would receive a portion of the proceeds from any sale of TikTok's US operations, one day after President Donald Trump called for a cut of the money.

White House says unclear whether US government will get cut of TikTok sale

Tropical storm Isaias has killed at least four people so far, as it made its way through the US Atlantic Coast. Two deaths were recorded at a trailer park in North Carolina, which fell in the pathway of a tornado emerging out of a hurricane speed winds.

Storm Isaias kills four in US, leaves over 2.8 million homes without electricity

Teachers at dozens of school districts protested from their cars on Monday over plans by some U.S. governors to resume in-class instruction during the coronavirus pandemic, while Arizona, Florida, California and Texas saw declines in new cases.

US teachers protest school reopenings, coronavirus cases down in South, West

US deaths from COVID-19 rose for a fourth week in a row to more than 8,500 people in the seven days ended Aug. 2, while the number of new cases fell for a second straight week, a Reuters analysis found.

US COVID-19 deaths rise for fourth week, new cases drop 5%

Ever since the coronavirus pandemic took over the world, scientists and professionals across all fields have been focused on limiting contact among people. However, one activity which requires one’s presence for sure, at least until now, is getting testing for the virus.

Iowa State University in US develops a zero contact, mail-in coronavirus testing kit

California is currently witnessing a wildfire, with extremely dangerous heat conditions to persist for the next few days. In Palm Springs alone, the temperature is expected to touch 41 degree Celsius.

'Apple Fire' raises the heat in California as temperature touches 41° C

Former US president Barack Obama on Thursday launched a scathing attack on his successor, Donald Trump, criticising police brutality against blacks and use of federal agents against protesters.

Barack Obama launches sharp attack against Donald Trump

Unemployed Americans will not have any money in their pockets by the end of this week. That's if Republicans and Democrats fail to agree upon what to do next. The stimulus payments plan will expire this Friday.

Jobless Americans need stimulus payments to survive

The great white shark is one of the most feared predators underwater. Now drones from high above are helping experts analyze their behavior when they encounter humans. In a nutshell: we're not on their menu, according to Shark Lab Director Chris Lowe.

How drones are helping experts better understand shark behavior in California

Russia has been spreading misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic in the United States as election season nears, reports claim. First reported by the New York Times, the report refers to declassified intelligence which claims that the Russian military intelligence, or the GRU, may have tied up with this resource centres like InfoRos to peddle misinformation regarding the pandemic.

Are Russian intelligence agencies running a disinformation campaign to influence US voters?

Australia has said that it has no intention of enjoying bilateral relations between China despite repeated efforts by the United States. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Aus-US meet halfway on South China Sea, Both sides condemn China's action

The US will not accept any new applications for protection for "Dreamers," young migrants who arrived illegally in the US as minors, and will shorten the deportation protections of those whose eligibility is soon to expire.

US to reject new 'Dreamer' requests for immigration protection

Republican senator Tom Cotton, who is seen as a potential presidential candidate for 2024 US elections, described slavery as a "necessary evil" to slam an initiative by a leading US daily.

Republican senator Tom Cotton describes slavery as 'necessary evil'

The recent decision of US President Donald Trump to restrict the entry of immigrants to US has resulted in considerable protest in different countries. It is reported that one million foreign students are studying in the USA and a number of them stay in US and do online courses.

Why 'Black Lives Matter' would be non-issue after US  presidential election

In a tit-for-tat diplomacy, China has asked the United States to close its consulate in Chengdu after Washington shut down Beijing's consulate in Houston. The US has accused China of snooping through the Houston consulate and now China is retaliating on similar grounds.

With announcement on Chengdu consulate closure, US, China battle set to intensify

The United States has announced it will not take in any new foreign students seeking online-only study, after revoking a controversial order that expelled those already studying in the country and preparing for that in the wake of the pandemic.

US announces it won't take new foreign students for all-online classes

A man was arrested for aiming a gun at a shopper who asked him to wear a mask at a Walmart store in Florida, United States, officials said. Florida is among the states in the country that is witnessing a huge rise in coronavirus cases in the recent days.

US: Man arrested in Florida for pointing gun at man who asked him to wear mask

The animosity between the US and China is at an all-time high. The United States in particular has targetted China and Chinese nationals on several accounts. One of the accusations is that the Chinese researchers working in the US have hidden links to the Chinese military.

US acts tough on China: Clamps down on Chinese researchers

Once again, the United States, the land of the free is in turmoil. Protests have resurfaced in many parts of the country, but the flashpoint is the city of Portland.

Mask-clad Donald Trump continues clampdown on protesters

The United States has announced a reward of $5 million for any information that can be used to arrest Venezuela's Supreme Court chief justice, triggering sharp reactions from the Latin American nation.

US offers $5 million reward for arrest of Venezuelan chief justice

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