The US notched over 57,800 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours. The cases are surging even as many hard-hit countries are easing lockdowns put in place to slow the spread of the virus while making extensive alterations to work and social life that could last for a year or more until a vaccine is available.

Four major US states witness record surge in COVID-19 cases

The Pentagon on Thursday expressed its concern about China's decision to conduct military exercises in a disputed island in the South China Sea, noting the act will "further destabilise" the situation.

China military exercises in South China Sea will 'further destabilise' the situation: Pentagon

After days of record spikes in new COVID-19 cases in the United States, Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said that it "is way beyond the worst spikes that we have seen."

United States records more than 53,000 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

US President Donald Trump at a press briefing celebrated a government report showing the country gained 4.8 million jobs and the unemployment rate dropped to 11.1% last month, when states began allowing businesses to reopen from strict shutdowns aimed at containing the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump: Jobs report proves US economy 'roaring back'

The home ministry has blacklisted Houston based Pakistani event manager Rehan Siddiqui associated with organising Bollywood events in the US. The issue surfaced earlier this year when the link between Rehan Siddiqui's organising of Bollywood events and his funding of anti-India propaganda especially related Kashmir had surfaced.

India blacklists Pakistani organiser of Bollywood events in Houston

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Wednesday said that if he wins the US elections later this year, boosting ties with India will be a high priority for his government and called New Delhi, Washington's "natural partner".

India-US 'natural partners', boosting ties will be 'high priority' if voted to power: Joe Biden

From trade war to media war, the US and China are fighting on many fronts and the latest flashpoint is media. China's use of state media to push propaganda is unmatched and the US government wants none of it on American soil.

Here's how China controls the media narrative in foreign countries

US President Donald Trump held a press conference on July 2 and said that the American economy is doing very well. Watch report.

Fineprint: US economy is doing amazingly well | Donald Trump

The United States and China, world’s mammoth economies are currently fighting on many fronts, including trade and media. On the one hand is China, known as the pundit of public relations.

China's global media spending suggests US concerns about a 'media war' are not unfounded

The United States has banned two Chinese corporations - Huawei and ZTE. Australia has decided to increase its defence spending to counter the rise of China. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how different countries are stepping up their defences against China.

Gravitas: How the world is stepping up their defences against China

The police officer charged with the murder of Rayshard Brooks, who was killed on June 12, has been released from jail, a local television network WSBTV reported.

Former officer charged with murdering Rayshard Brooks released from jail

More than 47,000 new cases have been reported in US in the last 24-hours, which is the highest single-day spike since the start of the pandemic.

US Coronavirus cases could reach new record: More than 47,000 cases in last 24-hours

The United States recorded 1,199 fatalities from the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, as the country's death toll began to climb again, AFP reported quoting Johns Hopkins University tally on Tuesday.

US COVID-19 deaths on rise with more than 1,000 deaths in 24 hours

Industries hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic showed signs of life in June, hiring 2.4 million workers, payroll services firm ADP said Wednesday. The three million hires in May means that more than five million people are back at work of the 20 million who lost their jobs in March and April.

US private hiring rebounds, adding 2.4 mn jobs in June

The US Department of Homeland Security announce a special new task force Wednesday to protect historic monuments across the country, some of which have come under attack for glorifying the country's racist past.

US creates force to protect monuments amid anti-racism protests

By Arie Perliger As US politics heat up in advance of the November election, it’s not surprising that extremist groups across the political spectrum are becoming more active and engaged in acts of political violence.

The ‘domestic terrorist’ designation won’t stop extremism

After reports of Russian military intelligence agencies offering bounties to militants for killing United States’ troops in Afghanistan, the Democrats and Republicans have united in pressurising the president to divulge more information.

Democrats and Republicans want answers from Trump on Russia bounty reports

US President Donald Trump has a long record of leaving musicians miffed by using their songs at his rallies. The Rolling Stones “You can’t always get what you want”, an enduring rock anthem by the Rolling Stones was a popular choice at many of Donald Trump's events.

The history of musicians chastising Trump for using their music at his rallies

Workers at California's Disneyland Resort protested from their cars on Saturday (June 27) arguing that the Walt Disney Co has not agreed to adequate protections for employees when the destination reopens to the public amid a pandemic.

Disneyland employees protest pandemic workplace safety at the "happiest place on earth"

The US Supreme Court defended abortion rights in a major ruling on Monday by striking down a Louisiana law placing restrictions on doctors who perform the procedure, dealing a blow to anti-abortion advocates.

In major ruling, US Supreme Court strikes down strict Louisiana abortion law

Vice President Mike Pence has described the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement as a political agenda of "radical left", saying that it intends to defund the police and bringing down monuments.

Black Lives Matter political agenda of radical left: Mike Pence

The United States on Saturday surpassed the grim milestone of 2.5 million coronavirus cases, a tracker maintained by Johns Hopkins University showed. There were 2,500,419 confirmed cases in the US, according to the Baltimore-based university as of 5:30 pm (2130 GMT).

United States surpasses 2.5 million coronavirus cases: Johns Hopkins

America's top infectious diseases expert has warned the United States is facing a "serious problem" from a resurgent coronavirus as the illness puts the brakes on reopening two of the country's largest states.

Anthony Fauci says US has 'serious problem' as virus cases surge

Here's a glimpse of post-COVID movie experience as US plans to reopen theatres

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