A large group of mostly African-American women gathered at a Columbia, South Carolina church on Friday (February 28), the eve of the state's pivotal primary election.

South Carolina voters break a sweat dancing ahead of critical primary

A long-awaited historic US-Taliban peace deal was signed by US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and Taliban deputy leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar on February 29, 2020. All stakeholders have expressed hope of peace returning to Afghanistan, but the apprehensions on the longevity of the deal, as well as, peace prospects could not be hidden in the utterances by various dignitaries.

US-Taliban peace deal: What does it mean for Afghanistan and other stakeholders

The latest confirmed case of coronavirus in the United States, diagnosed in a California woman, is of “unknown origin” and was found in a patient who had not traveled overseas or had contact with any known travelers, local health officials said on Friday.

New coronavirus case in California is of unknown origin

The United States has decided to postpone a meeting with leaders of Southeast Asian countries it had planned to host on March 14 due to worries about the coronavirus outbreak, two US officials familiar with the matter said on Friday.

US postpones summit with ASEAN leaders amid coronavirus fears: Report

A federal appeals court Friday blocked a key asylum policy of Donald Trump's administration which has forced many applicants to wait in Mexico while their claims are processed, delivering a blow to the US president's signature crackdown on migration at the southern border.

US court blocks Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' asylum policy

US health officials reported Friday a fourth case of novel coronavirus of unknown origin, indicating the disease was spreading in the country. The latest case is a boy under 18 in Washington State who tested "presumptive positive", local authorities said without releasing further details about the patient.

US reports fourth coronavirus infection of unknown origin

A Californian couple was so heartbroken to say goodbye to their dog that they cloned him. Alicia and David Tschirhart believed that their dog Marley was perfect.

Californian couple clone their dog for $50,000 after its demise

Scientists studying a distant galaxy cluster have discovered the biggest explosion seen in the Universe since the Big Bang. The blast came from a supermassive black hole at the centre of a galaxy hundreds of millions of light-years away.

Biggest explosion in universe's history detected by telescopes

The US' Department of State's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs on Thursday expressed solidarity with the deceased and injured in Delhi violence while calling to maintain peace and normlacy in the country.

'Our hearts go out to families of deceased': US' South and Central Asia bureau calls for calm amid Delhi violence

US President Donald Trump’s brief, but substantive, visit to India heralds a renewed US-India partnership designed to address the challenges of the 21st century.

A new era of India-US relations has begun

Trump India visit: From Ivanka's anarkali to Melania's sash, pick your favourite look

India witnessed an unprecedented welcome for a foreign head of state, it was the biggest crowd that US President Donald Trump has ever addressed. India left no stone unturned to throw a grand reception for the American President.

WION Edit: Indo-US ties can play a definitive role in redefining world order

Thousands of Indians welcomed US President at Ahmedabad's Motera stadium. The Donald trump-Narendra Modi roadshow too drew quite an impressive crowd. It will be fair to say, that President got a rockstar's welcome in India.

Here's why Indians love US President Donald Trump

The Taliban in Afghanistan are "tired" of fighting and want to make a peace deal with America, President Donald Trump said on Sunday as he left for his maiden visit to India, days ahead of a possible agreement between the US and the militant group in the war-torn country.

'Tired' Taliban want peace deal with US: President Trump

Thousands of Russian-linked social media accounts have launched a coordinated effort to spread alarm about the new coronavirus, disrupting global efforts to fight the epidemic, US officials say.

Russia-linked disinformation campaign fueling coronavirus alarm: US

Ahead of the US President Donald Trump's visit to India on Monday, Washington has said that Pakistan needs to act on terror groups for having a successful dialogue with India.

Islamabad has to act on terror for successful India-Pak dialogue: US

US President Donald Trump will land in India on Monday. He is preparing to contest the next election in a few months and any diplomatic move, state visit or global engagement is now being closely watched at home.

How should India approach Donald Trump's state visit?

When US President Donald Trump lands in India, it's going to be like one of those great Indian weddings - probably the grandest of them all, one that will culminate in the biggest cricket stadium in the world.

Here's why no trade deal should be expected during Donald Trump's India visit

Iran elections come at a time when the Islamic Republic is most vulnerable, both from the inside and from the outside. American sanctions have crippled the economy and public anger against the regime has raged on unabated.

US pullout from nuclear deal makes Iran elections even more crucial

Today, we lament the loss of the media's credibility, but the fact is that it has often been questioned in the past too. The line between News and propaganda is a fine one.

WION Edit: Attacking the media, a tool for diplomatic retaliation?

India's cabinet on Wednesday approved a plan to sign an initial pact on intellectual property rights with the United States, a government minister said, days ahead of a visit by U.

India clears accord on intellectual property rights with US

By Tom Smith The president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, decided to terminate a prominent and unpopular military agreement with the US in early February. The move came as a direct response to Washington’s invocation of the American Magnitsky Act, which gives the US government the power to impose visa and financial sanctions on human rights abusers around the world.

Why a terminated agreement with the US could push the Philippines closer to China

General Motors Co said that it will wind down sales, design and engineering operations in Australia and New Zealand and retire the Holden brand by 2021. Basically, It decides to retreat from more markets outside of the United States and China.

American General Motors decides to retreat from more markets outside of the US & China

A 14-year-old boy in the United States has been charged by the New York Police Department (NYPD) for stabbing and will be tried as an adult. According to reports, Rashaun Weaver fatally stabbed a college student called Tessa Majors in December.

US teen charged with murder, to be tried as an adult 

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