The White House said on Friday that cease-fire talks in Cairo have been constructive and will continue over the weekend as the US and Mideast allies continue to press Israel and Hamas to forge an agreement.

Israel-Hamas war: White House says progress made in truce talks

In a roundtable discussion at this week's Democratic National Convention, presidential candidate Kamala Harris' senior policy adviser Brian Nelson was peppered with questions about the policies at the heart of her campaign. Will Harris try to revive the Iran nuclear deal? How will she pay for expanded child tax credits and her plans to help first-time home buyers? Again and again, he gave the same answer.

US elections 2024: After Euphoria, test begins for Harris

Several members of the U.S. Secret Service have been placed on leave following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Watch to know more.

Trump Assassination probe: Secret Service probes operational failure

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin to review and further deepen the existing defence cooperation activities between the two countries.

Rajnath Singh's US visit: India-US anti-submarine warfare deal

Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Friday killed at least eight fighters and one child, according to security sources, as armed group Hezbollah responded with artillery rounds and rockets across the border.

Israel-Hezbollah tensions: Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon kill 8

In a new move to support Ukraine in its war with Russia, the United States has imposed a new set of sanctions on more than 400 entities, accused of supporting Russia during its war with Ukraine.

US imposes new sanctions on 400 entities for aiding Russian invasion of Ukraine

Former Defense Department insider Luis Elizondo has recently revealed that the U.S. government has been hiding the truth about unidentified flying objects (UFOs) for over 50 years. Elizondo claims that he began seeing green glowing "orbs" floating in the skies, and his experience has uniquely qualified him to speculate on what these unexplained objects might have been.

Pentagon UFO Expert Claims U.S. Govt Has 'Alien Tech, Bodies'

An arms-selling network, allegedly linked to Houthi rebels, has been openly trading weapons on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The group is accused of carrying out attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Arms dealers based in Houthi-controlled Yemen have reportedly been using the social media site to buy and sell weapons, including rifles, handguns, and grenade launchers. Dozens of arms dealers, based in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, which is controlled by the Houthi rebels, are effectively using X as a storefront.

Houthi-linked Weapons Openly Sold on X, Formerly Twitter

You might be surprised to find out that fast food outlets are offering more than just quick meals—they’re also serving up valuable economic insights. Dive into this report to discover how wages and food prices intersect.

Flipping Burgers: Who benefitted the most?

While the world is fixated on the increasing Iran-Israel tensions, Yemen is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.

Yemen's rebels threaten to restart war

Israel and Hamas have blamed each other for not agreeing on a ceasefire deal. Is a ceasefire in Gaza really in sight, as US Claims?

Why is Israel demanding control over 2 Gaza corridors?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. withdrew from the ballot in Arizona late Thursday, a day before he and Donald Trump were set to appear miles apart in the Phoenix area as speculation grows that Kennedy could drop his independent presidential bid and endorse the Republican nominee.

RFK Jr. drops out of US Presidential race, speculation swirls over alliance with Trump

The Democratic National Convention enters its fourth and final day with Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepting the party's Presidential nomination in Chicago.

DNC 2024: Kamala Harris targets Trump for overturning Roe vs Wade

Fresh tensions brewing between Pyongyang and Seoul and this time it's not over another unwarranted ballistic missile by the north. The US State Department has approved a potential $3.5 billion sale of Apache helicopters to South Korea.

US State Department approves $3.5 bn sale of Apache helicopters to South Korea

Rajnath Singh is on an official visit to the US from Friday to Monday (August 26). He arrived in the US at the invitation of the American Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. The four day visit to include talks with NSA Jake Sullivan. The visit comes against the backdrop of the growing momentum in the India-US relations and defence engagements at multiple levels. WION gets you the full report.

Rajnath Singh in Washington: Rajnath Singh will meet US counterpart Lloyd Austin

US Vice president and now democratic presidential nominee Kamal Harris had one of the biggest political careers of her life. She delivered a keynote address on the 4th and final day of the DNC. What were some of the key highlights of the speech and will Americans choose her as the 47th US President?

DNC 2024: Big takeaways from Harris' DNC speech

US Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to accept her party's nomination for president on Thursday, the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. WION brings you more insights in this report.

Final Day of DNC: Stage set for Kamala Harris in Chicago

Now, we look at the drama on Wednesday with key US Data delayed by the Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS). The agency rekindled concerns about the processes for publishing sensitive economic data. The BLS provided three Wall Street businesses with US Jobs data that had been eagerly anticipated but had been delayed on the agency's website. Watch in for more details!

Fair access to US Data in focus

US authorities have arrested a Chinese spy in New York. Decades ago, Yuanjun Tang, 67, was one of the protesters calling for pro-democratic reforms in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Why did Tang start spying for the PRC?

Chinese spy who was once a Tiananmen protester arrested in New York

As per reports, the conflict in West Asia has intensified, with Hezbollah firing over 50 rockets into Israel's Golan Heights following an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. This escalation raises concerns about a broader regional conflict, potentially involving Iran’s strategic interests. As the U.S. positions military assets in the region to deter further aggression, questions linger about the Gaza ceasefire. Meanwhile, the conflict’s impact may have expanded to North America, with bomb threats emailed to around 125 Jewish Institutions in Canada.

Will Iran-Israel Conflict Spread Beyond West Asia?

Tim Walz formally accepted his nomination to be the Democratic Party's vice presidential candidate in a keynote address Wednesday (Aug 21), professing his love for his country at Chicago's United Center.

US Elections | DNC 2024: Tim Walz formally accepts VP nomination

US Elections | DNC 2024: Tim Walz rouses DNC with 'pep talk

US: Tim Walz formally accepts the Vice Presidential nomination at Democratic National Convention

US Elections | DNC 2024: Tim Walz slams Republican overreach on abortion, IVF car

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