US stocks surged on Friday, concluding their strongest week of 2024. For the week, the S&P 500 advanced nearly 3.9%, its best performance since November 2023. The NASDAQ soared 5.2%, and the Dow climbed 2.9%.

Global markets this week

Lebanon's Hezbollah on Friday released a video showing what appeared to be underground tunnels and large missile launchers, amid fears of all-out war between the Iran-backed group and Israel. Watch in for more details!

Israel vs Hezbollah: Hezbollah flaunts underground missile launch site

The latest ceasefire talks in Doha have ended without a breakthrough, but technical teams will continue meetings and negotiators will meet again next week to end the war. The White House has come up with a new proposal. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: White House presents new proposal for Gaza ceasefire

Kamala Harris has called for millions of new-build homes and first-time buyer help, tax breaks for families and a ban on grocery "price-gouging" in her first speech focused on economic policy. Watch to know more.

US Elections 2024: Kamala Harris takes lead in fifth swing state

Israel-Hamas War: Gaza ceasefire negotiators to resume next week

The US has warned Iran that its newly elected government and economy could suffer a devastating blow if it were to mount a major attack against Israel, a US official said. The warning has been communicated to Tehran directly as well as through intermediaries, said the official, who declined to provide specifics.

Israel-Iran tensions: Amid truce talk, US official warns Iran

Israel is bracing for a possible retaliatory strike from Iran, where Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated. But there is a separate war front opening in West Asia, that targets America. Are these signals of a brewing war already being waged in the shadows? Let us untangle it for you.

Attacks on US bases rise in West Asia: Is a quiet war already on?

The United States is experiencing its worst summer Covid wave in more than two years, leading to increased infections and hospital visits. The wastewater dashboard of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that viral activity levels in the wastewater have hit the highest since July 2022.

US hit by worst Covid wave since 2022, hospitalisation rate soars

Israel-Hamas War: US, Qatar & Egypt issue joint statement

Israel-Hamas War: PM Modi talks to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Gaza has recorded its first polio case in 25 years, the Palestinian Authority health ministry said on Friday, after UN chief Antonio Guterres called for pauses in the Israel-Hamas war to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of children.

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza reports its first polio case in 25 years

World powers are urging Iran to exercise restraint towards Israel. In our top story, we ask this: "Will high-wire diplomacy prevent the threat of a wider war in West Asia?

US: Iran can strike Israel anytime

Former President and US Presidential candidate Donald Trump defended his use of personal attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris, expressing his frustration with her actions. "I think I'm entitled to personal attacks. I don't have a lot of respect for her. I don't have a lot of respect for her intelligence, and I think she'll be a terrible president," he said further, attacking Harris in a fresh set of remarks.

US Elections 2024: Donald Trump calls Kamala Harris 'not smart to run country'

US Elections 2024: Donald Trump says 'entitled to make personal attacks'

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris held their first joint event since Biden exited the 2024 race and endorsed her to take his place atop the Democratic ticket.

US elections 2024: Biden, Harris hail landmark deal to lower medication prices

Mere weeks after launching her presidential bid, Vice President Harris is headed toward what could be a chaotic Democratic National Convention. President Biden is set to give the opening remarks, and reports say he'll be followed by former President Barack Obama. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Harris, Walz to attend DNC next week

US elections 2024: Biden, Harris' first event since ticket shake

Vishwa Nath Jha, the founder and CEO of Saarthi AI claims that his passport containing an American visa has been stolen by an ex-employee after the mass layoff conducted last year.

CEO of Saarthi AI claims ex-employee stole his passport with US visa

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris touted their administration's achievements in reducing prescription drug prices Thursday in their first appearance together since Biden opted not to seek re-election.

US Elections 2024: Biden, Harris celebrate landmark deal to lower medication prices

A US-based company has come under fire for its “sexist” display of hostess lampshade outfits at an event recently. The online outrage started when somebody shared a picture from the event, showing two women posing with company-branded lampshades on their heads.

Online outrage over 'sexist' hostess lampshade outfits, Indian-origin CEO responds

Minnesota governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance have confirmed their participation in a highly anticipated vice presidential debate scheduled for October 1. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Vance and Walz set for vice presidential debate on October 1

An American citizen posted a picture of a book which he received from his Indian maths teacher and asked the "fine people from India" to explain the inscription written.

US man receives gift from Indian math professor, asks netizens on X for help to translate inscription

A 12-year-old girl in the United States died after suffering from “life-threatening” injuries as her parents tried to treat her with some smoothies, instead of proper medical help.

12-year-old US girl dies after parents use smoothies to treat 'life-threatening' injuries

Two American lawmakers want the Biden administration to probe China's TP-Link Technology Co and its affiliates for potential national security risks from their widely used WiFi routers over fears they could be used in cyber attacks against the US. Watch in for more details!

US lawmakers urge probe of WiFi router maker TP-Link

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