A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian crashed on Sunday (May 19) as it was crossing a mountainous terrain, an Iranian official told the news agency Reuters.

Top 10 world news: Iranian President Raisi’s helicopter crashes; Slovak PM’s life out of danger; and more

According to reports, the US and Iran held indirect discussions in Oman this month to avoid escalation in the Middle East. Watch to know more.

US-Iran talks on West Asia crisis: US, Iran hold a 'secret dialogue' amid raging Gaza war

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with the officers of the New York Police Department (NYPD) in Brooklyn on Saturday (May 18), which reportedly led to over 30 arrests.

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after clashing with police in New York

The United States and Iran held indirect talks this week in Oman in an attempt to prevent the escalation of regional attacks, as per a report. The discussion took place between two senior US officials and their Iranian counterparts.

US holds indirect talks with Iran to prevent escalation of regional attacks: Report

Senator Robert Menendez's corruption trial kicked off with big revelations and a blame game. His defence lawyers in the opening statements appeared to pin the blame on his wife, who is also a co-defendant in the case. While Menendez has revealed she is suffering from advanced stage breast cancer. What's the whole case that involves a top-ranking Democrat?

Gravitas | Bob Menendez to blame wife Nadine for alleged crimes?

The United States President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, on Friday (May 17) launched a fresh bid to win over Black voters amid dwindling support months ahead of the presidential election.

Joe Biden launches fresh bid to win over Black voters amid dwindling support ahead of presidential elections

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed to have shot down a US MQ9 drone over the southeastern province of Maareb on Thursday evening, according to the group's military spokesman on Friday.

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim shooting down of American drone

The Chinese social media app remains under Global scrutiny. The Canadian intelligence Chief has come up with a stark warning against using the app. He said that China could in fact be using it to spy on Canadians. Watch in for more details!

TikTok: Firm never shared user data with Chinese government

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed to have shot down a US MQ9 drone over the southeastern province of Maareb on Thursday evening, according to the group's military spokesman on Friday. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Houthis claim to have downed US MQ-9 reaper drone

US reaper drone shot down with surface-to-air missile: Houthis

On Friday, President Joe Biden started a new campaign to build support among African American voters, hoping to close gaps in the Democratic coalition that propelled him to win against Republican Donald Trump in 2020. Watch to know more.

US Elections 2024: Biden continues outreach to black voters amid slipping support

While drones have revolutionised the battlefield, it is the rise and proliferation of rockets and missiles that has impacted the battlefield and geostrategic statecraft.

Rise of rockets and missiles in conflicts

The United States, on Friday (May 17) issued a worldwide alert warning that foreign terror organisations may attempt to target people from the LGBTQ+ community and events weeks ahead of Pride month.

US issues global alert amid threat of violence against LGBTQ+ community ahead of Pride month

This week's data brought excellent news for the US Federal Reserve on two fronts, with consumer prices rising more slowly than expected in April and retail expenditure holding flat.

US Federal Reserve officials cautiously optimistic on inflation, rate cut uncertain

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Taiwan lawmakers exchange blows - 3 killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon - European body adopts first AI treaty - US: Deadly storm slams Houston

Taiwan lawmakers exchange blows | 3 killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon

The US has added 26 traders and warehouse facilities to the import ban list. These companies, America alleges, have links to Xinjiang's forced labour. Will putting a ban on them stop Xinjiang cotton from finding its way to the US?

Gravitas | America bans Chinese companies selling 'genocide' cotton from Xinjiang

The trade war between the US and China has had an unintended consequence: The rise of Vietnam. Since 2018, US imports from Vietnam have more than doubled, reaching $114 billion last year.

US imports from Vietnam double, trade surplus triples since 2018

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has voiced concerns over the Biden administration's decision to raise tariffs on certain Chinese goods. The IMF spokesperson emphasised the importance of maintaining open trade policies for the US.

Biden's tariff move risks global trade & growth, says IMF

The growing divide between the haves and the have-nots is clearly visible in the United States. The Federal Reserve's indecision is not helping the cause. Watch in for more details!

Near-unprecedented pace of wealth creation in US stocks

The US military completed the installation of a temporary pier to facilitate the transportation of humanitarian aid into Gaza from the Mediterranean Sea. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: US installs Gaza floating pier; aid deliveries to begin within days

The White House on Thursday (May 16) prevented the release of audio of President Joe Biden’s interview to a special counsel regarding his handling of classified documents.

White House blocks Biden audio release amid Republican push for Garland contempt charge

The United States announced new sanctions. This time sanctions are announced over North Korea-Russia arms transfers. Two Russian individuals and three Russian companies are sanctioned. Reportedly, these companies were facilitating arms transfers between Russia and North Korea.

US announces new sanctions over North Korea-Russia arms transfers

North Korea on Friday (May 17) launched multiple suspected short-range ballistic projectiles off its east coast, said South Korea. This came hours after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister refuted the widespread accusations levelled against Pyongyang that it was shipping weapons to Russia.

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles after Kim's sister denies supplying arms to Russia

With less than six months to go for Presidential elections in the United States, Joe Biden's Democratic vote bank is witnessing growing divide and at the heart of this divide is Gaza's war-induced humanitarian crisis and the nationwide US campus protests.

Race to the White House: Democrats divided over Gaza crisis | Can Gaza cost Biden a re-election?

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