The US government in recent months launched an operation to fight a pervasive Chinese hacking operation that successfully compromised thousands of internet-connected devices, according to two Western security officials and one person familiar with the matter.

US disabled Chinese hacking network targeting critical infrastructure, sources say

The US State Department said on Monday (Jan 29) that sales of American military equipment to foreign governments rose 16 per cent to a record $238 billion in 2023.

US arms exports hit record high in fiscal 2023

U.S. security agencies have disabled a pervasive Chinese hacking campaign. The campaign was apparently aimed at crippling America's security infrastructure. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas |  U.S. disables pervasive chinese hacking campaign

A US Court has ruled that Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package at Tesla is "an unfathomable sum" that was unfair to shareholders. This is a big blow to the billionaire CEO's quest to get greater control over the 600 billion dollar company.

Judge voids Tesla's pay plan

In a significant US Senate hearing, executives from leading social media companies, including Meta, TikTok, Snap, and Discord, faced rigorous questioning about their efforts to combat online child sexual exploitation.

Meta, TikTok, X CEOs grilled at US Senate hearing on combating online child exploitation

A roundup of the latest economic data points to robust US economic health but a struggling euro zone. That highlights the differing economic paths and risks to the region from the war on the edge of Europe.

Data highlight robust US economy

A United Airlines flight, identified as Flight 1627, faced a potential crisis on Sunday when it was diverted due to a cracked windshield. The 737-800 Boeing plane was en route from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC.

United Airlines flight diverted in US after plane windshield cracks mid-air

A 43-year-old Indian national Yogesh K Pancholi, residing in Northville, Michigan, has been sentenced to nine years in prison on Tuesday (Jan 30) for orchestrating a nearly $2.

US: Indian national gets 9 years’ jail for $2.8 million healthcare fraud, witness tampering

The US’ response to the drone attack in Jordan that killed and wounded US service members on Sunday is likely to be more powerful than previous American retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria, though the Pentagon and White House are being careful not to telegraph the administration’s plans.

US base drone attack: Joe Biden under pressure over death of three US soldiers in Jordan

Saudi Arabia has restarted talks on a defence pack with the United States and according to media reports these talks have been paused after the Israel-Gaza war. In early January US senators reportedly travelled to the Northwestern town where they met Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman on the agenda was the revival of earlier negotiations of a defence pact. That would have also included a historic tie-up between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

Report: US Senators met with Crown Prince MBS in Saudi town

US General Joel Vowell has warned that the terror group ISIS's operations across West Asia are being strengthened by the fall out from the war between Israel and the Hamas militants. Watch in the report for more details!

US General warns ISIS resurgence amid West Asia tensions

US President Joe Biden says he has made up his mind on how to respond to a drone attack that killed us service members in Jordan. The remarks come as the embattled US president weighs options to punish Iran-backed militias without triggering a World War.

Biden under pressure over death of three US soldiers in Jordan

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday (Jan 29) made his very first appearance at the Pentagon since being hospitalised for complications after his prostate cancer surgery.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin returns to Pentagon a month after prostate cancer surgery

Terror group ISIS attempts a comeback, US General says 'ISIS getting stronger'

How did an enemy drone manage to get past America's defence system and kill three soldiers in Jordan's Tower 22? This report tells you what happened in the minutes leading to the deadly attack. Watch to know more!

Tower 22: Here's what happened in America's secret outpost

Gravitas | A Russian MP, Aleksey Zhuravlev, made a provocative statement by suggesting that Russia should place its nukes in friendly countries near the U.S., like Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Zhuravlev's comment came in response to the U.S.' alleged plans, to move its tactical arms to Europe.

Russia's Nuclear Chess Game: MP Aleksey Zhuravlev Suggests Placing Nukes in U.S. Backyard

Gravitas | The U.S. continues to dominate the global arms trade. According to figures made public by the U.S. State Department, sales of American-made military equipment to foreign governments in 2023, rose 16% to a record $238 billion. This is as countries around the world replenished their stocks, to prepare for major conflicts. Watch to know more!

U.S. Arms Export Surged as Countries Replenished Their Stock in 2023

An American F-16 fighter jet experienced an in-flight emergency over the West Coast of South Korea and crashed early on Wednesday. The pilot was rescued, said the United States Air Force unit stationed in the country.

Another F-16 Fighting Falcon crashes off South Korea's west coast, third F-16 crash since May 2023

Teradyne, a prominent supplier of semiconductor testing equipment, has relocated manufacturing operations worth approximately $1 billion out of China, citing disruptions caused by US export controls.

Teradyne shifts $1 billion manufacturing out of China amid US export controls

A United States official on Monday (Jan 29) said that the reason why the US failed to dodge the drone strike that hit an American military outpost in Jordan, killing three troops, was because the military drone reached the target at the same time when a US drone was also returning to the base, as per the Wall Street Journal reports.

Did US fail to avert Jordan attack due to drone-related confusion?

As the US Presidential race heats up, Joe Biden's campaign is trying to shore up support and expand its war chest. Three Democrat Presidents will come together at first-of-its-kind fundraiser this spring. Watch this report for more details!

US: First-of-its-kind campaign fundraiser Biden, Clinton and Obama

US H-1B visa-holders who got their visas issued from India or Canada need not leave US just to get them renewed as the online visa renewal drive has kicked off. The pilot programme is a significant change in US visa policy in nearly two decades.

US H-1B visa renewal drive begins online. Here's how to apply

Investors are gearing up for the ultimate financial face-off in 2024 as Trump and Biden gear up for a political rematch. In this high-stakes bout, sectors like tech, energy, and EVs face off against the backdrop of aggressive China policies. While the political heavyweights prepare for their clash, investors are pinning their bets on the stocks and sectors that could gain the most.

Investors cautious ahead of US polls

Teradyne, a semiconductor testing equipment supplier, has executed a $1 billion manufacturing relocation from China. This strategic move comes in the wake of stringent US export regulations, forcing Teradyne to rethink its supply chain amidst rising global tensions.

Teradyne pulls manufacturing worth $1 bn out of China in 2023

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