The overall number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed the 18 million mark, while the deaths were nearing 688,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Global COVID-19 cases surpass 18 million mark; Pandemic widespread in U.S

The U.S. economy gained a whopping 4.8 million jobs in the month of June, bringing the unemployment rate to 11.1 percent

U.S economy gains 4.8 million jobs in June

The protests began after the killing of Floyd, a Black man, in the custody of the Minneapolis police. Floyd died after a white police officer ignored bystander shouts to take his knee off Floyd’s neck as Floyd repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe.

Black Lives Matter protests across US | Texas | Portland | Washington | Oakland

As part of the US-Taliban peace agreement, US has pulled out troops from the 5 bases in Afghanistan. According to the deal, the US had 135 days to fulfill its pledge to reduce troops to 8,600 from nearly 14,000 in the conflict-hit country

WION Dispatch: Taliban peace deal: US withdraws army troops out of 5 Afghan bases

The U.S. has asked foreign students to go home or face deportation. The new visa rule does not allow them to attend online-only courses while residing in America. Chinese & Indians are the worst-hit student groups.

US will ask foreign students to leave if classes go fully online

A record 6.5 million people either found jobs or were rehired in May, a government report show

U.S hiring jumps to a record high; New jobs in accommodation, food services

Before Covid-19 the US passport usually ranked within the top 10 on the Henley Passport Index in 6th or 7th place, with its citizens able to access 185 destinations around the world without requiring a visa in advance

Drastic decline in power for US passports; Now ranks 25th in the World

The United States passed another grim coronavirus milestone as the death toll from the virus climbed past 130,000, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.

US deaths cross 1,30,000 mark and experts warn of a second wave of infections

The United States said Monday it would not allow foreign students to remain in the country if all of their classes are moved online in the fall because of the coronavirus crisis.

US to withdraw visas for Int. students whose classes move online

Firearms sales in America tend to increase when buyers anticipate an influx of new regulations on gun ownership.

US based on history of Racism, classism and discrimination

United States in a major move buys almost entire global stock of COVID-19 drug Remdesivir. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was able to secure more than 500,000 treatment courses.

US buys stocks of anti-viral drug Remdesivir: Europe concerned about US action | DW-WION partnership

For the first time, The United States registered more than 50,000 COVID-19 cases in a single day.

US: More than 52,000 cases in last 24 hours

US buys almost entire global stock of COVID-19 drug remdesivir

Dr Anthony Fauci said coronavirus cases could grow to 100,000 a day in the US if Americans don't start following public health recommendations.

Dr. Anthony Fauci says US could reach 100,000 new cases a day

The US has circulated a draft resolution to the 15-member council that would indefinitely extend the arms embargo on Tehran.

US calls for indefinite arms embargo of Iran | Mike Pompeo | US-Iran Conflict

Officials are announcing more beaches will be closing again to avoid further spread of the new coronavirus

US: Florida beaches announce closures as COVID-19 cases rise

The country also recorded 43,121 new infections in 24 hours, concluding a week with the most newly reported cases since the start of the pandemic.

US tops 2.5 million Coronavirus cases, says reports

Anthony Fauci expressed his concern about rising community spread in some states. "The next couple of weeks are going to be critical in our ability to address those surges," Fauci said.

Top US public health officials testify on COVID-19 testing

Anti-racism protesters are tearing down more statues around the world. Is this the right way to raise voice against racial injustice? WION's Palki Sharma gets you some stories of racism behind the statues to decide.

Gravitas: More statues fall as Anti-Racism protests spread

Terror group Al-Qaeda is actively trying to exploit the current unrest in the US by reaching out to both Muslims and non-Muslims to present themselves as "champions of the oppressed".

WION Fineprint: Al Qaeda attempts to take advantage of unrest in US | Blact Lives Matter

The death of George Floyd due to police brutality has highlighted America's deep-rooted issue with race. The brutal act gained support from all over the world and demonstrations were held worldwide.

More than 50 countries show solidarity to George Floyd death

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Gen. Charles Brown Jr. as chief of staff of the United States Air Force, making him the first black officer to lead one of the nation's military services.

US: Senate confirms Gen. Charles Brown as new Air Force Chief

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday (June 10) held interest rates near zero and dropped hints that it would maintain that level until the end of 2022 to check the damage caused to the US economy due to coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

US sees interest rates staying near zero through 2020

George Floyd buried in Houston on Tuesday. The burial will take place two weeks after he was killed when a white police officer knelt on his neck.

'It's time for racial justice', says Joe Biden via video message at George Floyd's funeral

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