World news: The Bombardier regional commercial jet involved in the incident, which has the capacity of seating up to 78 passengers, was carrying "roughly" 60 passengers on board.

VIDEO | White House says passenger jet collided midair with helicopter over Washington

Donald Trump and JD Vance attended a national prayer service on Tuesday (21 January), one day after the Republican was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States.

US President Donald Trump attends post-inauguration prayer service at Washington

Over 60 Democratic lawmakers in the US House of Representatives on Wednesday (Oct 23) sent a letter to US President Joe Biden, urging him to use Washington's influence to advocate for the release of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been imprisoned since August 2023.

Over 60 Democrat lawmakers urge Biden to secure Pakistan ex-pm Imran Khan's release from prison

Ahead of the November 5th presidential elections in the United States, Washington has sent a second flight of undocumented Chinese migrants back to China, in a bid to help Beijing reduce undocumented migration. Watch to know more.

US Helps China Reduce Undocumented Migration

Two giant pandas from China arrived in Washington DC on Tuesday (Oct 15) morning and will make their way to their new home at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

Two giant pandas arrive in Washington DC from China

Washington state has established the country’s first-ever stockpile of abortion drugs, which Governor Jay Inslee described as a protective measure against potential future lawsuits aiming to ban the procedure nationwide. Inslee also noted the stockpile serves as insurance against the possibility of Republican Donald Trump winning a second presidential term, which could further threaten abortion rights in the U.S.

Washington Creates First-In-Nation Stockpile Of Abortion Drugs

The father of a 14-year-old boy accused of killing four people at his high school in the US state of Georgia has been arrested. Watch to know more.

Georgia Shooting: Suspect's father Colin Gray arrested by Georgia state officials

At least four people are believed to have been killed and approximately 30 more injured in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, according to law enforcement sources in the state.

Georgia School Shooting: Two teachers and Two students killed by 14-year-old Gunman

Georgia School Shooting: 14-year-old boy arrested for school shooting

The White House has approved $20 billion in fighter jets and other military equipment for Israel as the ongoing war with Gaza ceases to end with Iran threatening another conflict.

White House approves $20 billion weapons package for Israel amid Iran war threat

Former Bangladesh prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, has alleged that the United States engineered her ouster from power and the country after she refused to cede sovereignty of St.

Sheikh Hasina blames US for ouster as PM, cites her refusal to surrender St. Martin Island as cause

The United States is looking to boost intelligence collection in the Arctic and enhance cooperation with allies in the region, to prevent Russia and China from exploiting the cold and icy northern region at America’s expense. Watch in for more details!

US to upgrade sensors, communications & space technologies in Arctic

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg wrapped up NATO's 75th Anniversary Summit in Washington. At the summit, allies decided to further strengthen deterrence and defence they decided to bolster long-term support to Ukraine and deepen Global Partnerships.

NATO allies pledge more support to Ukraine | Will not support NATO becoming anti-China bloc: Hungary

President Joe Biden has closed the NATO Summit in Washington earlier today. With the year solo press conference, the momental event comes as the President is looking against to defend against continuos calls for him to step down.

US: In a major slip Biden calls Trump his Vice President, calls for him to step down gain momentum

Russia has accused the United States of being responsible for a deadly Ukrainian attack on the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula. The attack, which used five US-supplied missiles, resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals, including three children, and left 124 others injured.

Sevastopol attack: Russia blames US for deadly Ukrainian attack on Crimea

Independent US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unlikely to take part in 2024's first United States presidential debate after he skipped the deadline set by the hosting media organisation.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unlikely to participate in presidential debate after he misses deadline to qualify

King County prosecutors in Washington state on Monday (June 10) charged an off-duty security guard with murder for mistaking a toy gun for a real firearm and fatally shooting a teenager outside a store near Seattle, western media outlets reported.

US: Off-duty guard fatally shoots teen mistaking toy gun for real firearm

The Cascadia megathrust, a formidable fault system capable of producing catastrophic magnitude 9 earthquakes, is poised to unleash its most severe impacts offshore of Washington state and Vancouver Island, according to recent data.

Washington, Vancouver Island epicentres of future Cascadian earthquakes: Study

Two giant pandas are set to arrive at Washington’s National Zoo from China by the end of the year, the zoo announced on Wednesday. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute said the pair of pandas are Bao Li, 2, a male and Qing Bao, 2, a female.

Panda Diplomacy: Two giant pandas to arrive in Washington on lease from China amid tense ties

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

After the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the United States blasted Beijing saying that the country cannot have it "both ways".

US blasts China after Putin-Xi meet, says 'you can't have it both ways'

The US Secret Service said that a driver died after slamming a car into the White House's exterior gate late Saturday (May 4). "Shortly before 10:30pm on May 4th, a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed collided with an outer perimeter gate on the White House complex.

Driver dies after crashing car into White House gate, US Secret Service investigation underway

The United States has severely denounced Iraq over its new bill criminalising same-sex relationships stating that the new law "threatens those most at risk" in Iraqi society.

US, UK condemn bill criminalising same-sex relationships in Iraq

Chaos erupted at a nightclub after six individuals were shot following a dispute, media reports said citing authorities. Assistant Chief Ramey Kyle of the Metropolitan Police Department revealed that the incident stemmed from a dispute inside the club, which subsequently escalated onto the streets.

Nightclub dispute turns violent as six shot in Washington DC, one suspect arrested

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