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Biden blasts 'shameful' Meta decision to scrap US fact-checking 11 Jan 2025 - 12:06 pm

Washington: US President Joe Biden blasted Meta Friday for scrapping fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the United States, calling the move "really...

Anger and resentment rise in Los Angeles over fire response 11 Jan 2025 - 09:30 am

Altadena, United States: After being largely reduced to ashes by wildfire, Altadena was being patrolled by National Guard soldiers on Friday. For residents...

Los Angeles like 'war scene' after fires: Biden 10 Jan 2025 - 09:40 pm

Washington: US President Joe Biden on Friday likened Los Angeles to a "war scene" as multiple major wildfires continued to devour neighborhoods around...

US judge spares Trump jail, fine for hush money conviction 10 Jan 2025 - 09:00 pm

New York: A judge sentenced DonaldTrumpto an unconditional discharge Friday for covering up hush money payments to a porn star despite the US...

US hikes reward for Maduro arrest after 'illegitimate' swearing-in 10 Jan 2025 - 08:36 pm

Washington: The United States hiked its reward for information leading to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's arrest to $25 million on Friday, saying his...

Los Angeles fire deaths at 10 as National Guard called in 10 Jan 2025 - 03:51 pm

Los Angeles, United States: Massive wildfires that engulfed whole neighborhoods and displaced thousands in Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people, authorities...

Zuckerberg's censorship claim 'false': International Fact-Checking Network 10 Jan 2025 - 01:04 pm

Washington: Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's claim that the fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram has veered into censorship is "false", the...

US Fed's December rate cut should be its last for now: official 09 Jan 2025 - 11:16 pm

Washington: The US Federal Reserve should proceed cautiously before supporting any future rate cuts, a senior bank official said Thursday, adding that she...

US FDA sets limits for lead in many baby foods 09 Jan 2025 - 09:49 pm

New York: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week set maximum levels for lead in baby foods such as jarred fruits...

Blue Origin's first orbital launch now targeting Sunday 09 Jan 2025 - 08:14 pm

Washington: US space company Blue Origin is now aiming to launch its first orbital rocket on Sunday, it announced on X, because of...

What we know about the LA fires 09 Jan 2025 - 05:17 pm

Wildfires across Los Angeles have claimed at least five lives and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes. Some blazes are threatening...

US emissions stagnated in 2024, challenging climate goals: study 09 Jan 2025 - 04:23 pm

Washington: US greenhouse gas emissions barely decreased in 2024, leaving the world's largest economy off track to achieve its climate goals, according to...

US announces new $500 million military aid package for Ukraine 09 Jan 2025 - 04:13 pm

Washington:The United States has announced a new $500 million military aid package for Ukraine as part of its ongoing support for Kyiv's defense...

Hollywood ablaze as fires rage around Los Angeles 09 Jan 2025 - 08:40 am

Hollywood, United States: At least five people have been killed in wildfires rampaging around Los Angeles, officials said Wednesday, with firefighters overwhelmed by...

Whole streets burn, two dead as fires rage around Los Angeles 08 Jan 2025 - 11:44 pm

Los Angeles, US: Rampaging wildfires around Los Angeles have killed at least two people, officials said on Wednesday as terrifying blazes leveled whole...

Trump asks Supreme Court to block his criminal sentencing 08 Jan 2025 - 06:30 pm

New York: US President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Wednesday to block his sentencing this week for covering up hush money paymentswhile...

Video: Around 30,000 evacuated in Los Angeles as wildfire sparks panic 08 Jan 2025 - 08:06 am

Los Angeles, United States: A ferocious wildfire in a Los Angeles suburb devoured buildings and sparked panicked evacuations Tuesday, as hurricane-force winds tore...