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US slaps sanctions on key Russian bank to put pressure on Iran
Washington, Sept 15. (dpa/GNA) – The United States has imposed sanctions on Russia’s second-largest bank, VTB, as part of its intensified economic pressure on…
US judge denies bail to Tate brothers amid UK extradition fight
Washington, Sept9. (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Social media influencers, Andrew and Tristan Tate, must stay in jail as they fight their extradition to the UK,…
All five killed in Amazon plane crash were in cleaning company van
Washington, Sept 8. (dpa/GNA) – All five people killed in the crash of an Amazon cargo plane at Miami International Airport, were travelling in…
US imposes sanctions on 27 Iranian airlines
Washington, Sept 8. (dpa/GNA) – The United States has imposed sanctions on several major Iranian airlines, as part of its war against Iran. The…
UN chief calls for end to deadly Israeli operations in southern Lebanon
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 8 (Xinhua/GNA) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, is deeply concerned about escalating Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon that have killed…
Serena and Venus Williams fall just short in US Open return
New York, Sept 7. (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Serena and Venus Williams, were dramatically denied a sensational winning return at the US Open. The sister…
Five people killed after Amazon cargo plane crashes at US airport
Washington, Sept 7. (dpa/GNA) – Five people have been killed, after an Amazon cargo plane crashed at a Miami airport on Sunday, US officials…
UN votes to adopt new world map reflecting Africa’s true size
New York,Sept 7. (dpa/GNA) – The United Nations General Assembly on Friday, voted in favour of replacing the traditional world map with a version,…
US president provocatively suggests renaming Hormuz ‘Trump Strait’
Washington, Sept 2. (dpa/GNA) – US President Donald Trump, has floated the idea of renaming the Strait of Hormuz after himself on his Truth…
Former gang leader found guilty of 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur
Washington, Sept 1. (dpa/GNA) – Former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty of orchestrating the 1996 murder of US rapper…
Senior Republican: Andrew should face investigation for US sex crimes
Washington, Sept 1. (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be investigated and prosecuted for sex crimes in the US, Congress has been told. The…
Trump hails ‘large and powerful’ US attacks on Iran
Washington/Tehran, Sept 1, (dpa/GNA) – The United States is attacking Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday.…
More than 20 unaccounted for after Grand Canyon flash flooding
Washington, Aug 31. (dpa/GNA) – More than 20 people are unaccounted for, after flash flooding swept through parts of Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park,…
Oil prices surge as US-Iran escalation raises new Hormuz fears
Washington, Aug 31. (dpa-AFX/GNA) – Oil prices rose sharply on Monday, as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran fuelled renewed fears of…
Reports: US military attacks Iran for first time since late July
Washington, Aug 31. (dpa/GNA) – The US military has launched attacks on Iran for the first time since late July, targeting rocket launchers on…
Meta settles child addiction case, agrees to changes for young users
Washington, Aug 27. (dpa/GNA) – Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay nearly $16.7 billion to settle a US…
US to provide $500,000 in aid after deadly Nepal floods
Washington, Aug 27. (dpa/GNA) – The US government will provide $500,000 in disaster assistance to people, affected by severe flash floods in Nepal, the…
Long-awaited trial of alleged 9/11 mastermind set for 2028
Washington, Aug 27. (dpa/GNA) – The trial of the alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001 attacks and other co-defendants is set to begin…
Reports: CIA chief warned Russia against attacking NATO allies
Washington, Aug 27. (dpa/GNA) – The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), John Ratcliffe, warned Russia against attacking NATO allies during a…