US locks in $2 billion maritime helicopter deal with NZ New Zealand will boost its defence capabilities with five Seahawk maritime helicopters as part of a $2.1 billion deal with the US. AAP · Jun 6
Is a 'Vomiting Virus' Sweeping the US? New Data Reveals Sharp Rise in Norovirus Cases Nationwide Norovirus cases are rising across the US, with wastewater data showing increased activity. Experts monitor the situation, noting the emergence of a new strain and the virus's persistent spread. International Business Times UK · Jun 2
‘Where are all the kids?’: questions arise over treatment of pregnant minors in Texas immigration facility The Trump administration may be deporting the US citizen infants born to unaccompanied girls formerly held at the San Benito facility The Guardian - US · Jun 1
Social Security payment change will affect 3.6 million beneficiaries: What Direct Express users need to know Millions of Social Security beneficiaries who receive their monthly payments through Direct Express prepaid debit cards are set to experience an important administrative change. The US Department of the Treasury has begun transitioning the Direct Express programme from Comerica Bank to Fifth Third Bank, which will become the new financial… The Times of India · May 29
Ukraine targets Russian energy infrastructure; Moscow says over 200 drones intercepted overnight Intense fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war continues as Ukraine launched drone attacks hitting fuel facilities in Yaroslavl Oblast. Russia claims to have intercepted hundreds of drones. Meanwhile, a Russian drone struck an apartment building in Romania, injuring two. The US remains open to mediation, while Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has appealed… The Times of India · May 29
Justice Department launches probe into columnist who accused Trump of sexual assault, source says The US Justice Department has launched an investigation for perjury into E. Jean Carroll, the columnist who a 2023 civil trial found had been sexually assaulted by US President Donald Trump in a New York department store 30 years ago, a source close to the matter told AP Thursday. France 24 · May 28
Dell lands $9.7 billion Pentagon deal months after Trump-linked donation Dell has secured a significant $9.7 billion, five-year technology agreement with the US Department of War for military software and cloud services. This deal, awarded after a competitive bidding process, is expected to streamline licensing and save the Pentagon approximately $422 million annually. The contract follows substantial philanthropic contributions from… The Economic Times · May 28
Zelensky sends urgent letter to Trump warning of critical gaps in Ukraine's missile defence Ukraine's President Zelensky has alerted US President Trump about a severe lack of air defense systems. Kyiv depends heavily on America for protection against Russian missile attacks. Zelensky is urging the US to provide Patriot missiles and other crucial defense equipment. Deliveries through a special program are too slow for… The Economic Times · May 27
"A true working-class hero whose success never erased his authenticity or connection to ordinary people." Ozzy Osbourne honoured in the US House of Representatives for his "rebellious independence, creative freedom, and unapologetic individuality" Congresswoman Victoria Spartz pays tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne and his family Metal Hammer · May 26
US voters support HIV/Aids relief – will Trump’s cuts backfire in the midterms? Global Pepfar program has long had Republican leadership and bipartisan support, but initiative is at risk The Guardian - US · May 24
Industry wants to build nuclear reactors in India, possible with SHANTI Act: US delegate The SHANTI Act of 2025 has significantly boosted opportunities for US commercial nuclear companies to collaborate with India. A high-level US delegation, including NEI's CEO Maria Korsnick, met with Indian ministers to discuss expanding clean energy cooperation. Korsnick highlighted the US's advanced reactor technologies and expressed readiness to partner with… The Economic Times · May 19
Do not travel for any reason: US Ebola alert for Congo, South Sudan, Uganda; level 3 alert for Rwanda The US Department of State issued a level 4 alert for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan, or Uganda, urging Americans not to travel to either of these countries for any reason, considering the Ebola outbreak. For Rwanda, the department issued a level 3 alert asking Americans… The Times of India · May 19
Ebola virus outbreak: American doctor infected while treating patients at Congo hospital A rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain has infected an American doctor in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting the WHO to declare a public health emergency. The outbreak has spread to Uganda, with health experts citing delayed response due to initial misidentification of the virus. The US is enhancing screening and… The Times of India · May 18
US Justice Department drops all criminal charges against Gautam Adani, closes case permanently US authorities have dropped criminal fraud charges against Gautam Adani. This follows a $275 million settlement for a probe into sanctions violations. Adani had promised a $10 billion investment in the US economy. His lawyer argued the case was weak and investment was contingent on dismissal. The settlement involved apparent… The Economic Times · May 18
The Times of India · May 18 Taiwan & Thucydides Trap: How close have the US and China come to conflict before? Taiwan, a flashpoint in US-China rivalry, is increasingly central to global tensions. President Xi Jinping's "Thucydides Trap" warning highlights the risk of conflict as China rises. The island's strategic importance in semiconductors and trade, coupled with historical crises, underscores the escalating danger of miscalculation.
Evening Standard · May 18 Golf champion Aaron Rai’s old form tutor remembers youngster’s ‘determination’ The 31-year-old became the first English winner of the US PGA in more than a century.
The Conversation · May 18 Trump’s ‘cordial’ Beijing trip has not changed superpower rivalry Donald Trump’s appraisal of his recent state visit to China was, typically, positive and self-regarding. At the end of the trip, the US president told reporters that it had achieved “a lot of good” and “fantastic trade deals” had been signed. He concluded that a lot of different problems were…
Euronews · May 18 Around 10 'new' victims in France's Epstein probe have come forward, prosecutor says France opened a human trafficking investigation after the US Justice Department released the latest cache of files from the investigation into the disgraced financier in January.
The Times of India · May 16 New USCIS signature rule for H-1B, Green Card: Dos and don'ts for your next immigration application The US Department of Homeland Security has issued an interim rule on how it would reject applications if officers deem some signatures invalid. Published in the Federal Register on May 11, 2026, the rule gives USCIS broader authority to reject or deny immigration benefit requests if signature problems are identified,…
International Business Times UK · May 16 A Penile Implant Practitioner Who Once Hosted the Show 'Erection Connection' Led a US Presser on Hantavirus Dr. Brian Christine, a urologist with limited infectious disease experience, faces scrutiny for his role in the US hantavirus response, amid past controversial statements on pandemic policies.
International Business Times UK · May 15 The Only Hantavirus Update Americans Need After 41 Possible Exposure Cases A hantavirus outbreak linked to an Antarctic cruise ship has 41 people under monitoring in the US.
The Economic Times · May 15 Rahul Gandhi calls Narendra Modi 'compromised' PM who bargained for Adani in US & not trade deal Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging he prioritised Gautam Adani's release from US fraud charges over India-US trade deal. This follows reports that the US Justice Department is nearing the dropping of criminal fraud charges against Adani, who pledged a $10 billion US investment.
The Guardian - US · May 14 War, inflation and Trump’s tariffs have shaken the US. Why does the stock market keep going up? Wall Street has proved incredibly resilient to instability, and while consumer confidence has dipped, shares have soared
The Independent UK · May 13 FDA chief's resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation's health department Dr. Marty Makary's resignation from his post atop the Food and Drug Administration is widening a leadership gap that already existed at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Economic Times · May 13 Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump's economy in the midterms Voters in North Carolina face a tough economic choice. While tax cuts aim to boost incomes, rising prices for rent, food, and fuel are a major concern. This financial tug-of-war is shaping how people view the upcoming midterm elections. Candidates Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley offer contrasting economic visions.