The United States

Streets submerged, subway swamped: How flooding in New York caused chaos

A potent rainstorm has swamped New York. The deluge has shut down swaths of the subway system, flooded streets and highways, and delayed flight services. A state of emergency has been declared for the city's 8.5 million citizens and those residing in surrounding suburbs

Pooch Problems: Why Joe Biden’s dog Commander is a ‘significant hazard’ at White House

The German shepherd Commander, belonging to the Bidens, is unable to stop biting people at the White House. Officials claim that the two-year-old dog bit a Secret Service agent on Monday. This is the 11th such incident since he entered the president's residence in 2021

Are UFOs posing a threat to US airspace? Here's what a new NASA report says

In a report on its investigation into UFOs or UAPs, NASA asserts that it believes 'aliens are out there' and that they pose a 'threat to US airspace'. But according to the 36-page research, there aren't enough credible observations of UAP to draw firm scientific conclusions about their nature

Will G20 be renamed G21 with inclusion of African Union?

PM Modi, on Saturday, formally announced the inclusion of the African Union (AU) as a permanent member of the Group of 20 (G20). It marks the first expansion of the group since its formation with 20 major economies in 1999. With this, will the crucial group be renamed to G21?

G20 Summit: Understanding the theme ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and its links to ancient India

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said the theme for India’s G20 presidency, 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – One Earth, One Family, One Future', is a global roadmap for sustainable, inclusive and human-centric development. The first two sessions on Day 1 will focus on 'One Earth' and 'One Family'

G20 Summit: Here are the big names attending and what they bring to the table

This weekend’s G20 Summit in New Delhi will bring together some of the most influential leaders in the world – US president Joe Biden, UK PM Rishi Sunak, and French president Emmanuel Macron, among others. What can we expect from them?

G20 Summit: Who is arriving in India and when?

US president Joe Biden, UK PM Rishi Sunak, Japan PM Fumio Kishida are among the world leaders arriving in New Delhi today. More than 30 head of state representatives, including those from the EU, invited guest nations, and 14 heads of international institutions, will also be attending the mega event

Why China has banned government officials from using iPhone

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions with the US, Chinese ministries have asked staff not to use the California-designed iPhone at the office due to national security dangers. The orders were given in August to officials at ministries focusing on commerce, investment, and international affairs

Rig Veda, Mona Lisa, and Magna Carta: The Culture Corridor on display at G20 summit

The Culture Corridor is a significant platform for fostering a sense of shared identity, equality, and inclusivity. It will include over 29 artefacts by participating G20 countries, including India's Rig Veda, a digitised version of the Mona Lisa and a copy of the UK's Magna Carta

Japan postpones the Moon landing: When is it now and why is it important?

Japan's space agency has postponed the scheduled launch of an H2A rocket carrying the lunar probe due to strong, high-altitude winds. The country aims to launch the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) into space by mid-September with a lunar landing expected by January 2024