United States

Baltimore bridge collapse: Are there any casualties? What caused the accident?

A major bridge in Baltimore collapsed into the Patapsco River after a container ship crashed into it. Two people have been saved so far and reports say that at least 20 people could have fallen into the water

Vantage | Why immigration could be Biden's Achilles heel

As Biden seeks a second term to remedy this crisis, his path to re-election grows increasingly arduous

For a ‘stable president’: Why is everyone talking about Joe Biden’s new pair of sneakers?

US president Joe Biden has grabbed headlines for tripping during public appearances. Now the 81-year-old has been spotted wearing thick-soled all-black sneakers. The shoes, manufactured by Hoka and ‘designed for maximum comfort and support while walking or hiking’, are raising eyebrows

Vantage | How Malaysia is winning the US-China chip war

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and geopolitics, Malaysia's ascent as a key player in the global chip war serves as a testament to the intricate interplay between innovation, diplomacy and strategic foresight

‘Polio Paul’ dies: The story of the American who survived in an iron lung for 70 years

Paul Alexander, who was diagnosed with polio at six, spent more than seven decades inside an iron lung. He created his own breathing technique, which allowed him to live some of his life outside the metal device. 'Polio Paul' died on Monday afternoon at the age of 78

US is moving closer to banning TikTok: Which countries have already blocked the Chinese app?

On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a landmark bill that would give TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance about six months to sell its controlling stake or face a nationwide ban. This comes after a growing number of countries banned TikTok over privacy and cybersecurity concerns

Vantage | What America's $7.3 tn budget says about Biden's politics

As Biden seeks re-election, he confronts a challenging political landscape

Vantage | Why India said no to TikTok but US is struggling to ban it

The relationship between America and TikTok is fraught with tension and uncertainty with the fate of the platform hanging in the balance as lawmakers grapple with complex geopolitical considerations and domestic concerns

US to drop food aid into Gaza: Why the task is complicated

The US is planning to carry out airdrops of food and supplies into Gaza in the coming days. However, the task will be ‘extremely difficult’, because Gaza is densely populated and doesn’t guarantee the aid will reach the people in need and not in the hands of Hamas

Who was Amarnath Ghosh, the Indian classical dancer shot dead in the US?

Amarnath Ghosh, from Kolkata, died after being shot 'multiple times' in St. Louis city in US' Missouri. A professional Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi dancer, he was attending Washington University to pursue his MFA in dance