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US strikes in Syria kill eight pro-Iran fighters

It was the third time in less than three weeks that the US military has targeted locations in Syria it said were tied to Iran

Donald Trump-Ron DeSantis rivalry heats up as they head to Florida

Recent days have seen Donald Trump receiving endorsements from prominent figures in Florida, including Senator Rick Scott and state lawmaker Randy Fine, who has been a long-time ally of DeSantis

Most US adults think AI will add to election misinformation in 2024, shows new poll

The poll found that nearly 6 in 10 adults (58 per cent) think AI tools will increase the spread of false and misleading information during next year's elections

US Presidential elections 2024: Hopefuls for the White House

Among the declared and prospective 2024 candidates are Biden's old adversary Donald Trump, a hard-line conservative state governor, a former diplomat and a member of the Kennedy clan who has turned his back on the Democrats

Five fold rise in Indians trying to enter US illegally after pandemic

The new number marks a fivefold increase over the 19,883 Indians caught in the year 2019-20

Why the US infant mortality rate has risen for the first time in 20 years

As per the US health agency data, the infant mortality rate increased by three per cent between 2021 and 2022 to reach 5.6 deaths per 1,000 births. Bacterial infections and pregnancy-related complications are some causes, along with economic issues, inadequate maternity care, racial disparities

US says 'burden' on Israel to distinguish between Hamas, Gaza civilians

President Joe Biden will call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later Sunday to reiterate the US position that civilians must be protected

America's Lethal Love Affair: Mass shooting in Maine once again ignites debate on banning the AR-15 assault rifle

The AR-15 first drew national attention when it was suspected to be the firearm used by the disturbed gunman, Adam Lanza, who perpetrated the infamous Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Connecticut in 2012

Who is Heman Bekele, the 14-year-old US teen who invented soap to ‘treat’ skin cancer?

Heman Bekele, who created an inexpensive bar of soap that 'heals' skin cancer, has been crowned America's Top Young Scientist. The 14-year-old from Virginia describes himself as 'passionate about medicine, programming, and making an impact'

Israel-Hamas war: China deploys warships to West Asia amid escalating tensions in region

This comes following the United States' decision to send its most advanced carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, along with a battle group to the region