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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
TopicUnited States of America

Topic: United States of America

Biden issues pardons to protect Milley, Fauci, others from Trump retaliation, statement says

Pardon also covers lawmakers who served on congressional committee that investigated the 6 Jan, 2021 storming of Capitol by Trump supporters, and cops who testified before it.

4 reasons why US wants to ‘buy’ Greenland

Greenland’s rare earth resources are particularly significant. These elements are essential not only to battery, solar and wind technology but also to military applications.

US TikTok ban threatens influencers, small & medium-sized firms dependent on app

TikTok says its U.S. site generates billions for businesses selling candies, beauty products, clothes and other consumer goods. But now, that economy is under threat.

US sanctions Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, leader of Sudanese Armed Forces over war crimes

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo said the US was focused on ending the conflict in Sudan and that the SAF was responsible for the routine & intentional denial of human rights.

US lifts curbs on BARC & 2 other Indian nuclear entities for ‘closer energy cooperation’

Easing of regulations will mark Washington's slow pivot from stymying development of India's nuclear programme. It imposed restrictions after India’s nuclear tests in 1998.

White House unveils report on advancing AANHPI communities

Biden-Harris administration outlines efforts to promote equity, justice, and opportunity.

Biden signs Bill to authorise museum site to honour women’s suffrage movement

The National Mall will recognise the generations of women who fought for equal rights in the US democracy.

At least 10 dead after truck plows into New Orleans crowd, driver shoots at people

At least 30 people were injured in the violence; the Louisiana city has seen shootings & cars colliding with crowds at past parades.

Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal citing unfair fees, draws rebuke from Panamian prez

Speaking to a crowd of supporters in Arizona Sunday, Trump also said he would not let the canal fall into the 'wrong hands,' warning of potential Chinese influence on the passage.

Five killed in Wisconsin school shooting including 15-year-old suspect, say police

There have been 322 school shootings this year in the US, the second highest total of any year since 1966, according to the K-12 School Shooting Database website.

On Camera

Is Nepal having a Bangladesh moment? Gen Z protests more than social media ban

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s government is being called ‘Hatyara Sarkar’. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has resigned, but the protests continue to intensify.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Modi to address military brass next week; theaterisation & Op Sindoor on agenda for Kolkata conference

The Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) in Kolkata is also likely to see deliberations on the proposed 'Sudarshan Chakra' missile defence system.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?