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White House security breach prompts brief lockdown
By Reena Bhardwaj, Washington, DC, July 16: The White House was briefly placed under lockdown on Tuesday after a "phone" was thrown over the security fence
Emmy Awards 2025: HBO Max sees record haul of 142 nominations, Netflix follows
Washington DC, July 15: The 77th Emmy nominations are finally out and HBO Max has taken a headstart with a record haul of 142 nods led by drama series 'The Penguin,' 'The White Lotus,' 'The Last of Us' and comedy series 'Hacks.'
Emmy Awards 2025: 'Severance' leads nominations with 27 nods, 'The Penguin', 'The Studio' follow behind
Washington DC, July 15: The Television Academy has finally announced the list of nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards, which is set to air live on September 14.
Parts of Grand Canyon in US remain closed due to growing wildfires nearby
Los Angeles, July 13: Parts of Grand Canyon National Park, a popular natural wonder in the western United States, remained closed due to two growing wildfires that have prompted the Park Service to evacuate hundreds of visitors, officials have said.
White House official denies plan to abolish FEMA
New York, July 12: It is not on the agenda of the White House to abolish the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) outright, The Washington Post cited an official source, as US President Donald Trump travels to Texas to view the impact of last week's deadly floods.
Trump says US shifting Africa policy 'from aid to trade'
Washington, July 10: US President Donald Trump met with leaders from five African nations on Wednesday, noting the United States is shifting its policy toward the continent "from aid to trade".
US close to making deal with India, says Trump amid new tariffs announced against 14 nations
Washington, DC, July 8: President Donald Trump said on Monday night (local time) that the US is close to reaching a trade deal with India, even as he announced tariffs on 14 nations.
BRICS seeking to undermine US interests, will ensure America fairly treated on world stage: White House
Washington, DC, July 8: President Donald Trump believes BRICS is seeking to "undermine" the interests of the United States, and he intends to ensure that America is fairly treated on the world stage, the White House stated.
Trump hosts Netanyahu in Washington, says Gaza ceasefire talks 'going along very well'
Washington, July 8: US President Donald Trump has said that he thinks the talks to end the war in Gaza have been "going along very well", as he hosted visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu here.
India's white-ball tour to Bangladesh postponed to September 2026
Mumbai, July 5: The Indian team's white-ball tour to Bangladesh has been postponed from August 2025 to September next year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Saturday.
India's home white-ball series against Bangladesh postponed to September 2026
Mumbai, July 5: The Indian team's home white-ball series against Bangladesh has been postponed from August 2025 to September next year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Saturday.
Trump announces plans to host UFC fight at White House for nation's 250th year of independence
Washington DC, July 4: US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he plans to host a UFC fight on the White House grounds as part of the upcoming celebrations for America's 250th year of independence next year, CNN reported.
Beginning of America's new golden age: Trump lauds 'One Big Beautiful Bill'
Washington, July 4: US President Donald Trump hailed the passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill", describing it as the beginning of America’s “new Golden Age,” and announcing a signing celebration at the White House on Friday evening.
J-K: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Kishtwar
Kishtwar, July 2: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district in the late hours of Wednesday.
New Zealand announce schedule for their upcoming home fixtures
New Delhi June 25: New Zealand have announced their schedule for the upcoming home summer, with a whopping five teams visiting for 46 days of international cricket, according to the ICC website.
Snooker Legend Jimmy White to be seen in series 'Write To Kill'
Los Angeles, June 24: Snooker legend Jimmy White, 63, will be seen in a new series 'Write To Kill'.
Adverse US travel advisory an embarrassment for India: Congress
New Delhi, June 24: The Congress on Tuesday trained its guns on the government for what it called a deterioration in the country’s global standing as reflected by the US administration’s recent advisory warning its citizens, especially women, against travelling to India.
Jeremy Allen White was very tolerant of me: Bruce Springsteen on his biopic set visits
Washington DC, June 20: Singer Bruce Springsteen opened up about watching the shoot of his biopic 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere', revealing that he sometimes avoided "deeply personal" scenes when he would visit the set, reported Variety.
Interest here is money to counter India: Sindhi activist Laghari criticises Asim Munir's visit to White House, calls President Trump confused
Washington DC, June 19: Sindhi human rights advocate and author, Sufi Laghari criticised Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir visit to White House and accused US President Donald Trump of being "confused" and motivated by business interests in Pakistan.
Jeremy Allen White starrer 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' trailer out now
Washington DC, June 18: As the makers released the trailer of 'Deliver Me From Nowhere', Jeremy Allen White stunned his fans as Bruce Springsteen in the biopic.
JD-U slams Congress for trusting Trump over PM Modi on ceasefire issue
Patna, June 18: Janata Dal (United) senior leader K.C. Tyagi criticised the Congress party for raising doubts over the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and accused the grand old party of trusting US President Donald Trump over Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New method guides magnetism without magnets: Study
Washington DC, June 18: Researchers at Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have demonstrated an innovative method to control magnetism in materials using an energy-efficient electric field.
Bree Illing, Bella James earn first New Zealand women's central contracts
Wellington, June 18: Auckland Hearts' left-arm seamer Bree Illing and Otago Sparks' batter Bella James have earned their maiden central contracts after being named in the 2025-26 season list announced by New Zealand Cricket on Wednesday.
Bree Illing, Bella James earn maiden NZ women's central contracts; Devine opts for casual deal
Christchurch, June 18: Left-arm seamer Bree Illing and batter Bella James have earned their maiden New Zealand women's central contracts for the 2025-26 season, while veteran Sophie Devine opted for a casual playing contract following her announcement of retiring from ODI cricket after the 50-over World Cup later this year.
Jason Isaacs on receiving equal pay as 'White Lotus' co-stars
Los Angeles, June 17: Veteran actor Jason Isaacs recently revealed that every cast member on 'The White Lotus' Season 3 made USD 40,000 an episode, bringing their total pay for the series to around USD 320,000 each.
NZ captain Devine to retire from ODIs after 2025 Women's World Cup
Christchurch, June 17: New Zealand ODI captain Sophie Devine will retire from one day internationals at the conclusion of the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India and Sri Lanka later this year.
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs after 50-Over World Cup 2025
New Delhi, June 17: New Zealand captain Sophie Devine is set to retire from ODI cricket after the 50-Over World Cup, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka later this year. Despite her retirement from the ODIs, Devine will remain available for T20Is due to a casual playing agreement for the 2025-26 season.
Arnold Schwarzenegger will never 'complain' about his fame
Los Angeles, June 16: Hollywood icon Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has been in the industry for over five decades, said that he has no problem with fans approaching him because he is aware of the advantages that come with his status.
US denies inviting Pakistan military chief to Washington parade
New York, June 15: In a blow to purveyors of fake news trying to create a diplomatic rift between the US and India, the White House has denied that Pakistan's military chief, Asim Munir, was invited to the Washington Military Parade on Saturday.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has one condition to star alongside family members
Los Angeles, June 14: Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger says his only condition to star in a movie with his family members is if there was a "great script" on offer.
Arnold Schwarzenegger shares one condition for working with Chris Pratt, son Patrick Schwarzenegger
Washington DC, June 13: Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger shared that he would be willing to star in a movie alongside his ex-Maria Shriver's son, Patrick Schwarzenegger and their son-in-law, Chris Pratt, who married their daughter, Katherine Schwarzenegger, 35, in 2019, under one important condition, reported E! News.
Jason Isaacs, Celia Imrie to receive Raindance Film Festival Icon Award
Washington, June 12: British stars Jason Isaacs and Celia Imrie will be presented with this year's Raindance Icon Award, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Very nice he did that: Trump on Musk apology following ugly public feud
Washington DC, July 12: US President Donald Trump has said that it was "very nice" of Elon Musk to apologise after billionaire entreprenuer admitted he had gone "too far" in his personal attacks during a public fallout between the two men last week.
White House says Trump 'acknowledges' Elon Musk's apology
Washington, June 12: The White House said that US President Donald Trump has acknowledged Tesla CEO Elon Musk's apology for his recent comments, signalling a possible cooling of tensions between the two high-profile figures.
US President acknowledged Musk's apology, says White House Press Secy
Washington DC, June 12: White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump acknowledged Tesla CEO Elon Musk's apology for his comments.
Plimmer, Gaze headline New Zealand A squad for England tour
Christchurch, June 11: Opener Georgia Plimmer and wicketkeeper-batter Izzy Gaze among the 15-member New Zealand A's squad for their white-ball tour of England, starting late June.
6,000 new housing units planned for Jerusalem
Tel Aviv, June 10: The "White Ridge" plan, led by the Israel Land Authority, covers approximately 250 acres in southwestern Jerusalem, of which the development area is 65 acres (the rest of the area is designated as open space).
Trump's travel ban takes effect amid growing chaos over immigration enforcement
Houston, June 10: An extensive travel ban issued by US President Donald Trump took effect amid growing chaos over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement.
Lisa Kudrow may avoid 'White Lotus' season 4 over dark themes
Washington, June 8: Lisa Kudrow, known for her iconic role in the popular sitcom 'Friends', has expressed her reservations about joining the cast of HBO's acclaimed satire series 'The White Lotus' for its fourth season.
White Knight Corps pays tribute to Havildar Sunil Kumar Singh for supreme sacrifice in line of duty during Op Sindoor
New Delhi, June 7: Indian Army on Saturday paid tributes to Havildar Sunil Kumar Singh who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty during Operation Sindoor.