Americas News

Record cryptocurrency heist valued at $600 million

Poly Network threatened police involvement, but also offered the hackers the chance to 'work out a solution'

US vows to isolate Taleban if they take power by force

The UN human rights chief on Tuesday urged an end to the Taleban offensive and said her office was receiving reports of possible war crimes.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment allegation

It came after New York’s attorney general released the results of an investigation that found Cuomo sexually harassed at least 11 women.

Tokyo Olympics: Biden commends Japan PM Suga for successful Games

US president also affirmed support for Japan's hosting of the Paralympics, which start on August 24.

US says it is up to Afghans to defend country as Taleban take more territory

President Joe Biden has said the US military mission in Afghanistan will end on August 31.

Parts apparently fell off plane that crashed in Minnesota

The flames scorched the house but nobody on the ground was injured.

Emirati students in US increase by 112% over 10 years

The highest number of Emirati students in the US was seen in the 2015-16 academic year, when the UAE sent 2,920 students to the country,

Covid-19: Some people in US getting boosters without FDA approval

The US government has not approved booster shots against the virus, saying it has yet to see evidence they are necessary.

Tokyo Olympics: Volleyball player claims innocence over positive drug test

Brazil's Tandara Caixeta flew home after she was suspended for doping.

Taleban's actions won't help them gain international legitimacy: White House

Taleban attackers killed a top government media official in the latest series of killings.