USA

Balogun strike helps USA to Nations League title

Arsenal striker Balogun, making just his second appearance since switching his national team allegiance from England, grabbed the second goal for the US after Chris Richards had headed them in front in the 12th minute
19 June 2023, 03:21 AM

US book spot in ODI World Cup final qualifier

The U.S. have never qualified for the ODI World Cup but are assured of a place in next year's T20 World Cup, which they will co-host with West Indies.
5 April 2023, 10:24 AM

4 fully funded Creative Writing MFA programs in the US worth exploring

While Canada, and now some programs in the UK, have also started offering the degree, it is in the United States that it is most common and rigorous.
2 April 2023, 12:45 PM

Russian Muppets or American Puppets?

Where academics and strategists have failed, perhaps the denizens of Sesame Street might succeed
11 January 2023, 11:45 AM

What Price McCarthy?

The extremists have won in the race for the US Speaker of the House
9 January 2023, 10:42 AM

Eating the Last Cannibal

For political figures like Trump and Putin, courage is redefined as a willingness to break the state’s laws if the state’s own interests – or their own – demand it. The implication is that civilisation endures only if there are brave patriots who will do the dirty work. This is a decidedly right-wing form of “heroism.” It is easy to act nobly on behalf of one’s country – short of sacrificing one’s life for it – but only the strong of heart can bring themselves to commit crimes for it.
2 January 2023, 17:30 PM

US announces in-person interview waivers for certain visa applicants in 2023

The United States has extended the authority of consular officers to waive in-person interviews for certain non-immigrant visa categories throughout 2023.
24 December 2022, 04:23 AM

Netherlands 1-2 USA: What's your prediction?

The round of 16 kicks off with Group A champions Netherlands taking on the runners-up of Group B USA. 
3 December 2022, 11:45 AM

'The next 10 years for U.S. soccer has a bright future'

Relief and utter joy washed over American fans on Tuesday as the United States beat Iran 1-0 in a nailbiter to reach the last 16 of the World Cup, after they shockingly failed to reach the 2018 tournament.
30 November 2022, 13:59 PM

Fans brace for politically charged US-Iran match at World Cup

Diplomatic foes the United States and Iran face off on the pitch at the World Cup on Tuesday in a match that some Iranians fear may see further run-ins with stadium security or clashes with pro-government fans over raging protests back home.
29 November 2022, 12:02 PM

Iran 0-1 USA: What’s your prediction?

Diplomatic foes the United States and Iran face off on the pitch at the World Cup on Tuesday in a match that some Iranians fear may see further run-ins with stadium security or clashes with pro-government fans over raging protests back home.
29 November 2022, 06:15 AM

England 3-2 USA: What’s your prediction?

A flying England will hope to follow up their goal frenzy against Iran with a similar performance against the USA in a tasty Group B clash.
25 November 2022, 16:37 PM

'All about Bale again', says Wales coach Page

Wales coach Rob Page said it was "all about (Gareth) Bale again" after he scored a late penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw against the United States at the World Cup on Monday.
22 November 2022, 05:42 AM

USA first team to arrive in Qatar

US players on Thursday became the first from a World Cup team to arrive in Qatar, ten days before the tournament starts.
11 November 2022, 18:00 PM

Z-library banned, students in a frenzy

On November 4, domain names of Z-Library, the website which claimed to be the world’s largest ebook library, were seized by the US Department of Justice. 
7 November 2022, 03:42 AM

“US, West may not like India buying Russian oil but accept it”

The United States and Western countries may not appreciate India buying Russian oil but they have accepted it as New Delhi has not been defensive about its stand, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said.
17 August 2022, 09:57 AM

New $588mn bridge in Los Angeles closes several times amid chaos and collisions

The newest bridge in Los Angeles, a $588-million architectural marvel with views of the downtown skyline, opened to great fanfare on July 10. It has already been closed, to great dismay, several times since then amid chaos and collisions.
28 July 2022, 06:22 AM

Marketing pills or monetizing pain? One family’s greed destroys thousands

Empire of Pain is a wondrous achievement of investigative journalism.
25 May 2022, 18:00 PM

No scope to repeal sanctions on Rab without concrete actions: US Ambassador

There is no scope for repealing the sanctions against Rab, without concrete actions and accountability, United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas said today.
24 April 2022, 15:19 PM

'No prison in Bangladesh where people are tortured like in USA's Guantanamo'

The human rights situation in Bangladesh is better than the United States in many instances, said Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud today (April 14, 2022) dismissing the report of the US on human rights issues in Bangladesh.
14 April 2022, 17:57 PM