Facebook News beta rolls out in US

Facebook News, the social networking giant’s attempt at providing verified news to its users through a dedicated tab is rolling out in beta in the US. The dedicated place for news on Facebook will be available to a subset of people in the region and provide people with the ability to control the stories they […]

Ace Assam swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika creates history; becomes first from Northeast to cross Catalina Channel

In yet another proud moment for the region, Ace Assam swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika has become the first from the Northeast to swim across the Catalina Channel. Elvis swam from the United States to Mexico, which is approximately 20 miles by sea. It took Elvis 10 hours and 51 minutes to cross the channel. The […]

US designates China as ‘currency manipulator’

The United States on Monday designated China as a currency manipulator and will work with the International Monetary Fund to address the issue, the Treasury Department said as the trade war between two countries escalated further. Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump accused China of using currency manipulation to steal US businesses and […]

US calls for 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed’s full, expeditious prosecution

The United States on Wednesday called for the full and expeditious prosecution of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, who was arrested in Pakistan on charges of terror financing. Speaking to ANI, a US State Department spokesperson said, “The United States calls for Saeed’s full and expeditious prosecution for his involvement in the planning […]

US President Donald Trump refers Pulwama terrorist attack as ‘horrible situation’

US President Donald Trump has backed India and called the Pulwama terrorist attack a ‘horrible situation’. The US has urged Pakistan to fully cooperate with the investigation and punish anyone responsible. Speaking to reporters at the Oval office, Trump said that he has watched and he is getting a lot of reports on the terror […]