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    The United States of America, a Western nation with a powerful economy, is situated in North America and is more often referred to as the United States or the US or America. The country became distinctly characterised by a myriad population given its history of mass migration that dates way back to the 17th century. A relatively young nation by world standards (less than 250 years old), the US was the first European colony to gain freedom. It rose to prominence as a world power gradually in the 20th century, and their position was strengthened further by the two world wars. By the end of World War II, the United States along with the Soviet Union had emerged as superpowers, and their positions were only strengthened by the Cold War that could see itself play out in other smaller nations, without the Soviet or the US ever engaging in direct military conflict. The high-octane competition that lasted for years took both nations to space and saw rapid scientific advancement in their mutual zeal to outperform each other. In the end, the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, establishing America as the sole superpower of the world. The United States is now a founding member of the United Nations, World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. The current president of the United States is Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris became the first woman to be elected to the post and also the first woman of colour and first person of Indian origin to rise to the rank. They were elected to power in November 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. More

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    • Trump pick at State Jeremy Carl withdraws after outrage on race remarks

      Jeremy Carl was tapped by Trump to be assistant secretary of state for international organization affairs, in which he would have led US decision-making on the United Nations.

    • US intercepts Iranian signal that may activate sleeper cells abroad: Report

      Officials say the intercepted signal was encoded and appeared to be directed at “clandestine recipients” who possess the necessary encryption key.

    • Iran–Israel conflict: Hegseth signals open-ended war, says timeline ‘could be four, eight or three weeks’

      U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington “will take all the time we need” to defeat Iran, signalling a potentially prolonged campaign as additional forces deploy and regional tensions intensify.

    • Indian rupee’s record low sparks fears of more downward bias, to test Rs 93 level soon, say analysts

      The local currency lost nearly 70 paise on March 4 in one of the largest single-day drops in recent months

    • Inside Israel–US strategy to dismantle Iran’s security apparatus

      Israel and the United States have expanded their military and cyber campaign to dismantle Iran’s internal security apparatus, targeting command centres, repression forces and communications infrastructure in what analysts describe as systemic decapitation.

    • US early warning system hit? Tehran reports strike on $1.1bn radar in Qatar

      Iranian media claim a US AN/FPS-132 radar in Qatar was destroyed in a missile strike, as the widening US–Israel conflict sees advanced weaponry deployed and regional air defences tested.

    • US deploys one-way attack drones modelled on Iran’s own Shahed systems

      Low-cost suicide drones mark a tactical shift as Washington mirrors Tehran’s battlefield playbook.

    • Israel-Iran conflict: Tehran showcases underground drone arsenal as missile strikes intensify

      Iran showcased an underground drone arsenal as missile exchanges intensified with Israel and the United States, widening the regional conflict, causing mounting casualties and sending global oil prices sharply higher.

    • Man shot after fatally stabbing four peple near Washington

      law enforcement officials said the confrontation was a case of road rage and stated there was no indication the incident was linked to terrorism.

    • US backs Pakistan 'right to defend itself' against Afghan Taliban govt

      Hooker's brief statement did not call for an end to the fighting. Britain earlier called for "de-escalation," China called for a ceasefire and Iran offered to mediate.

    • 'Sometimes you have to': Trump keeps military option open on Iran

      Asked about the potential for use of force, Trump said the United States has the greatest military in the world. "I'd love not to use it but sometimes you have to," he said.

    • 'They Have No Money': Trump hints at US ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba

      The Trump administration has imposed a strict oil embargo on Cuba since ousting Havana's key regional backer, bringing the island nation to the brink of economic collapse.

    • Trump says 'not happy with Iran but more talks expected Friday' on Tehran's nuclear programme

      According to a source cited by Reuters, Oman has stepped up its role, dispatching its foreign minister to Washington for discussions with U.S. Vice President JD Vance.

    • US and Iran make 'significant progress' in Oman-mediated talks

      The Oman-mediated discussions follow repeated threats from Donald Trump to strike Iran, with the US president last Thursday giving Tehran 15 days to reach a deal.

    • US stations F-22 Raptors in Israel for first time as Iran crisis deepens

      This deployment, reported by The Wall Street Journal, represents a notable shift in long-standing US policy, which had previously limited its military footprint in Israel to avoid escalating regional sensitivities.

    • Rubio flags Iran missile stance as 'big problem' ahead of Geneva talks

      “I would say that the Iranian insistence on not discussing ballistic missiles is a big, big problem,” Rubio told reporters, signaling that Washington wants any diplomatic track to extend beyond nuclear issues.

    • North Korea says willing to 'get along' with US if acknowledged as nuclear power

      In his remarks at the end of a landmark party congress, Kim urged Washington to respect Pyongyang's status as a nuclear power.

    • Iran negotiators arrive in Geneva for high-stakes US talks as Trump accuses Tehran of 'sinister nuclear ambitions'

      Piling on the pressure, the US announced fresh sanctions targeting Iran on Wednesday as Vice President JD Vance warned Tehran to take Washington's threats of military action "seriously".

    • US loosens Venezuela oil ban to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean

      Addressing the summit, Rubio staunchly defended the deadly operation that seized Maduro, saying that Venezuela has made "substantial" progress since then.

    • Rupee opens 4 paise lower against dollar at 90.92, US tariff uncertainty weighs

      All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank of India, which has been intervening to prevent the rupee from slipping below the 91-mark, say experts

    • US conducts strike on suspected drug-smuggling vessel in Caribbean, three killed

      Some analysts argue that simply suspecting a vessel of drug trafficking does not make those aboard lawful military targets.

    • Trump administration expands crackdown on foreign funding of US universities: 'Malign influence'

      President Donald Trump has threatened to cut federal funding to universities over issues such as pro-Palestinian protests against U.S. ally Israel's war in Gaza, transgender policies, and climate initiatives and diversity, among others.

    • Trump rejects claims top General warned against Iran strike risks: 'Would rather have a deal'

      Trump reiterated his preference for a negotiated outcome but warned of consequences if talks fail. “I would rather have a Deal than not but, if we don’t make a Deal, it will be a very bad day for that Country,” he said, referring to Iran.

    • Iran warns any US strike would be 'act of aggression', vows ferocious response

      Iran warned any US strike would be considered aggression, vowing a ferocious self-defence response as Donald Trump weighs action.

    • Pew study finds Hindus, followed by Jews, most highly educated religious group in US

      Washington-based think tank Pew Research Centre said the findings of the 2023-24 Religious Landscape Study (RLS) are one of the most comprehensive surveys of religion and public life in the United States.

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