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Several people are feared dead after a single-engine plane crashed into an unoccupied house in Victoria, Minnesota. Officials said the crash is under investigation that reportedly killed multiple people. According to media reports, the exact number of victims is still unknown but no survivors are believed to have been in …

The price of Bitcoin continues to rise, hitting the highest level since mid-May at over $44,000 despite fears that the United States may pass cryptocurrency tax reporting legislation under the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. According to the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, as of 12:00 GMT on Sunday, Bitcoin traded …

A security source reported today that a logistics convoy of the Global Coalition had been targeted in Baghdad, for the third time today. The source told Alghadeer News that an explosive device targeted a convoy of the Global Coalition while crossing the governorate’s borders. No causalities were registered. Earlier today, …

A blast from a roadside bomb reportedly hit a convoy of the US-led Global coalition in the southern governorate of Dhi Qar today, Sunday. A source told ِAlghadeer News agency that the explosion targeted a supply convoy of the Coalition on the Nasiriyah highway. The attack resulted in no casualties …

The coronavirus outbreak in the United States crossed 100,000 new confirmed daily infections Saturday, a milestone last exceeded during the pre-vaccine winter surge and driven by the highly transmissible delta variant and low vaccination rates in the South. Health officials fear that cases, hospitalizations and deaths will continue to soar …

At least eight people were missing Saturday as one of the worst wildfires in the nation scorched through Northern California communities, forest, and tinder-dry scrub in the Sierra Nevada mountains, destroying a historic gold rush town. Even as the calmer, less windy weather gave firefighters a break overnight with the …

The U.S. Senate voted to advance a $1 trillion infrastructure package on Saturday, an important procedural step forward after months of negotiations between President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators. In a 67-27 vote demonstrating broad support, senators agreed to limit debate on the legislation, which represents the …

An Afghan Air Force pilot was killed by a bomb in Kabul on Saturday, officials said, in an attack claimed by the Taliban. The pilot, Hamidullah Azimi, died when a sticky bomb attached to his vehicle detonated, officials said, adding that five civilians were wounded in the explosion. Azimi was …

The U.S. embassy in Kabul urged Americans to leave Afghanistan “immediately” due to a deteriorating security situation and the limited number of staff available to help U.S. citizens in the country. “Given the security conditions and reduced staffing, the Embassy’s ability to assist U.S. citizens in Afghanistan is extremely limited …

A fish with human-like teeth was caught in the US at a fishing destination called Jennette’s Piece in the state of North Carolina. A photo of the 9-pound sheepshead fish went viral on social media shortly after it was published showing a full set of teeth with the caption “#bigteethbigtimes.” …

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is launching a broad civil-rights investigation of the Phoenix Police Department over allegations of excessive use of force and homeless abuse. The investigation began Thursday after reports showed the department unlawfully had used deadly force, engaged in discriminatory policing, retaliated against peaceful protesters and …

Family members of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks are opposing U.S. President Joe Biden’s participation in memorial events unless he declassifies government documents that they contend will show Saudi Arabian leaders supported the attacks. The victims’ family members, joined by first responders and survivors of the attack, released a …

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed deep concern about China’s growing nuclear arsenal during a meeting with foreign ministers of Asian countries and partner nations, the State Department said on Friday. Addressing a virtual meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), which groups more than two dozen countries, Blinken …

China has strongly criticized the United States’ recent offer of a temporary “safe haven” to people from Hong Kong, describing the move as “violently intervening” in the semi-autonomous city’s internal affairs. China’s Foreign Ministry Office in Hong Kong made the remarks in a statement on Friday after the administration of …

The Japanese city of Hiroshima has marked the 76th anniversary of the first atomic bombing by the US that killed over 140,000 people, as its mayor called world leaders to join efforts for the total elimination of nuclear weapons. “Nuclear weapons, developed to win wars, are a threat of total …

President Joe Biden on Thursday offered temporary “safe haven” to Hong Kong residents in the United States, allowing what could be thousands of people to extend their stay in response to Beijing’s crackdown on democracy in the Chinese territory. Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security to implement a “deferral …

The New York State Assembly impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo is nearing completion and the chamber’s judiciary committee has asked his lawyers to submit evidence by the end of next week, the panel’s chairman said on Thursday. The deadline is part of growing pressure on New York’s third-term Democratic …

The Taliban have switched strategy from targeting rural areas of Afghanistan to attacking provincial cities in response to increased US airstrikes across the war-ravaged country, militant sources say. Some media outlets quoting Taliban commanders said on Thursday that they were focused on capturing the western city of Herat, Lashkar Gah, …

The possible sale, which has not been finalised, has again angered China as the US seeks deeper ties with Taiwan. The United States has approved the potential sale of howitzer artillery systems to Taiwan in a deal valued at up to $750m, the Pentagon has announced, prompting condemnation by China. …

California’s largest wildfire has leveled much of the downtown and some surrounding homes in a small Northern California mountain community. The Dixie Fire tore through Greenville on Wednesday evening, destroying businesses and homes as the sky was cast in an orange glow. A photographer on assignment for The Associated Press …