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Hyderabad woman among 9 killed in shooting incident in US

According to local media reports the 27-year-old was shopping with a friend at the Allen Premium Outlets in the northern suburbs of Dallas when a gunman opened fire.

2023-05-08T08:22:30.218399+00:00 IST

US: 8 killed after vehicle crashes into crowd of migrants

As per information from the Brownsville Police Department, eight victims died on the spot while 11 others were transported to hospitals in the area for treatment.

2023-05-08T05:04:33.745589+00:00 IST

Allen mall shooting suspect identified as 33-year-old man: Report

The suspect in a mall shooting in Allen, Texas that left eight people dead and injured seven others on Saturday (local time) has been identified as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, CNN reported citing a senior law enforcement source familiar with the investigation.

2023-05-07T22:10:49.455880+00:00 IST

Biden orders to lower US flags at half-mast to honor victims

Biden has ordered that the flag of the US shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds at all military posts and naval stations and on all naval vessels until sunset, May 11.

2023-05-07T21:01:17.723453+00:00 IST

7 killed after car drives into crowd outside shelter in Texas

According to authorities in Brownsville, they received a call at 8:30 am CT about a land rover that hit multiple people who were waiting at a bus stop across the street from the Ozanam Center.

2023-05-07T20:23:14.105542+00:00 IST

Biden again urges Congress to pass Bill to curb gun violence

According to the statement, Biden also stated that they require safe storage, ending immunity for gun manufacturers. "I will sign it immediately. We need nothing less to keep our streets safe," US President said.

2023-05-07T17:11:24.760735+00:00 IST

US: 9 dead, including gunman in mall shooting near Dallas

A gunman opened fire at a crowded mall outside Dallas on Saturday, killing at least eight people and injuring at least seven before a police officer killed him.

2023-05-07T14:31:56.745975+00:00 IST

US Airlines accidentally flies woman with no passport

A Frontier flight accidentally flew a New Jersey-based woman, who did not have a passport, to Jamaica instead of Jacksonville, reported New York Post.

2023-05-07T10:18:40.275670+00:00 IST

Texas mall shooting: 9 killed, including gunman, 7 injured

Around 3.30 pm (local time), a shooting was witnessed at the Allen Premium Outlets, an outdoor shopping centre with more than 120 retailers located about 25 miles north of Dallas, according to New York Times.

2023-05-07T04:28:00.796176+00:00 IST

US FDA recalls some Pilot COVID-19 at home tests

The US FDA stated that the decision was taken over "significant concerns" of bacterial contamination.

2023-05-07T02:08:35.290895+00:00 IST

US: Nine people hospitalised after shooting at Allen Premium Outl

Allen Police Department tweeted, "Nine victims were transported to local hospitals by Allen Fire Department. A multi-agency response helped secure the mall. There is no longer an active threat. A reunification point has been created on Chelsea Boulevard."

2023-05-07T01:20:53.426888+00:00 IST

US: Multiple casualties in Allen Premium Outlets shooting

A spokesperson for the sheriff's office said there are "some" victims at the mall. However, the spokesperson said that their status is not known at this moment.

2023-05-06T23:37:31.040425+00:00 IST

Police responds to reports of shooting at shopping mall in Texas

The Allen Police Department said that law enforcement agencies were at Allen Premium outlets and an "active investigation is underway."

2023-05-06T22:35:52.444193+00:00 IST

Can China replace US as the leading world power?

However, most Communist states have collapsed, and the Chinese leadership fears being next. Moreover, China's economy today is more capitalist than Marxist and highly dependent on access to world markets.

2023-05-06T12:55:58.494871+00:00 IST

Buddhism amongst "greatest gifts" from India: Indian envoy Sandhu

The Indian ambassador tweeted, "Commemorated the life & message of Lord Buddha with venerable monks from across scholars from International Buddhist Association of America, @IbcWorldOrg, White House officials, academics and India diaspora."

2023-05-06T08:19:36.497645+00:00 IST

Texas: Bill on ban of property sales to citizens of China, Iran

This raises alarms among civil liberties advocates who fear it is the first step toward legally enshrining discrimination based on national origin in the state.

2023-05-06T03:37:22.164019+00:00 IST

Former US President Trump praises Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy

Trump in a statement said that he likes Vivek Ramaswamy as he has only nice things to say about him and all the work carried out by the Trump administration.

2023-05-06T02:02:40.095776+00:00 IST

Biden names Neera Tanden as his domestic policy adviser

Tanden will be the first Asian-American to lead any of the three major White House policy councils in history.

2023-05-05T18:02:18.080684+00:00 IST

Biden congratulates Ajay Banga on elected as World Bank chief

Biden also stated that he is looking forward to supporting Banga's efforts to transform the World Bank to reduce poverty and address global challenges including climate.

2023-05-05T00:37:57.565264+00:00 IST

China Covid whistleblower Fang Bin released from jail after 3 yrs

After sharing the videos of the on-ground situation in Wuhan city, the epicentre of the original outbreak, Bin suddenly disappeared, as the authorities were trying to suppress the true extent of the unfolding global emergency.

2023-05-05T00:15:41.975952+00:00 IST

US Capitol riot: 4 Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy

The members of Proud Boys were found guilty of seditious conspiracy for plotting to keep President Donald Trump in power after his election defeat by leading a violent mob in attacking the Capitol.

2023-05-04T22:31:49.976214+00:00 IST