The US Senate passed a package of six government funding bills worth USD 460 billion, Friday evening (local time), averting the shutdown just hours ahead of the deadline, CNN reported.
At least two people were killed after a National Guard helicopter with one National Guardsman and three Border Patrol agents on-board, crashed near the US-Mexico border in Texas, the New York Post reported.
Former Zimbabwe batting allrounder Hamilton Masakadza resigned from his position as Director of Cricket of Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Thursday. After Zimbabwe failed to qualify for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies, Masakadza decided to leave his post.
Amidst a severe water crisis, the Karnataka Water Supply and Sewerage Board banned the usage of drinking water for car washing, gardening, construction, water fountains and road construction and maintenance. It also imposed a fine of Rs 5000, if the order is violated.
The top three hockey teams from the eight-nation tournament could secure a spot at the upcoming Olympics. Along with Japan, the USA and Germany sealed their spots for the Summer Games.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson formally handed over accession documents to the US State Department in Washington, DC, the final step of a months-long process to gain the approval of all members to allow his country to become the alliance's 32nd member.
As the concerns of a shutdown continue to loom, the US House of Representatives approved a package of six spending bills on Wednesday (local time) sending the legislation to the Senate days ahead of the deadline, The Hill reported.
The US Justice Department has announced the arrest of a Chinese national, who was a former Google AI engineer, alleging that he stole information about the company's advanced technologies to set up his own company in China, reported The Washington Post.
Minister Gallant expressed his appreciation to Advisor Hochstein for his leadership and for the US Administration's ongoing efforts to address security challenges in the northern arena
The Pakistan ministry of Finance is expected to hold crucial talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission of the USD 3 billion Standby Arrangement (SBA) programme, from next week, as reported by The News International.
Arshvant Srivastava of India blazed the Glenmarie Golf and Country Club with the day's best card of 3-under 69 in the Boys 13-14 age category on the opening day of the US Kids Malaysian Championships