September 11 attacks

When the September 11 attacks forced 38 planes to land in Gander, the small town sheltered 6,700 stranded passengers for several days. The response led to lasting connections and a scholarship fund that has since distributed over $1 million to local students.

Fresh reports reveal internal Pentagon discussions exploring punitive measures against Nato allies, including Spain, for perceived lack of support during the Iran conflict. These discussions, alongside President Trump's continued questioning of US commitment, expose deep divisions within the alliance, raising questions about its future and European security.

Indian-origin entrepreneur Arjun Singh has earned the prestigious Mark Bingham Award for his groundbreaking work in education technology. Singh co-founded Gradescope, an AI-powered platform that revolutionizes how educators grade assignments, providing faster, more consistent feedback. Now used globally by millions, Gradescope significantly enhances digital learning and assessment processes.

President Trump is strongly considering withdrawing the US from Nato, labeling the alliance a 'paper tiger' due to European allies' refusal to support US actions in the Iran conflict. He cited a lack of reciprocity and criticized the UK's stance. The US may re-examine its Nato role, with potential structural changes like a 'pay-to-play' model being discussed.

On the most charged Eid in a generation, heads of state, mayors and kings pause to mark the end of Ramadan, each in their own way, each in their own world.

Singer-actor Mariah Carey has hinted at special plans to mark the 25th anniversary of her 2001 film 'Glitter', including a possible deluxe reissue of its soundtrack, according to People.

Nine years after the September 11 attacks, the United States faces a growing threat from home-grown insurgents and an "Americanization" of al-Qaida leadership, according to a report released on Friday.

Family members of victims of the September 11 attacks are opposing US President Joe Biden’s participation in memorial events unless he declassifies government documents that they contend will show Saudi Arabian leaders supported the attacks.

President Donald Trump has indicated that there will not be complete withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan, stating the US have to "have a presence" in the war-torn country. "We will always have intelligence, and we'll always have somebody there," Trump told reporters at his Oval Office on Tuesday.

Nineteen years after their brutal Islamist regime collapsed, the Taliban are pushing for a return to power, having signed a landmark troop withdrawal deal with Washington in February and currently holding peace talks with the Afghan government.

Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, Harris County Sheriff's deputy, was shot and killed in an "ambush-style" attack ruthlessly in a "cold-blooded way" in the US state of Texas, said a senior official. Dhaliwal, who was in his early 40s, was the first police officer in Texas to serve while keeping his Sikh articles of faith, the turban and beard. The gunman was arrested.

Saudi King Salman will resume an unprecedented domestic tour next week, the royal court said Tuesday, as the kingdom grapples with an international crisis over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

President Barack Obama, Vice-President Joe Biden and their wives observed a moment of silence on the White House lawn.

The Democratic party, which has a majority in the House of Representatives, introduced a resolution on Monday condemning the tweets of US President Donald Trump against four of their women lawmakers - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Ayanna Pressley - as "racist".

Born in London in 1973 to a prosperous Pakistani garment merchant, Omar was given the best education, including enrolment at a private primary school in London, a stint at Lahore's prestigious Aitchison College, and a brief tenure at the London School of Economics (LSE).

Pablo Larrain is set to direct 'The True American' starring Tom Hardy in the lead role.