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US Senate passes $40 billion Ukraine bill
Only a handful of Republicans opposed the document that calls for mammoth spending on a foreign country
US offers ‘full, total, complete’ support for Sweden, Finland’s NATO applications
The American leader added that his administration has already started the process of ratifying the expansion of NATO.
Biden calls for vigilance as Covid-19 toll nears 1 million in US
Globally 6.2 million people have died due to Covid-19, according to WHO.
34 people shot in Los Angeles in ‘troubling week,’ says police chief
The problem that we have throughout Los Angeles is that too many guns in too many hands
Russia meddling with GPS satellite signals in Ukraine: US
In early March, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk noted that Starlink signals have also been jammed, although his company is adapting.
2+2 Dialogue starts off looking on difference India, US can make
Jaishankar said that their discussions of contemporary developments will include Ukraine, Afghanistan, the Gulf and the subcontinent.
‘US afraid that ties among China, Russia and India may develop further’
Beijing, April 10 : The United States is afraid that ties among China, Russia, and India may further…
West working to disrupt Ukraine peace talks: Russia
The ‘provocation’ in Bucha happened as Kiev was putting possible peace terms on paper for the first time, Moscow has complained
US sought to punish disobedient Imran Khan: Russia
Islamabad, April 6 : Russia has lambasted “another attempt of shameless interference” by the US in the internal…
Iran says US has no compassion for Muslim nations
Meanwhile, the Iraqi President emphasised the need for enhancing bilateral cooperation with Iran to overcome regional challenges, according high priority to stability and security in the region.
Russia creates working groups to probe ‘US-controlled’ biolabs in Ukraine
The four working groups will conduct a detailed analysis of all documents and facts, including at the expert level, the senior lawmaker noted.
Biden slammed for his ‘unscripted’ declaration that Putin ‘cannot remain in power’
Richard Haass, the Council on Foreign Relations president, tweeted his concerns that Biden had "just expanded US war aims, calling for regime change."
US clarifies position on use of chemical weapons
White House says it has “no intention” of using banned substances following Biden statement that inferred otherwise
Russia says Pentagon directly involved in biological weapon development in Ukraine
Moscow, March 25 : The US Department of Defense was directly involved in developing biological weapon components in…
US sanctions blunt the Russian Central Bank’s ability to deploy international reserves including gold
Washington, March 25 : In its latest action to impose severe costs on the Russians, the US Department…
Donald Trump sues Hillary Clinton
False narrative of ‘Russiagate’ was worse than Watergate, 45th US president says in federal lawsuit
Russia claims US tested experimental drugs on Ukrainian soldiers
The Russian military has raised new allegations of US-sponsored secretive research in Ukraine
First shipment from $800m US arms package to Ukraine to be sent this week
The first shipment from a new $800m US arms package for Ukraine will be shipped in the next…
US does not allow Kiev to agree to Russia’s terms: Lavrov
Lavrov also noted that statements by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that he does not support neo-Nazis are at odds with his real actions.
Conflicts between states in no one’s interests, Xi Jinping to Biden
Xi also said that China-US relations should "move forward along the right track" as part of efforts for "world peace and tranquillity".
Russia demands US to disclose information on ‘biolabs’ in Ukraine
Last week, US Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland testified before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Ukraine, admitting "Ukraine has biological research facilities."
Kremlin responds to Biden calling Putin ‘war criminal’
The US president initially refused to use the term, but then reconsidered
Encouraged by US, Ukraine purposefully prepared for military scenario: Putin
The Russian armed forces thwarted these plans, he claimed.
US warns China of consequences if it tries to help Russia on sanctions
Earlier, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said that Western countries are putting pressure on China in order to limit Russia's access to its yuan reserves.
Russia says to publish retaliatory sanctions against West soon
Moscow, March 13 : Russia will publish individual sanctions against the West in the near future, Deputy Foreign…
US and allies to abolish MFN trade status for Russia
New Delhi, March 12 : US President Joe Biden has said that the American side, together with the…
White House explains why planes won’t be sent to Ukraine
Press sec says fighter jets withheld to ‘prevent a world war here’
Under PM Modi’s leadership, India more likely to respond to Pakistan provocations: US
On China, the report said relations between New Delhi and Beijing will remain strained in the wake of the lethal clash in 2020, the most serious in decades.
Moscow explains ‘unidentified’ Government Flight from Russia to US
Aircraft from the ‘Rossiya’ special flight squadron are reserved for high-ranking Russian officials and Kremlin pool journalists
CUMI’s Russian operations may not be largely affected
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US hopes Russia is bogged down so it can cleanse Middle East, Asia Pacific: Russian intel chief
New Delhi, March 4 : The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service has received data indicating the intention of the…
US Department of State advises its citizens in Russia to depart
Washington, March 1 : The US Department of State on Monday advised US citizens currently in Russia to…
US to have consultations with India on Ukrainian crisis: US President Joe Biden
It is understood that India and the United States are not on the same page on the Ukrainian crisis.
Ending mask mandate probably premature: Joe Biden
The UK is also planning to lift Covid restrictions as Omicron has peaked in the country. But experts have warned to remain cautious.
CDC predicts up to 978,000 Covid-19 deaths in US by early March
Washington, Feb 10 : A new ensemble forecast published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
US asks UN to meet on North Korea missile that can reach US
The State Department confirmed late Tuesday that the US Mission to the UN requested closed council consultations be held Thursday.
US orders family members of embassy staff to leave Ukraine
Washington, Jan 25 : The US State Department ordered eligible family members of staff at its embassy in…
US puts troops on high alert over Tensions on Ukraine Border
"All told, the number of forces that the Secretary has placed on heightened alert comes up to about 8,500 personnel," the spokesperson said.
Dozens feared dead after tornados hit US
"This will be one of the most significant, the most extensive disasters that Kentucky has faced," Dossett said on Saturday, urging residents to remain indoors unless it's an emergency.
US Fed Governor Waller urges faster pace of tapering as inflation surges
The consumer price index (CPI) rose 6.2 per cent in October from a year earlier, the strongest annual gain in more than 30 years, according to the US Labor Department.
US, EU agree to Tariff-Rate Quota Deal to Resolve Steel, Aluminum Tariff Disputes
Failing to reach a deal with the Trump administration, the EU took the case to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and imposed retaliatory tariffs on a range of American products.
Iran says nuclear talks to resume by end of November
Enrique Mora, deputy secretary-general of the European External Action Service, visited Tehran earlier this month and held "good and constructive" talks with Bagheri Kani, as the Iranian Foreign Ministry commented.
China Conducted not One but Two Hypersonic Missile Tests which Stunned US
The latest report said that the missile test "stunned" the American military and intelligence officials about Chinese military advance.
Taliban hardliners takeover Doha talks – Baradar, Khalilzad missing from new phase of negotiations
The US lawmaker Michael Waltz, an Afghan veteran, sent a letter to Biden pillorying Khalilzad's performance.
Kabul security head Khalil Haqqani was designated as terrorist by US
"He was the senior emissary to the al-Qaeda leadership and the senior go-between with Pakistani intelligence," said London, author of a new book, 'The Recruiter', about his CIA career.
Biden keeps Aug 31 deadline to complete Afghan evacuation
The US has been scrambling to evacuate Americans and its Afghan partners from the country since the Taliban entered the capital Kabul on August 15.
Taliban blame US for ‘chaos’ at Kabul Airport
He further claimed that the US was trying to hide its defeat by creating an "evacuation drama".
US Covid-19 hospitalisation rate for children hits highest level
"the biggest increase was in adults ages 30 to 39 and children under 18, both of which were more than 30 per cent higher than their previous peak",
Initial unemployment claims in the US have dropped
The latest report also showed that the number of people continuing to collect regular state unemployment benefits in the week ending July 31 decreased by 114,000 to 2.87 million.
USA’s Katie Nageotte wins women’s pole vault Olympic title
USA's Nageotte cruises to women’s pole vault gold as Sidorova goes Silver and Bradshaw bronze
Kremlin sees US as opponent, not partner: Spokesman
Moscow, July 29 : The Kremlin said that Russia does not see the United States as a partner…
China imposes sanctions on US officials, entities
These actions are the latest examples of how Beijing punishes private citizens, companies and civil society organisations as a way to send political signals
US House votes to create select committee probing Attack on Capitol Hill
Washington, July 1 : The Democratic-controlled US House voted mostly along party lines Wednesday to create a select…
US House Votes to create select Committee Probing Capitol Riot
The US House voted Wednesday to establish a select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the…
Younger Adults Less Likely to take Coronavirus Vaccine, says US CDC
If vaccine initiation rates remain stable, by late August, just 58 per cent of 18 to 29-year-olds will have been vaccinated, compared with 95 per cent of those 65 and up, the researchers found.
President Joe Biden warns Putin, US will act ‘robustly’ against Russian aggression
The United States President Joe Biden has issued a warning to Vladimir Putin, saying the US will act…
US Senate passes sweeping bill to boost the country’s ability to compete with Chinese technology
The US Senate on passed a sweeping industrial policy bill aimed at countering a surging economic threat from…
US President Biden rejects new Republican offer, to continue infrastructure talks next week
Washington, June 5 : The United States President Joe Biden on Friday rejected a new Republican infrastructure counteroffer,…
Blaming China for Covid-19 groundless: Russian media
"The famous US military biological laboratory, Fort Detrick, suddenly closed in August. The most dangerous viruses and bacteria on the planet were stored and researched at the facility," she wrote.
United States Sending Covid-19 Vaccines to India, Kamala Harris tells PM
Vice President Harris has spoken to several international leaders, but till Thursday there had been no mention by the White House of a conversation with Modi, whom she had criticised in the past.
67% Indians prefer US for higher education: Report
This is quite significant if compared with the 55 per cent loan disbursements in 2019 after the 108 per cent growth witnessed during 2018.
US Prez Joe Biden draws world-wide condemnation from Muslims
US Congress woman Rashida Tlaib who is known as a member of the far Left lobby within Democrats, also slammed the Biden administration for backing Israel, which she called an 'apartheid state'.
US authorises Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15
It is the first Covid-19 vaccine to be authorized in the United States for this age group, seen as an important step for getting children back into schools safely.
COVID-19: US defense secy underscores America’s commitment to support India
Washington, May 7 : The US is doing everything to support India’s frontline healthcare workers during the second…
Biden administration has ignored Pakistan’s outreach for rapprochement: Report
Similarly, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited India and Afghanistan on March but opted not to land in Pakistan.
Biden to allow up to 62,500 refugees into US after criticism
The American Civil Liberties Union, a powerful advocacy group, also voiced approval, saying that the country's "reputation" was at stake.
US to ban most travel from India amid COVID-19 spike
"The policy will take effect on Tuesday, May 4."
United States to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by September 2021
Washington: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (April 13) said that he has planned to have all American…
ISI, Dawood get breather as US drops extradition request against top D-Company financier
Earlier, a section of Pakistani media had said that Motiwala, who hails from a well-to-do family in Karachi, is being framed by the US law enforcing agencies in connection with drugs operations.
US confirms to join the nuclear deal meeting, ‘open’ to direct talks with Iran
The United States on Friday confirmed it would take part in a meeting in Vienna next week on…
Joe Biden has invited Putin, Xi to virtual climate summit: US official
The US leader made the invitation to his Russian and Chinese counterparts.
Millions of AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine doses lying idle in US
US President Joe Biden had earlier said that by the end of May, there should be enough vaccine doses for every adult in the country.
TikTok agrees to pay $92M in privacy lawsuit in US
Illinois is the only state with a law that allows people to seek monetary damages for data collection without their consent
Biden administration plans to continue to seek extradition of WikiLeaks’ Assange: official
Assange supporters have been pressing the Biden administration to drop charges against him during Biden’s first 100 days in the White House.
In 78-page memo, Trump’s lawyers lay out attack plan for impeachment trial
"According to investigative reports all released after January 6, 2021, "the Capitol Police, the NYPD and the FBI all had prior warning there was going to be an attack on the Capitola""
India-US ties break out of Trump’s shadow with first Modi-Biden phone call
They also spoke on phone on November 17, when they exchanged views on working together on “shared priorities and global challenges”.
Joe Biden: US will not lift sanctions to get Iran to negotiating table
It was not clear exactly what he meant, as Iran is permitted to enrich uranium under the 2015 nuclear deal within certain limits.
US extends arms control treaty with Russia for 5 years, Blinken says
In addition to restricting the number of deployed strategic nuclear weapons to its lowest level in decades, New START also limits the land- and submarine-based missiles and bombers that deliver them.
US may re-impose sanctions on Myanmar following coup: Biden
Earlier on Monday, media reported that the Myanmar military detained State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, President Win Myint, and some members of the country's ruling party.
NYC to cancel Trump Organization contracts: Mayor
New York, Jan 14 : Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the City of New York is…
Pelosi, McConnell’s homes vandalised over USD 2,000 stalled stimulus bill
Washington, January 3: US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s homes were…
US sets record with 225,201 single-day Covid-19 cases
The country on Wednesday had set a world record of single-day case count, as 196,227 new cases were reported and hospitalizations exceeded 100,000 for the first time.
US averaging 1,300 deaths per day, alarming spike in cases
New York: Daily coronavirus deaths in the US are now averaging more than 1,300 – the worst toll…
Over 130 US Secret Service agents in quarantine due to Covid
The president himself tested positive for Covid-19 at the beginning of October, as did first lady Melania Trump.
‘Worst of the pandemic’ yet to come for US: Experts
The situation could be exacerbated as US businesses are exhausting their pandemic relief aid, an ominous sign foreboding more layoffs and bankruptcies, the report said.
Indian-origin Kamala Harris becomes first woman elected US vice president
Harris has been a rising star in Democratic politics for much of the last two decades, serving as San Francisco’s district attorney and California’s attorney general before becoming a US senator. After Harris ended her own 2020 Democratic presidential campaign, Joe Biden tapped her as his running mate.
US hits record-high 80,000 average daily Covid-19 cases
Washington: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday reported a record-high 80,000 average daily…
Adel Abdel Bary: Bin Laden’s former spokesman heading for Britain after release
Osama bin Laden’s former London spokesman is set to return to Britain a free man after being released…
US judge declines to block Commerce Department WeChat order
NEW YORK : A United States judge in California declined to block the Commerce Department order issued on…
US revokes visas for 1,000 Chinese students
Nearly 370,000 students from China were enrolled at US universities in 2018-19
U.S. economy grows modestly amid continued uncertainty about pandemic: Fed survey
The survey also showed that the labor market remained volatile, while employment increased overall among districts.
US steps up COVID-19 vaccine development as another vaccine candidate starts final phase trial
"Safe and effective vaccines will be essential to meet the global need for widespread protection against COVID-19," says NIAID Director Anthony Fauci.
Pompeo says US to keep Israel’s military edge
Last week, local Israeli media reported that the White House is planning a “giant” sale of F-35 warplanes as part of the deal.
CDC forecasts up to 205k Covid-19 deaths in US by Sep 12
Both tallies account for the highest number of cases and deaths in the world.
Iran downplays US’ attempts to trigger ‘snapback’ mechanism
TEHRAN, Aug. 16 : Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that the United States cannot…
Coronavirus death toll in US hits 170,000 ahead of fall flu season
The United States has at least 5.4 million confirmed cases in total of the novel coronavirus, the highest in the world and likely an undercount as the country still has not ramped up testing to the recommended levels.
CDC forecast projects 200,000 COVID-19 deaths in US by Sept 5
If the United States allowed the coronavirus to spread unchecked in an attempt to try to achieve so-called herd immunity, the "death toll would be enormous," Anthony Fauci, U.S. top infectious disease expert, warned.
China furious over US Health and Human Services Secretary Taiwan’s visit
The tensions between US and China has been potentially at the peak and relations are being worsened with…
‘Troops in Afghanistan to be reduced below 5,000 in months’
The agreement also called for a full withdrawal of US military forces from Afghanistan by May 2021 if the Taliban follows the deal, including severing ties with terrorist groups.
US tops 2,000 deaths in 24 hours for first time in three months: Johns Hopkins
The United States of America tops 2,000 Coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths in 24 hours for first time in three…
Anthony Fauci warns several US states to be vigilant for COVID-19 surges
Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana are among those states starting to show a subtle increase in "percent positives" -- the percentage of total tests with positive results, U.S. top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said.
Speculation rises Kamala Harris will be Democratic VP candidate
New York, July 30 : Speculation swirled around US Senator Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic Party candidate for…
US, Russia to hold talks on arms control, space security in Vienna
US and Russian representatives would also gather in Vienna for nuclear arms control working group meetings next week.
Hamas slams US interception of Iranian plane in Syria’s airspace
Over 150 passengers on board the Iranian plane were evacuated on Thursday evening after its landing at Beirut airport following interception by two U.S. warplanes. Several passengers injured.
Coronavirus: US Covid-19 cases surpass 3.6 million
States with over 100,000 cases also include New Jersey, Illinois, Arizona, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, the CSSE data showed. Enditem
Florida reports biggest one-day increase in COVID-19 deaths since pandemic started
Florida’s COVID deaths rose by 156 to a total of 4,782, surpassing its previous one-day record of 133 new deaths on July 12.
United States Covid-19 cases surpass 3.5 million
Brazil reports nearly 2M infections, Mexico surpass 311,000
Trump approval rating hits record low among battleground voters, poll says
It also found that 59 percent of respondents said the COVID-19 pandemic is getting worse, up 4 percentage points compared to two weeks ago, the report said.
US hardens stance against China’s South China Sea resource claims
The relationship between the United States and China has grown increasingly tense over the past six months over Beijing’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, its tightened grip on Hong Kong and its crackdown on China’s Uighur Muslim community.
Senator says Trump notifies Congress to withdraw US from WHO
Washington, July 8 : US President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress that the United States has officially…
Australia, Japan and United States join hands to counter China’s use of force in South China Sea
Washington, July 8: To sternly counter China in South China Sea, The defence ministers of Australia, Japan, United…
Iran files lawsuit against United States over sanctions amid Covid-19 fight
US President Donald Trump pulled Washington out of the Iranian nuclear deal, also known as the JCPOA, in May 2018 and reimposed heavy sanctions against Iran.
Russia objects to the fake news by US media on Moscow’s role in killings of US troops in Afghanistan
Kabul [Afghanistan], June 28: Russia strongly objected to the fake news being circulated by US media citing US…
US crosses 2.5 Million COVID-19 Cases
With an additional 502 deaths recorded Saturday, the US has now seen 125,480 fatalities related to COVID-19, or approximately one-fourth the world total of over 495,000.
US Congressman, family test positive for COVID-19
Six other members of US Congress have also tested positive for the coronavirus and have since recovered.
You should never keep things bottled up because racism is not okay: Archer
"There was a picture … of me, Jos Buttler and Adil Rashid hugging in celebration during the 2019 World Cup. It told you everything you need to know about our team."
US COVID-19 deaths top 110,000: Johns Hopkins University
New York, June 8 : The number of COVID-19 deaths in the US topped 110,000 on Sunday, reaching…
Diplomatic door with Iran remains open: United States
Relations between the United States and Iran have become increasingly hostile since the Trump administration''s unilateral exit from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018.
US suspends all flights by Chinese airlines into and out of the country
The United States has announced suspension of all flights by Chinese airlines into and out of the country…
Facebook’s Zuckerberg faces public outrage over inaction against Trump’s controversial post
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is facing rare public outrage from his employees as they rebuked him on a…
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam accuses US of ‘double standards’ over protests
According to local lawyers and activists, the legislation could curtail the freedoms enjoyed by the semi-autonomous city.
US sends 2 million doses of unproven COVID-19 drug to Brazil: White House
The White House announced on Sunday that the U.S. has sent 2 million doses of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine to Brazil, and that 1,000 ventilators will soon be delivered as well as the South American country becomes the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic.
Enjoy a Slice of Santa Monica’s Wellness Scene Virtually
During this time of great uncertainty it’s more important than ever to find safe ways to move your…
US COVID-19 deaths surpass 95,000
Trump said on Thursday that the US would not close if a second wave of COVID-19 comes.
US formally announces onset of Cold War with China
The US policies, the report said, are designed to protect its interests and empower its institutions to withstand the CCP's malign behaviour and collateral damage from the PRC's internal governance problems.
United Nations rejects US claim it is using coronavirus to promote abortion
“Any suggestion that we are using the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to promote abortion is not correct,” U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said.
Iraq isn’t settling ground for US, Iran: PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi
The Iranian-backed militias have frequently attacked Iraqi military bases housing US troops as well as the US embassy inside the heavily fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad.
China, US health experts agree to act together against COVID-19
San Francisco, May 9 : Leading health experts from China and the United States have agreed during a…
Influential COVID-19 model projects over 134,000 deaths in US by early August
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Michigan are projected to have the highest cumulative COVID-19 death tolls through August.
Coronavirus Update: US COVID-19 cases top 1.1 million
New York, May 2 : The number of COVID-19 cases in the US has reached 1,100,197 as of…
US COVID-19 cases top 900,000, deaths touch 52,000
Washington, April 26 : More than 900,000 people were infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as of Saturday…
Two pet cats in New York test positive for COVID-19
New York, April 23 : Two pet cats in New York have been infected with the novel coronavirus,…
COVID-19 deaths in US top 40,000: Johns Hopkins University
The state of New York suffered the most deaths at 18,921 among 242,570 cases, with 14,451 deaths from New York City.
COVID-19: United States coronavirus death toll crosses 27,900
The coronavirus pandemic began in China in 2019 and has killed nearly 127,000 people till date.
The US presidential elections and future of India-US relations
As the coronavirus pandemic dominates global news in the United States, progress toward the next presidential election scheduled…
COVID-19 cases in US top 550,000: Johns Hopkins University
The state of New York recorded 189,020 cases, the most in the country, with a death toll of 9,385.
COVID-19 deaths in US to be substantially below 100,000: Trump
He said the situation in cities like Detroit and New Orleans appears to be stabilizing.
7 lakh jobs gone in 14 days, worst yet to come in US
Washington, April 4 The worst stage of coronavirus pandemic became visible in the US when the Donald Trump…
US confirmed COVID-19 cases top 70,000, toll crosses 1,000
The state of New York has become the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country, with 37,258 cases reported.
US to surpass China by April, be new epicentre: Chinese experts
The present figures of Covid-19 positive cases in the US could be quite high as a large section of suspected carriers of the virus have not been tested yet.
US charges Pakistani doctor with trying to help IS
New York, March 20 A Pakistani doctor was arrested while attempting to go to Syria to join the…
US to provide $1 million to Pak to combat COVID-19
Islamabad, March 20 The US on Friday announced that it will provide Pakistan $1 million under the USAID…
Freedom in the World 2020: Report on democracy setbacks singles out US, India
Among the world's 25 most populous democracies in this year's report, India's democratic score dropped the furthest.
Cannabis use rises among the elderly, finds study
Women, and individuals who were married, had a college degree, or had higher income also significantly increased their cannabis use.
China, US should boost strategic communication: Ambassador
Signing the deal "serves the interests of China, the United States, and the world as a whole," the ambassador stressed.
Greek leaders oppose upgrading defence cooperation with US
"Greece should not be considered a given ally by anyone. Trump as President does not respect the international law; we have witnessed what he has done in Iraq," Velopoulos said.
Two rockets hit Iraqi capital’s Green Zone: security sources
Iranian missiles hit two Iraqi bases hosting US troops amid rising tensions following US killing of Iran's Soleimani.
Maduro accuses opposition, US of plotting extremist attack
Caracas: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said that arrest warrants had been issued against those involved in an allegedly…
Violent Protests in Northeast: US, UK issue travel advisory
New Delhi, Dec 14: The United States and the United Kingdom have issued travel advisories for their citizens,…
USA’s Megan Rapinoe wins Women’s Ballon Dor award 2019
Megan Rapinoe of the United States has won Women’s Ballon d’Or for 2019, with England’s Lucy Bronze the…
Nostalgic 1989: A trip down Berlin Wall’s memory lane
Berlin, Nov 9 : The 30 years following the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989…
Iran resumes uranium enrichment at Fordow plant
Tehran, Nov 7 The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) on Thursday said that it has officially started…
India sent $755 Million more in exports to US due to trade war
United Nations, Nov 6 India sent $755 million more in exports to the US during the first half…
Relations with India not of dictation but partnership: US
New York, Oct 22 : The United States does not dictate to India but partners with it, Acting…
Gurpreet death no deterrence to Indians with American dreams
New Delhi/Mexico City, Oct 19 : The death of six-year-old Gurpreet Kaur in the Arizona desert in June…
Indian tourists love to travel to USA for incredible diverse experience
New Delhi, Sep 30 : The United States will always remain a preferred destination for Indians and it…
Sikh Police Officer In US Shot Dead In Ruthless manner in Texas traffic stop
HOUSTON: An Indian-American Sikh police officer was shot dead in northwest Harris County in Houston. Sandeep Dhaliwal was…
US wants to see rapid action on lifting restrictions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir
United Nations, Sep 27: The United States wants New Delhi to quickly ease restrictions imposed in Kashmir, top…
Trump doesn’t foresee China trade deal before 2020
Washington, Sep 21 US President Donald Trump has said that he does not foresee a “complete” trade agreement…
United States not seeking war with any country: Donald Trump
While speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump also noted that diplomacy has not been exhausted when dealing with Iran.
Australian PM to meet Trump, visit NASA during US trip
Canberra, Sep 16 Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Monday that will leave for an official trip…
Saudi Arabia probes attacks on oil plants
Sep 15: The investigators are probing whether the coordinated attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil plants was carried…
US sanctions 3 N.Korean state-sponsored hacking groups
Washington, Sep 14 The US has sanctioned three entities it accused of perpetrating cyber attacks on behalf of…
US baby born on 9/11 at 9.11 weighs 9lbs 11oz
Washington, Sep 14 A mother in the US called her newborn daughter a “little miracle” as she was…
US-China trade war could lower global GDP by 0.8 percent in 2020
Washington, Sep 13 The International Monetary Fund said that the trade war between the United States and China…
US talks meaningless until sanctions in place: Rouhani to Macron
Tehran, Sep 12 Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has made it clear to French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that talks…
North Korea fires short-range projectiles after offering talks with US
Seoul, Sep 10 North Korea on Tuesday fired two short-range projectiles towards the East Sea, hours after Pyongyang…
Trump cancels ‘secret’ peace talks with Taliban
Washington, Sep 8 US President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of a “secret” meeting with the Taliban…
Pompeo ‘declines’ to sign Afghan deal: TIME Magazine
Washington, Sep 5 : The fragile peace negotiations between the US, Afghanistan and the Taliban may have hit…
Trump warns China that getting trade deal will be harder
The measure was enacted at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, September 1, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) said.
Concerned about detentions and restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir : US to India
New Delhi, Aug 30: Three days after US President met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of…
US to hold intersessional meeting of 2+2 Dialogue with India
New York, Aug 22 Defence and diplomatic officials from India and the US are to have two meetings…
Trump expresses optimism over US, Taliban talks
Washington, Aug 19 US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism over the talks between the Taliban and American…
US protests: Far-right rally, counterprotests face-off in Portland;6 injured, 13 arrested
Washington, Aug 18 At least six people were injured and 13 others arrested during far-right and counter protests…
Iranian tanker Grace 1 freed by Gibraltar
London, Aug 15 : Gibraltar on Thursday allowed a detained Iranian supertanker Grace 1 to leave the British…
Kim Jong Un supervised weapons tests after Trump hails letter
Pyongyang, Aug 11: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised Saturday’s launch of a new weapons system, hours…
No Policy Change On Kashmir, Urge India-Pak to talk: US
Washington, Aug 9 : Asking New Delhi and Islamabad to maintain calm and restraint, the United States on…
Macron sending mixed signals to Iran : US
Washington, Aug 9 : US President Donald Trump said Iran wants dialogue but French President Emmanuel Macron sending…
Panic grips tourists amid scare at Times Square in NY
New York, Aug 7 : In a terrible scare as the US reels under two back-to-back mass shootings,…
US calls for peace, stability after India’s Kashmir move
Washington, Aug 6 : The United States and UN have asked India to respect the human rights and…
To counter China, US to deploy missile system in Asia-Pacific
Washington, Aug 4 Defence Secretary Mark Esper has announced that the United States will deploy the intermediate-range missile…
Osama Bin Laden’s son Hamza dead: Reports
Washington, Aug 1 : Hamza bin Laden, son of slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, is dead,US…
France digital services tax: Trump threatens Macron
Washington, July 27 US President Donald Trump has denounced France for its recently passed digital services tax law,…
US Approves $125 Million Support for Pakistan’s F-16 Fighter Jets
Washington, July 27 The US has approved $125 million worth of support for Pakistan’s F-16 warplanes, days after…
US judge blocks Trump’s new asylum restrictions
Washington, July 25 A federal judge in the US has temporarily blocked asylum restrictions passed last week by…
Asking Trump to mediate in Kashmir by PM Modi is sacrilegious betrayal of country’s interests, says Congress
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Trump, Kim Jong-un to meet at DMZ: Moon
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Modi calls trilateral meet with Abe, Trump ‘productive’
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Osaka, June 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held talks with US President Donald Trump and discussed…
G20 summit: Trade, digital economy on agenda; Trump says India’s tariff hike unacceptable
The G20 global summit being held in Osaka in Japan where leaders from 19 countries and the European…
US President Donald Trump threatens additional tariffs on China
Washington, June 27 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US would impose “very substantial”…
US, N Korea in informal talks for 3rd summit: Seoul
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Iran warns US of ‘crushing response’ to any threat
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Iran made a ‘very big mistake!’ but advisers aren’t favoring war, says Trump
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Four Of Indian-Origin Family Shot Dead In US Home
Washington, June 17: Four members of an Indian-origin family, including two boys, were shot dead inside their home…
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Washington, June 13 US President Donald Trump said that he would accept damaging information provided by foreign actors…
Japan’s Abe in Tehran to ease US-Iran tensions
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Trump ends India’s Preferential Trade Status, New Delhi says ‘unfortunate’
India will “always uphold its national interest” in trade matters as “our people also aspire for better standards…
China Raises Tariffs On US Goods
Beijing, June 1 : China on Saturday increased tariffs on US goods worth billions of dollars in retaliation…
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US seizes North Korean ship for sanctions violations
Washington, May 10 : The US Department of Justice announced on Thursday it has seized a North Korean…
US Army veteran charged with plotting terror attacks
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Trump’s Fed choice Moore confident about confirmation
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Iran Oil: US ends sanctions waiver for India
Washington, April 22 : US President Donald Trump has ended exemptions from sanctions for countries that includes China,…
US warns India, other nations over Iranian oil imports
Washington, April 22 (IANS) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will announce on Monday that all countries including…
Iran blacklists US forces in West Asia as ‘terrorist group’
Tehran, April 9 Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Monday announced US Central Command forces in West Asia…
US envoy to discuss Venezuela with Russian officials
Washington, March 17 The US envoy for Venezuela will meet Russian officials on Venezuelan crisis, said the US…
US imposes sanctions on Russia over Venezuela
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Iran meets world powers in Vienna to discuss n-deal compliance
Vienna, March 6 Five major world powers met Iran in the Austrian capital on Wednesday to analyze the…
Saudi Arabia Revokes Citizenship Of Hamza Bin Laden
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The United States offers $1 million reward to find bin Laden son
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Feb 28 : The aerial combat engagement between Indian and Pakistani Air Forces against each other risks triggering…
Trump ex-aide Manafort is hardened criminal who repeatedly violated law: Mueller
Washington, Feb 24 : Paul Manafort, US President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman, is a “hardened” criminal who…
US for India’s bid to name JeM Chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist
New Delhi, Feb 16: The United States on Saturday, has extended support for India’s bid to designate Jaish-e-Muhammad…
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Moscow, Feb 13 : Former Soviet leader Mikhail S Gorbachev called on Washington and Moscow to resume nuclear…
Palestine accuses US of illegally imposing financial blockade
Ramallah, Feb 11 Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki on Monday said that the US is illegally exerting pressure…
Russia warns against dismantling of arms control system
Moscow, Feb 10: The dismantling of arms control system by the United States might cause unpredictable consequences, Vasily…
Trump executive order to ban Chinese equipment from US mobile networks
Washington, Feb 10 : US President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order next week, banning…
US fake university to nab illegal immigrants: Hundreds of Indians face deportation
New Delhi, Feb 2 : Indian government is closely monitoring the situation in which hundreds of Indian students,…
Women Across US Hold Anti-Trump Rallies
Washington, Jan 20: Thousands of Women demonstrated in Washington D.C. and in nearly 300 other US cities in…
Winter storm sweeps US Midwest : 5 killed in crashes
Chicago, Jan 13 : A winter storm has swept through the US Midwest where at least five persons…
Pakistan, a close ally of China : US
Veteran US Army Colonel, Lawrence Sellin said that Pakistan is not a friend of the United States, but…
US pullout from INF Treaty may ruin arms control system: Putin
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Apple lied to customers about iPhone X series, Lawsuit alleges
San Francisco, Dec 16 :A lawsuit filed in a US court has accused Apple of making false claims…
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Law enforcement authorities around the United States were reponding to a wave of bomb threats, many of them…
Tsunami alert issued after 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Alaska, say US officials
Tsunami warning issued for Cook Inlet, leading from Anchorage to Pacific.
US cancels $1.66 billion security assistance to Pakistan
The United States has suspended $1.66 billion security aid to Pakistan following President Donald Trump’s directive, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.…
Pakistan PM Imran Khan Lashes Out at Trump ‘Tirade’
Islamabad, Nov 19 :Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday rejected the US President’s allegations that Islamabad failed…
White House bars CNN reporter after fiery exchange with Trump
Washington, Nov 8 : The White House on Wednesday revoked credential pass of CNN reporter Jim Acosta hours…
Won’t allow Central American migrants to enter US, says Trump
Washington, Nov 4 : US President Donald Trump said that he won’t allow a caravan of Central American…
FBI’s Investigation of Suspicious Packages:Pipe Bomb Suspect Arrested in Florida
Washington, Oct 26:The FBI on Friday arrested a man suspected of sending packages containing suspected explosives in recent…
US seeks to topple Islamic regime in Iran: Rouhani
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Disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi : US urges Riyadh to probe
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Trump apologises to Kavanaugh for his ‘incredible pain’, says he was ‘proven innocent’
Washington, Oct 9 : US President Donald Trump apologised to Associate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and his…
Pompeo cites Progress on denuclearize deal with Kim
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Kavanaugh sworn in as Supreme Court Justice amid mass protests
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US VP Pence urges Google to shun China Search project “Dragonfly”
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Russian President Putin arrives in India, to sign 20 agreements
New Delhi, Oct 4 : Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi on Thursday on a two-day…
Suspected Rincin detected in envelope sent to President Trump, Pentagon
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Allison, Honjo jointly awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
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27th September 2018, Mumbai: New York State Empire Outlet Fund I, LLC, organized by the owners of the…
Pompeo warns Venezuela President Maduro with of ‘a series of actions’
Washington, Sep 22 :US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has threatened President Nicolas Maduro with “a series of…
Former NSA Chief Michael Flynn to be sentenced in November
Washington, Sep 18 : Former US National Security Adviser (NSA) Michael Flynn will be sentenced by the end…
Trump Imposes $200 Billion in New Tariffs on Chinese Goods
Washington, Sep 18 : US President Donald Trump’s administration will impose a 10 per cent tariff later this…
Hurricane Florence makes landfall in North Carolina
Washington, Sep 15 : At least seven people were killed as hurricane Florence made landfall in the US…
US : Gunman kills 5 in Bakersfield ‘mass shooting’
San Francisco, Sep 13 : An unidentified gunman went on a shooting rampage killing five people including his…