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US to send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, says Trump

Expressing his growing concern over Russian President Vladimir Putin's deceptive tactics in the wake of the recent aggressions against Ukraine, US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) confirmed that Washington will be sending its Patriot air defence systems to Kyiv, noting that the European Union will comprehensively cover the cost.

2025-07-14T03:36:51.798655+00:00 IST

US: Two women killed in Kentucky church shooting

Two women were killed and two men were injured in a shooting incident at the Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky, on Sunday.

2025-07-14T02:56:34.455975+00:00 IST

Buckingham palace confirms Trump's second UK state visit in Sept

US President Donald Trump is set to make a historic second state visit to the UK, likely in September, following a formal invitation from King Charles III, The New York Times reported, citing Buckingham Palace's statement.

2025-07-14T00:33:00.580974+00:00 IST

"Aaj ka Bharat space se mahatvakaanshi dikhta hai!": GC Shukla

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla said, "Aaj ka bharat space se mahatvakaanshi dikhta hai, aaj ka bharat space se nidar dikhta hai, aaj ka Bharat confident dikhta hai, aaj ka Bharat garv se poorn dikhta hai aur inhi sab kaarano ki vajah se aaj mai fir se keh sakta hoon ki aaj ka bharat abhi bhi saare jahaan se acha dikhta hai" (Today's India looks ambitious from space. Today's India looks fearless, confident, and full of pride).

2025-07-13T16:00:28.435543+00:00 IST

Massachusetts honours Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday

In a landmark celebration held at the Massachusetts State House, U.S. lawmakers, Tibetan leaders, and officials from the Governor's Office came together to honour the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and inaugurate the Global Year of Compassion, a worldwide initiative spearheaded by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the CTA reported.

2025-07-13T09:40:42.098230+00:00 IST

Trump defends Bondi amid MAGA backlash over Epstein files

US President Donald Trump has put out a strong defence for US Attorney General Pam Bondi amid all the heated backlash and scrutiny from within his own 'MAGA' fanbase surrounding Bondi over the Justice Department's handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, including the US Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation's joint memo.

2025-07-13T08:18:25.229339+00:00 IST

Grp Capt Shukla, Ax-4 crew to Undock July 14, splashdown July 15

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS), along with this crew for the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), is set to undock from the ISS tomorrow, July 14, at approximately 4:35 PM IST, with a splashdown scheduled off the coast of California in the Pacific Ocean around 3 PM IST on Tuesday, July 15.

2025-07-13T06:28:37.973674+00:00 IST

Afghan migrants face deportation as US ends TPS protections

A U.S. court has rejected a request to delay the end of TPS for Afghan nationals, putting over 11,000 at risk of deportation and job loss starting July 14. Rights groups warn this could endanger lives, especially of women, under Taliban rule.

2025-07-12T12:57:15.520404+00:00 IST

India sent a message with Op Sindoor: Warfare expert John Spencer

Spencer noted that India demonstrated its willingness to take necessary actions in Operation Sindoor, should Pakistan continue to escalate the conflict.

2025-07-12T12:37:15.796454+00:00 IST

"We will revoke their visas and deport them if they don't": U.S. Embassy warns visa holders

The U.S. Embassy in India warned that visa checks continue even after approval. Visa holders must follow all U.S. laws and immigration rules or risk having their visas revoked and being deported, the Embassy said in a post on X.

2025-07-12T11:48:42.267468+00:00 IST

‘Symbol of CCP Oppression’: US lawmakers calls for sanctions

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (SCCCP) have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider sanctions against Hong Kong Police Commissioner Joe Chow Yat-ming for his role in suppressing basic freedoms in the city, according to a release by the Select Committee on the CCP.

2025-07-12T09:30:57.704235+00:00 IST

NASA to telecast Axiom Mission 4 departure on July 14

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the ISS and pilot for the mission, is part of the four-member crew that will conclude their mission aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, which will undock from the space-facing port of the station's Harmony module.

2025-07-12T07:20:44.088631+00:00 IST

Over 1,300 set to be fired as US State Dept reorganises workforce

The mass layoffs, which began Friday, are part of the Trump administration's broader effort to restructure the federal government.

2025-07-11T17:31:01.194929+00:00 IST

Trump says NATO deal will fund weapons for Ukraine

US President Trump said NATO will fully fund weapons sent to Ukraine under a new deal made at the June summit. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed talks with European nations on sending missile systems. NATO's chief also urged allies to increase support amid ongoing Russian attacks, The Hill reported.

2025-07-11T16:04:27.750609+00:00 IST

Odds are high, Trump-Xi meeting likely this year: US State Secy

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there's a high chance President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will meet this year, after a positive meeting with China's Wang Yi in Malaysia. Rubio emphasised that both sides want to improve ties and reset global trade fairly.

2025-07-11T15:09:10.397495+00:00 IST

Trump, First Lady to visit flood-hit Texas amid rescue ops

US President Trump and First Lady Melania visited flood-hit Texas to meet victims' families and defend the federal response. Trump praised Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, while critics raised concerns over delays. FEMA and DHS face pressure to release disaster aid faster, The Hill reported.

2025-07-11T12:48:41.156364+00:00 IST

"Agreed on several issues in tariff talks with US": Bangladesh

The second round of negotiations, led by Bangladesh's Commerce Advisor Sheikh Bashir Uddin and US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer, concluded its second day in Washington DC.

2025-07-11T12:21:58.224994+00:00 IST

GOP senators seek probe into Hegseth’s Ukraine aid freeze

Republican senators are alarmed by reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth froze weapons shipments to Ukraine without US President Trump's approval. They demand answers and Congressional oversight, calling the move a miscommunication or serious lapse in coordination, The Hill reported.

2025-07-11T11:38:41.538574+00:00 IST

"We’ll defeat these monsters, free hostages': Netanyahu

Israeli PM Netanyahu said a hostage deal with Hamas could be reached soon, possibly leading to a 60-day ceasefire. He warned Israel would resume fighting if Hamas doesn't disarm, insisting any truce must meet Israel's conditions, as reported by The Times of Israel.

2025-07-11T10:36:55.350326+00:00 IST

US senators target China’s grey zone warfare with defence bill

The bill mandates the deployment of real-time monitoring systems, the development of rapid-response protocols, increased maritime surveillance, and greater international coordination to deter and respond to acts of undersea sabotage.

2025-07-11T10:29:31.875337+00:00 IST