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US: Tharoor-led delegation pay tribute at 9/11 Memorial

Members of the all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor paid their respects at the 9/11 memorial after their arrival in the US on Saturday (US local time).

2025-05-24T22:53:24.952249+00:00 IST

All-party delegation led by Congress MP Tharoor lands in US

Members of the all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor arrived in the US on Saturday (US local time).

2025-05-24T19:27:23.895437+00:00 IST

"Victims of Pak terrorism mainly civilians"

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, strongly criticized Pakistan's actions at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict.

2025-05-24T16:03:51.802961+00:00 IST

India rebuts Pakistan's disinformation on Indus Water Treaty

Harish highlighted Pakistan's violation of the treaty's spirit through its support for cross-border terrorism and its obstructionist approach to modifying the treaty.

2025-05-24T04:37:56.951604+00:00 IST

Students express shock on Trump's decision on Harvard University

Students have expressed their shock and dismay at the Trump administration's decision to bar Harvard University from enrolling international students.

2025-05-24T01:19:00.416826+00:00 IST

Build in America to sell it here, says Trump

US President Donald Trump reiterated his stance of pushing manufacturers to produce devices in the United States.

2025-05-23T22:57:38.918517+00:00 IST

Ro Khanna condemns Trump's decision on Harvard foreign pupils ban

Following the Donald Trump administration's decision to bar Harvard University from enrolling international students, US Congressman Ro Khanna criticised the move and challenged prominent tech figures including Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, Vinod Khosla, and Reid Hoffman to defend the ban, stating that it cannot be justified on merit.

2025-05-23T19:23:11.237607+00:00 IST

Harvard lodges complaint after Trump bars it from enrolling

Following the Donald Trump administration's decision to bar Harvard University from enrolling international students, the university condemned the decision as both unlawful and unwarranted and said that the decision "imperils the futures of thousands of students and scholars."

2025-05-23T17:19:58.134105+00:00 IST

US lawmakers probe Autel Energy

US lawmakers have called for a national security investigation into Chinese EV charger manufacturer Autel Energy, citing alleged links to the Chinese Communist Party and People's Liberation Army, and raising concerns about risks to American infrastructure and data.

2025-05-23T13:58:23.857667+00:00 IST

Trump proposes 50 per cent tariff on EU imports from June 

US President Donald Trump has proposed a sweeping 50 per cent tariff on all imports from the European Union, effective June 1.

2025-05-23T12:26:16.687295+00:00 IST

US lawmakers urge Marriott to stop using Taiwan, China labelling

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China, along with Senator Marsha Blackburn, addressed a letter to the leaders of Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt Hotels expressing significant concerns over the companies' use of the phrase "Taiwan, China" in their websites and marketing materials, as highlighted in a statement from The Select Committee on Chinese Communist Party (SCCCP).

2025-05-23T11:20:32.138473+00:00 IST

Trump administration to tighten AI chip export curbs to China

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it will continue its efforts to prevent advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology from reaching China, dismissing requests from Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang to relax chip export limitations to the country, according to a report by Taipei Times.

2025-05-23T11:02:57.847720+00:00 IST

Iran says "no deal" if US seeks end to nuke enrichment

Washington maintains that Iran's uranium enrichment programme could lead to developing nuclear bombs, while Tehran has consistently denied the claim, insisting that its nuclear programme is meant for civilian purposes.

2025-05-23T06:36:44.872713+00:00 IST

People pay tribute to Israeli diplomats outside White House

People gathered in large numbers at the solemn occasion to pay tributes to the Israeli diplomats. They waved flags of Israel and the US.

2025-05-23T05:31:14.566539+00:00 IST

Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students

In a statement, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated, "Harvard can no longer enroll foreign students and existing foreign students must transfer or lose their legal status."

2025-05-23T02:45:22.142835+00:00 IST

White House Press Secy condemns murder of Israeli diplomats

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt expressed strongest condemnation on the killing of two Israeli diplomats in Washington DC.

2025-05-23T01:44:48.295356+00:00 IST

American civil society mourns death of Israeli diplomats

Several people from various walks of life gathered outside the Capital Jewish Museum, where two Israeli embassy staff members were fatally shot. They expressed grief on the killing and called the attacks violent and senseless.

2025-05-22T23:32:15.388545+00:00 IST

Bangladesh Interim govt faces scrutiny over Awami League ban

On May 12, the interim government ordered a "temporary" ban on the Awami League, using newly introduced powers under a draconian amendment to the Anti-Terrorism Act

2025-05-22T14:16:46.069708+00:00 IST

Israeli embassy staff killed in Washington D.C. attack

Two Israeli Embassy staff were shot and killed near the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The attack is being investigated as antisemitic. Officials, including U.S. leaders and Israeli politicians, condemned the violence and promised to find the attacker. The investigation is ongoing.

2025-05-22T09:28:15.426045+00:00 IST

Trump condemns "horrible killings" of Israeli embassy staff

Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter was cited by The Press Service of Israel as saying that the male victim had recently purchased an engagement ring and was planning to propose next week in Jerusalem. "The couple that was gunned down tonight in the name of 'Free Palestine' was a couple about to be engaged," Leiter said.

2025-05-22T06:09:53.444708+00:00 IST

Two Israeli embassy staff shot, killed in Washington DC

"The fatal shooting that took place outside the event that took place at the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. is a depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism. Harming the Jewish community is crossing a red line. We are confident that the US authorities will take strong action against those responsible for this criminal act. Israel will continue to act resolutely to protect its citizens and representatives - everywhere in the world," Danon posted on X.

2025-05-22T04:20:48.294449+00:00 IST