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“Pakistan doesn’t get to play victim”: Nikki Haley backs India

Haley said, "Terrorists launched an attack that killed dozens of Indian citizens. India had every right to retaliate and defend itself. Pakistan does not get to play the victim. No country gets a pass for supporting terrorist activity."

2025-05-08T16:40:38.539219+00:00 IST

US to announce “comprehensive” trade deal with UK

The agreement will be the first announced since President Trump imposed heavy tariffs on several of America's trading partners, though he later paused them temporarily to give other countries the chance to negotiate deals with the United States.

2025-05-08T12:16:32.202726+00:00 IST

China allegedly operating four spy bases in Cuba to monitor US

China's communist government is suspected of operating electronic intelligence gathering sites in Cuba, with four bases allegedly targeting US military and communications, according to testimony before a House committee, as reported by The Washington Times.

2025-05-08T12:03:31.922684+00:00 IST

US asks its citizens to leave Lahore or seek shelter

"Due to reports of drone explosions, downed drones, and possible airspace incursions in and near Lahore, the US Consulate General in Lahore has directed all consulate personnel to shelter-in-place," the US Consulate said in a statement. "US citizens who find themselves in an area of active conflict should leave if they can do so safely. If it is not safe to leave, they should shelter-in-place," it added.

2025-05-08T11:31:08.849785+00:00 IST

Deployment of MDTFs vital to counter China’s threats: US General

Amid growing concerns over China's expanding anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) capabilities in the Indo-Pacific, US Army Pacific Commanding General Ronald Clark emphasised the critical role of Multi-Domain Task Forces (MDTFs) in countering these threats.

2025-05-08T11:15:12.991318+00:00 IST

Quad concludes simulation exercise for Indo-Pacific Logistics

"From April 28 to May 2, the Quad partners (the United States, Australia, India, and Japan) convened at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii for a Tabletop Exercise, a simulation to launch the Quad Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN)," the statement read.

2025-05-08T01:15:50.275274+00:00 IST

Trump nominates Casey Means as Surgeon General of US

Trump said that Casey has 'Make America Healthy Again' credentials, and will work closely with Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F Kennedy Jr.

2025-05-08T00:56:52.779361+00:00 IST

Trump says 145pc tariffs on China are here to stay for now

Trump said that earlier, they were losing a 'trillion dollars', and now they were not.

2025-05-07T23:18:50.608441+00:00 IST

Trump declares May 8 as 'Victory Day' in WW2

Trump said that all of US World War 2 allies were celebrating Victory Day.

2025-05-07T22:36:45.998011+00:00 IST

'Hawkish' David Perdue sworn in as US Envoy to China

Perdue, a 'hawkish' former Senator from 2015 to 2021, took a tough stance on China.

2025-05-07T22:01:21.757504+00:00 IST

"India has the right to defend itself against terrorists"

McCormick while speaking to ANI said that the US stood together against terrorism abroad.

2025-05-07T19:49:45.655709+00:00 IST

"Can do anything to help," Trump urges restraint

Speaking on the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Trump said that both India and Pakistan should work the crisis out.

2025-05-07T19:33:32.170151+00:00 IST

US Congressman Krishnamoorthi calls for unity against terrorism

In response to the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam and rising regional tensions, US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi highlighted the need to combat terrorism and prevent future violence, which has become even more "urgent."

2025-05-07T19:16:29.479206+00:00 IST

UN expresses concerns regarding israeli plan in Gaza

The United Nations on Wednesday expressed concerns over Israel's reported plans to forcibly transfer Gaza's population to a confined area in the south of the Strip, along with threats by Israeli officials to deport Palestinians outside of Gaza.

2025-05-07T15:49:17.841142+00:00 IST

Chinese exporters use 'origin washing' tactics to evade US tariff

A surge of "origin washing" advertisements has emerged on Chinese social media platforms, presenting exporters with methods to evade hefty US tariffs by re-exporting goods and using freight forwarding services or by misrepresenting their manufacturing locations, according to a report from Radio Free Asia (RFA).

2025-05-07T08:13:36.863963+00:00 IST

US Secy of State Rubio speaks to NSAs from India, Pakistan

Marco Rubio spoke to National Security Advisors from India and Pakistan on Tuesday (local time) and urged them to keep lines of communication open and avoid escalation.

2025-05-07T02:45:01.202089+00:00 IST

"Monitoring situation closely," US Secy of State

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is closely monitoring the India-Pakistan situation and echoed President Trump's call for a quick resolution, following Indian airstrikes targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam attack.

2025-05-07T00:20:02.606295+00:00 IST

India’s NY Consulate justifies strikes

The Consulate General of India in New York stated that India's strikes were focused, responsible, and non-escalatory, targeting only known terror camps following the Pahalgam attack. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar condemned the strikes as an act of war and warned of a potential response.

2025-05-07T00:04:58.682405+00:00 IST

Thanedar supports India strikes

US Congressman Shri Thanedar expressed strong support for India's airstrikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan, calling them a justified response to the Jammu and Kashmir attack. He called for deeper US-India cooperation to combat terrorism and uphold democratic values.

2025-05-06T22:50:14.834101+00:00 IST

US President Trump responds to Indian strikes in Pakistan

US President Donald Trump called the Indian missile strikes inside Pakistan "a shame" and urged for a quick resolution, while the US State Department said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation. The remarks follow India's confirmation of targeted strikes under 'Operation Sindoor' in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

2025-05-06T21:51:56.009738+00:00 IST

Capitol Hill briefing slams Pakistan

At a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill, US lawmakers, national security experts, and human rights leaders denounced Pakistan's continued sponsorship of jihadist violence against Hindus, calling for formal US policy action and stronger alignment with India.

2025-05-06T19:34:40.504388+00:00 IST