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Trump plans to dismantle Department of Education: Report

Trump will instruct his education secretary Linda McMahon to take all necessary measures to facilitate the shutdown of the Department of Education and return education authority to the States.

2025-03-20T02:36:30.710400+00:00 IST

"We condemn any instances of violence," Secy of State on B'desh

On being asked about the recent remarks of US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard regarding Bangladesh, Bruce said that the US welcomed efforts by the interim government in reducing the instances of the said violence.

2025-03-20T00:51:05.381853+00:00 IST

"We’ve never been this close to peace," WH Press Secy

Leavitt said that the intelligence sharing with Ukraine will continue.

2025-03-20T00:30:32.218360+00:00 IST

"Venezuela is obligated to accept its repatriated citizens"

Bruce said that Venezuela's failure in accepting their deported 'aliens' would result in higher sanctions and tariffs.

2025-03-19T22:10:42.166351+00:00 IST

JFK assassination files declassified to restore citizens' trust

As a part of this measure, he published the previously classified documents related to the assassination of Former US President John F Kennedy.

2025-03-19T21:26:09.115700+00:00 IST

US, Russia agree that Ukraine conflict should end

Leavitt said that Trump also spoke to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accommodate his requests.

2025-03-19T20:41:49.359721+00:00 IST

Trump's vow to look out for ‘forgotten man and woman’

Leavitt said that this was Trump's promise was always to look out for the 'forgotten man and woman'.

2025-03-19T20:24:44.780504+00:00 IST

US President says Iran must stop supplies to Houthis

Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said that Iran will lose either ways, but without the support of Iran, they will lose quickly.

2025-03-19T19:02:48.947814+00:00 IST

Trump speaks with Ukraine's Zelenskyy about possible ceasefire

US President Donald Trump announced he had a "very good" one-hour phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, aimed at a possible ceasefire with Russia.

2025-03-19T17:59:22.097617+00:00 IST

Ukraine ceasefire talks set for Sunday

The United States expects Ukraine to back agreements reached between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, as ceasefire negotiations are set to begin in Jeddah on Sunday, according to US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff. Talks will focus on halting attacks on energy infrastructure and enforcing a Black Sea firing moratorium, with hopes of progressing toward a full ceasefire.

2025-03-19T11:29:42.123388+00:00 IST

US slams China's military drills near Taiwan as "brazen, irrespon

According to Taipei Times, the official emphasized that Washington's long-standing commitment to Taiwan would persist as it has for 45 years, and the US "will keep supporting Taiwan in response to China's military, economic, informational, and diplomatic pressure."

2025-03-19T07:36:04.997793+00:00 IST

"Domestic terrorism": US Attorney General on Tesla attacks

In a statement, Bondi stated, "The swarm of violent attacks on Tesla property is nothing short of domestic terrorism. The Department of Justice has already charged several perpetrators with that in mind, including in cases that involve charges with five-year mandatory minimum sentences."

2025-03-19T02:44:11.169064+00:00 IST

US declassifies 80k pages of JFK assassination records

Gabbard praised the leadership of US President Donald Trump, saying that he was ushering in a new era of maximum transparency.

2025-03-19T01:43:41.752759+00:00 IST

Trump announces arrival of Crew-9 astronauts, thanks Elon Musk

The White House said that the astronauts safely returned in the Gulf of America, thanks to Elon Musk.

2025-03-19T01:10:38.963510+00:00 IST

NASA's Crew 9 astronauts breathe Earthly air after over 9 months

The astronauts disembarked the capsule on stretchers, as is customary, as per CNN. This is a common precaution SpaceX always takes when astronauts return from months-long journeys to space.

2025-03-18T23:05:50.792254+00:00 IST

Splash!: Sunita Williams, Crew 9 astronauts return to earth

NASA astronaut Nick Hague just delivered his first dispatch to mission control after landing.

2025-03-18T22:21:46.287971+00:00 IST

Crew-9 astronauts to land in Gulf of America, SpaceX says

A CORE -- a "crew operations resource engineer" -- at SpaceX's headquarters in California confirmed the target touchdown time remains on track for 5:57 pm (ET), as per CNN.

2025-03-18T22:01:30.674767+00:00 IST

Trump, Putin "agreed to an immediate ceasefire on all energy"

Trump, in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, said that they discussed elements for the contract of peace, and that the process for ceasefire is now in full force.

2025-03-18T19:37:04.843842+00:00 IST

'Blood and treasure spent in war would be better spent'

The two agreed that the relationship between Russia and the US has an upside, which can be achieved when there is a lasting peace in the region.

2025-03-18T18:55:17.584427+00:00 IST

Security Council extends mandate of United Nations Mission in Afg

The Security Council today decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) until March 17, 2026, also welcoming its ongoing efforts in the implementation of its mandated tasks and priorities.

2025-03-18T16:23:01.038209+00:00 IST

Crew 9 undocks from Space Station to splash down on Earth

NASA posted the development on X, "They're on their way! Crew 9 undocked from the Space Station at 1.05 am ET (0505 UTC). Reentry and splashdown coverage begin on X, YouTube, and NASA+ at 4.45 pm ET (2145 UTC) this evening."

2025-03-18T06:09:25.964215+00:00 IST