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US President discusses Quad with PM Modi

The two leaders emphasised their commitment to advance the US-India strategic partnership and the Indo-Pacific Quad partnership, the statement said.

2025-01-27T22:17:16.167874+00:00 IST

US State Dept "evaluating next steps" in Tahawwhur Rana case

A spokesperson from the State Department told ANI that the US has long supported India's efforts to bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case.

2025-01-27T20:37:48.388817+00:00 IST

CIA assesses COVID-19 likely originated from lab leak in China

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has assessed the virus that COVID-19 more likely originated from an accidential lab leak in China and not naturally, according to the statement released by the agency on Saturday.

2025-01-27T13:00:52.576036+00:00 IST

US holds off on tariffs on Colombia after agreement on migrants

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the US and Colombia had agreed to the "unrestricted acceptance" of migrants from Colombia and would allow them to be enter the country "including on US military aircraft, without limitation or delay."

2025-01-27T06:59:21.531415+00:00 IST

VP Vance, Trump's Border Czar defend raids on schools, chruches

US Vice President JD Vance, has also endorsed immigration raids on schools, and said that he hoped they would have a "chilling effect on illegal immigrants coming to our country."

2025-01-27T02:04:30.938077+00:00 IST

In a U-turn, Columbia to send plane to bring deported nationals

Colombian President Gustavo Petro arranged for the presidential plane to facilitate the "dignified return" of Colombian nationals who were deported to the country, a statement by the President's office said on Sunday.

2025-01-26T23:46:21.012306+00:00 IST

Trump announces 'emergency 25 pc tariffs' on Colombia

Following Petro's announcement, Trump criticized him in a pot on Truth Social and announced a slew of sanctions and policies targeting Colombia, including a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from the country, a "travel ban" for Colombian citizens, and a revocation of visas for Colombian officials in the US along with "all allies and supporters."

2025-01-26T23:04:31.358412+00:00 IST

"Two big ones": Thune hails Hegseth and Noem's confirmations

Thune emphasised the importance of these confirmations for advancing President Trump's agenda, noting that both Hegseth and Noem hold crucial positions in managing the nation's defence and security.

2025-01-26T04:53:50.473522+00:00 IST

Mexico blocks US deportation flight

Mexico refused to permit a deportation flight from the United States to land, marking an obstacle in US President Donald Trump's intensified immigration enforcement measures.

2025-01-26T03:12:54.179078+00:00 IST

US extends greetings to India on Republic Day

US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, in a statement, said the India-US relationship continues to reach new heights and will be the "defining relationship of the 21st century."

2025-01-26T00:49:10.438786+00:00 IST

Kristi Noem voted as US Homeland Security Secretary

Noem, who has been serving as Governor of South Dakota since 2019, is a former state legislator and four-term congresswoman. She will now be tasked with leading Homeland Security, a sprawling department that oversees agencies such as US Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the US Secret Service.

2025-01-25T21:40:52.689449+00:00 IST

 Rubio expresses concern over China's coercion against Taiwan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has raised concern over Beijing's coercion against Taiwan during a phone call with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, Focus Taiwan reported citing the US Department of State.

2025-01-25T17:20:28.583447+00:00 IST

US SC clears way for Tahawwur Hussain Rana’s extradition

Rana was previously tried and acquitted in a federal court in the Northern District of Illinois, Chicago, on charges related to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. However, India now seeks his extradition to face charges based on the same alleged conduct.

2025-01-25T04:53:15.450503+00:00 IST

US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Defence Secretary

The US Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as defence secretary with a narrow 51-50 vote, following a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance. The confirmation faced significant opposition due to Hegseth's controversial background and lack of military experience.

2025-01-25T04:18:45.897867+00:00 IST

US: President Trump visits California amid wildfires

Trump, while on a walking tour of the wildfire-hit Palisades neighbourhood with First Lady Melania Trump, said the damage is "not even believable."

2025-01-25T01:24:00.661976+00:00 IST

White House announces start of large-scale deportations from US

The White House on Friday announced the start of large-scale deportation operations, stating that President Trump is keeping his 'promise' to take strong action against illegal immigration.

2025-01-24T21:31:25.894083+00:00 IST

Trump terminates security detail of ex-medical advisor Fauci

Following this development, Fauci, who continues to face threatenings due to his public-facing role during the Covid-19 pandemic, has now hired his own private security that he'll pay for himself.

2025-01-24T19:32:37.978582+00:00 IST

Extreme climate events disrupted 242 million students: UNICEF

At least 242 million students in 85 countries or territories had their schooling disrupted by extreme climate events including heatwaves, tropical cyclones, storms, floods and droughts in 2024, exacerbating an existing learning crisis, a new UNICEF analysis revealed today.

2025-01-24T17:23:32.603639+00:00 IST

US lawmakers push bill to revoke China’s trade privileges

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced legislation to revoke China's Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR), aiming to impose tariffs on non-strategic and strategic goods and address unfair trade practices, while enhancing national security and supporting US manufacturing.

2025-01-24T05:25:37.425951+00:00 IST

Judge blocks Trump’s order to end citizenship by birth

A federal judge has temporarily blocked former President Donald Trump's executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional." The ruling halts implementation for 14 days while legal challenges proceed, with plaintiffs arguing the policy violates the 14th Amendment.

2025-01-24T02:58:21.536264+00:00 IST

Trump orders declassification of assassination files of JFK, MLK

"The Executive Order establishes the policy that, more than 50 years after these assassinations, the victims' families and the American people deserve the truth," the statement added.

2025-01-24T02:11:44.437396+00:00 IST