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"Republicans, be smart and tough!" US President-Elect

US President-Elect Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Senate Democrats of attempting to delay the confirmation process of Republican nominees, urging his party to be "smart" and "tough" in countering their efforts.

2024-12-31T21:05:43.855820+00:00 IST

OpenAI whistleblower mother alleges murder, seeks FBI probe

The mother of Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher who was found dead after accusing the company of violating copyright laws, alleged that her son was 'murdered' and demanded an FBI investigation into the matter.

2024-12-31T20:24:25.531290+00:00 IST

Quad commemorates 20 years of cooperation

Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Quad cooperation, India, Australia, Japan, and the United States highlighted the grouping's origins in the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Emphasising the Quad's evolution from a disaster relief collaboration to a strategic partnership, the four nations reaffirmed their shared vision for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

2024-12-31T03:14:37.622302+00:00 IST

Trump backs Musk’s statement on contributions of immigrants to US

Musk had emphasised the value of hard-working individuals from all races, creeds, and nationalities who have contributed to the nation, urging Americans to preserve the country's identity as a land of freedom and opportunity.

2024-12-31T03:12:22.905332+00:00 IST

Chinese cyberattack targets US Treasury

In a "major incident" of a cyber-attack, A China state-sponsored actor gained access to US Treasury workstations and classified documents, US Treasury Department notified congress on Monday (local time).

2024-12-30T23:39:19.388832+00:00 IST

Former US President Jimmy Carter's funeral to be held on Jan 9

The official state funeral of former US President Jimmy Carter will be held on January 9 in Washington DC, CNN reported.

2024-12-30T22:16:36.247092+00:00 IST

US Court upholds sexual abuse verdict against Donald Trump

A US appeals court on Monday (local time) upheld the jury's verdict of USD 5 million against President-elect Donald Trump for sexually abusing writer E Jean Carroll in 1996 and denied a retrial, CNN reported.

2024-12-30T22:12:54.739247+00:00 IST

America announces USD 1.25 billion to Ukraine for security

The package includes authorization of a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package, which has an estimated value of USD 1.25 billion, to provide Ukraine additional capabilities to meet its most urgent needs, including missiles for air defence; munitions for rocket systems and artillery; and anti-tank weapons, as per Department of Defence.

2024-12-30T17:18:15.008146+00:00 IST

Donald Trump pays tribute to former US President Jimmy Carter

Trump issued two statements on his social media platform Truth Social following the death of Carter.

2024-12-30T05:20:39.049115+00:00 IST

World leaders mourn passing of former US President Jimmy Carter

World leaders have expressed condolences following the death of former US President James Earl Carter Jr, who passed away at the age of 100 in Plains, Georgia.

2024-12-30T00:58:16.669106+00:00 IST

Kamala Harris pays tribute to Former US President Jimmy Carter

US Vice President Kamala Harris paid tributes to former US President James Earl Carter, Jr, who passed away on Sunday (US Local Time). Calling him an inspiration, she highlighted how Carter dedicated his life to fight for peace, democracy, and human dignity.

2024-12-30T00:34:07.783599+00:00 IST

US Prez Biden and First Lady condoles passing of Jimmy Carter

In a heartfelt statement, the Bidens reflected on Carter's lifelong commitment to peace, civil rights, and humanitarian efforts, noting his global impact and his legacy of compassion and moral clarity.

2024-12-30T00:11:18.678940+00:00 IST

US president Jimmy Carter passes away at 100

US President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100 on Sunday (US Local Time) at his home in Plains, Georgia, Washington Post reported citing his son James E Carter III.

2024-12-29T22:00:22.744726+00:00 IST

US homelessness increases by 18 pc in 2024

The rate of homelessness in the US has risen by 18 per cent over the past year, Al Jazeera reported, citing a new report from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released on Friday.

2024-12-29T17:03:05.308258+00:00 IST

Donald Trump affirms support for H-1B visa programme

"I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I've been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It's a great programme," Trump said.

2024-12-29T03:11:48.137722+00:00 IST

'Will serve America well...': Indian diaspora on Krishnan

Indiaspora on Saturday issued a media advisory strongly condemning the racist attacks on Sriram Krishnan, who was recently appointed as Senior AI Advisor by President-elect Donald Trump and expressed strong support for his appointment.

2024-12-28T12:12:09.549512+00:00 IST

Jaishankar, Trump's NSA pick Michael Waltz hold talks

The two leaders held discussion on bilateral partnership and current global issues, and Jaishankar said that he is looking forward to working with Waltz.

2024-12-28T07:39:16.401663+00:00 IST

Musk, Ramaswamy face backlash after advocating visas

Musk and Ramaswamy -- both foreign origin leaders heading Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) -- have reignited the debate on H-1B visas, while reflecting a divide over immigration policy as Trump prepares to assume office.

2024-12-28T04:43:18.120980+00:00 IST

Trump asks US Supreme Court to halt ban on TikTok

US President-elect Donald Trump has requested the US Supreme Court to block a law requiring TikTok to sell or shut down by January 19, a day before his inauguration. Trump's brief asserts that only he can resolve the matter politically, while TikTok challenges the law on First Amendment grounds, arguing it infringes on the speech of millions of American users. A ruling from the Supreme Court is expected before the deadline.

2024-12-28T04:41:45.032883+00:00 IST

US President Biden honours former Indian PM Manmohan Singh

US President Joe Biden expresses his condolences following the passing of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, highlighting his contributions to US-India relations and global cooperation.

2024-12-28T04:29:05.633521+00:00 IST

Immigration debate highlights H1B visa divide

Neera Tanden and Elon Musk have spotlighted the US immigration debate, with Tanden raising concerns about biases toward Indian Americans and Musk acknowledging immigrant contributions to technology. The discourse has gained momentum following President-elect Donald Trump's appointment of Sriram Krishnan as a White House policy adviser, sparking discussions on the H1B visa program.

2024-12-28T03:22:15.508862+00:00 IST