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Nancy Pelosi hospitalised after getting injured during Luxembourg

Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was hospitalised after suffering an injury during an official visit to Luxembourg, her spokesperson announced on Friday.

2024-12-13T20:18:38.683163+00:00 IST

TIME Magazine names Donald Trump as ‘Person of the Year’ 2024

TIME Magazine has named US President-elect Donald Trump as the 'Person of the Year', 2024.

2024-12-13T08:54:12.065709+00:00 IST

US House approves bill authorising Taiwan defence funding

The US House of Representatives has approved the National defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), which includes provisions to allocate USD 300 million for military assistance to Taiwan. This funding aims to strengthen Taiwan's self-defence capabilities, supporting initiatives in key areas like cyber defence, long-range precision weapons, and combat training. The bill also includes provisions for partnership programs and responses to potential Chinese military actions.

2024-12-13T05:43:27.347809+00:00 IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping to skip Trump's inauguration

Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony on January 20, despite receiving a invitation from Trump shortly after the election, CBS News reported citing two sources statements familiar with the planning.

2024-12-13T01:19:57.747237+00:00 IST

US President Biden announces historic clemency

US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that he would be granting clemency to approximately 1,500 individuals and issuing pardons to 39 people convicted of non-violent crimes weeks before the end of his tenure in the White House.

2024-12-12T13:30:52.520625+00:00 IST

Canada targets Chinese officials with sanctions over human rights

The Canadian government's decision came in response to ongoing reports of systemic repression and abuses in China, including arbitrary detention, forced labour, and violence against ethnic and religious minorities. Specifically, the sanctions addressed the Chinese government's treatment of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, Tibetans, and Falun Gong practitioners, with Canada strongly condemning these human rights violations.

2024-12-12T08:44:38.561610+00:00 IST

US President-elect Trump welcomes FBI Director Wray's resignation

In his statement, Trump said that the resignation will end the weaponisation of 'US Department of Injustice'.

2024-12-12T02:36:26.175878+00:00 IST

Forensic evidence links Luigi Mangione to CEO's killing : Police

The New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch on Wednesday said Mangione's fingerprints also match those investigators found on items near the scene of the December 4 assassination in Midtown Manhattan, as authorities continue to investigate the motive for the killing.

2024-12-12T01:27:37.773459+00:00 IST

Donald Trump invites China's Xi Jinping to his inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration, CBS News reported citing sources.

2024-12-12T01:06:00.826571+00:00 IST

FBI Director Chris Wray announces resignation

Trump responded to Wray's announcement by calling it "a great day for America."

2024-12-12T00:57:14.669820+00:00 IST

WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook down: Meta acknowledges

"We're aware that a technical issue is impacting some users' ability to access our apps. We're working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible and apologize for any inconvenience," Meta said.

2024-12-11T19:29:48.631941+00:00 IST

US Secy Blinken condemns Taliban's “discriminatory edicts”

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday condemned human rights violations in Afghanistan and criticised the Taliban's policies against Afghan women and girls.

2024-12-11T17:13:17.612388+00:00 IST

China-based hacker accused of deploying malware

A federal court in Hammond, Indiana, unsealed an indictment on Tuesday, charging Guan Tianfeng, a citizen of the People's Republic of China (PRC), for his role in a 2020 conspiracy to hack firewall devices worldwide, the Office of Public Affairs of the US Department of Justice said in a press release.

2024-12-11T13:35:29.535453+00:00 IST

India, Nicaragua sign agreements to implement Quick Impact Projec

India and Nicaragua on Tuesday signed an MoU aimed at socio-economic development through the implementation of Quick Impact Projects (QIPs), as per the statement.

2024-12-11T05:39:32.012038+00:00 IST

US grants aid to Haryana airport redevelopment

The project will increase air cargo throughput at Hisar Airport, located in the National Capital Area, which includes Delhi, as per the statement

2024-12-11T05:15:20.338348+00:00 IST

US has no immediate plans to reopen its embassy in Syria

The US has no immediate plans to reopen its embassy in Syria which was closed in 2012, said US State Department spokesperson, Matthew Miller during a press briefing on Tuesday (local time).

2024-12-11T02:56:22.005769+00:00 IST

UnitedHealthcare CEO killer fights extradition to New York

Mangione, who was denied bail in a Pennsylvania court on Wednesday, yelled at the media, "it's completely out of touch and an insult to the intelligence of the American people. It's lived experience!" as per CNN.

2024-12-11T02:45:20.517967+00:00 IST

Trump dubs Trudeau governor of Canada state

Trump added that he wanted to see the 'Governor' again and the in-depth talks would bear 'spectacular' results

2024-12-10T07:15:40.053659+00:00 IST

Trump nominates Harmeet Dhillon for top Justice Department job

Dhillon thanked Trump in a statement and said that she would assist with US's civil rights agenda

2024-12-10T03:01:11.289018+00:00 IST

Key suspect arrested in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Thompson

The Chief Executive Officer of UnitedHealthcare, one of America's largest health insurers, was fatally shot in the chest in Manhattan, New York on December 4.

2024-12-10T01:34:57.412166+00:00 IST

Trump signals aggressive second-term agenda on immigration

US President-elect Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of jailing political adversaries like Liz Cheney, citing their role in efforts against him. While expressing a focus on moving forward and achieving success, he suggested that wrongdoers might face consequences under his administration. Trump also addressed immigration policies, Dreamers, and the Federal Reserve during his remarks.

2024-12-09T02:59:49.340633+00:00 IST