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US diplomat Lu embarks on 7-day visit to India, Sri Lanka

Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal from December 3 to December 10, US state department said in an official release on Tuesday.

2024-12-03T03:43:09.088957+00:00 IST

US State Dept discusses ongoing concerns with India

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Monday that the country regularly raises issues with its Indian counterparts, including concerns related to specific matters.

2024-12-03T00:54:45.749231+00:00 IST

"ALL HELL TO PAY": US President-elect Trump on hostage situation

US President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas regarding the ongoing hostage crisis in the Middle East, stating there will be "ALL HELL TO PAY" in the region if the hostages are not released before January 20, 2025, prior to the date he will assume office in the White House.

2024-12-02T21:25:35.905947+00:00 IST

Hindus protest in Montreal against Bangladesh and in solidarity with ISKCON

Canadian Bangladeshi Hindus urged the Government to press the interim Bangladeshi Government to respect minorities' rights in Bangladesh

2024-12-02T07:34:37.886147+00:00 IST

Biden to highlight Lobito Corridor project, countering China

US President Joe Biden is all set to visit Angola and spotlight the Lobito Corridor project in Angola to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative.

2024-12-02T07:26:16.792937+00:00 IST

Donald Trump slams pardon for Hunter Biden

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "Does the Pardon given by Joe to Hunter include the J-6 Hostages, who have now been imprisoned for years? Such an abuse and miscarriage of Justice!"

2024-12-02T02:58:50.555949+00:00 IST

President Biden pardons son Hunter

US President Joe Biden on Sunday signed a pardon for his son, Robert Hunter Biden, who had been convicted on charges related to gun crimes and tax violations. The pardon ensures that Hunter Biden will not face sentencing for these offences and removes the possibility of prison time.

2024-12-02T01:56:21.283698+00:00 IST

Trump appoints Massad Boulos as adviser on Middle East Affairs

US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he would appoint Massad Boulos, a Lebanese billionaire and father-in-law of his daughter Tiffany Trump, as his senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.

2024-12-01T23:26:31.949050+00:00 IST

Taiwan President Lai emphasises peace during Hawaii transit

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked the US for facilitating his Hawaii transit stop, where he highlighted Taiwan's dedication to peace and stability.

2024-12-01T18:05:01.660580+00:00 IST

Former spiritual advisor to Trump hails Indian-origin nominations

Moore said that the Indian-American / Hindu American community will be at the very heart of the second Trump administration

2024-12-01T10:43:31.803573+00:00 IST

Canadian court bans Khalistanis from 100m of Hindu temple

The society also thanked Toronto police for their support in facilitating the Indian Consular Camp held at the temple

2024-12-01T07:11:18.375162+00:00 IST

"Nuts": Vivek Ramaswamy slams New York City's deal with Pak govt

In a post on X, Ramaswamy stated, "A taxpayer-funded hotel for illegal migrants is owned by the Pakistani government which means NYC taxpayers are effectively paying a foreign government to house illegals in our own country. This is nuts."

2024-12-01T06:24:36.225442+00:00 IST

Donald Trump names Kash Patel as next FBI Director

US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) nominated the name of Kashyap "Kash" Patel to serve as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

2024-12-01T01:31:39.621445+00:00 IST

US approves USD 385 million arms sale to Taiwan

The United States approved a USD 385 million arms sale to Taiwan on Friday, continuing its efforts to strengthen military relations with the island, a move that has raised concerns in China, Al Jazeera reported. According to the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the sale, which includes spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems, is expected to be delivered starting in 2025.

2024-11-30T23:48:26.607442+00:00 IST

US: India's Consulate demands action after student's murder

The Consulate General of India in Chicago expressed shock and sorrow over the reported murder of Indian student Nukarapu Sai Teja from Telangana, who was killed outside a store in Chicago on Friday.

2024-11-30T21:35:45.722048+00:00 IST

Donald Trump threatens BRICS nations with 100 pc tariffs over USD

US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened the BRICS nations, including India, with 100 per cent tariffs and called for a clear commitment from these countries to refrain from creating a new currency or supporting any other currency to replace the US dollar.

2024-11-30T20:36:08.199994+00:00 IST

US condemns China's 'unjust sentencing' of Journalist Dong Yuyu

The United States has strongly condemned China's sentencing of veteran journalist Dong Yuyu to seven years in prison on alleged "espionage" charges.

2024-11-30T07:41:36.331581+00:00 IST

PTI in Washington hold funeral prayers for Islamabad victims

Supporters of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-I-Insaaf (PTI), gathered outside Pakistan's embassy in Washington DC for offering funeral prayers to the people killed in Islamabad.

2024-11-30T01:49:10.000024+00:00 IST

3 Americans released in prisoner swap in China now back in US

In exchange for the three American nationals citizens, The New York Times reported that one of the Chinese citizens released may be Xu Yanjun, an intelligence officer of China's Ministry of State Security. In addition to Xu Yanjun, Ji Chaoqun, a Chinese American who became a citizen through military service, was also included in the prisoner exchange agreement.

2024-11-29T08:47:08.361314+00:00 IST

US Department of Homeland Security probes Temu for slave labour links amid market concerns

According to officials and intelligence experts speaking to The NY Post, the incredibly low-priced company has an unfair impact on the US market, monitors its mobile app users, and depends on products produced through slave labour to maintain its rock-bottom prices, New York Post reported

2024-11-29T07:52:20.872999+00:00 IST

This is moment of existential threat: USCIRF Commissioner

Johnnie Moore, the former Commissioner of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), expressed views on how global leaders have maintained silence on the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh.

2024-11-29T01:40:17.597932+00:00 IST