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HRW accuses Israel of forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza

A recent Human Rights Watch (HRW) report highlighted the "alarming actions" of Israeli authorities and said that the authorities carried out "deliberate forced displacement" of Palestinian civilians in Gaza since October 2023 and are responsible for "war crimes and crimes against humanity."

2024-11-14T17:57:47.551124+00:00 IST

Trump plans to appoint Ukrainian envoy to lead talks with Russia

"You're going to see a very senior special envoy, someone with a lot of credibility, who will be given a task to find a resolution, to get to a peace settlement," as per a source cited by Fox News.

2024-11-14T05:36:37.967198+00:00 IST

Indian Ambassador Kwatra meets top US leaders

Kwatra met Congresswoman Deborah Ross, Congressmen Andy Barr and Rick McCormick as well as Indian-origin Congressmen Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Shri Thanedar and Raja Krishnamoorthi on Wednesday (local time).

2024-11-14T04:35:08.967944+00:00 IST

Over 115,000 users leave X after US presidential election

More than 115,000 US users deactivated their X accounts the day after the election, and this figure only includes those who deactivated through the website, excluding mobile app users, CNN reported citing a report of digital intelligence platform Similarweb.

2024-11-14T01:17:21.591513+00:00 IST

Biden to meet Xi Jinping at APEC Summit in Peru

United States President Joe Biden will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Lima, Peru, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said in a White House briefing on Wednesday.

2024-11-14T00:19:14.624828+00:00 IST

Trump nominates Gaetz as Attorney General, Rubio as Secretary of

In addition, Trump announced other key appointments for his 2024 administration, including Senator Marco Rubio of Florida as Secretary of State and former Congresswoman Lieutenant Colonel Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI).

2024-11-13T23:20:53.427488+00:00 IST

FBI raids Polymarket CEO’s apartment, seizes devices: Source

The 26-year-old Polymarket CEO was woken up at 6 am (local time) in his Soho apartment by US law enforcement, who demanded he hand over his phone and other electronic devices.

2024-11-13T23:10:55.200542+00:00 IST

Biden, Trump meet at White House; both pledge smooth transition

Biden welcomed Trump and congratulated him following his 2024 presidential election victory, saying that he looks forward to a smooth transition.

2024-11-13T20:33:43.152243+00:00 IST

US Central Command Forces strike Iranian-backed group in Syria

Sharing a post on X on Wednesday, the US Central Command wrote, "Today, US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted strikes against an Iranian-backed militia group's weapons storage and logistics headquarters facility. These strikes were in response to a rocket attack on US personnel at Patrol Base Shaddadi."

2024-11-13T11:59:44.015694+00:00 IST

Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill arrested in Canada: Repo

Dalla, has been charged in a case related to the shooting in Ontario on October 28, as per a report by Adrian Ghobrial on CTV.

2024-11-13T06:36:34.568269+00:00 IST

Uyghur advocates press on Xinjiang recognition, other issues

After President-elect Donald Trump's victory, leaders within the Uyghur American community are urging the US to refocus on the human rights violations in Xinjiang, the north-western region of China where Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities have faced severe oppression.

2024-11-13T06:35:28.189199+00:00 IST

India reiterates stand on terrorism at UN

India delivered remarks on its efforts in peacekeeping and spoke of new-age challenges arisen due to terrorism at the United Nations.

2024-11-13T06:03:17.183628+00:00 IST

Experts hail pro-India Mike Waltz’s pick as US NSA

Mike Waltz has time and again reiterated the importance of India for the United States.

2024-11-13T06:01:20.571384+00:00 IST

US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell to visit India for ina

US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell will be visiting India from November 13 to November 14 for the inaugural US-India Indian Ocean Dialogue in New Delhi, as per an official press release by the US Department of State on Tuesday.

2024-11-13T04:41:42.738573+00:00 IST

US President-elect Trump picks Kristi Noem as Secretary of Hom

Following his victory over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the 2024 US presidential election, President-elect Donald Trump has picked former Congresswoman and Governor from South Dakota, Kristi Noem, as the Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security in his administration on Tuesday.  

2024-11-13T03:33:03.479462+00:00 IST

Freedom of expression even for dissenting voices: US on B'desh

The US State Department stressed the importance of freedom of expression in a democracy even by dissenting voices, adding that upholding and protecting these freedoms is necessary to ensure a "true democratic future" for Bangladesh.

2024-11-13T03:30:00.470734+00:00 IST

Vivek Ramaswamy to withdraw from Ohio Senate nomination

Following his appointment to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Tuesday for the Trump Administration, along with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy has said that he will be withdrawing his nomination from the Senate appointment in Ohio.

2024-11-13T02:56:05.416904+00:00 IST

Trump announces Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead DOGE

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday appointed Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and the owner of 'X' and Vivek Ramaswamy, a US entrepreneur, to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).  

2024-11-13T02:23:51.478000+00:00 IST

Trump announces key appointments: Pete Hegseth as Defense Secy

On Tuesday evening, Trump made several key announcements, including the nomination of former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William Joseph McGinley as White House Counsel, Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin as Administrator of the United States Environmental Protective Agency (EPA), and Pete Hegseth as the Secretary of Defense.

2024-11-13T01:26:06.800027+00:00 IST

"Deeply honoured”: Waltz as Trump appoints him national security

Waltz expressed his gratitude, stating, "I am deeply honored President Trump is placing his trust in me to serve in his Cabinet as National Security Advisor. There is no higher calling than defending our nation's values, freedoms, and the safety of every American."

2024-11-13T01:14:13.032491+00:00 IST

Trump nominates Mike Huckabee as US ambassador to Israel

"I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected former Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee, has been nominated to be The United States Ambassador to Israel," Trump said in a statement.

2024-11-12T21:43:43.016694+00:00 IST