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“America going to have first woman president”: Allan Lichtman

In an interview with ANI, Lichtman says that there are only four keys that work against the incumbent Democrats, which means that Donald Trump will not be returning to the White House.

2024-10-14T03:11:27.604519+00:00 IST

Man with loaded gun arrested near Trump rally in California

The suspect, identified as Vem Miller, was intercepted by police at a checkpoint about a half-mile from an entrance to the rally, police said.

2024-10-14T01:27:51.395940+00:00 IST

US to deploy THAAD missile defense system in Israel

The United States has deployed a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery and personnel to Israel in response to Iran's attacks, strengthening Israel's air defence capabilities. This deployment, authorised by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin under the President's direction, is part of broader efforts to protect both Israel and American citizens from potential missile threats. The Pentagon emphasised its continued commitment to defending Israel and Americans in the region from any future Iranian aggression. The deployment follows a similar action last year in the Middle East to defend US troops and interests.

2024-10-13T20:55:47.804576+00:00 IST

Ajman Ruler inspects Ajman Hotel expansion project

2024-10-13T15:36:42.263524+00:00 IST

Rights group urges China to release 'Bridge Man' Peng Lifa

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has demanded the immediate release of Peng Lifa, the man who unfurled banners critical of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his stringent "Zero-Covid" policy on Beijing's Sitong Bridge two years ago.

2024-10-13T07:12:28.955293+00:00 IST

Trump calls for death penalty of migrants who kill US citizens

Former US President Donald Trump called for the death penalty for migrants who kill US citizens or members of law enforcement, during his rally in the city of Aurora in Colorado, escalating the anti-immigration rhetoric that has fueled his presidential run.

2024-10-12T17:49:21.871500+00:00 IST

India voices support for UN Peacekeepers amid escalating tensions

Amid the escalating tensions in West Asia that had been a focus point for the past year, the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations said that India, as a major "troop contributing country," aligns itself fully with the joint statement issued by the 34 United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFL) on Saturday.

2024-10-12T16:29:51.006365+00:00 IST

Kamala Harris mentally fit for Presidency: Medical report

The health of Vice President Kamala Harris has been classified as "excellent" by her doctor, confirming her "physical and mental resiliency" to execute the duties of the presidency, her doctor said in a letter released by White House on Saturday.

2024-10-12T15:43:06.030074+00:00 IST

Al Sayegh attends inauguration ceremony of President of Mexico

Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, attended the inauguration ceremony of Claudia Sheinbaum, President of the United Mexican States, which took place in the National Palace of Mexico.

2024-10-12T12:58:31.076192+00:00 IST

East Turkistan marks 75 years under Chinese occupation

On the 75th anniversary of China's invasion of East Turkistan, the East Turkistan Government in Exile has issued a statement, condemning what it describes as one of the most brutal occupations in modern history.

2024-10-12T12:52:02.970290+00:00 IST

US launches airstrikes on ISIS camps in Syria

The US Central Command forces launched a series of airstrikes against several identified ISIS camps in Syria during the early hours of October 11.

2024-10-12T11:30:34.205830+00:00 IST

US lawmakers demand briefing from telecom giants

In a post on X, the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party stated, "Chairman Rep Moolenaar and Ranking Member Congressman Raja requested that Verizon, ATT, & lumentechco brief the committee following reports of a CCP-sponsored cyber attack against the companies. "

2024-10-12T07:48:37.334013+00:00 IST

US announces sanctions targeting Iran's petroleum sector

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the US is taking measures to disrupt the flow of revenue that the Iranian regime uses to fund its nuclear program and support terrorist proxies.

2024-10-12T04:10:50.873023+00:00 IST

"Harris' Indian roots an advantage": US Professor

In an interview with ANI, Kerry acknowledged that the game was all the way in favour of Trump, but Kamala Harris has pulled it into a close contest, adding that her performance in the second presidential debate also helped her.

2024-10-12T02:31:51.819531+00:00 IST

US, India announce over USD 2 million grants for research project

The US and India have announced grants of over USD 2 million for joint research projects aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies for social good.

2024-10-11T23:55:22.331537+00:00 IST

China: Ruling against Tibetan activist raise human rights concern

Last month, a Chinese court ruled against her, putting justice for her younger brother even further out of reach. The court determined that the Public Security Bureau's (PSB) detention of Gonpo Kyi was lawful under Chinese law.

2024-10-11T13:37:32.202506+00:00 IST

US: Barack Obama campaigns for democrat nominee Harris

Using the opportunity to criticise former President Trump as polls show the two candidates square off in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, former President Obama campaigned for Vice President Harris on Thursday, The Hill reported.

2024-10-11T09:56:03.858309+00:00 IST

US: Hurricane Milton death toll rises to 14

A woman in her late 70s lost her life while working on post-hurricane restoration efforts when a large tree branch fell on her. This incident occurred shortly after 11:00 am ET on Thursday.

2024-10-11T01:24:43.470274+00:00 IST

US: Florida reels from hurricane Milton's impact, five dead

Florida reels from hurricane Milton's impact, with over three million households without power and at least five deaths. The storm made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane, down from the initial Category 5, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

2024-10-10T17:40:31.761970+00:00 IST

Ties with India expected to improve under Harris: US professor

Sharon D Wright Austin believes that there will be high expectations that the ties between India and the US will improve under Vice President Kamala Harris' administration.

2024-10-10T08:43:39.415213+00:00 IST