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US imposes sanctions on Pak Ballistic missile program suppliers

The US State Department imposed sanctions on China-based firms, for their supply to Pakistan's ballistic missile program under the missile sanctions laws on Thursday.

2024-09-13T00:06:55.718807+00:00 IST

Trump refuses another presidential debate with Harris

The possibility of a second meeting between the two US Presidential candidates before election day was dashed on Thursday when former President Donald Trump announced he would not take part in another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris.

2024-09-12T23:11:01.673849+00:00 IST

Biden to host PM Modi, other leaders for Quad Summit in Delaware

US President Joe Biden is set to host the fourth in-person Quad leaders summit in Delaware on September 21, and is looking forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as other leaders, the White House said on Thursday (local time).

2024-09-12T20:02:44.389371+00:00 IST

US Congress passes bill to reduce Chinese influence on its campus

The US House of Representatives passed the bill 'DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act' to reduce Chinese influence in American universities on September 10.

2024-09-12T14:32:37.918203+00:00 IST

US: Ex-CIA agent who spied for China gets 10 years jail

Alexander Yuk Ching Ma, 71, of Honolulu, was arrested in August 2020 after admitting to an undercover FBI agent that he sold US secrets to China, the US Department of Justice said on Wednesday.

2024-09-12T08:47:01.333021+00:00 IST

Former US envoy raises concern over worsening condition of Pak

The former diplomat highlighted that Pakistan has been witnessing an increase in terrorism-related violence, the Pakistan army's interference in political matters, the arrest of Pakistani lawmakers, massive demonstrations, and the worsening economic condition.

2024-09-12T08:46:02.211340+00:00 IST

Biden dons ‘Trump 2024’ hat, White House calls it ‘show of unity'

US President Joe Biden, while commemorating the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks at a fire station, donned a red hat that read 'TRUMP 2024', a gesture the White House has termed a show of bipartisan unity.

2024-09-12T03:12:07.716764+00:00 IST

Part of regular diplomatic engagement": US on Rahul's meeting

Notably, Rahul Gandhi met with Donald Lu, Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of South and Central Asia, US Department of State, ahead of the American diplomat's visit to India and Bangladesh, later this month.

2024-09-12T02:36:48.301782+00:00 IST

US: Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana

Hurricane Francine made a landfall on the Louisiana coast, strengthening into a Category 2 storm on Wednesday (local time), according to The Washington Post.

2024-09-11T23:06:54.344534+00:00 IST

HRW demands cancellation of prison term for Taiwanese activist

In China, Yang's trial took place behind closed doors, and the details of his sentence were not announced until September 6 this year.

2024-09-11T15:59:08.052593+00:00 IST

President Biden vows to protect America from terrorism

US President Joe Biden reaffirmed the nation's resolve and vowed that the commitment to protect American lives and prevent future terrorist attacks will never fade away. The remarks by Biden came on the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

2024-09-11T14:00:14.624483+00:00 IST

Biden, Obama hail Kamala Harris as she dominates against Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris appeared to dominate in the second presidential debate against former President Donald Trump, as the two sparred over multiple polarising issues ranging from abortion, illegal immigration and the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

2024-09-11T11:00:15.939879+00:00 IST

Military commanders of US, China talk over phone

General Wu and Admiral Paparo had a constructive and respectful exchange of views between experienced professionals, a per a White House readout of the call.

2024-09-11T08:43:00.713634+00:00 IST

“I will give you a child”: Elon Musk's dig at Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift called herself a childless cat lady," alluding to a phrase previously used by Sen JD Vance, Trump's running mate, to criticize Democrats.

2024-09-11T05:58:16.142023+00:00 IST

“Historic moment”: Palestine takes seat among UN states at UNGA

The representative of Egypt raised a point of order to ask the President to confirm that the necessary arrangements have been made "This is not merely a procedural matter. This is a historic moment for us," said Egyptian Ambassador Osama Mahmoud Abdelkhalek Mahmoud. Israel has denounced the move.

2024-09-11T05:01:28.943094+00:00 IST

US presidential debate: Trump calls Kamala Harris "marxist"

Trump's comment came during the face off they had for the first time during the presidential debate conducted by ABC News on Tuesday (local time).

2024-09-11T05:00:56.968049+00:00 IST

US: Trump vows to end conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza

Trump vowed that it is in the US' "best interest" to end the conflict and vowed he would bring both wars to an end while being the President-elect. Harris, on the other hand, accused Trump of wanting to "give up" and backed the Biden-Harris administration's stance on the two issues.

2024-09-11T04:54:02.399502+00:00 IST

Trump will sign national abortion ban if he wins polls: Harris

She said Trump's policies on abortion have no except for rape or incest and termed it "immoral."

2024-09-11T04:10:29.786667+00:00 IST

US: Harris intends to be President of “all Americans”

Kamala Harris, who aims to become the first woman president in US history in the polls slated later this year, expressed her intent to be the leader of "all Americans", while her Republican rival termed the tenure of hers and of President Joe Biden as the "worst in the history."

2024-09-11T03:51:30.715842+00:00 IST

"Trump ended up selling American chips to China..": Kamala Harris

During the presidential debate at ABC News, Harris said that the US' policy with regards to China should be to win the competition for the 21st century, which she stressed means focusing on relationships with allies of the US, focusing on investing in American-based technology.

2024-09-11T03:18:12.850881+00:00 IST