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Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov says arrest “misguided”

Defending his app, Durov said that Telegram would announce further changes to address the abuse of the messaging app "very soon."

2024-09-06T03:56:01.625536+00:00 IST

Trump pledges to create Govt task force headed by Musk

Donald Trump said that Tesla CEO Elon Musk has agreed to head that task force.

2024-09-06T03:36:29.143348+00:00 IST

US President Joe Biden renews call for assault weapons ban

He stated that some of the Republican leaders in Congress should "finally" say "enough is enough."

2024-09-06T02:59:32.552361+00:00 IST

Joe Biden's son, Hunter pleads guilty in federal tax case

US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to all nine charges in his federal tax case Thursday, and District Judge Mark Scarsi in Los Angeles has accepted his plea, CNN reported.

2024-09-06T01:38:29.917757+00:00 IST

UN Security Council condemns terrorist attack in Kabul

The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous terrorist attack that occurred in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, on 2 September, which was claimed by ISIL (Da'esh)-K and resulted in multiple people killed and many wounded.

2024-09-06T01:11:48.039977+00:00 IST

‘Nothing is negotiated until everything is negotiated: John Kirby

US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated that the Biden administration believes that the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is 90 per cent agreed on, adding, "That's how close we believe we are," Al Jazeera reported.

2024-09-05T23:14:17.025840+00:00 IST

Ridiculous: Kirby on Russia claims of US meddling in India polls

John Kirby, the White House's national security communications adviser, dismissed as "ridiculous" the allegations made by a senior Russian official that the United States had interfered in India's 18th Lok Sabha elections, which took place in May this year.

2024-09-05T14:55:54.540127+00:00 IST

US sanctions Russian state media for attempts to influence polls

The United States government imposed sanctions against 10 individuals and two entities from Russia in response to Moscow's "malign influence efforts" targeting the 2024 US presidential election.

2024-09-05T03:45:01.709429+00:00 IST

US President expresses condolences for victims of Georgia school

"After decades of inaction, Republicans in Congress must finally say 'enough is enough' and work with Democrats to pass common-sense gun safety legislation. We must ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines once again, require safe storage of firearms, enact universal background checks, and end immunity for gun manufacturers," Biden said.

2024-09-05T00:29:22.700559+00:00 IST

Musk’s Starlink to comply with order to block X in Brazil

Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes had ordered the freeze of Starlink's financial transactions. On September 2, all five judges in Brazil's Supreme Court unanimously voted to uphold the ban imposed on Musk's social media platform 'X'.

2024-09-04T04:39:05.798987+00:00 IST

US charges Hamas chief, other leaders over Oct 7 attack on Israel

The US Justice Department on September 3 said it was indicting six Hamas members with seven charges that include murders and kidnappings of countless innocent civilians, including American citizens. It also accuses Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah of providing financial support and weapons to Hamas.

2024-09-04T04:09:23.564618+00:00 IST

State Department on UK suspending arms to Israel

"When it comes to assessing the decision, again, I'm not going to comment on what the prime minister says. Both of these countries are allies of the United States," Mathew Miller said.

2024-09-04T04:06:27.211476+00:00 IST

US stresses on finalising ceasefire deal in Gaza

United States State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said that the Palestinian people, who are suffering the "terrible effects of this war," cannot afford to wait any longer.

2024-09-04T03:03:56.708764+00:00 IST

US: Former aide to New York Governors charged

According to an unsealed copy of the indictment, Linda Sun, who served as deputy chief of staff to both governors, faces multiple charges, including violating and conspiring to violate the Foreign Agents Registrations Act, visa fraud, smuggling, and money laundering conspiracy.

2024-09-04T02:36:56.437061+00:00 IST

US: CENTCOM destroys 2 Yemeni missile systems

The statement added that CENTCOM determined these systems presented an imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region

2024-09-03T11:18:48.724233+00:00 IST

US seizes airplane owned by Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro

The Biden administration is trying to put more pressure on Maduro over his alleged attempts to undermine the results of the recent presidential election, White House officials said.

2024-09-03T04:43:55.931690+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu CM secures Rs 400cr investment in San Francisco visit

Stalin said that the deal marked an important step in nurturing the ecosystem for green energy production and fuelling a sustainable future

2024-09-01T07:04:24.099581+00:00 IST

Donald Trump backs Florida recreational marijuana amendment

Former President Trump has announced his backing for a proposed constitutional amendment in Florida, his home state, that aims to legalize recreational marijuana.

2024-09-01T01:49:23.209598+00:00 IST

Not a place for politics: Harris on Trump’s visit to cemetry

Sharing a post on X on Saturday, Harris said the cemetery is not a place for politics. "As Vice President, I have had the privilege of visiting Arlington National Cemetery several times. It is a solemn place; a place where we come together to honor American heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of this nation."

2024-08-31T23:46:56.563541+00:00 IST

UNICEF issues emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines

The UNICEF tender aims to secure mpox vaccines for the most affected countries, in collaboration with Africa CDC, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, WHO, the Pan American Health Organisation, and other partners. This joint effort includes facilitating vaccine donations from existing stockpiles in high-income countries to help curb the ongoing transmission of mpox.

2024-08-31T20:12:43.187530+00:00 IST