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15 ISIS operatives killed in joint operation with Iraq, says US

The 15 ISIS operatives who were killed were "armed with numerous weapons, grenades, and explosive 'suicide' belts," US Central Command said.

2024-08-31T10:59:47.154576+00:00 IST

Trump vows to tackle inflation, corruption at Pennsylvania rally

Former President Donald Trump underscored his commitment towards curbing inflation to make the country more affordable, advocating for the working-class Americans, rooting out government corruption, and safeguarding free speech. The remarks by the Republican presidential candidate came as he addressed a public rally in the nation's Pennsylvania.

2024-08-31T00:35:16.636599+00:00 IST

UN Security Council condemns terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso

The United Nations Security Council has condemned the terrorist attack in Burkina Faso. In a statement issued on August 29, the members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous terrorist attacks resulting in the loss of civilian lives over the months in Burkina Faso, including the attack in the Burkinabe town of Barsalogho on August 24.

2024-08-30T23:01:51.540264+00:00 IST

Brazil’s top court orders nationwide suspension of Elon Musk’s X

Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Federal Supreme Court (Supremo Tribunal Federal or STF) of Brazil on Friday ordered the immediate and complete suspension of the operation of X, formerly Twitter, throughout the national territory.

2024-08-30T22:29:39.800208+00:00 IST

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 changes ahead of September launch

NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will launch no earlier than September 24, on the agency's SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station. The updated crew complement follows NASA's decision to return the agency's Boeing Crew Flight Test uncrewed and launch Crew-9 with two unoccupied seats.

2024-08-30T21:31:29.643954+00:00 IST

US calls on China to end repression of Uyghurs

The US State Department expressed disappointment on Friday, on the second anniversary of a United Nations report on human rights in Xinjiang, and called on China to take action and end the current repression of Muslim Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups.

2024-08-30T21:08:46.888275+00:00 IST

Ukraine’s resilience will help it prevail Putin's aggression: US

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the United States' dedication to supporting Ukraine and asserted that Ukraine's resilience will help it prevail over Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression and atrocities.

2024-08-30T20:03:36.019620+00:00 IST

'Next question, please': Harris dismisses Trump's racial attacks

CNN's chief political correspondent Dana Bash asked Harris about Donald Trump's racial attacks, most notably when he said his opponent "wasn't Black enough"

2024-08-30T06:22:10.774473+00:00 IST

FBI offers USD 25,000 reward on Cindy Rodriguez Singh

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering a reward of up to USD 25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Cindy Rodriguez Singh, wanted for allegedly killing her young son.

2024-08-30T00:55:38.257436+00:00 IST

US: Trump vows to protect IVF access, affordable tratment

Former President Donald Trump pledged to safeguard access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments if re-elected, and promised to explore options for government or insurance coverage for American women who require this procedure, NBC News reported.

2024-08-30T00:26:38.708040+00:00 IST

“Fight is for America’s future": Kamala Harris at Georgia rally

Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday emphasised that the current presidential fight is for the future of the United States and asserted that the future is always worth fighting for.

2024-08-29T22:56:46.369246+00:00 IST

“Will appoint Republican to Cabinet if elected": Kamala Harris

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, sat down together for the first time for an interview since accepting their nominations. During the interview, Harris said that she intends to appoint a Republican to her cabinet if she wins the upcoming presidential elections, CNN reported.

2024-08-29T21:25:00.977947+00:00 IST

“US, Poland stand together for free, sovereign Ukraine”

Austin noted Poland's continued contribution to the US-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group as the lead nation overseeing the armour and manoeuvre capability coalition aimed at supporting Ukraine's short- and long-term security requirements.

2024-08-29T20:26:22.338465+00:00 IST

USISPF announces third edition of INDUS-X Summit

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum has announced the third edition of the India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) Summit in collaboration with Stanford University's Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation and the Hoover Institution on September 9-10, 2024.

2024-08-29T20:25:10.664779+00:00 IST

Joe Biden, Xi Jinping plan to hold talks soon, says White House

The call, likely to be held prior to the US presidential elections this November, was discussed between Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi during their two-day meeting in Yanqi Lake, Beijing on August 27-28.

2024-08-29T04:38:00.065345+00:00 IST

TN CM Stalin visits US to secure support, investments for state

During his visit, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin aims to attract investments from various leading US-based companies to benefit the state.

2024-08-29T04:01:27.973648+00:00 IST

Brazil's top court threatens to suspend X

Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Federal Supreme Court (Supremo Tribunal Federal or STF) of Brazil has asked Elon Musk to appoint a legal representative for his social media platform X in Brazil within 24 hours or face the consequences of a nationwide suspension.

2024-08-29T01:26:23.017275+00:00 IST

Gunman viewed Trump rally as target of opportunity: FBI

The FBI on Wednesday revealed that the gunman who attempted to kill former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally last month viewed the event as a "target of opportunity," Al-Jazeera reported.

2024-08-29T00:11:55.241604+00:00 IST

Security Council extends mandate of UN Interim Force in Lebanon

The Security Council on Wednesday extended the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) 31st August 31, 2025, stressing the importance of - and the need to achieve - a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East.

2024-08-28T22:30:53.995892+00:00 IST

United Nations vehicle in Gaza hit by Israeli gunfire

The United Nations has reported that one of its humanitarian vehicles in Gaza, marked with the organisation's insignia, was fired upon 10 times by Israeli forces, including shots targeting its front windows, while it was part of a convoy fully coordinated with the Israeli army.

2024-08-28T22:23:41.058208+00:00 IST

US cracks down on entities, individuals contributing to violence

The United States intensified its crackdown on entities and individuals who are contributing to violence and instability in the West Bank, announcing new sanctions on Wednesday.

2024-08-28T21:03:11.212332+00:00 IST