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Relations between China and Maduro's govt based on mutual benefit

The relationship between China and President Nicolas Maduro is based on mutual benefits, with China seeking to expand its influence in the region and Venezuela looking for economic and political support. This alliance has been crucial for Maduro's survival and has allowed China to increase its presence in Latin America.

2024-08-04T17:23:32.093181+00:00 IST

US lawmakers file report highlighting threats posed by TikTok

The members of the US-based Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (SCCCP) on Saturday filed an amicus curiae brief against TikTok's vs Garland case, urging the authorities to address the threat of Chinese ownership of TikTok.

2024-08-04T12:28:49.083422+00:00 IST

US: Body of Indian youth recovered from Avalanche Creek

In a statement, Glacier National Park officials said, "After weeks of searching, rangers at Glacier National Park believe they have recovered the body of 26-year-old Siddhant Vitthal Patil from India today after Patil fell into Avalanche Creek on July 6, 2024, and drowned."

2024-08-04T05:53:26.042013+00:00 IST

US General arrives in Middle East as Israel prepares for

US Central Command's General Michael Kurilla arrived in the region on Saturday amid preparations for a possible attack by Iran on Israel in response to the recent killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, US-based news website Axios reported, citing two US officials.

2024-08-04T05:35:37.250817+00:00 IST

US Vice President's husband admits having extramarital affair

He had a relationship with a teacher at his children's school several years before he met and married US Vice President Kamala Harris.

2024-08-04T03:24:51.531588+00:00 IST

Trump cancels ABC News debate with Harris, pitches new one

Former President Donald Trump has announced that he was dropping out of an ABC News debate scheduled for September 10 and instead, he has proposed an alternative debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, to face off on Fox News on September 4

2024-08-03T19:52:53.881621+00:00 IST

"White supremacy": Kamala Harris remembers 2019 El Paso shooting

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday recalled El Paso's mass shooting in 2019, when 23 people lost their lives, and said that it was an "act of hate" that targeted Latinos.

2024-08-03T17:41:55.919922+00:00 IST

US Embassy issues advisory for its citizens in Lebanon

Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the United States has issued an alert, calling its citizens to "book any ticket available" to leave Lebanon.

2024-08-03T17:02:53.444606+00:00 IST

US sues TikTok for failing to protect children's privacy

This lawsuit is part of the Biden administration's ongoing effort to address concerns surrounding TikTok's data practices and its implications for national security

2024-08-03T09:13:39.237147+00:00 IST

Canada govt to crackdown on asylum seekers misusing system

Arya said that several people who arrive with valid visas apply for asylum soon after landing in Canada

2024-08-03T08:45:48.039011+00:00 IST

IAF’s Shubhanshu Shukla picked as 'Prime Astronaut' for Indo-US Mission

A National Mission Assignment Board has recommended two Gaganyatris as prime and backup Mission Pilot for this mission. These include Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla (Prime) and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair (Backup).

2024-08-03T03:19:22.294149+00:00 IST

US revokes plea deal with 9/11 alleged masterminds

A statement by the Pentagon on Friday said without elaborating on the details that plea deals had been entered into. The memo written by Austin named four other defendants-Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak bin Attash, Mustafa Ahmed Adam al-Hawsawi, Ramzi bin al-Shibh and Ali Abdul Aziz Ali.

2024-08-03T02:36:53.166558+00:00 IST

US to deploy more fighter jets, warships in West Asia

The move comes as the US anticipates potential retaliation from Iran over the recent killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Tehran and its proxies have vowed revenge for the killing of Haiyeh and a top Hezbollah commander, Fouad Shukur, in Lebanon.

2024-08-03T02:27:12.818995+00:00 IST

Democratic Leader Ajay Bhutoria extends support for Harris

After US Vice President Kamala Harris officially became the democratic nominee For president, Deputy National Finance Chair of the Democratic National Committee Ajay Bhutoria urged Americans to stand with Harris as she continues her journey to the presidency.

2024-08-03T01:07:47.402760+00:00 IST

Kamala Harris secures Democratic nomination for president

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday won the 2024 Democratic National Convention, securing a majority of votes of the delegates.

2024-08-02T21:53:05.183208+00:00 IST

Donald Trump escalates attacks on Kamala Harris' heritage

Trump has continued to raise questions regarding Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity for a second day on Thursday.

2024-08-02T03:52:56.310989+00:00 IST

"I know Donald Trump's type": Kamala Harris attacks former Prez

Attacking the former President and her rival in the November presidential polls, Harris said she knows "Donald Trump's type" and has been dealing with people like him.

2024-08-02T01:39:02.767558+00:00 IST

'India lifted 800 million out of poverty simply by smartphone'

"Rural farmers in India who never had a relationship with the banking system, are now able to transact all their businesses on their smartphone. They pay their bills, they receive payments for orders," Dennis Francis said.

2024-08-02T00:48:01.170374+00:00 IST

‘We continue to expect accountability from Indian government’: US

The US Justice Department has alleged that Gupta (52) is an associate of the Indian government and that together they and others helped plot the assassination of Pannun in New York City.

2024-08-01T23:17:24.953588+00:00 IST

“Feat of diplomacy”: Joe Biden hails prisoner exchange deal

The United States and Russia carried out a historic prisoner exchange on Thursday, under which, two dozen detainees, including former US Marine Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, are being released.

2024-08-01T20:32:57.240505+00:00 IST

Sindh Foundation protest for human rights outside Pak consulate

The Sindhi Foundation organised a protest in front of the Pakistani Consulate in Chicago to demand rights for the Sindhi community in Pakistan, highlighting the plight of Hindu girl Priya Kumari, human rights abuse and alleged census manipulation.

2024-08-01T09:28:47.234689+00:00 IST