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Access to Capitol Hill blocked off ahead of Israel PM Netanyahu's US Congress address

Ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's joint address to the US Congress, access to the Capitol was tightly restricted to unauthorized individuals. Law enforcement agents implemented stringent security measures, blocking traffic two blocks away from the Capitol, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-07-24T16:59:59.389937+00:00 IST

US Defence Secy Lloyd Austin meets Estonian Minister Hanno Pevkur

United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III met with Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur at the Pentagon on Tuesday to discuss regional and bilateral issues.

2024-07-24T16:53:47.269563+00:00 IST

Protesters claim to have released maggots at US hotel hosting Israel delegation, ahead of Netanyahu speech

Ahead of a US Congress address by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a pro-Palestinian group has claimed to have let loose maggots and other insects at the Watergate hotel in Washington, DC, where some of the Israeli delegation are staying, the New York Post reported.

2024-07-24T16:50:48.678244+00:00 IST

US: Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park temporarily closed

The Yellowstone National Park said in a statement that the Biscuit Basin is temporarily closed due to the hydrothermal explosion.

2024-07-24T06:07:24.127722+00:00 IST

US: Biden to deliver speech from White House on “what lies ahead”

On Tuesday Republican Senator from Tennessee Andy Ogles filed articles of impeachment against Harris. He claims Harris covered up President Biden's mental well-being, constituting a "breach of public trust."

2024-07-24T04:20:48.124104+00:00 IST

USISPF commends India's Budget 2024

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) commended Union Budget 2024, and said that the inaugural budget of Modi 3.0 supports both consumers at home and foreign investors with steps to enhance the ease of doing business in India.

2024-07-24T01:04:03.397527+00:00 IST

US Arctic Strategy 2024 to prevent Russia, China from exploiting

The new Arctic Strategy 2024 of the US calls for expanding the types of surveillance and intelligence capabilities and strengthening cooperation with allies in the region to prevent Russia and China from exploiting the cold and icy northern region at America's expense.

2024-07-23T22:03:46.562480+00:00 IST

Trump to meet Israel PM Netanyahu in Florida this week

Former President Donald Trump will be meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, in Florida on Monday.

2024-07-23T20:35:27.296057+00:00 IST

President Biden as US Secret Service director resignation

Following US Secret Service director Kimberley Cheatle's resignation over agency's handling of former President Trump's protection, President Joe Biden thanked her "for her decades of public service" to the nation.

2024-07-23T17:07:15.296277+00:00 IST

US Secret Service chief resigns after Trump assassination attempt

This comes amid ongoing probes by lawmakers and an internal government watchdog into how the agency handled Trump's safety and how a gunman nearly killed the Republican presidential candidate for Pennsylvania during a rally this month.

2024-07-23T15:36:35.470356+00:00 IST

Trump wants to take US back in time, says Kamala Harris

Declaring victory in her quest to secure the party's backing for the upcoming election, Harris released a statement on social media, asserting that she is proud and that she intends to defeat Donald Trump.

2024-07-23T06:04:10.802906+00:00 IST

Kamala Harris wins enough delegates to win Democratic nomination

As of Monday evening, more than 300 former Harris staffers from various roles including the White House, her campaign, California Attorney General's office, and San Francisco District Attorney's office have signed on.

2024-07-23T03:32:30.656300+00:00 IST

Hindu Temple vandalised in Canada amid concerns over extremism

The recent attack adds to a string of similar incidents documented in recent years, underscoring a distressing trend of religious intolerance.

2024-07-23T02:54:29.127887+00:00 IST

US: Kamala Harris addresses presidential campaign staff

Kamala Harris said she will "proudly" put her record against Trump's. She recalled her days as a prosecutor in the Alameda County District Attorney's office in California.

2024-07-23T00:59:59.551377+00:00 IST

US President Biden urges supporters to back Kamala Harris

Biden made the remarks during a phone call he made into his former campaign's headquarters to thank the staff and praise Kamala Harris, who visited the Wilmington office on Monday (local time) to visit with staff.

2024-07-22T23:30:02.624805+00:00 IST

Antony Blinken to travel to Indo-Pacific region

During his visit to Japan, Blinken will attend the Quad Foreign Ministers meeting with his Australian, Indian, and Japanese counterparts in Tokyo.

2024-07-22T21:17:38.007656+00:00 IST

India's former envoy to US on Biden's decision to end campaign

"This is a rare happening where a President who has already got the number of primary votes has stepped back. So, in that sense, it's a very interesting political development," Sandhu told ANI.

2024-07-22T17:54:53.746027+00:00 IST

Biden's 'legacy unmatched in modern history': US Vice President

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday made her first public appearance after Joe Biden exited the US Presidential race and endorsed her as the Democratic Party's nominee, reported CNN.

2024-07-22T17:12:28.713245+00:00 IST

Political scientist on Biden endorsing Harris for US President

As some of the most powerful leaders of the Democratic establishment quickly embraced Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday after President Joe Biden's shocking exit from the presidential re-election race, a professor of public policy and political science observes- the Indian-American community could coalesce around Kamala Harris.

2024-07-22T16:25:31.908588+00:00 IST

Trump says "not worried" about any Democrat challenger

Trump's remarks come following President Joe Biden's recent announcement, where he opted out of seeking re-election.

2024-07-22T08:32:09.277805+00:00 IST

US Defence Secy praises Biden for leadership and statesmanship

Secretary Austin expressed profound gratitude for President Biden's leadership, highlighting his pivotal role in shaping US foreign policy and strengthening global alliances.

2024-07-22T05:12:10.788410+00:00 IST