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Boeing and NASA call off Starliner spacecraft launch

This mission follows years of development and setbacks for Boeing's Starliner, which aims to rival SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft in crewed spaceflight.

2024-06-01T19:56:59.282875+00:00 IST

American Friends of Gilgit and Muzaffarabad hold event

The event saw passionate interventions from Ishaq Sharif and Senge Sering, who respectively addressed the crackdowns in Muzaffarabad and the strategic importance of Gilgit, underscoring Pakistan's controversial control over these regions and the plight of their inhabitants.

2024-06-01T14:25:32.327157+00:00 IST

Sunita Williams flies on her third space mission tonight

"I'm very proud of the teams who have worked really hard the last two and a half weeks to prepare for launch," said Steve Stich, manager, NASA's Commercial Crew Program. "We're really ready to go fly" he said.

2024-06-01T06:18:34.092481+00:00 IST

US, allies clash with China, Russia on N Korea's satellite launch

The unannounced launch on May 27 by North Korea of yet another reconnaissance satellite using new technology represents a violation of resolutions of the 15-member UN body and posed "a grave threat to peace and denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula," speakers warned the Security Council.

2024-06-01T04:35:26.862051+00:00 IST

US, Japan, South Korea hold talks, "strongly condemn" North Korea

A joint statement of the three countries followed a meeting of US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell with Japan's Vice Foreign Minister Masataka Okano and South Korea's Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong Kyun in Little Washington, Virginia, on Friday.

2024-06-01T03:31:14.932891+00:00 IST

Congressional leaders invitate Netanyahu to deliver speech

Netanyahu, aged 74, has spoken before Congress on three occasions, with his most recent address occurring in 2015 following the Obama administration signing the Iran nuclear agreement.

2024-05-31T23:01:28.517276+00:00 IST

Trump Media shares experience volatility following conviction

Trump Media, known for its volatile nature since its debut in late March, witnessed steep losses and sharp gains following the conviction.

2024-05-31T22:01:16.090125+00:00 IST

Trump’s claim of rigged trial is dangerous and ‘reckless’: Biden

Biden also characterised Trump's claims as "reckless," "dangerous," and "irresponsible," warning against undermining the integrity of the judicial system simply because one disagrees with the verdict.

2024-05-31T19:54:56.870420+00:00 IST

Israel’s new proposal provide roadmap to ceasefire: Joe Biden

Direct talks between Israel and Hamas regarding the release of hostages were paused three weeks ago due to disagreements over certain terms.

2024-05-31T18:56:47.103062+00:00 IST

US: Donald Trump calls hush money trial "very unfair"

Donald Trump called the hush money trial "very unfair" and criticised Judge Juan Merchan, calling him "conflicted" in remarks after his conviction.

2024-05-31T16:45:39.577954+00:00 IST

US State Department official to visit India next week

During her visit, Dorothy McAuliffe will travel to Kochi to meet participants and deliver closing remarks at the WiSci (Women in Science) South Asia STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and design, and mathematics) Camp, according to US Department of State press release.

2024-05-31T10:45:24.052700+00:00 IST

Senior US official, Chinese counterpart hold diplomatic talks

Deputy US State Secretary hosted his Chinese counterpart at the State Department for talks aimed at maintaining open communication to prevent miscalculations and unintended conflicts, especially during times of tension.

2024-05-31T07:00:37.630401+00:00 IST

Indian American Bruhat Soma wins 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Bruhat Soma, a seventh grader, claimed the US National Spelling Bee champion title along with a Scripps Cup trophy and a check for USD 50,000 after correctly spelling a 90-second spell off against the second runners up 12-year-old Faizan Zaki from Texas.

2024-05-31T04:18:33.866383+00:00 IST

4 civilians, 2 officers injured in shooting in Minneapolis: Polic

Four civilians and two officers have been injured in a shooting incident in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

2024-05-31T02:21:44.310362+00:00 IST

Donald Trump convicted: Can he still run for president?

As the verdict reverberates across political circles, one of the most pressing inquiries emerges: Can a convicted felon run for president? The answer, unequivocally, is yes.

2024-05-31T00:50:04.158256+00:00 IST

US affirms commitment to Indo-Pacific amid diplomatic engagements

"We have not taken our eye off the ball when it comes to our efforts and our focus on the Indo-Pacific and the Asia region broadly," said Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, Vedant Patel, emphasising the administration's persistent dedication.

2024-05-31T00:32:09.742192+00:00 IST

"Act as role model for society": UN award winner Major Radhika

Addressing the critical issue of gender equality in conflict zones, Major Sen highlighted the disproportionate impact of conflict on women and girls, emphasising the urgent need to mainstream women in nation-building efforts.

2024-05-30T23:21:21.987673+00:00 IST

Trump found guilty on all 34 felony charges in hush money trial

This verdict marks a historic moment as Trump becomes the first president in US history to be convicted of a felony.

2024-05-30T21:59:09.689209+00:00 IST

Biden authorises limited Ukrainian strikes inside Russia

Under the new directive, Ukraine is permitted to retaliate against Russian forces or targets located near Kharkiv using weaponry supplied by the United States.

2024-05-30T21:39:04.436370+00:00 IST

Senior US official, Chinese counterpart to hold talks today

The talks are aimed at maintaining open communication channels to prevent miscalculations and unintended conflicts, especially during the ongoing times of tension.

2024-05-30T08:44:23.726101+00:00 IST

Trump considering Musk for White House advisory role: Report

The former President of the United States, Donald Trump is considering appointing Tesla CEO Elon Musk for the role of an advisor to him in the White House, as the 2024 Presidential elections draw close, New York Post reported citing a report by The Wall Street Journal.

2024-05-30T03:21:12.961834+00:00 IST