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Updated: May 12, 2024 06:40 IST
"There would be ceasefire tomorrow if...": Joe Biden's stern message to Hamas
US President Joe Biden said that a ceasefire in the war in Gaza is possible "tomorrow" if Hamas released the hostages.
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Updated: May 12, 2024 05:11 IST
India's New York Consulate to remain open even on holidays for 'genu
The Consulate General of India, New York said that it will be open from 2 pm to 4 pm during all holidays, with effect from May 10. "It is reiterated that this facility is for people with genuine emergencies and not for regular consular services," it added.
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Updated: May 12, 2024 02:17 IST
'South Korean President Kim Jong Un': Latest gaffe by Joe Biden
In his latest gaffe involving world leaders, US President Joe Biden referred to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as the 'President of South Korea', the New York Post reported.
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Updated: May 12, 2024 01:41 IST
"Not under consideration, but ...": Trump amid reports Nikki Haley c
The post on the platform came following a Saturday report from Axios, which reported Trump's campaign was considering Haley, his former rival for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, as his possible VP, citing two people familiar with the situation.
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Updated: May 11, 2024 22:28 IST
Elon Musk warns of "degraded service", says Starlink satellites unde
Elon Musk, the owner of the satellite arm of SpaceX, Starlink, on Saturday issued stern warnings, stating that the Starlink satellites are under "a lot of pressure" due to the powerful geomagnetic storm hitting Earth right now.
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Updated: May 11, 2024 19:33 IST
US lawmakers introduces bill to aid Taiwan's international space to
Underscoring the strategic competition between the US and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the US House Select Committee introduced a bill that will authorise USD 120 million in support for Taiwan's international space and take on China's coercion, reported Focus Taiw
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Updated: May 11, 2024 19:18 IST
US to impose sanctions on Chinese banks for assisting Russia in Ukra
The US is considering imposing sanctions on Chinese financial institutions, which are believed to be supporting Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine, in a bid to suppress lifelines for Russian military production, reported Nikkei Asia.
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Updated: May 11, 2024 14:45 IST
Massive solar storm threatens communications and GPS systems
The warning came from the highest echelons of the US government, issuing its first severe geomagnetic storm watch in almost two decades.
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Updated: May 11, 2024 14:06 IST
New US research shows pollen can change weather
For the past two years, researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Global Systems Laboratory (GSL) have been developing the first pollen forecast of its kind in the US. The forecast can predict both the impact of weather on pollen conc
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Updated: May 11, 2024 13:44 IST
Climate change erodes education outcomes: World Bank
Over the past 20 years, schools were closed during around 75 percent or more of the extreme weather events that impacted 5 million people or more. It's now common for a country to close their schools multiple times over the course of a year due to heatwaves, flooding, h
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Updated: May 11, 2024 13:23 IST
US negotiates troop presence in Niger amid broader discussions surro
Efforts are underway to negotiate the presence of US forces in Niger, amidst broader discussions surrounding the withdrawal of American troops from the West African nation. While a broad withdrawal order has been issued for the majority of the less than 1,000 US troo
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Updated: May 11, 2024 11:36 IST
Top US, Chinese climate diplomats agree to promote cooperation
Meanwhile, US President Biden has promised new measures to shield steel mills, automakers and other American companies against what he calls trade "cheating" by Beijing, according to the New York Times. The measures are expected to be announced early next week and will
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Updated: May 11, 2024 10:00 IST
US adds 37 Chinese entities to trade restriction list over 2023 spy
According to the report, the US Commerce Department said it was adding some units of China Electronics Technology Group to the list for allegedly trying to obtain American technology to support China's quantum technology capabilities, "which has serious ramifications fo
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Updated: May 11, 2024 09:17 IST
Solar storm threatens celestial spectacle, Earth's communications
The rarity of this solar storm harks back to October 2003, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center, marking a significant celestial occurrence not witnessed in many years.
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Updated: May 11, 2024 07:34 IST
Donald Trump's youngest son pulls out of political debut citing 'pri
Barron Trump (18) had been selected by the Florida GOP to serve as an at-large delegate at the July convention. This would have marked Barron Trump's first foray into politics in the public spotlight.
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Updated: May 11, 2024 07:28 IST
US criticises Israel's conduct of war; says it may have violated 'in
However, Washington stopped short of a "determinative finding of wrongdoing" because the review did not find specific instances of violations.
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Updated: May 11, 2024 03:59 IST
Angry Israeli envoy shreds UN Charter over resolution supporting ful
The UN General Assembly on Friday voted overwhelmingly for a resolution asking the Security Council to make Palestine, which has UN observer status, a full member.
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Updated: May 11, 2024 03:04 IST
India supports UN resolution backing Palestinian bid for full member
The resolution was passed by a resounding majority of 143 votes in favour, including by India. 25 countries abstained, while nine nations, including Israel and the United States, voted against the text.
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Updated: May 10, 2024 13:03 IST
Aware of reports about BSF action at India-Bangladesh border, says U
Miller noted that Indian and Bangladeshi border security agencies are in communication and he would defer to them to speak about their respective investigations into the circumstances of the shooting.
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Updated: May 10, 2024 06:01 IST
US top diplomat Donald Lu to embark on India visit from today
The trip will demonstrate US support for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, the state department said.
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Updated: May 10, 2024 03:51 IST
"Won't speak until allegations are proved before a jury": US on inve
"There's a publicly returned indictment that contains alleged facts or allegations. Until they're proven before a jury that anyone can go and read, I won't speak to them here because, of course, it's an ongoing legal matter, and I'll leave it at that," spokesperson M
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