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"We do not seek conflict with Iran...": US Defence secy Austin

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stressed on Sunday that the US does not seek conflict with Iran but will not hesitate to act to protect their forces and support Israel's defence.

2024-04-14T06:27:36.771728+00:00 IST

Biden to convene G7 leaders after Iran's attack on Israel

In its support for Israel, US President Joe Biden condemned Iran's attack on Israeli soil, adding that he will convene G7 leaders on Monday to coordinate a united diplomatic response

2024-04-14T04:19:50.718253+00:00 IST

"Commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran": US

US President Joe Biden met with the national security team for updates on Iran's attacks against Israel, further calling its commitment to Israel's security against threats from proxies and Iran "ironclad."

2024-04-14T03:24:24.180028+00:00 IST

Israel calls for emergency UNSC meet after Iran strikes

In the wake of the Iranian drone strikes on its soil in response to the attack on its consulate in Syria, Israel put in a request with the United Nations Security Council to immediately convene a meeting to unequivocally condemn Iran and designate its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation.

2024-04-14T01:37:28.537432+00:00 IST

US forces shooting down Iranian drones targeting Israel

US forces have been shooting down drones launched by Iran towards Israel, a defence official told reporters on Sunday.

2024-04-14T01:30:48.922794+00:00 IST

UN chief Guterres condemns Iranian drone strikes on Israel

Coming out with a strong condemnation of the Iranian drone strikes on Israel in reprisal for the earlier attack on its embassy in Syria, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate cessation of hostilities on Sunday.

2024-04-14T01:25:17.961452+00:00 IST

Biden, First Lady extend Baisakhi and Navratri wishes

"To all those gathering around the world in celebration of Baisakhi, Navratri, Songkran, and the incoming New Year this week, Jill and I wish you warmth, community, and joy. Happy Bengali, Khmer, Lao, Myanmarese, Nepali, Sinhalese, Tamil, Thai, and Vishu New Year!," President Biden posted from his official X handle.

2024-04-13T21:52:05.894651+00:00 IST

Kristalina Georgieva gets selected as managing director of IMF

Kristalina Georgiva was selected as the managing director of International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the second term on Friday by the Executive Board of the organization.

2024-04-13T15:37:46.747258+00:00 IST

FS Kwatra reviews advancements in India-US strategic partnership

During his visit to Washington, DC, Foreign Secretary had discussions with his counterparts at the State Department, Deputy Secretary Richard Verma and Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell, as well as other senior officials.

2024-04-13T02:51:53.158274+00:00 IST

China helping Russia expand its defence base: Report

The support from China is having a significant impact on Russia's ability to continue its assault on Ukraine, while Ukraine's military has been plagued with equipment and weapon shortages. The challenge for Ukraine is exacerbated by Republicans in the US Congress continuing to block a vote on a new American military aid package to Kyiv.

2024-04-12T23:22:55.976107+00:00 IST

Foreign Secy Vinay Kwatra bolsters India-US relations

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, who embarked on a pivotal visit to the US from April 10 to 12, held multiple meetings with senior American officials and undertook a detailed review of the progress made towards further consolidating the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, the Indian Embassy in Washington said in an official press release.

2024-04-12T23:18:00.719975+00:00 IST

Gopichand Thotakura to become 2nd Indian to fly to space

The flight date will be announced soon.

2024-04-12T18:09:40.153393+00:00 IST

US National Security Advisor to travel to India next week

The top-level engagement will focus on the India-US relationship, "compare notes on the Indo-Pacific, and also talk about next steps in technology cooperation," a senior White House official told reporters in Washington.

2024-04-12T04:56:03.142216+00:00 IST

US President hosts his Philippines counterpart, Japan PM

US President Joe Biden on Thursday hosted the Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for the first-ever trilateral summit between the three countries and said that the US commitments to the defence of Japan and the Philippines remain "ironclad," CNN reported.

2024-04-12T00:03:09.414164+00:00 IST

Japanese PM Kishida asks US to overcome ‘self-doubt’

On his maiden state visit to the US, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addressed a joint meeting of Congress saying that the lawmakers in the US are suffering from "self-doubt" at a time when US leadership is most needed, The Hill reported on Friday.

2024-04-12T00:00:34.119783+00:00 IST

US: Judge rejects Trump's request to delay hush money trial

The judge's decision comes after Trump requested the New York appeals court for emergency relief to stop the criminal trial scheduled to begin on Monday from going ahead so he could appeal a lower court's ruling on presidential immunity and have the judge recused from the case.

2024-04-11T09:04:29.227189+00:00 IST

Joe Biden hosts Japan's PM at White House

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday hosted Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio for a state visit and held a crucial Oval Office meeting, reinforcing his commitment to bolstering the vital partnership in the Indo-Pacific amid a militarily and economically resurgent China, CNN reported.

2024-04-10T21:41:30.199483+00:00 IST

Was briefed on Sino interference in polls: Ex-Canadian minister

Former minister for Democratic Institutions, Karina Gould, revealed that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) briefed her after the 2019 federal elections on low-level interference by China, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported.

2024-04-10T20:53:35.963510+00:00 IST

US transfers thousands of seized weapons, ammunition to Ukraine

The munitions were originally seized by the US military and its partners "from four separate transiting stateless vessels between 22 May 2021 to 15 Feb 2023," however, the US government did not obtain ownership of the equipment via the Justice Department's civil forfeiture process until December of last year, CENTCOM said.

2024-04-10T11:23:30.998434+00:00 IST

"If you want to see the future, come to India": US envoy Garcetti

In his address at the 'Impact & Innovation: 25 Years of IPE Global Making Development a Ground Reality' event in Delhi, Garcetti said that if anyone wants to work on the future, they should come to India.

2024-04-10T09:20:00.827868+00:00 IST