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Eight Chinese migrants found dead on Mexico beach

Eight Chinese migrants were found dead on the coast of southern Mexico, reportedly after their boat capsised along a popular but perilous route for illegally entering the United States.

2024-04-01T07:18:34.384882+00:00 IST

US: Overseas supporters of BJP organise car rallies in Maryland

In the rally, participating BJP supporters decked up their vehicles with BJP flags and the flag of the United States and displayed placards on their vehicles reading 'Abki baar 400 par' and 'Teesri baar Modi Sarkar'.

2024-04-01T03:17:38.987175+00:00 IST

Envoy Garcetti recalls US President Biden's order

Shedding light on visa appointments and the waiting time concerning them, the US envoy to India, Eric Garcetti, said that President Joe Biden told him to bring down the visa times in India, adding that it was the first instance that an ambassador was told to look into something like this in any country.

2024-03-31T15:03:39.282119+00:00 IST

Trump posts video showing image of Biden tied up in back of truck

Trump claimed the footage was captured on Long Island during his attendance at the wake of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, tragically killed during a traffic stop that week.

2024-03-31T01:40:04.691251+00:00 IST

US approves additional bombs, warplanes sales to Israel

Despite apprehensions about the impact on Palestinian civilians, Washington has proceeded with the arms packages, signalling its unwavering support for Israel's defence strategies.

2024-03-30T23:08:23.542289+00:00 IST

Joe Biden says leaders keep telling him, 'You can’t let Trump win

US President Joe Biden has claimed that at multiple meetings, wherever he go to attend them, including the G20 meeting in India, the world leaders express support to him and implore that you can't let the former US President Donald Trump win in the upcoming presidential elections.

2024-03-30T06:24:51.839610+00:00 IST

Saudi Arabia to chair UN forum on women’s rights, gender equality

Ahead of the decision, Amnesty International Deputy Director for Advocacy Sherine Tadros called out Saudi Arabia for its notorious treatment of women.

2024-03-30T02:46:10.665036+00:00 IST

'I don't sit by the door': Biden jokes about Boeing mishaps

Air Force One, a symbol of the presidency, is one of two highly customised Boeing 747-200Bs.

2024-03-30T01:35:42.785255+00:00 IST

Niagara Region takes proactive steps ahead of total solar eclipse

Niagara Falls, situated in the path of totality, has been identified as one of the prime locations globally to witness the solar spectacle on April 8.

2024-03-30T00:15:48.753269+00:00 IST

US imposes new visa restrictions on Hong Kong officials

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a statement noting China's consistent infringement upon Hong Kong's guaranteed autonomy, democratic structures, and fundamental liberties over the past year. This includes the recent implementation of a new national security law referred to as Article 23.

2024-03-29T22:01:08.361360+00:00 IST

Russia vetoes UN resolution on North Korea sanction

This move comes amidst heightened tensions between Moscow and the West over the conflict in Ukraine, with North Korea emerging as a significant supplier of munitions to Russia.

2024-03-29T19:58:29.448994+00:00 IST

Evan Gershkovich marks one year in Russian detention

The Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg on March 29, 2023, and shortly thereafter was charged with espionage.

2024-03-29T16:42:44.798481+00:00 IST

China concerned over US-Japan security alliance upgrade

The defence plans that are expected to be announced at a summit in April are being considered as the biggest upgrade to the security alliance between Washington and Tokyo in decades.

2024-03-29T14:01:04.258153+00:00 IST

We have long road ahead: Maryland Governor on rebuilding Bridge

Three days after the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland collapsed, Governor Wes Moore emphasised that the rebuilding of the bridge would not take days or weeks, adding that "we have a very long road ahead of us."

2024-03-29T00:40:05.738453+00:00 IST

US Defence Secy reaffirms support for Philippines sovereignty

In conversation between two leaders, US Secretary reiterated the US-Philippines Mutual Defence Treaty which binds both nations to support each other if another party attacks the Philippines or the United States.

2024-03-28T06:31:14.863509+00:00 IST

India-led Group of Friends (GOF) convenes second meeting

In a bid to promote accountability for crimes against peacekeepers, the India-led Group of Friends (GOF) comprising 40 member states, convened its second meeting to deliberate on strategies to strengthen legal frameworks against perpetrators of malicious acts targeting peacekeepers, focusing on supporting measures for ensuring accountability, an official release said.

2024-03-28T04:45:08.406022+00:00 IST

Baloch Human Rights Council seeks UN fact-finding mission

Representing the Baloch Human Rights Concil, Qambar Malik in his address at the event elaborated that in constant violation of national and international laws and its obligations under various UN conventions, Pakistan has been committing heinous crimes against humanity in Balochistan.

2024-03-28T04:26:48.902095+00:00 IST

US NSTB interviews ship crew that struck Baltimore bridge

Providing an update on the callapse of the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, Hornandy said there were 21 crew members and two pilots onboard the Singapore based Dali cargo ship when it crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge.

2024-03-28T04:25:56.686632+00:00 IST

'Mayday call came in because of power issues': Maryland Governor

Addressing a media briefing on Thursday, Governor Wes Moore highlighted that the Mayday call came in because of the power issues and the lack of ability to steer the vessel.

2024-03-28T01:34:20.887459+00:00 IST

Baltimore bridge collapse: Bodies of 2 victims recovered from sub

The bodies of two victims in the Key Bridge collapse were recovered from a truck in the wreckage of the collapsed structure, the Maryland state police confirmed on Thursday.

2024-03-27T23:30:08.025619+00:00 IST