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US strongly opposes China's claim over Arunachal Pradesh

The senior Biden administration official's statement came a few days after the Chinese military repeated its claim over the northeast state after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a visit here and launched development projects.

US sanctions three Iran weapons procurement networks

The United States on Wednesday imposed new sanctions on three procurement networks that are supporting Iran's ballistic missile, nuclear and defense programmes, the Treasury Department said in a statement.

US expresses concerns over “electoral abuse” in Pak polls

Donald Lu, the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian affairs, said President Joe Biden's administration identified a series of "irregularities" in the conduct of the February 8 elections.

“It’s serious issue…working with India": US diplomat on Pannun

Top US diplomat, Donald Lu, has termed the case of the alleged assassination attempt against Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun a "serious issue" between the two countries and said that Washington is working with New Delhi to hold accountable those responsible behind it.

US: Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, projects three cuts

The Fed officials, in their March policy decision, held interest rates steady at about 5.3 per cent, where they have been set since July 2023.

Ruchira Kamboj stresses laser focus on women-led development in I

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, highlighted India's focus on women-led development, through which the country is championing gender equality globally and moving towards Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Donald Trump wins Republican presidential primary in Illinois

Former US President Donald Trump has won the Republican primary in Illinois, reported The Hill, citing Decision Desk HQ.

US: SC allows Texas immigration law allowing arrest of migrants

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday, allowed the state of Texas to immediately begin enforcing an immigration law, deemed controversial by many, that allows state officials to arrest and detain people they suspect of entering the country illegally, CNN reported.

Former Trump aide Peter Navarro reports to prison in Jan 6 case

Former White House advisor to Donald Trump, Peter Navarro, reported to a federal prison in Miami on Tuesday afternoon to serve a four-month sentence for refusing to comply with a congressional conviction, The Hill reported.

US warns China against 'armed attack' on Philippines

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned China on Tuesday, stating that any "armed" attack on Philippine vessels in the South China Sea would activate a mutual self-defence agreement between Washington and Manila.

Blinken to visit Saudi, Egypt for talks on Israel-Hamas ceasefire

The deal will safeguard the release of hostages abducted by Hamas during the October 7 attack on Israel, the State Department also said.

Biden, Netanyahu agree to talk alternatives to ground offensive

Biden had again rejected during the call the "strawman argument that raising questions about Rafah is equivalent to raising questions about defeating Hamas. Hamas should not be allowed a safe haven anywhere."

US top diplomat for Afghanistan to travel to India this week

"I will travel to India and UAE this week to meet with partners on our collaboration in support of the Afghan people," said Thomas West in a post on X.

USCIRF urges US support for Iraq's religious communities

US: Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump "threat" to democracy

Kamala Harris has called Donald Trump a "threat" to democracy and fundamental freedoms.

Urge Pak, Afghanistan to address differences through dialogue: US

Reacting to Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan, the White House has called on both the nations to address their differences through dialogue. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre urged the Taliban to ensure that terror attacks are not launched from Afghan soil.

US Supreme Court blocks Texas from implementing immigration law 

Justice Samuel Alito has issued the order as he oversees the matters arising from the appeals court that is currently considering the case.

Judge rejects Trump's request to exclude Daniels' testimony

The judge overseeing former US President Donald Trump's criminal prosecution in New York has denied Trump's attempts to exclude the "Access Hollywood" tape and testimony from key witnesses in hush money trial.

UN Chief urges Israel to ensure access for humanitarian aid

Antonio Guterres stated that 1.1 million people in Gaza are facing catastrophic hunger.

US calls on Pakistan to exercise restraint

He stressed that the US remains committed to ensuring that Afghanistan does not become safe haven for terrorists who wish to harm the US and its allies.