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US: One killed, 12 injured in shooting incident in Mississippi

Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said that the shooting incident happened early Sunday inside Club Oasis.

2024-03-04T02:29:32.390719+00:00 IST

Israel has "basically accepted" six-week ceasefire proposal, wait

A senior US official highlighted that Israel has "basically accepted" a six-week ceasefire proposal in Gaza, reported CNN.

2024-03-03T13:52:01.649789+00:00 IST

Toddler from Rajasthan fights rare disorder, needs crores to live

Little Hridyansh is fighting the most severe form of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 2, which causes the wasting of voluntary muscles and impairs breathing.

2024-03-03T12:08:18.576430+00:00 IST

Haiti: Hundreds of prisoners escape Port-au-Prince prison

In a post on X, one of Haiti's Police Unions pleaded for all officers in the capital with access to cars and weapons to support police fighting to have control over the penitentiary.

2024-03-03T06:50:29.707373+00:00 IST

US: Donald Trump projected to win Idaho Republican caucus

Former US President Donald Trump is projected to win the Idaho Republican caucus.

2024-03-03T03:15:30.123359+00:00 IST

Trump is dangerous to women, says Jill Biden at re-election push

First Lady Jill Biden is stepping into a more prominent role in her husband's re-election campaign, and she's not shying away from expressing strong opinions, particularly about former President Donald Trump, CNN reported.

2024-03-03T00:02:19.498224+00:00 IST

US unable to hit ammunition production goals unless bill passed

The United States will not be able to achieve its 155-millimeter artillery shell production goals unless Congress passes the supplemental funding bill that's currently stalled in the US House of Representatives, the Voice of America (VOA) reported, citing sources.

2024-03-02T13:18:18.412939+00:00 IST

Dancer from Kolkata shot dead in US

The incident was flagged by actor Devoleena Bhattacharjee, who said that Ghosh was her friend and pursuing PhD in the US.

2024-03-02T05:41:13.418732+00:00 IST

US airdrops into Gaza will begin "very soon" says Biden

The decision comes in the wake of Biden's commitment to air-drop food aid to the people of Gaza, with a determination to deploy every available resource to ensure additional supplies reach the region.

2024-03-02T01:25:52.282552+00:00 IST

CDC issues 5-day COVID isolation guidelines

These guidelines offer practical advice for individuals and organisations to navigate the complexities of illness, recovery, and preventing transmission.

2024-03-01T20:21:57.526017+00:00 IST

US Prez Biden announces airdrops of humanitarian aid into Gaza

The planned airdrops aim to provide essential humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza, addressing the increasingly dire circumstances faced by the population as Israel conducts military operations in the region.

2024-03-01T20:17:02.611646+00:00 IST

US Senate passes short-term funding bill

The bill now heads to US President Joe Biden's desk. The new funding deadlines for the government spending bills are now due on March 8 and March 22.

2024-03-01T09:45:51.870175+00:00 IST

US: Biden orders probe into security risks of Chinese-made cars

US President Joe Biden has ordered US Secretary of Commerce to conduct an investigation into possible security risks of Chinese-manufactured cars.

2024-03-01T06:01:52.962637+00:00 IST

US conducts self-defence strikes against anti-ship cruise missile

US Central Command on Thursday said it conducted two-self-defence strikes targeting six mobile anti-ship cruise missiles, that were prepared to launch towards the Red Sea. It also shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over the southern Red Sea in self-defence.

2024-03-01T02:08:38.023956+00:00 IST

Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney dies at 84

The former Tory leader, known for his impactful yet at times controversial political career, left an indelible mark on Canada.

2024-03-01T00:47:06.984979+00:00 IST

Maryland State House placed on lockdown, building evacuated

The governor's office released a statement, saying, "The Maryland State House is currently under lockdown for a security threat. No other information is available at this time."

2024-02-29T23:24:54.856185+00:00 IST

UN chief Guterres strongly condemns Gaza aid site tragedy

In response to the escalating crisis, a private United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting has been scheduled for 4:15 pm ET in New York City.

2024-02-29T22:31:18.910807+00:00 IST

Biden, Qatari leader urge ceasefire after Gaza tragedy

In a statement released, the White House highlighted the leaders' shared grief and emphasised the urgent need for a ceasefire deal and increased humanitarian assistance.

2024-02-29T21:40:20.404103+00:00 IST

India, US deepen ties on counternarcotics, combating terroiroism

During the meeting, the leaders reaffirmed the commitment of the United States and India to strengthen access to lawful immigration pathways while enforcing immigration law to include returns of individuals who do not have a legal basis to remain in the United States.

2024-02-29T21:01:58.839172+00:00 IST

US: Illinois judge removes Donald Trump from state ballot

The judge's decision on Wednesday (local time) comes as a similar anti-Trump challenge from Colorado is pending before the US Supreme Court.

2024-02-29T03:05:19.819662+00:00 IST

White House highlights significant strides made by Quad

In a press briefing, White House press secretary Karine Jean Pierre addressed the upcoming anniversary of the Quad, expressing President Biden's pride in the progress and the shared vision of a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

2024-02-29T00:20:36.324970+00:00 IST