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Nikki Haley accuses Trump of “empowering” Putin

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley slammed former President Donald Trump over his recent comments on NATO, and accused him of 'empowering' Russian President Vladimir Putin, CNN reported.

2024-02-18T21:47:39.984577+00:00 IST

US conducts five strikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen

Amid escalating tensions in the Red Sea, the United States conducted five strikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on Sunday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.

2024-02-18T20:30:04.596526+00:00 IST

US threatens to veto new Gaza ceasefire resolution at UNSC

According to CNN, the US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield warned that if the Algerian proposed resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza were to come up for the vote at UN Security Council, it would not be adopted by Washington.

2024-02-18T13:23:36.276195+00:00 IST

US House of Representatives passes Uyghur Policy Act 2023

Prominent United States (US) Congresswoman and the representative of the 40th district of California Young Kim, announced the undisputed passing of the Uyghur Policy Act 2023 by the US House of Representatives.

2024-02-17T09:17:35.669038+00:00 IST

'India supports comprehensive reform of UNSC across all five clus

India's permanent ambassador to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj on Saturday highlighted that India supports a comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council across all five clusters, including an expansion in both the permanent and non-permanent categories.

2024-02-17T07:00:54.281293+00:00 IST

US Under Secy of State Allen to visit Mumbai; will hold talks on

US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Elizabeth Marie Allen is expected to visit Mumbai between February 12 to 22 and will hold talks focusing on increasing women's participation in the formal economic sector.

2024-02-17T04:47:39.591672+00:00 IST

Army Chief visits Defence Innovation Unit in San Francisco

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pande visited the Defence Innovation Unit (DIU), the forefront military innovation unit of the US Army in San Francisco.

2024-02-17T03:28:54.650372+00:00 IST

Trump lashes out after court orders him to pay USD 355 million

In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform after the court's decision, Trump said the justice system in New York State and US as a whole is under assault by "partisan, deluded, biased Judges and Prosecutors."

2024-02-17T01:26:50.734074+00:00 IST

Judge orders Trump to pay nearly USD 355 million in fraud case

A New York judge on Friday ordered former US President Donald Trump and the Trump Organization to pay a fine of nearly USD 355 million in a civil fraud case.

2024-02-16T22:12:06.112579+00:00 IST

US Deputy Secy of State Richard Verma to visit India from Feb 18

During his visit to India, he is scheduled to meet with senior government officials, business leaders, and entrepreneurs to advance the US-Indian global strategic partnership on a full range of issues.

2024-02-16T20:56:46.125973+00:00 IST

Indian students safe: India's Consulate in New York

In a post on social media platform X, Consulate General of India in New York stated, "@IndiainNewYork learnt of the unfortunate fire incident in a residential building in Jersey City. Indian students and professionals residing there are safe and no one was hurt. We have been in constant touch with the students and are extending all assistance including with accommodation and important documents, etc."

2024-02-16T20:00:29.194701+00:00 IST

Putin responsible for Navalny's death: Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden said that he is "outraged" by the reported death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. He blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for Navalny's death.

2024-02-16T19:20:55.929494+00:00 IST

Former FBI informant charged with “lying” about Joe, Hunter Biden

A former FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, has been charged with lying about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden's involvement in business dealings with Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings.

2024-02-16T09:40:41.113021+00:00 IST

US passes Quad Bill to strengthen cooperation with partners

The United States House of Representatives on Thursday (local time) passed the 'Quad Bill' which aims to establish a working group for bolstering cooperation between the partner countries.

2024-02-16T07:47:18.042822+00:00 IST

US: 'Catfished' woman sentenced to 99 years for killing 'best fri

An Alaska woman has been sentenced to 99 years of imprisonment as she admitted to killing her best friend after being "catfished" by someone offering to pay USD 9 million for images of the crime, as reported by New York Post.

2024-02-16T07:39:15.084875+00:00 IST

Amazon's "Poacher" series, previewed at US embassy

The US Embassy organized a preview screening of the first episode of the Amazon Original series Poacher, an investigative crime series that unearths the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history

2024-02-16T05:13:57.183572+00:00 IST

Army Chief visits US, explores training synergies

During General Manoj Pande's four-day official visit to the United States, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) visited Headquarters 1 Corps of the US Army, where he received briefings on the Stryker Unit, Multi-Domain Task Force, and the Special Forces Group, aiming to explore opportunities for more significant training engagements.

2024-02-16T04:30:42.305394+00:00 IST

White House confirms Russia developing anti-satellite capability

White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said the US is closely monitoring this Russian activity and will continue to take it seriously amid reports of Moscow reportedly developing a space-based nuclear weapon designed to disable or destroy satellites.

2024-02-16T00:44:54.377463+00:00 IST

US: Donald Trump laments New York criminal trial

Former US President Donald Trump criticised the New York criminal trial, calling it election interference by US President Joe Biden "because it's the only way he can think to get elected because he's accomplished nothing."

2024-02-15T23:29:03.873495+00:00 IST

US "concerned" over reports of voter suppression in Pakistan

Kirby said that US is "concerned" about reports coming out of Pakistan in terms of intimidation and voter suppression and is watching the situation "very closely."

2024-02-15T21:42:02.659003+00:00 IST