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Donald Trump to face first criminal trial on March 25 in New York

Former US President Donald Trump is set to undergo his first criminal trial, as jury selection is slated to commence on March 25 in New York, CNN reported, adding that the decision follows a ruling by Judge Juan Merchan, who dismissed a motion by the magnate to have the charges dropped in a criminal hush money case.

2024-02-15T15:51:35.255884+00:00 IST

US conducts 'self-defence' strikes on Houthis in Yemen

In the attack, the US military forces targeted seven mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM), three mobile unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV), and one explosive unmanned surface vessel(USV) in Houthi controlled areas of Yemen.

2024-02-15T10:52:21.732854+00:00 IST

Army Chief Manoj Pande holds talks with US Chief of Staff

General Manoj Pande, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of India, embarked on an official visit to the United States, where he engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and fostering global peace and security efforts

2024-02-15T08:39:54.349402+00:00 IST

US calls for investigation of rigging allegations in Pakistan ele

"So we have called for those allegations to be investigated. We think that's appropriate step to take. That's - that is our response to questions of irregularities not just in Pakistan, but when we see them anywhere in the world," US State Department spokesperson, Mathew Miller said.

2024-02-15T08:09:26.916842+00:00 IST

UN: India chairs 62nd Session of Commission for Social Developmen

The session was held under the priority theme of "Fostering Social Development and Social Justice through Social Policies to Accelerate Progress on the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to Achieve the Overarching Goal of Poverty Eradication."

2024-02-15T06:37:42.050565+00:00 IST

US: Indian-origin family found dead with gunshot wounds

This marks another unfortunate incident involving Indians or people of Indian origin living in the US in the last couple of weeks.

2024-02-15T04:08:43.124744+00:00 IST

Elon Musk announces moving SpaceX incorporation to Texas

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Wednesday (local time) that SpaceX has moved its state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas.

2024-02-15T03:11:34.802095+00:00 IST

Immigrants increasingly leaving Canada for "greener pastures"

The study revealed that approximately 17.5 per cent of immigrants who arrived during this period eventually opted to emigrate within 20 years.

2024-02-15T01:30:22.240221+00:00 IST

USIBC launches Artificial Intelligence Task Force

The USIBC called it a pivotal step in aligning the leadership of India and the US on artificial intelligence.

2024-02-14T23:17:18.196233+00:00 IST

US: 1 person killed, 9 others injured in shooting in Kansas City

According to officials, three victims are in critical condition, while others are in serious condition. The officials said one person has life threatening injuries.

2024-02-14T22:16:30.442067+00:00 IST

'India has been at forefront of supporting action-oriented steps

India's permanent representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, firmly emphasised that India has been at the forefront of supporting action-oriented steps at global level in response to climate change, adding that it will always be a "champion" for climate action and climate justice.

2024-02-14T03:01:31.115136+00:00 IST

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin urges Senate to pass National S

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin urged the Senate to pass the national security bill immediately to invest in America's national security, which will further bolster its deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.

2024-02-14T02:57:17.756570+00:00 IST

US envoy doesn't expect NATO invitation to Ukraine

Julianne Smith noted that the NATO alliance has been clear that Ukraine's future is in the NATO alliance.

2024-02-14T01:37:25.366812+00:00 IST

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin discharged from hospital

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin was discharged from Walter Reed National Medical Center at 3:30 pm (local time) on Tuesday.

2024-02-13T23:38:30.216204+00:00 IST

US has great military-to-military relations with India: Pentagon

Sabrina Singh said that India and the US have a great military-to-military relationship.

2024-02-13T22:19:35.365913+00:00 IST

Iranian-backed Houthi militants attack cargo ships in Bab al-Mand

In the latest attack, the Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired two missiles from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen towards the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated.

2024-02-13T02:59:23.587062+00:00 IST

Biden frustrated with Netanyahu amid intense ops in Gaza: Report

US President Joe Biden is frustrated behind the scenes with the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, telling advisors and others that the prime minister was ignoring his advice and obstructing efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, CNN reported quoting people familiar with the matter.

2024-02-12T22:31:49.841755+00:00 IST

US: Woman gunned down after shooting at Houston church

According to the report, the woman shooter was armed with a long gun and accompanied by a child, Police chief Troy added, "She is deceased here on the scene."

2024-02-11T23:30:48.885161+00:00 IST

Austin in hospital again for potential 'emergent bladder issue'

US Defence Secretary Llyod Austin was taken to a hospital on Sunday afternoon after "symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue," Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder said in an official statement.

2024-02-11T22:52:34.178131+00:00 IST

US: Biden rips Trump for mocking Nikki Haley's military husband

President Joe Biden hit back at predecessor and Republican presidential hopeful, Donald Trump, over his mockery of fellow party candidate Nikki Haley's husband, saying that the latter thinks that the country's troops are 'suckers', adding that "this guy wouldn't know service to his country if it slapped him in the face."

2024-02-11T22:15:45.020062+00:00 IST

US: Nikki Haley attacks trump after he mocks her military husband

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley attacked former United States President Donald Trump for remarks he made about her husband, who is in the military and stationed abroad, according to The Hill.

2024-02-11T09:19:22.586326+00:00 IST