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US condemns Iran's strikes in Syria, Pakistan and Iraq

Matthew Miller said Iran, in the past couple of days, has violated the sovereign borders of three of its neighbours.

2024-01-17T23:05:16.224202+00:00 IST

We see India as 'extraordinary success story': US

Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Secretary Blinken mentioned that the India-US conversation always underscores the significance of democracy and human rights and the relations between the two countries have been established to a new level.

2024-01-17T10:57:15.309548+00:00 IST

"It's time for Republican Party to come together as one team": Donald Trump

Coming fresh off a commanding victory in the Iowa caucuses, former President Donald Trump came out heavily against GOP leader and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley on Tuesday (local time), New York Times reported.

2024-01-17T07:45:50.013277+00:00 IST

Democratic 'rebels' vote in favour of freezing aid to Israel

Further complicating the situation for President Joe Biden, a group of Senate Democrats on Tuesday, voted in favour of advancing a resolution to potentially freeze US military aid to Israel, The Hill reported.

2024-01-17T07:06:44.120961+00:00 IST

New Zealand's first 'refugee' MP Golriz Ghahraman resigns

A New Zealand legislator resigned on Tuesday after claims surfaced that she had shoplifted from two clothing stores, which she said were caused by stress and hurt to her mental health, according to The New York Times.

2024-01-17T05:23:30.593617+00:00 IST

“He's gonna be working with us for a long time…”: Donald Trump

A day after the Iowa caucuses result, former President Donald Trump, who registered a big win, held a rally in Atkinson, New Hampshire on Tuesday (local time) with fellow GOP leader Vivek Ramaswamy and thanked the Indian-American leader for endorsing him.

2024-01-17T03:05:47.559000+00:00 IST

US carries out new strikes against Houthis in Yemen

The US carried out strikes after Houthi launched an anti-ship ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen into international shipping lanes in the Southern Red Sea.

2024-01-17T00:07:47.373225+00:00 IST

US has never been racist country: Nikki Haley

Haley made the remarks in response to MSNBC Joy Reid's statement on whether Haley could win the Republican Party nomination. Reid had accused Republicans of being an "anti-immigrant" party and that's why she "can't picture" Haley becoming the GOP nominee in 2024.

2024-01-16T23:27:27.529035+00:00 IST

Arctic blast sweeps across US, bringing record-low temperatures

The National Weather Service (NWS) said the heartland of the US will likely experience record-breaking cold, warning people to stay indoors and travel with caution.

2024-01-16T22:42:39.762758+00:00 IST

US Navy seizes Iranian-made weapons en route to Houthis

The operation took place off the coast of Somalia, and the seized items included propulsion, guidance, and warheads for medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBMs) and anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs).

2024-01-16T16:50:58.906236+00:00 IST

Four killed, one injured in hot air balloon crash in Arizona

The police announced that a group of skydivers jumped from the hot air balloon floating over the Arizona desert just moments before it crash-landed on Sunday. As a result of the crash, four of the remaining passengers died and another person was critically injured.

2024-01-16T15:56:43.301105+00:00 IST

Trump unprecedented winner and key takeaways from Iowa caucuses

Former US President Donald Trump registered a huge victory with unprecedented margin at the Iowa caucuses, further demonstrating the hold he maintains over the party as well as its supporters, as he closed in for a 2020 rematch contest with incumbent Joe Biden.

2024-01-16T09:09:38.228536+00:00 IST

Trump vows to solve "horrible" Israeli situation "very soon" if r

Former US President Donald Trump on Tuesday emphasised that Israel would not have been attacked if he were still president and further promised to solve the situation "very fast" if reelected, as reported by The Times of Israel.

2024-01-16T08:28:34.141564+00:00 IST

Vivek Ramaswamy roots for "America-first patriot" Donald Trump

In a speech from his campaign headquarters in Des Moines in Iowa, Trump congratulated his opponents DeSantis and Haley both of whom he thought "did very well." He also praised Vivek Ramaswamy for doing a "hell of a job,"

2024-01-16T07:00:09.977011+00:00 IST

Vivek Ramaswamy pulls out of White House race after Iowa results

Indian American entrepreneur and GOP leader Vivek Ramaswamy pulled out of the White House race on Tuesday after failing to post a healthy result in Republican Party's first nominating contest in Iowa.

2024-01-16T05:14:32.736035+00:00 IST

"You and me vs. extreme MAGA Republicans": Joe Biden

President Joe Biden has called former President Donald Trump the 'front runner' of the "other side" after his landslide victory in Iowa caucuses and termed the 2024 contest as, "you and me" versus the "extreme MAGA Republicans".

2024-01-16T04:47:45.486716+00:00 IST

US: Donald Trump wins Iowa caucuses in boost to presidential race

Former President Donald Trump is projected to win the Iowa caucuses, according to CNN, solidifying his position as the front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination to turn up against incumbent Joe Biden in a 2020 rematch.

2024-01-16T02:46:00.277565+00:00 IST

Houthis hit US-owned ship in missile attack in Red Sea

The attack against the Gibraltar Eagle seems to be the first time the Houthis have successfully hit a US-owned or operated ship.

2024-01-15T23:24:58.537491+00:00 IST

Jazz legends Hancock, Reeves celebrate life of Martin Luther King

Two iconic figures in the world of jazz, Herbie Hancock and Dianne Reeves, accompanied by the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, performed a special concert and conducted a jazz session to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr here on Monday.

2024-01-15T19:31:16.123970+00:00 IST

Biden, Blinken mark 100 days of captivity of Hamas hostages

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also released a statement on Sunday saying US officials were working "around the clock" to secure the release of every hostage.

2024-01-15T03:21:28.345754+00:00 IST