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US Military strikes Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq

The US military forces conducted air strikes against multiple facilities used by Iranian-sponsored Kataib Hezbollah and its affiliated groups in Iraq, the US Central Command said.

2023-12-26T03:27:46.838816+00:00 IST

Year Ender 2023: US-China tensions continue to simmer

Tensions between the United States and China continue to simmer despite the meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in November and high-level visits by Biden administration officials to China to ease differences on trade, Taiwan and Ukraine-Russia war as both Washington and Beijing engaged in tit-for-tat actions.

2023-12-25T15:44:45.537153+00:00 IST

US President Joe Biden extends greetings to people on Christmas 

US President Joe Biden has extended greetings to the people of the US on the occasion of Christmas.

2023-12-25T14:46:36.449915+00:00 IST

US: 1 person killed, 3 injured in mall shooting in Colorado

One person was killed and three others were injured after a shooting in a mall in US' Colorado on Sunday (local time) as people wrapped up their Christmas shopping, according to police, CNN reported.

2023-12-25T14:21:02.352550+00:00 IST

"Did not ask for ceasefire in Gaza": Joe Biden

United States President Joe Biden held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday and emphasized on protecting the civilian population amid the Israel-Hamas war, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-12-24T12:20:46.752071+00:00 IST

Houthis targeted India-flagged tanker in Red Sea: US

Two warships, including an India-flagged, Gabon-owned tanker, came under Houthi fire in the Red Sea, according to official statements from the US Central Command.

2023-12-24T04:23:45.982946+00:00 IST

US: Man killed, woman injured in shooting at Florida mall

A man was killed and a woman injured in a shooting inside a mall at Ocala in Florida on Saturday afternoon, CNN reported citing Ocala Police chief Mike Balken.

2023-12-24T02:45:27.585243+00:00 IST

Iranian drone struck chemical tanker in Indian Ocean: Pentagon

The incident comes as the latest illustration of the growing regional tensions after the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.

2023-12-24T02:17:17.567449+00:00 IST

US Air Force plans to reclaim Pacific island airfield

Speaking to Nikkei Asia, Wilsbach said, "If you pay attention in the next few months, you will see significant progress, especially at Tinian North."

2023-12-23T17:51:39.644397+00:00 IST

US condemns vandalism of Hindu Temple in California

The US State Department on Saturday condemned the vandalism of the Shri Swaminarayan Temple in California.

2023-12-23T14:40:54.636535+00:00 IST

US hosts Quad Counterterrorism Working Group meeting in Honolulu

The United States, Australia, India, and Japan, are four like-minded regional partners which convene under the Quad to address urgent issues facing the area and to promote an inclusive, resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific.

2023-12-23T05:26:44.702354+00:00 IST

Consulate in San Francisco condemns defacement of Hindu temple

Condemning the defacement of the Swaminarayan Mandir at Newark, California, with anti-India graffiti, the Indian Consulate in San Francisco on Saturday said the incident has hurt the sentiments of the Indian community.

2023-12-23T03:49:18.267755+00:00 IST

US: Hindu temple wall defaced with anti-India graffiti

Suspected pro-Khalistan activists allegedly defaced the Swaminarayan temple in Newark, California, police said, adding that the incident came to light on Friday (local time).

2023-12-23T03:05:59.746956+00:00 IST

Czech Republic declares one-day mourning after Prague shooting

This decision comes after a special cabinet meeting, President Petr Pavel announced that December 23 would be a day of mourning with flags on official buildings to be flown at half-mast and people asked to observe a minute's silence at noon.

2023-12-22T13:09:26.490497+00:00 IST

India-American CEO of Wayfair urges longer work hours

In his note celebrating the company's recent success, Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah addresses the importance of working long hours, being responsive, and integrating work with life. He challenges the notion that success is rewarded through laziness and encourages a proactive and diligent approach.

2023-12-22T09:11:58.885764+00:00 IST

White House crafts new plan to free jailed American journalist

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said, "We're working hard to see what we can do to get another proposal that might be more successful." This comes after the Kremlin rejected a previous proposal.

2023-12-22T07:49:46.126275+00:00 IST

US bars Pentagon from utilising Chinese port logistics platform

The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC), which keeps track of the national security implications of US-China trade, noted that LOGINK's visibility into global shipping and supply chains could expose US supply chain vulnerabilities and track shipments of US military cargo.

2023-12-22T04:24:18.488397+00:00 IST

US, Chinese military chiefs hold first talks in a year

General CQ Brown, Jr, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, initiated a video conference call with his Chinese counterpart, General Liu Zhenli of the People's Liberation Army of China.

2023-12-22T03:42:15.306136+00:00 IST

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Thursday filed for bankruptcy in New York's southern district court, CNN reported.

2023-12-22T00:08:18.908496+00:00 IST

"India reaffirms its unwavering commitment to Afghan people"

"As a contiguous neighbour to Afghanistan, a friend to its people, and as a country with direct stakes in ensuring peace and stability in Afghanistan, allow me to place the following observations before the council," stated Kamboj on Wednesday.

2023-12-21T03:15:01.958094+00:00 IST

Beijing will reunify Taiwan with mainland China: Xi warns Biden

Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned his US counterpart Joe Biden that Beijing will reunify Taiwan with mainland China but that the timing has not yet been decided, NBC News reported.

2023-12-21T01:20:49.925350+00:00 IST