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US aid package for Ukraine faces Congressional hurdles

If US support wanes, there's concern that European nations might follow suit.

2023-12-15T17:46:15.297352+00:00 IST

Indian American Congress members welcome India's announcement tp

US Congress members released the statement after receiving a classified briefing from the Biden Administration on the indictment of Nikhil Gupta in connection with a foiled plot to assassinate a US citizen in New York City.

2023-12-15T17:41:17.048870+00:00 IST

Vietnam to diplomatically handle China to maintain stability

Foreign policy experts are expressing skepticism regarding the recently highlighted enhancement of relations between China and Vietnam this week. They assert that Hanoi is unlikely to deviate from its meticulously balanced foreign policy, which encompasses recently reinforced connections with the U.S. and Japan, reported Voice of America (VOA).

2023-12-15T15:15:58.653367+00:00 IST

US expands investments in Africa to counter Chinese influence

This initiative aims to counteract the increasing influence of China on the continent. The 547 new agreements, a 67 per cent surge from 2022, signify a significant commitment to fostering economic and strategic partnerships, according to British Robinson, coordinator for the Prosper Africa trade and business initiative.

2023-12-15T10:43:01.089024+00:00 IST

"Need for more balanced, representative, democratic UNSC"

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis has said there is need for a UN Security Council (UNSC) that is more balanced, more representative, more responsive, more democratic, and more transparent.

2023-12-15T03:20:10.601998+00:00 IST

Indian envoy to US discusses technology partnership with IBM CEO

Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu discussed India-US technology partnership during his meeting with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) CEO Arvind Krishna on Thursday (US local time).

2023-12-15T02:56:35.666628+00:00 IST

US wants Russia to negotiate in “good faith”

The United States said that it wants Russia to negotiate in "good faith" regarding the release of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and American Paul Whelan, adding that Washington would welcome serious engagement with Moscow.

2023-12-14T21:14:12.911172+00:00 IST

US official to discuss "efforts to reduce harm to civilians"

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who is on a visit to Israel, is expected to talk about the efforts to be more surgical and more precise, stressing that it should reduce the harm to civilians, according to Voice of America (VOA).

2023-12-14T16:13:55.072955+00:00 IST

President Biden meets with families of American hostages

US President Joe Biden held a private meeting on Wednesday with the families of Americans held hostage in Gaza.

2023-12-14T14:50:24.213734+00:00 IST

Myanmar becomes world's biggest opium producer

Myanmar has overtaken Afghanistan to become the world's biggest opium producer, the United Nations said in a report.

2023-12-14T12:50:30.106007+00:00 IST

Vivek Ramaswamy says he wants to speak of his Hindu faith

Starting by saying he respectfully disagrees, Vivek went on to say he is not a 'fake convert' and won't lie to ramp up his political career, "I am a Hindu". Going on to add, Vivek asserted that Hinduism and Christianity "share the same value set in common"

2023-12-14T08:11:32.252292+00:00 IST

US Senate passes annual defence policy bill

The defence bill was finalized by conference negotiators in the House and Senate last week, after the chambers passed vastly different versions over the summer, with House Republicans slipping in provisions on the culture wars engulfing America.

2023-12-14T07:21:41.760029+00:00 IST

US discusses ways to expand Taiwan's international participation

The US and Taiwan are exploring ways to expand Taiwan's participation in the UN and other international forums, as well as addressing a range of global challenges, including public health, aviation safety and climate change, Voice of America (VOA) reported.

2023-12-14T05:58:18.865327+00:00 IST

"India to continue pursuit to become number one economy in world"

US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) chairman John Chambers has predicted that in 2024 India will continue its pursuit towards becoming the number one economy in the world.

2023-12-14T04:51:48.224041+00:00 IST

'Cannot have old wine in new bottles and expect new results'

Reiterating New Delhi's stand for the expansion of the multilateral institutions, India's permanent ambassador to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj said that multilateral institutions "rarely die", they simply "fade into irrelevance".

2023-12-14T02:04:24.017587+00:00 IST

US House approves impeachment inquiry against Biden

The GOP-led House voted 221-212 on the resolution as the Republicans put the weight of their majority behind the investigation

2023-12-14T00:19:52.874500+00:00 IST

US: Fed holds interest rate steady amid retreating inflation

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held the interest rates steady at a 22-year high for the third straight meeting, while the central bankers have predicted three possible rate cuts next year, The Hill reported on Wednesday.

2023-12-13T22:13:20.202218+00:00 IST

US targets Hamas officials, facilitators in fourth round

The US State Department on Wednesday imposed sanctions on eight Hamas officials and facilitators aiming to dismantle the networks that support the funding of the terror outfit.

2023-12-13T21:35:37.524383+00:00 IST

Biden to meet family members of American hostages held by Hamas

US President Joe Biden will meet family members of American hostages held by Hamas at the White House on Wednesday, an administration official confirmed to New York Post.

2023-12-13T08:28:11.111203+00:00 IST

"They chose to attack us, undermine us": Canadian PM Trudeau

Amid the India-Canada standoff, the Canadian Prime Minister on Monday claimed that he had made public allegations against India in tjhe killing of Hardeep Nijjar as there was a need to put a chill on India in light of what was being reported in India

2023-12-13T06:33:07.140984+00:00 IST

"Israel losing support due to indiscriminate bombing in Gaza"

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said that Israel is losing global support due to its "indiscriminate bombing" in Gaza. He criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and members of his coalition over their opposition to a two-state solution, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-12-13T04:05:41.595963+00:00 IST