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US: Massive explosion at house in Arlington after man fires flare

According to Arlington County Police Department, the fire department is working to extinguish the fire.

2023-12-05T04:08:30.324557+00:00 IST

US acknowledges India's probe into failed killing plot

He also held a meeting with External Affairs S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra for in-depth discussions aimed at strengthening coordination and policy alignment across the Indo-Pacific region.

2023-12-05T03:31:56.783665+00:00 IST

Ruchira Kamboj chairs briefing ahead of 62nd UN Commission

India's permanent representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, on Monday chaired an insightful member-state briefing in preparation for the 62nd UN Commission for Social Development in February 2024.

2023-12-05T01:27:12.202905+00:00 IST

Israel not giving up on women hostages held by Hamas: US

Amid the resumption of the ground offensive against Hamas, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday said Israel was not ready to give up on the release of women hostages held by Hamas, adding that the terror group will "not release" them from their captivity.

2023-12-04T22:15:47.937679+00:00 IST

'Anti-semitic': White House blasts pro-Palestinian protest in US

The White House labelled a pro-Palestinian rally, held over the weekend outside a kosher restaurant in Philadelphia, as 'anti-semitic', The Times of Israel reported on Monday.

2023-12-04T19:44:22.756494+00:00 IST

"We oppose transnational oppression": US on Pannun 'plot'

Amid the indictment of an Indian in an alleged foiled assassination plot in the US, State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller said on Monday that Washington opposes any 'transnational oppression' across the world while clarifying that the comment wasn't specific to India.

2023-12-04T19:25:14.060933+00:00 IST

US Navy vessel shoots down drones in areas under Houthi control

"The USS Carney has been involved in multiple engagements in the Red Sea involving Houthi attacks on commercial vessels today. In at least two circumstances, the Carney successfully shot down [unmanned aerial vehicles] headed in its direction," the official said.

2023-12-03T19:11:02.879411+00:00 IST

US envoy Garcetti visits Bloom Bazaar in Nagaland

US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti expressed delight to visit the Bloom Bazaar during his visit to Nagaland, stressing that the local business owners are the backbone of local, national and global economies.

2023-12-03T17:20:57.840274+00:00 IST

US: 3 civilians killed, 2 cops injured in Queens stabbing rampage

Three people were killed and two New York City Police Department officers were injured after a stabbing rampage and fire at a house in Far Rockaway, Queens on Sunday morning, reported The New York Post, citing law enforcement sources.

2023-12-03T15:47:54.110704+00:00 IST

Palestinian death toll surges, US urges to safeguard civilians

The United States is intensifying its call for Israel to take greater measures to safeguard civilians in the wake of renewed combat operations in Gaza, CNN reported.

2023-12-03T14:02:42.300211+00:00 IST

Palestinian student shot in Burlington now paralysed, mother says

Awartani, one of three Palestinian students who were shot, may face a life without mobility after a bullet lodged in his spine.

2023-12-03T13:55:42.696156+00:00 IST

Estranged husband charged as missing woman found dead in storage

Last month, Florida law enforcement officials escalated the case to a homicide investigation after discovering Rucker's body in a storage unit registered to Hill.

2023-12-03T11:29:53.675598+00:00 IST

Donald Trump calls Biden "destroyer of American democracy"

While addressing thousands of supporters in Iowa, Trump said, "Biden and his radical left allies like to pose as defenders of democracy."

2023-12-03T09:53:49.237215+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Syria, Lebanon following rocket fire

The Israeli military shelled locations in Syria and Lebanon where rocket launches were detected this morning.

2023-12-03T08:37:39.112297+00:00 IST

US: VP Kamala Harris says “too many innocent Palestinians” killed

Amid the resumption of war between Israel and Hamas, US Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday expressed concern over the mounting civilian toll, saying that "too many innocent Palestinians have been killed", CNN reported.

2023-12-02T20:47:02.924617+00:00 IST

Sandra Day O'Connor, first female Supreme Court justice, dies

Citing the US Supreme Court announcement of her death, the NYT reported that O'Connor was battling complications of dementia.

2023-12-02T19:03:34.872962+00:00 IST

US finalises rule to cut oil, gas industry’s methane emissions

The US has finalised a rule to significantly cut the oil and gas industry's emissions of methane, a powerful planet-warming gas, CNN reported.

2023-12-02T17:50:17.542820+00:00 IST

Pro-Palestine protester self-immolates outside Israeli consulate

The protester remains in a critical condition after being intervened by a security guard at the scene. The guard also sustained burn injuries while trying to save the protstor, and his condition remains uncertain, police said.

2023-12-02T03:18:30.581676+00:00 IST

US appeals court rejects broad immunity claim for Trump

A federal appeals court in the US has rejected a broad assertion of immunity for former President Donald Trump over the January 6 violence at the White House, where his supporters attempted to thwart the certification of his election loss to Joe Biden.

2023-12-01T23:37:15.364507+00:00 IST

Humanitarian pause came to end because of Hamas, says Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday that the pause in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict ended due to Hamas, claiming the terror group 'reneged' on commitments.

2023-12-01T22:14:50.517610+00:00 IST