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Trump and Biden “too old” for presidency: Ron DeSantis

In a jibe at the presidential frontrunners -- Donald trump and Joe Biden -- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that the presidency is "not a job for somebody that is pushing 80", CNN reported.

2023-11-20T06:29:42.427151+00:00 IST

Indian Community in US flock to waterfronts to celebrate Chhath

Hundreds of people of Indian origin from New Jersey and New York flocked to waterfronts in the United States as they celebrated the auspicious festival of Chhath on Sunday.

2023-11-19T22:47:15.144460+00:00 IST

"Deeply Shocked": Guterres on UN-run schools attacked in Gaza

Condemning the attack, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Sunday that he is "deeply shocked" after the two UN-run schools were attacked in less than 24 hours in Gaza, as the Israel-Hamas war enters day 44.

2023-11-19T22:30:51.477408+00:00 IST

Former US First lady Rosalynn Carter passes away at 96

Former US First Lady as well as mental health activist Rosalynn Carter passed away at the age of 96, CNN reported, citing the Carter Centre, on Sunday.

2023-11-19T21:19:51.223440+00:00 IST

US working to broker deal to free hostages in Gaza: White House

White House National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson has said the US is working hard to broker a deal between Israel, the US and Hamas to free hostages held in Gaza in exchange for a five-day pause in fighting.

2023-11-19T06:05:09.149855+00:00 IST

Biden stands firm against ceasefire, condemns West Bank violence

Biden also called for Israel to respect humanitarian law and minimise the loss of civilian life, saying he counselled Israeli officials during his trip to Tel Aviv "against letting their hurt and rage mislead them into making mistakes we ourselves have made in the past."

2023-11-19T00:12:35.403270+00:00 IST

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter enters hospice in Georgia

In May, the Centre announced that the former first lady was diagnosed with dementia.

2023-11-18T20:05:30.918743+00:00 IST

“My faith led me to this presidential campaign”: Vivek Ramaswamy

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy opened up about his 'Hindu' faith, emphasizing that it provides him with freedom and has motivated him to undertake this presidential campaign as a moral obligation.

2023-11-18T16:49:35.784061+00:00 IST

Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy react differently to Trump "vermin"

Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy reacted differently when asked about former President and frontrunner Donald Trump's remark calling his political opponents "vermin".

2023-11-18T15:34:37.202005+00:00 IST

Japan to keep urging China to lift seafood import ban: PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday said Japan will continue urging China to lift its import ban on Japanese seafood following the oceanic discharge of treated radioactive water from a nuclear power plant. Kishida called for a "cool-headed," science-based judgment on the issue, Kyodo News reported.

2023-11-18T04:58:43.981502+00:00 IST

Apple, Disney, IBM halt ads on X after Musk's comments

Disney said it was halting spending on X. Similarly, Lionsgate, the entertainment and film distribution company, and Paramount Global, the media giant that owns CBS announced pausing spending on X.

2023-11-18T04:56:47.932539+00:00 IST

"Climate crisis threat for people with mental health problems"

The climate crisis is a potentially lethal threat for people with mental health problems such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety, as per CNN.

2023-11-18T04:07:53.966031+00:00 IST

US: Person shot at in hoispital lobby dies

A person, who was shot at in the lobby of a New Hampshire psychiatric hospital on Friday, has died, authorities said, according to CNN.

2023-11-18T02:54:14.295370+00:00 IST

Biden signs stopgap spending bill, averts government shutdown

The two-step plan, a victory for House Speaker Mike Johnson, received bipartisan support in both chambers. It establishes new shutdown deadlines in January and February.

2023-11-18T01:18:28.544202+00:00 IST

Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI departs company

The company revealed in a blog post on Friday that OpenAI's board no longer has confidence in Altman's ability to lead the organisation.

2023-11-17T22:09:13.053935+00:00 IST

India consistently champions cooperative...: Kamboj at UNGA

Ruchira Kamboj highlighted that Global South has no voice at the high table.

2023-11-17T06:42:09.845287+00:00 IST

TikTok cracks down on posts after Osama bin Laden's letter

TikTok, a social media networking site that allows users to share videos, has taken action against posts pertaining to Osama bin Laden's "Letter to America," which was written by the commander of al Qaeda following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, CBS News reported.

2023-11-17T05:53:44.663094+00:00 IST

"A matter for US, China": Piyush Goyal on Xi-Biden meeting

Goyal noted that all the nations of the world are deeply influenced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to resolve conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.

2023-11-17T04:50:24.659497+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal meets US President Biden at APEC welcome reception

Piyush Goyal met US President Joe Biden at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) welcome reception on Thursday.

2023-11-17T03:29:10.714221+00:00 IST

Biden announces progress on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

India's representative Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was also present on the stage as Biden delivered his address.

2023-11-17T01:46:21.487594+00:00 IST

China has "not occupied" a single inch of foreign land, claims Xi

Xi's remarks came following his meeting with US President Joe Biden at a high-stakes US-China Summit, which concluded amid looming concerns of 'Taiwan Independence'. Biden also raised concerns over China's human rights abuses, including in Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong.

2023-11-16T23:50:59.471146+00:00 IST