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Harris, Herzog discuss latest developments in Israel

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday (US local time) discussed the latest developments in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank, with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

2023-11-08T00:59:45.657143+00:00 IST

Gaza “becoming a graveyard for children”: UN Secretary-General

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said Gaza is "becoming a graveyard for children", CNN reported.

2023-11-08T00:43:51.215182+00:00 IST

"Reoccupation of Gaza by Israeli forces is not good": WH

The White House cautioned Israel on Tuesday against reoccupying Gaza after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested that Tel Aviv can consider to "have the overall security responsibility" in Gaza "for an indefinite period" once the war is over, the New York Times reported.

2023-11-07T23:50:50.416034+00:00 IST

US warns of cutting funds for schools, colleges

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona in an interview with CNN said that there has been an increase in complaints lodged with the Department's Office of Civil Rights, particularly following the Hamas terror attacks on Israel in the previous month.

2023-11-07T17:00:01.067111+00:00 IST

4th ASEAN-US Cyber Policy Dialogue focuses on reducing risk

The ASEAN-US joint statement said, "The Dialogue acknowledged the work that has been done in fostering greater regional cybersecurity cooperation and capacity building, as well as the importance of continued implementation of cyber confidence-building measures to reduce the risk of misperception and escalation in cyberspace."

2023-11-07T16:39:55.440361+00:00 IST

Yellen to host Chinese vice premier Lifeng in San Francisco

US Secretary of the Treasury Janet L Yellen is set to host Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ahead of the APEC Finance Ministers Meeting in San Francisco, the US Department of Treasury said on Monday.

2023-11-07T00:34:00.643501+00:00 IST

Donald Trump testifies in civil fraud trial

Former US President Donald Trump had a contentious day on the witness stand while testifying in the civil fraud trial on Monday, a case which accuses him and his company of committing "rampant fraud", the Washington Post reported.

2023-11-06T23:46:57.701757+00:00 IST

US Defence Secretary speaks with Israeli counterpart

US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin spoke with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant to receive updates on Israel's ongoing operations in Gaza.

2023-11-06T08:37:32.632351+00:00 IST

Israel-Hamas:US announces entry of nuclear submarine in West Asia

The United States military on Monday said that a guided missile has arrived in the Middle East, showing a message of deterrence clearly directed at regional adversaries as the Biden administration tries to avoid a broader conflict amid the Israel-Hamas war, reported CNN.

2023-11-06T06:35:07.229030+00:00 IST

Donald Trump to testify in civil fraud trial today

The trial brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, is seeking USD 250 million in damages and barring the former president from doing business in the state.

2023-11-06T01:19:57.700245+00:00 IST

CIA Director arrives in Israel as conflict rages

CIA Director William J Burns, arrived in Israel on Sunday to hold discussions with leaders and intelligence officials, the first stop in a multi-country trip in the region, New York Times reported citing US officials.

2023-11-05T23:56:51.698806+00:00 IST

Texas: Shooting at Galveston motorcycle rally injures 5

The Lone Star Rally, billed as the largest four-day motorcycle rally in North America, had already attracted a significant law enforcement presence to the area, enabling rapid response by first responders.

2023-11-05T18:19:06.795159+00:00 IST

Blinken to meet Palestinian Authority President amid war

Earlier this week, Blinken told a congressional hearing, "At some point, what would make the most sense would be for an effective and revitalized Palestinian Authority to have governance and ultimately security responsibility for Gaza."

2023-11-05T10:46:37.374511+00:00 IST

UAE delegation meets White House to advance bilateral relations

The meetings also discussed promoting mutual interests of the UAE and the US through developing strategies to reinforce further prospects of bilateral cooperation.

2023-11-05T08:49:56.354332+00:00 IST

UN teams respond to earthquake in western Nepal

United Nations teams in Nepal are responding to the devastating earthquake in the west of the country, amid reports that over 150 people have been killed and hundreds more injured.

2023-11-05T07:50:16.067315+00:00 IST

Pro-Palestinian protestors storm streets of American cities

Tens of thousands of demonstrators on Saturday crowded the streets of American cities to criticise Israel's military campaign in Gaza in response to the Hamas attack last month, The New York Times reported.

2023-11-05T04:34:40.980920+00:00 IST

"What Hamas did was horrific...": former US President Obama

In a strong condemnation of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, former US President Barack Obama has said that the conflict is the "century-old stuff" that has now come to the fore and blamed social media for amplifying the divisions, according to the New York Times.

2023-11-05T04:33:46.159956+00:00 IST

India emerges as top priority for global tech titans over China

In recent times, India has been making significant strides in the global tech manufacturing arena, with the introduction of Google's Pixel 8 manufacturing in the country. This development marks a pivotal moment in India's journey toward becoming a top-notch manufacturing hub for cutting-edge mobile technology, The Washington Times reported.

2023-11-05T03:01:26.742066+00:00 IST

Joe Biden signals progress in humanitarian pause in Gaza

Amid the concerns over the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, US President Joe Biden on Saturday suggested that progress has been made on the issue of providing for a humanitarian pause in the Gaza Strip, Russian News Agency TASS reported citing the White House press pool.

2023-11-05T00:32:58.596588+00:00 IST

Top US Official Donald Lu to travel India ahead of 2+2 Dialogue

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will be travelling to India to prepare for the US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue and discuss strategic coordination on multiple issues.

2023-11-04T20:02:52.927806+00:00 IST

UN chief says 'horrified' by Gaza hospital blast

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, on Saturday voiced his anguish over the suspected air strike on a convoy of ambulances outside Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza.

2023-11-04T15:42:59.513663+00:00 IST