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US Secy Blinken to attend 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Delhi

The dialogue will provide a platform for top-level discussions between the US and India, addressing critical bilateral and global matters, with special emphasis on developments unfolding in the Indo-Pacific region.

2023-11-04T14:12:06.952785+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar, Italian counterpart Tajani sign 2 agreements

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani signed two significant agreements, to boost the mobility of youth and skilled workers in a safe and legal manner.

2023-11-04T06:24:55.843463+00:00 IST

US does not want to see Israel-Hamas conflict expand into Lebanon

She said that Hezbollah and other actors, including state and non-state should not take advantage of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

2023-11-04T05:55:37.199588+00:00 IST

Israel "significantly refined" military plan for war against Hama

Following talks with the US, Israel "significantly refined" its original military plan for its war against Hamas, reported The Times of Israel.

2023-11-04T03:57:34.455999+00:00 IST

US announces security assistance for Ukraine worth over USD 400 m

The US Department of Defence (DoD) announced an additional USD 425 million worth of security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defence needs.

2023-11-04T02:48:24.191661+00:00 IST

"Support for Israel may erode if...", warns US

US President Joe Biden and his top advisors have warned Israel that it will become increasingly difficult for it to pursue its military goals in Gaza as global outcry intensifies about the scale of humanitarian suffering in the crisis-stricken region, CNN reported.

2023-11-04T00:53:02.260701+00:00 IST

Ruchira Kamboj on re-election of Indian candidate at UN committee

Surendra Kumar Adhana has been re-elected to serve on the Advisory Committee on ACABQ at UN for the term 2024-26.

2023-11-03T21:17:56.029687+00:00 IST

US House passes bill to expand sanctions against Iranian oil

In a strong bipartisan vote, the US Congress passed a bill on Friday to harden sanctions on Iranian oil, which would also impose measures on foreign ports and refineries that facilitate the trade of oil from Tehran, The Hill reported.

2023-11-03T21:16:08.844370+00:00 IST

Indian candidate re-elected to key UN advisory committee

India's candidate, Surendra Kumar Adhana, has achieved a significant re-election milestone by securing a seat on the Advisory Committee on Administrative & Budgetary Questions (#ACABQ) for the term 2024-26.

2023-11-03T20:13:37.369514+00:00 IST

UNGA votes against US’ trade embargo against Cuba

The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted by a large margin against the US' economic and trade embargo against Cuba, first imposed in 1960, as per a report on the UN's official website.

2023-11-03T12:29:09.101355+00:00 IST

US: At least 15 people injured after gas explosion, fire in NY

People who have been injured are five first responders, eight adults and two children.

2023-11-03T08:44:12.279178+00:00 IST

US Defence Secy Lloyd Austin to travel to India next week

United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd J Austin III will travel to India next week as part of his ninth official visit to the Indo-Pacific region, the US Department of Defence said.

2023-11-03T07:36:14.960713+00:00 IST

"74 US citizens, their families have arrived on Egyptian side"

White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby highlighted that so far 74 US citizens being held by the Hamas terror group in Gaza, have arrived on the Egyptian side, noting that these 74 are in addition to the five Americans who deported Gaza yesterday.

2023-11-03T07:26:25.646315+00:00 IST

US continues to stand with Israel: Biden

Reaffirming his support for Israel in its ongoing ground offensive in Gaza against the Hamas terrorists, United States President Joe Biden has said that Washington will continue to stand with the country and affirmed Israel's right to defend itself in line with international humanitarian law.

2023-11-03T06:10:40.981271+00:00 IST

US surveillance drones flying over Gaza Strip: Report

Pentagon officials said that the aircraft has been active in the region since the days after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Hamas.

2023-11-03T04:00:32.388651+00:00 IST

US: Russia's Wagner group sets to deliver air defence weapons to

The US Intelligence has learned that Russia's Wagner Group is preparing to deliver an advanced air defence missile system to Hezbollah following the Lebanese militia group's clashes with Israel, reported New York Post.

2023-11-03T03:53:59.489727+00:00 IST

US: House passes USD 14.3 billion bill for aid to Israel

The US House on Thursday passed a bill to provide USD 14.3 billion in aid to Israel amid the ongoing war with Hamas, however, it is expected to set up a clash with the Democratic-led Senate, CNN reported.

2023-11-02T23:45:01.714171+00:00 IST

“US importing more from key partners like India…": Janet Yellen

Stating that the US is committed to an Indo-Pacific that is free and open, Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen said that Washington is increasing its countries like India, Vietnam and Mexico reducing the dependence on China.

2023-11-02T23:23:25.068506+00:00 IST

“We see very difficult, turbulent times ahead”: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday characterized the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic followed by conflict in Ukraine on the global economy as "very traumatic" and predicted very "difficult and turbulent" times ahead.

2023-11-02T23:03:39.751532+00:00 IST

"Interested to hear how India's discussions with China are going related to border issues": US Official

Ahead of the upcoming India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, US Assistant Secretary for Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu said that Washington would be interested to know about the discussions between New Delhi and Beijing regarding the border standoff.

2023-11-02T22:51:11.392202+00:00 IST