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US announces USD 150 million military aid for Ukraine

The US department of State in a latest package announces arms and equipment which includes air defense, artillery, anti-tank, and other capabilities

2023-10-27T02:56:44.256077+00:00 IST

US: Manhunt underway for Lewiston shooting suspect

Maine Governor Janet Mills has said an extensive manhunt is underway for a suspect in a mass shooting at a bowling alley and at a restaurant in Maine's Lewiston on Wednesday night, which claimed the lives of 18 people and injured 13 others.

2023-10-27T01:01:33.599194+00:00 IST

"900 US troops deployed or are being deployed in Middle East"

Approximately 900 US troops have been deployed or are being deployed to the Middle East amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Pentagon spokesperson Brigadier General Pat Ryder said on Thursday (local time), CNN reported.

2023-10-27T00:57:28.970049+00:00 IST

Israel has right, responsibility to go after Hamas: White House

Israel has a right and responsibility to go after Hamas after what happened on October 7, White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, John Kirby said on Thursday (local time).

2023-10-26T22:22:39.592074+00:00 IST

Stop the bombs and save lives: Palestine envoy at UN

Riyad Mansour, Palestine's permanent observer to the United Nations, on Thursday said while the world body was holding a meeting, fellow Palestinians in Gaza were living in fear of bombs.

2023-10-26T21:51:07.598518+00:00 IST

This is not war with Palestinians: Israel envoy at UNGA

Israel's permanent ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, said his country was not waging a war "with Palestinians" but with Hamas, adding that the terrorist organisation does not care about Palestinian people, peace or dialogue.

2023-10-26T19:57:11.543236+00:00 IST

"Just one attack in history of around 80 years..." : Iranian FM

Stating that the Palestinian people have the legitimate right to defend themselves against Israel even through "armed struggle", Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian called for an end to the ongoing Israeli actions in Gaza Strip.

2023-10-26T17:59:41.562229+00:00 IST

US, Israel discuss need to facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday spoke with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and discussed the need to facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza and to ensure the protection of civilians.

2023-10-26T03:59:43.659398+00:00 IST

US: Police releases image of man involved in Lewiston shooting

The suspect is not yet in custody and an active manhunt is underway. Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office shared a photo of the alleged gunman on Facebook Wednesday evening, asking for identification help via messenger or email.

2023-10-26T03:26:37.819754+00:00 IST

US President, Australian PM discuss open Indo-Pacific

Hosting Anthony Albanese at the Oval Office on Thursday, US President Joe Biden discussed key priorities with the Australian Prime Minister, including advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific, supporting Ukraine and showing solidarity with Israel.

2023-10-26T01:06:38.647611+00:00 IST

US: Jewish students take shelter in library amid protest

Amid the ongoing Israeli offensive against Hamas in Gaza following the October 7 terror attacks, a group of Jewish students took shelter in a library at Cooper Union in New York as a group of demonstrators chanted "Free Palestine" outside, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-26T00:28:16.877308+00:00 IST

Israel’s UN envoy blasts Russia, China for vetoing US resolution

After Russia and China vetoed the US-authored draft resolution condemning the terror attacks by Hamas on Israel, Gilad Erdan, the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, said had these countries endured a similar massacre, they would have acted with much greater force than his nation.

2023-10-25T23:54:32.423370+00:00 IST

Biden denies Khamanei claim of hand in Israeli strikes

Responding to Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, accusing the US of "directing" the ongoing Israeli strikes in Gaza, followimg the October 7 Hamas terror attacks, President Joe Biden said the US has had troops in the region since 9/11 to go after ISIS, and it had nothing to do with Israel.

2023-10-25T22:50:16.463998+00:00 IST

"Australia, US oppose Russia's immoral invasion of Ukraine"

Weighing in on the protracted and ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said both the US and Australia were opposed to Moscow's "illegal and immoral invasion" of the neighbouring country.

2023-10-25T21:59:48.129961+00:00 IST

US, Australia sign landmark space deal

At a joint press briefing with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday, US President Joe Biden said the two countries have signed a new Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA) that would create more opportunities for American space companies to launch spacecraft from Australia.

2023-10-25T21:36:15.709536+00:00 IST

"Hamas hiding behind Palestinian civilians": Biden

Amid Israel's military response to the October 7 terror attacks, US President Joe Biden on Thursday said the terrorist group Hamas was hiding behind Palestinian civilians, stressing that they are despicable and cowardly.

2023-10-25T20:18:13.160015+00:00 IST

Republican Mike Johnson elected 56th House Speaker

US House Republican Conference Vice Chair Mike Johnson was elected as the 56th Speaker of the House.

2023-10-25T18:57:16.048631+00:00 IST

US President Joe Biden denounces antisemitism, Islamophobia

US President Joe Biden has once again reiterated that antisemitism and Islamophobia should be denounced without equivocation.

2023-10-25T16:17:35.936376+00:00 IST

India to resume visa services in Canada in four categories

India on Wednesday decided to resume visa services in Canada for four categories after a considered review of the security situation which "takes into account some recent Canadian measures in this regard"

2023-10-25T15:27:09.663718+00:00 IST

B-52s rock band dropped from White House dinner

The band, best known for the 1989 hit "Love Shack," was scheduled to play at the state dinner for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday hosted by President Joe Biden.

2023-10-25T06:52:51.902422+00:00 IST