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Blinken draws comparison between LeT in Mumbai, Holocaust

"As this Council and the UN General Assembly have repeatedly affirmed, all acts of terrorism are unlawful and unjustifiable. They're unlawful and unjustifiable, whether they target people in Nairobi or Bali Istanbul or Mumbai, in New York or Kibbutz Be'eri," Blinken said.

2023-10-25T02:52:35.576245+00:00 IST

"Sent 38 tons of humanitarian goods to Palestinian people: India

R. Ravindra, India's Deputy Permanent Representative (DPR) to the United Nations, on Wednesday, underlined New Delhi's efforts to send humanitarian assistance to civilians in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, saying that it has sent 38 tons of food and critical medical equipment to the region.

2023-10-25T01:19:55.097125+00:00 IST

“US will continue to push for fuel in Gaza”: Top official

Amid the ongoing Israeli offensive against Hamas in Gaza and the evolving humanitarian crisis, the US has assured the international community that it will continue to push for the supply of fuel to be restored in the region.

2023-10-24T21:33:57.138626+00:00 IST

Biden honours Indian-American scientists for medical discoveries

Two Indian American scientists were awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation by US President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday.

2023-10-24T19:17:59.883314+00:00 IST

“Humanitarian pauses” in Gaza war must be considered: Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said "humanitarian pauses" in the Gaza war must be considered in order to protect Palestinian civilians, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-24T17:45:44.033436+00:00 IST

“I don’t mind being Nelson Mandela because…”: Donald Trump

Voicing against the multiple criminal charges against him, former US President Donald Trump made his comparison to former South African President Nelson Mandela stating that he is "doing it for a reason", CNN reported on Tuesday.

2023-10-24T17:44:25.198331+00:00 IST

"Over 2 million Palestinians on survival mission"

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Observer State of Palestine Riyad al-Maliki has said that over two million Palestinians are on a survival mission every day, every night and that Israel's massacre against the Palestinian civilian population must be stopped.

2023-10-24T17:32:45.116521+00:00 IST

Israel calls for resignation of UN chief over his remarks

Israel has demanded the resignation of United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres from his position over his remarks against the Israeli counteroffensive in Gaza after terror attacks by Hamas on October 7.

2023-10-24T17:03:15.326890+00:00 IST

“In what world do you live?” Israeli FM lambasts UN chief

Addressing the UN Security Council session on Israel-Gaza crisis, Cohen said, "Mr Secretary General (Guterres), in what world do you live? Definitely, this is not our world".

2023-10-24T16:53:57.349851+00:00 IST

'Actions by Hamas don’t take away rights of Palestinian people'

Amid the unwavering support to Israel, US President Joe Biden on Tuesday affirmed that Washington remains committed to the Palestinian people and the terror attack by Hamas doesn't take that right away.

2023-10-24T15:50:52.371518+00:00 IST

Biden admin unveils proposed reforms to H-1B Visa programme

The Department of Homeland Security has initiated rulemaking to simplify eligibility requirements, offer more flexibility to both employers and foreign workers, and combat fraud and abuse within the programme.

2023-10-24T07:03:21.034972+00:00 IST

“Barbaric terrorists”: Indian-American Congressman on Hamas

HinduACTion and Namaste Shalom Multi-faith Alliance organised a timely Congressional briefing on Tuesday in support of Israel and against rising anti-Hindu bigotry and antisemitism in the US and Canada.

2023-10-24T04:44:32.694065+00:00 IST

UNGA President to convene Emergency session on October 26

This comes after the Hamas attack on Israel in which more than 1,400 Israelis were killed, mostly in the initial Hamas attack. In addition, 203 people were believed captured by Hamas during the incursion and taken into Gaza, the Israeli military has said.

2023-10-24T04:38:53.365226+00:00 IST

Five Eyes' intelligence leaders accuse China of global espionage

The intelligence leaders of the 'Five Eyes' countries have accused China of posing a threat to the world, alleging that the country is stealing intellectual property, trade secrets, and personal data all across the world.

2023-10-24T02:38:00.157959+00:00 IST

Diasporas come out in support of Israel at Congressional briefing

Nissim Reuben, Program Director of Indian-Jewish Relations at the American Jewish Committee (AJC), said at a Congressional briefing in support of Israel that India is the only country with no history of antisemitism.

2023-10-24T02:12:25.566961+00:00 IST

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expected to visit US this week

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit Washington, DC, later this week, US senior officials said, according to CNN.

2023-10-24T00:00:12.543239+00:00 IST

Top US official says Iran has been supporting Hamas

US National Security Council (NSC) coordinator for strategic communications, John Kirby, on Tuesday said Iran has been supporting the terrorist group Hamas for years and the latter would not be able to exist without Tehran's help.

2023-10-23T22:01:39.590643+00:00 IST

‘Five Eyes’ intelligence leaders flag China’s “global espionage”

Five Eyes countries' intelligence leaders on 60 Minutes, raised concern, stressing that China is conducting an ongoing global espionage, reported CBS News.

2023-10-23T19:58:37.785566+00:00 IST

Family of Indian killed in Queens push for hate crime charge

An Indian American man Jasmer Singh living in Queens, New York has died following an attack that followed moments after his car accident, as per the police, CBS News reported.

2023-10-23T04:44:16.655333+00:00 IST

US President Biden, Netanyahu agree on flow of aid to Gaza

US President Joe Biden held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, with both leaders affirming the need to ensure the continued flow of humanitarian aid and relief materials into Gaza.

2023-10-23T00:18:31.435913+00:00 IST

Police deny antisemitism behind Detroit synagogue chief’s murder

Following the death of Samantha Woll, the president of a synagogue board, on Saturday, Detroit's police chief said no evidence has been uncovered by law enforcement so far that indicates the murder was motivated by antisemitism, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-23T00:02:36.025184+00:00 IST