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Palestinians are not Hamas, says US at Cairo Peace Summit

US Embassy Cairo Charge d'Affaires, Ambassador Beth Jones, attended the Cairo Peace Summit on behalf of the United States saying that Palestinians are not Hamas, and the terror group does not represent the Palestinian people, according to a statement by the US State Department.

2023-10-22T23:43:57.911905+00:00 IST

US State Department updates travel advisory for Iraq

The US State Department updated its travel advisory for Iraq to 'Level 4: Do Not Travel', following the increased security threats against US personnel and interests.

2023-10-22T19:52:24.101395+00:00 IST

"Israel must operate by the laws of war": Biden

In a discussion with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Joe Biden conveyed to the Jewish leader that "Israel must operate by the laws of war" in its war against Hamas.

2023-10-22T16:40:13.882117+00:00 IST

Shocked by death of Detroit Synagogue president: Shri Thanedar

US Congressman Shri Thanedar said that he is "shocked and saddened" by the death of Detroit synagogue board president Samantha Woll.

2023-10-22T03:17:14.364734+00:00 IST

Detroit synagogue president found dead outside her home

Amid the Israeli offensive against terror group Hamas in Gaza, the president of a Detroit synagogue board, Samantha Woll, was found dead on Saturday morning with multiple stab wounds outside her home, CNN reported, citing police officials.

2023-10-21T22:53:39.162172+00:00 IST

"China 'striking at very root' of Tibetan culture"

Tsering said: "China rules Tibet with an iron hand." He accused the Chinese Communist authorities of phasing out Tibetan language programs in local schools, changing the names of small towns to create Chinese influence and placing increased restrictions on Tibetan Buddhist clergy.

2023-10-21T12:54:59.856634+00:00 IST

US proposes changes in H-1B visa system

The Biden administration has proposed some changes in the H-1B visa program to streamline eligibility requirements and make it more efficient and flexible.

2023-10-21T07:46:00.252411+00:00 IST

US sanctions 3 Chinese firms for supplying missile parts to Pak

The United States has imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies for supplying missile-applicable items to Pakistan's ballistic missile programme, the State Department said on Friday.

2023-10-21T07:20:17.293299+00:00 IST

Biden requests USD 105 billion from Congress

US President Joe Biden has requested over USD 105 billion from Congress as part of a package to provide security assistance for the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel.

2023-10-21T01:42:46.279240+00:00 IST

Biden assures support for Americans freed from Hamas captivity

Following the release of two Americans from the captivity of the Hamas terror group, US President Joe Biden on Saturday assured that the US government would fully support them in their recovery.

2023-10-21T00:53:07.602148+00:00 IST

US raises concerns over Canadian diplomats' departure from India

During a press briefing on Friday, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated, "We are concerned by the departure of Canadian diplomats from India in response to the Indian government's demand of Canada to significantly reduce its diplomatic presence in India."

2023-10-20T23:55:38.421195+00:00 IST

Donald Trump fined USD 5000 for violating gag order

A New York judge fined former US President Donald Trump USD 5000 after a derogatory post about the judge's principal clerk was not removed from the 2024 candidate's campaign website, even after receiving the judge's order.

2023-10-20T23:22:57.790395+00:00 IST

UN probe reveals evidence of Russian war crimes in Ukraine

The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine presented the report to the General Assembly in accordance with Human Rights Council Resolution 52/32, which renewed the Commission's initial mandate for one additional year.

2023-10-20T20:22:48.021932+00:00 IST

US soldier who fled to North Korea charged with desertion

Travis King, the US Army private who fled to North Korea in July, has been charged by the US Army with a total of eight crimes including desertion, CNN reported on Friday citing charging documents.

2023-10-20T12:41:27.197781+00:00 IST

Israeli citizens can now travel to US without visa for 90 days

This update accelerates the implementation of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for Israeli travelers, which was initially scheduled to begin on November 30.

2023-10-20T12:05:11.243659+00:00 IST

Billions of snow crabs disappear from ocean around Alaska: Report

In recent years, billions of snow crabs have disappeared from the ocean around Alaska due to warmer ocean temperatures which likely caused them to starve to death, as per scientists, CNN reported.

2023-10-20T11:02:39.627736+00:00 IST

We have made clear that aid needs to go to innocent civilians: US

While addressing a press briefing, Miller said that the Israeli government has concerns that the aid that goes into Gaza will be diverted as there is no presence of Israeli military force and United Nations peacekeeping force in Gaza.

2023-10-20T10:02:13.867881+00:00 IST

Biden speaks to family of 6-year-old boy fatally stabbed

Joe Biden and Jill Biden offered condolences to the family of Wadea Alfayoumi and prayed for the full recovery of Wadea's mother.

2023-10-20T05:34:38.916502+00:00 IST

Hamas, Putin want to "annihilate" neighbouring democracies: US

"We've not forgotten the mass graves, the bodies found bearing signs of torture, rape used as a weapon by the Russians, and thousands and thousands of Ukrainian children forcibly taken into Russia, stolen from their parents. It's sick. Hamas and Putin represent different threats, but they share this in common. They both want to completely annihilate a neighbouring democracy," he said.

2023-10-20T05:25:41.360133+00:00 IST

Biden denounces rise in anti-semitism, Islamophobia in US

United States President Joe Biden has called for a massive new aid package for Israel and Ukraine and at the same time, has strongly denounced a rise in anti-semitism and Islamophobia in the US.

2023-10-20T01:54:36.551201+00:00 IST

Nikki Haley takes jibe at Biden, says world is on fire

Taking a jibe at US President Joe Biden, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has said that the world is currently on fire, and America needs a new, strong leadership to deal with it.

2023-10-20T01:22:38.270291+00:00 IST