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China more concerned about foreigner’s description of its leader,

After German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "dictator" in a September 15 interview, Beijing called in the German ambassador and emphatically and publicly complained, which shows that China is more bothered about a foreigner's description of its leader and less concerned with the challenges, reported The Hill.

2023-10-05T10:54:42.982528+00:00 IST

US: Foreign fundings, humanitarian aids at standstill

Following the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday, the US Congress remains at a standstill, with lawmakers facing a six-week deadline to approve spending bills and avoid a partial government shutdown, Voice of America (VOA) reported.

2023-10-05T05:54:28.725367+00:00 IST

Pelosi says McHenry asked her to vacate her Capitol office

Just hours after taking over as interim Speaker, Patrick McHenry (Speaker Pro Tem) instructed former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to leave her Capitol office so he could take it over, according to The Hill.

2023-10-05T03:25:07.258841+00:00 IST

US to transfer seized Iranian weapons to Ukraine

The US will transfer thousands of seized Iranian weapons and rounds of ammunition to Ukraine, CNN reported.

2023-10-04T22:00:44.927849+00:00 IST

Five people injured in Baltimore Campus shooting

Five people have been injured after a shooter on the Morgan State University Campus began shooting at multiple people on Tuesday night, CBS News reported citing the officials.

2023-10-04T06:17:11.326392+00:00 IST

US: Vivek Ramaswamy says chaos 'not a bad thing'

Following the ouster of US House speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday, Indian-American entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has said that the resultant chaos is a positive thing, according to The Hill.

2023-10-04T05:56:23.376355+00:00 IST

US: 'Multiple victims' confirmed at Morgan State University

An 'active shooter situation' has been reported at the Morgan State University in Baltimore on Tuesday night (local time), with 'multiple victims' being confirmed, CNN reported citing Baltimore police officials.

2023-10-04T05:19:20.288214+00:00 IST

Joe Biden thanks Qatar’s emir for US-Iran prisoner swap deal 

US President Joe Biden has thanked Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for his help in mediating a landmark prisoner swap deal with Iran, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-10-04T00:59:35.322552+00:00 IST

2 US army soldiers die in Alaska after vehicle flips

The truck, a light medium tactical vehicle used for troop transport, was travelling to a training near Salcha, Alaska, about 30 miles southeast of Fairbanks, where the soldiers were based.

2023-10-04T00:35:55.056348+00:00 IST

US House removes McCarthy as Speaker

The US House of Representatives voted to oust Republican Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, a never-before-seen historic vote that leaves the lower chamber of Congress in chaos, The Hill reported.

2023-10-03T23:06:44.861773+00:00 IST

"We're aware of those concerns but...": US

Responding to the raids on journalists in India and allegations of connection to China, the US has said it is aware of these concerns and has taken note of the reporting regarding the affiliations of these outlets with the People's Republic of China (PRC).

2023-10-03T20:20:52.019998+00:00 IST

"We continue to be deeply concerned...": US

The US has said it is "deeply concerned" about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations regarding the Indian government's 'potential role' in the fatal shooting of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

2023-10-03T20:00:37.003850+00:00 IST

US: Hunter Biden to appear in court in Delaware over gun charges

Hunter Biden has been charged for lying on federal firearm forms and illegally possessing a firearm while using illicit drugs.

2023-10-03T11:02:49.588609+00:00 IST

US, Philippines launch military drills amid China tensions

In the midst of escalating tensions between Manila and Beijing over territorial disputes in the South China Sea, the US military began two weeks of multilateral exercises on Monday with its Philippine allies and other foreign partners, according to CNN.

2023-10-03T09:33:31.637023+00:00 IST

US: Over 30 American youth initiated as monks at BAPS in US

In a first-of-its-kind event in the US, over 30 American youths were initiated as Hindu Swamis (monks) by Mahant Swami Maharaj, pledging a life of service, sacrifice, and devotion.

2023-10-03T08:33:20.198320+00:00 IST

Trump campaign sent birdcage to Nikki Haley's hotel room

Republican candidate for 2024 US Presidential elections Nikki Haley claimed that she received a birdcage and bird food in her hotel room from Trump Campaign, according to The Hill.

2023-10-03T05:03:40.665365+00:00 IST

Philadelphia journalist, advocate Josh Kruger shot dead at home

Kruger, who was 39 years old, was shot seven times in the chest and abdomen at his Point Breeze home at around 1:29 am, police confirmed.

2023-10-03T03:32:30.292408+00:00 IST

India’s Consulate General in New York celebrates Gandhi Jayanti

The Consul General urged the gathering to bring more of Bapu’s life and legacy into their daily existence. He talked about the Swachh Bharat campaign and its Gandhian inspiration.

2023-10-03T01:35:32.892533+00:00 IST

Civil fraud trial “took me off campaign trail,” claims Trump

“This was for politics. It has been very successful for them — they took me off the campaign trail,” Trump said as he exited the courtroom after the court was wrapped for the day.

2023-10-02T23:10:27.526152+00:00 IST

North Dakota state senator, wife, two kids killed in plane crash

A North Dakota state senator, his wife and the couple’s two young children were killed in a single-engine plane crash on Sunday night, officials said, New York Post reported.

2023-10-02T22:53:37.924777+00:00 IST

"In close coordination with Canada...": US on Nijjar's killing

“We remain in close coordination with our Canadian colleagues on this question,” US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said while responding to a question related to Nijjar's killing in Canada.

2023-10-02T20:45:35.116006+00:00 IST