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US: Minnesota Democratic party official, beaten, left bloodied

Shivanthi Sathanandan, revealed the details of her attack in a Facebook post on Wednesday. She railed against the necessity for the four teenage suspects to be brought to justice.

2023-09-08T05:22:20.777018+00:00 IST

Having Zelenskyy have role in G20 would be: US NSA Sullivan

"From our perspective anytime President Zelenskyy gets the opportunity to address a body, a group is a good thing. " Jake Sullivan US NSA

2023-09-08T04:59:35.769539+00:00 IST

US, India expect to see progress on GE jet engines, nuclear tech

Earlier this year, US General Electric (US GE) announced that it had inked an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the government’s aerospace and defence manufacturing firm, to jointly manufacture engines in India to power fighter jets for the Indian Air Force.

2023-09-08T03:06:05.180761+00:00 IST

Shows US commitment to G20 as a forum: Biden departs for India

As the US President boarded the flight for India, Biden, on his social media account X, said, "I’m headed to the G20 – the premier forum for international economic cooperation – focused on making progress on Americans' priorities, delivering for developing nations, and showing our commitment to the G20 as a forum that can deliver."

2023-09-08T02:26:06.316537+00:00 IST

US announces new assistance worth USD 600 million for Ukraine

The United States announced a new security assistance package, including 105mm artillery rounds and electronic warfare, worth USD 600 million to support Ukraine's battlefield needs.

2023-09-08T01:35:33.033230+00:00 IST

US, Saudi, India, others in talks on possible rail deal: Reuters

The leaders of the US, India, Saudi Arabia and other countries are in talks on a possible infrastructure deal involving railroads and ports, Reuters reported on Friday citing sources. 

2023-09-08T01:34:08.183169+00:00 IST

Russia conducting sham elections in occupied areas of Ukraine

Russia is holding "sham elections" in the occupied region of Ukraine, US State Secretary Antony Blinken said adding that this action shows its blatant disregard for UN Charter principles.

2023-09-08T00:47:16.900323+00:00 IST

Former Trump adviser convicted of contempt in capitol attack case

Peter Navarro, US former President Donald Trump's trade advisor, has been convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with the White House committee investigating the US Capitol attack that took place on January 6, 2021.

2023-09-07T22:34:44.027459+00:00 IST

US President departs for India to attend G20 Summit

Joe Biden departed from Andrew’s air base on Air Force 1 for India to participate in the 18th G20 Summit, scheduled to take place in New Delhi from September 9 to 10.

2023-09-07T21:26:08.580454+00:00 IST

Biden tests negative for COVID-19, set to depart for India

United States Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19 for the fourth time on Thursday evening, a White House official said. 

2023-09-07T20:06:06.414331+00:00 IST

US Secy Blinken meets Ukraine President Zelensky in Keiv

Blinken in his two-day unannounced visit to war-torn Ukraine and met the Ukraine President to hear their assessment of their needs for the ongoing counteroffensive against Russia and the coming winter.

2023-09-07T05:53:25.689818+00:00 IST

US President Joe Biden to arrive in Delhi tomorrow

The US President is scheduled to participate in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, according to a White House press release.

2023-09-07T03:47:45.592743+00:00 IST

The Vaccine War's song launch at Times Square in New York

Film director Vivek Aghnihotri’s 'The Vaccine War' created history at Times Square by becoming the first Indian movie to have a song launch at Times Square.

2023-09-07T01:43:58.278426+00:00 IST

"Every country has right to...": US on India buying Russian oil

The White House official John Kirby, on Wednesday, said that every sovereign country, including India, has the right to buy oil or lubricants from any country.

2023-09-07T01:23:54.475169+00:00 IST

Modi, Biden may discuss on multilateral development bank reform

US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to hold a discussion on the agenda of G20, particularly the economic cooperation and multilateral investment opportunities, that stand before it and can be on the American leader's strong desire to see multilateral development bank reform and reshaping, a White House official said. 

2023-09-07T00:06:30.308274+00:00 IST

US, ASEAN support narrowing development gap

The United States and the Association of Southeast Asia nations (ASEAN) support narrowing the development gap in the bloc and assisting the region’s economic recovery.

2023-09-06T23:49:14.428542+00:00 IST

"Difficult to get 20 clocks to...": Kirby on joint declaration

The United States hoped that all the countries would sign the joint declaration in this week's G20 Summit in India but also signalled that it is difficult to get a consensus as countries like Russia and China are less likely to "sign on" it. 

2023-09-06T23:03:53.799311+00:00 IST

US announces new security package worth USD 175 million for Kyiv

The United States announced additional security assistance including artillery munitions and anti-tank weapons, a package worth USD 175 million for Ukraine.

2023-09-06T20:39:15.168819+00:00 IST

Committed to ensure India has successful G20 this year: US

The United States is committed to ensuring that India has a successful G20 this year, the White House said on Wednesday. 

2023-09-06T20:18:19.178585+00:00 IST

No change in travel plans to India: US after Biden tests negative

United States President Joe Biden tested negative again for coronavirus on Wednesday and thus there will be no change in the plans for this week's G20 Summit, the White House said adding, "expecting him to travel tomorrow."

2023-09-06T19:58:27.817181+00:00 IST

North Korea would pay 'price' if it supplies weapons to Russia

North Korea will have to pay a "price" if it supplies Russia with weapons for the country to fight its war against Ukraine, a US top official said on Tuesday.

2023-09-06T08:54:18.273496+00:00 IST