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China enlists citizens to guard against perceived threats: Report

Amidst the deteriorating economic situation in China, the ruling Communist Party is enlisting its ordinary citizens to guard against the perceived threats to the country.

2023-09-03T19:24:15.019150+00:00 IST

“We are deeply aligned on policies…”: Ramaswamy on Donald Trump

Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, running for the Republican presidential nomination, said that he and former President Donald Trump share a deep alignment on policy matters, with over 90 per cent agreement while also acknowledging that there exist “small” differences.

2023-09-03T16:08:48.542347+00:00 IST

US updates travel advisory for its citizens in PoK's G-B

"American citizens should exercise heightened caution in Gilgit-Baltistan due to recent protests in Skardu and Diamer and the potential for additional demonstrations, road closures, and associated disruptions to local mobile and internet networks in the region," the US advisory read.

2023-09-03T14:35:18.818921+00:00 IST

Ramaswamy's USP in US Presidential race

Indian-American entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy — aiming to distinguish himself from the other contenders, his unique selling point (USP) — is leaning into “economic populist messaging”, The Hill reported.

2023-09-03T12:25:35.885313+00:00 IST

US: President Biden tours Hurricane Idalia damaged Florida

American President Joe Biden visited storm-ravaged Florida on Saturday in the wake of Hurricane Idalia, reviewed the present situation in affected areas, met residents and thanked emergency responders.

2023-09-03T04:40:16.724943+00:00 IST

US moves closer to Vietnam as China increases its assertiveness

The United States and Vietnam are boosting their economic and tech ties as China is increasing its assertiveness in the region.

2023-09-02T20:23:04.060295+00:00 IST

Biden to commend PM Modi for G20 leadership on Delhi visit

"While in New Delhi, the President will also commend Prime Minister Modi’s leadership of the G20 and reaffirm the US commitment to the G20 as the premier forum of economic cooperation, including by hosting it in 2026," read the White House statement.

2023-09-02T13:29:43.889428+00:00 IST

Wildfire burning across Huntsville, Texas triggers evacuations

A large wildfire burning across Huntsville, Texas, forced some parts of the city to evacuate on Friday, CNN reported.

2023-09-02T07:14:49.713740+00:00 IST

US: Small city near Seattle declares state of emergency

A state of emergency was declared in a small city in US’ Washington state this week after a warning system for a dam protecting the city from being flooded falsely went off a fourth time since 2020, city officials said, CNN reported.

2023-09-02T06:47:10.786882+00:00 IST

"Looking forward"; White House on uncertain meeting with China

On Friday, White Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre said, “I’ll just let the President’s words stand for himself. He (Joe Biden) spoke about it during his press conference at Camp David. You heard him speak of it just moments ago. He’s looking forward to having that conversation, continuing that ongoing engagement.”

2023-09-02T05:45:26.323073+00:00 IST

US: Police releases video of police shooting pregnant woman

The video showed a Blendon Township police officer approaching Young’s driver’s side window outside a Kroger in Westerville and repeatedly telling her to get out of the car.

2023-09-02T04:35:57.434275+00:00 IST

US: One killed, 4 injured in mass stabbing at Fulton County Jail

Dayvion Blaske (23), was killed in the incident and three other inmates were taken to a hospital “all with stab wounds,” and a fifth person was treated by Jail medical staff on Thursday evening, the department said.

2023-09-02T03:54:06.549910+00:00 IST

Int'l Space Station ex-commander hails India's Aditya-L1 mission

Aditya-L1 will be placed in a halo orbit around Lagrangian Point 1 (or L1), which is 1.5 million km away from the Earth in the direction of the sun. It is expected to cover the distance in four months' time.

2023-09-01T22:38:01.816512+00:00 IST

Janet Yellen to travel to India for G20 Summit, focus on economy

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to travel to India to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in the national capital.

2023-09-01T14:21:32.406828+00:00 IST

20th edition of India-US Military Cooperation Group meeting held

The 20th edition of the India-US Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was held on August 30-31 in Hawaii, US, with the discussions focusing on defence cooperation mechanisms between the two nations, the Defence Officials said.

2023-09-01T12:20:10.935869+00:00 IST

“Knives are out”: Ramaswamy hits out at critics, “debunks myths”

Indian-American entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy hit out at his critics and said that the “knives are out” against him pertaining to him surging in the race.

2023-09-01T08:48:32.397328+00:00 IST

US: Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs sentenced 17 yrs in Capitol Riots

Joe Biggs, a leader of the ‘Proud Boys’ group has been sentenced to 17 years of prison for allegedly leading the far-right organization’s infamous march to the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, CNN reported on Thursday.

2023-09-01T08:13:27.734483+00:00 IST

Meta’s takedown aimed at Chinese Influence Campaign

Meta’s ‘biggest single takedown’ aimed at the Chinese Influence Campaign, resulted in the removal of 7,704 Facebook accounts, 954 Facebook pages, 15 Facebook groups and 15 Instagram accounts tied to the Chinese campaign, as per The New York Times.

2023-09-01T05:51:32.800429+00:00 IST

Joe Biden ‘hopeful’ of having Xi Jinping at G20 Summit in India

US President Joe Biden has said that he “hopes” that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping attends the G20 Summit in India this month.

2023-09-01T03:37:56.271138+00:00 IST

“I’ve been impressed by him as a leader…”: Ramaswamy on PM Modi

Indian-American entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and emphasised the role of India in deterring China in the Indo-Pacific region.

2023-09-01T03:28:09.507425+00:00 IST

US, Nepal mark start of Child Protection Compact Partnership talk

The partnership, according to the US State Department release, includes a planned initial investment of up to USD 10 million in targeted US foreign assistance to combat human trafficking of Nepali children.

2023-09-01T01:07:20.346118+00:00 IST