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"Support Trump, all political prisoners from January 6"

“I'm here supporting Donald Trump and actually supporting all of the political prisoners from January 6 that are being held illegally,” said Suzanne Monk, one of the supporter, standing outside the DC federal courthouse on Friday.

2023-08-04T04:34:35.143093+00:00 IST

Two US Navy Sailors charged with helping China

Already, the extent of Chinese spying, including cyber breaches, has prompted top national security officials to sound the alarm. In testimony before Congress this year, the FBI director, Christopher Wray warned, “There’s no country that presents a more significant threat to our innovation, our ideas our economic security, our national security than the Chinese government.”

2023-08-04T00:22:45.266413+00:00 IST

India supports UN efforts to continue Grain deal: Kamboj

Regarding the Black Sea Grain Initiative, India's permanent representative said, "Recent developments in this matter have not helped in securing the larger cause of peace and stability very quickly, Madam President, I would like to state that India has always been proactive in assisting our partners in times of distress."

2023-08-03T23:20:56.493620+00:00 IST

Donald Trump pleads not guilty, next hearing to happen on Aug 28

Former US President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to four federal charges stemming from his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, CNN reported. Prosecutors from special counsel Jack Smith’s office did not seek pretrial detention for Donald Trump. Instead, the former president will be released on very minimal conditions of release, which include not being allowed to communicate with anyone known to be a witness in the case unless through an attorney, CNN reported. 

2023-08-03T21:17:47.026007+00:00 IST

Trump reaches courtroom for initial appearance in election case

He has been charged with four counts; Conspiracy to defraud the United States, Conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, Obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and Conspiracy against rights, CNN reported.

2023-08-03T20:14:57.530478+00:00 IST

Trump reaches DC area to appear in court

Former US president Donald Trump returned to Washington on Thursday (local time), two and a half years after he lost elections after a single term in the White House. Trump is to face charges that he illegally attempted to overturn the 2020 election to stay in power, Voice of America (VOA) reported.

2023-08-03T19:51:52.652940+00:00 IST

“Never had so much support”: Donald Trump slams his indictment

Former United States President Donald Trump lashed out at his indictment for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 US Presidential polls, saying that he has "never had so much support", Fox News reported on Wednesday.

2023-08-03T04:23:29.933475+00:00 IST

US urges parties to refrain..." State dept on clashes in Gurugram

In response to the ongoing clashes in Gurugram and surrounding areas, the United States Department of State said that the US calls for calm and urges parties to refrain from violence.

2023-08-03T00:19:35.193989+00:00 IST

"Support direct dialogue between India, Pakistan:" US State Dept

The United States on Wednesday said that it supports a direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on issues of concern.

2023-08-02T23:53:33.614837+00:00 IST

US blacklists two China-based firms over Uyghur forced labour

The United States has sanctioned two Chinese companies for their labour practices, accusing the firms of deliberately targeting the members of persecuted communities in China.

2023-08-02T22:15:43.059944+00:00 IST

At least nine killed in raid, says Brazilian police

At least nine people have been killed in a police raid in the city of Rio de Janeiro, as a result of law enforcement activity in the city’s poor favela neighbourhoods, Al Jazeera reported citing the Brazilian authorities.

2023-08-02T20:56:10.216479+00:00 IST

Indian American Shohini Sinha appointed as FBI special agent

Sinha has been appointed to the post by FBI Director Christopher Wray, according to a release issued by the FBI.

2023-08-02T20:55:57.895046+00:00 IST

“This may have been a bogus call,” US Capitol Police chief

US Capitol Hill authorities have said that the emergency call of the presence of an alleged active shooter at Senate buildings on Wednesday may have been a bogus call.

2023-08-02T20:55:15.531047+00:00 IST

US Capitol police searches Senate buildings

Following an emergency 911 call regarding the presence of an active shooter in the US Capitol on Wednesday, the Capitol Police have urged the people to take 'Shelter-In-Place' as the investigation continues.

2023-08-02T19:26:44.892706+00:00 IST

Canada PM Justin Trudeau, wife Sophie Trudeau are seperating

Justin and Sophie both took to their Instagram handles to issue a brief statement regarding their divorce.

2023-08-02T17:10:27.572214+00:00 IST

For Afghanistan to stand on its own feet, women must be educated

“For Afghanistan to stand on its own two feet, women must be educated and contribute to economy. If change to policies is made, it will be because Afghans have asked for it, not a result of foreign requests,” the US special representative for Afghanistan tweeted.

2023-08-02T15:22:20.376635+00:00 IST

Revelations, omissions, takeaways from Donald Trump’s indictment

Former United States President Donald Trump was indicted on Wednesday with one of the gravest charges a former President can face for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 US Presidential polls.

2023-08-02T13:43:56.813252+00:00 IST

Euclid space telescope captures its first glimpses of universe

Euclid project manager at the European Space Agency, Giuseppe Racca, in a statement said: “After more than 11 years of designing and developing Euclid, it’s exhilarating and enormously emotional to see these first images.”

2023-08-02T07:15:02.771054+00:00 IST

Massive fire burning across California, Nevada causes fire whirls

The fire, dubbed the York Fire, which is California’s largest fire of the year, has consumed 80,000 acres of land as of Tuesday morning.

2023-08-02T03:51:16.374569+00:00 IST

US: One dead, 50 injured after bus rolls over at Grand Canyon

One person has died and more than 50 injured after a bus rolled over at the Grand Canyon in Arizona on Tuesday morning, local emergency officials said, CNN reported.

2023-08-02T03:26:03.967516+00:00 IST

Fitch downgrades US credit rating, White House strongly disagrees

The US government’s credit rating has been downgraded by the Fitch Ratings from AAA to AA, citing a “steady deterioration in standards of governance," CNN reported on Tuesday.

2023-08-02T03:16:02.039266+00:00 IST