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US hunts Chinese malware designed to disrupt military: Report

This came after Microsoft said it had detected mysterious computer code in telecommunications systems in Guam, the Pacific island with a vast American air base, and elsewhere in the United States. Although, it was only the narrow slice of the problem that Microsoft could see through its networks it triggered fears among the US administration.

2023-07-30T09:17:32.951973+00:00 IST

Antarctica’s sea ice falls to unprecedented lows: Report

Every year, Antarctic sea ice shrinks to its lowest levels towards the end of February, during the continent’s summer. The sea ice then builds back up over the winter. But, scientists have observed something different this year.

2023-07-30T05:43:19.551708+00:00 IST

Colombian police arrests President's son for money laundering

The son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro was arrested on the charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-07-30T05:18:22.315699+00:00 IST

"We will not": Musk on offers to remove X HQ from San Francisco

X's, formerly known as Twitter, CEO Elon Musk refused the incentives offered by the San Fransisco authorities to move its headquarters and said that one comes to know about their real friends when "chips are down."

2023-07-30T03:20:47.192957+00:00 IST

Indian-American Hirsh Singh enters 2024 US Presidential race

Hirsh Vardhan Singh, an engineer has become the third Indian-American to enter the race for 2024 US Presidential Polls, as he filed his candidacy to become the President of the United States, The Hill reported.

2023-07-29T21:05:43.792302+00:00 IST

Nisha Biswal to serve as Dy CEO of US finance agency

Indian-American policy expert Nisha Biswal is confirmed by the Senate to serve as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a US finance agency.

2023-07-29T19:26:22.614642+00:00 IST

'US will work to ensure restoration of democratic rule in Niger'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum and former president Mahamadou Issoufou and highlighted that US will continue to work to ensure full restoration of democratic rule in Niger.

2023-07-29T09:56:50.811184+00:00 IST

US, Australia agree to cooperate with India in Indo-Pacific

Officials from the two countries on Saturday met in Brisbane, Australia for the 33rd Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN). The US delegation was led by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The Australian delegation included Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Penny Wong.

2023-07-29T09:43:06.798403+00:00 IST

US: 5 people injured in Seattle shooting

Five people were injured in a late Friday (US local time) shooting in Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighbourhood that saw “dozens and dozens” of bullets fired, said Police Chief Adrian Diaz, The Seattle Times reported.

2023-07-29T07:08:48.526651+00:00 IST

Scientists revive worm frozen 46,000 years ago

The roundworm, of a previously unknown species, survived 40 meters (131.2 feet) below the surface in the Siberian permafrost in a dormant state known as cryptobiosis, according to Teymuras Kurzchalia, professor emeritus at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden and one of the scientists involved in the research, as per CNN.

2023-07-29T04:14:57.802521+00:00 IST

"X monthly users reach new high in 2023": Elon Musk

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has said that after certain organisational changes, the number of monthly users of social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, had hit a "new high."

2023-07-29T01:35:03.791600+00:00 IST

Trump's lawyers fight to view classified evidence

Former President Trump is fighting to be allowed to view classified evidence in the Mar-a-Lago trial outside of a secure setting, challenging standard protocol in a case where he is accused of mishandling such records, The Hill reported.

2023-07-29T00:54:23.640533+00:00 IST

Biden announces military aid package of USD 345 million for Taiwa

Using an authority from the US Congress that draws weapons directly from American stockpiles, President Joe Biden has announced USD 345 million in military support for Taiwan, The Hill reported.

2023-07-29T00:30:58.413027+00:00 IST

Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj assumes Chair of UN's CSocD

India's permanent ambassador to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj has assumed the chair of the 62nd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD) and stressed its crucial role in addressing social challenges.

2023-07-28T02:02:30.612257+00:00 IST

Trump, aide face additional charges in classified document case

Trump is facing accusations that he and his aides asked a staffer to delete camera footage at his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago resort, in the summer of 2022 in an effort to obstruct the classified documents investigations.

2023-07-28T00:05:11.404906+00:00 IST

China providing technology, equipment to Russia : US intel report

China is providing technology and equipment to Russia, which is engaged in war with Ukraine, according to a report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, United States.

2023-07-27T21:41:24.197159+00:00 IST

Taliban takeover in Afghanistan has “emboldened” TTP: UNSC report

The report also notes that there was evidence that several global terrorist entities are using the TTP as cover to evade restrictions of the Afghan Taliban, adding that greater restrictions over such groups could push them to join Islamic State of Khorasan (ISKP).

2023-07-27T13:39:51.011159+00:00 IST

US ties with Niger will depend on democratic governance: Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday spoke to Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum and stressed that Washington's further cooperation with Niamey will depend on further democratic governance, rule of law and human rights.

2023-07-27T04:07:42.716015+00:00 IST

US Federal Reserves raises interest rate by quarter points

The United States Federal Reserves, on Wednesday (local time) raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, the highest since 2001.

2023-07-27T01:55:25.274895+00:00 IST

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to two minor tax offenses

US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden, expected to plead guilty to two minor tax offences and avoid jail but after the deal with federal prosecutors derailed in a Delaware court. he pleaded 'not guilty.'

2023-07-27T01:49:18.194655+00:00 IST