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Before US visit, New Jersey restaurant to launch 'Modi Ji Thali'

PM Narendra Modi will become the first Indian PM to address the Joint Meeting of the US Congress for the second time during his upcoming official visit to the US from June 21 to 24. The invitation extended to PM Modi reflects the bipartisan respect and support he enjoys in the United States.

2023-06-11T17:20:57.540462+00:00 IST

Chinese spy base operating in Cuba for years: US official

After Biden assumed office as US President, his administration was given details regarding the base and plans which China was considering to set up similar facilities around the world

2023-06-11T01:34:51.358256+00:00 IST

US: Donald Trump calls his indictment 'ridiculous'

Former US President Donald Trump faces a total of 37 counts, including 31 counts of willful retention of national defense information.

2023-06-10T22:39:28.726550+00:00 IST

US: 9 injured in San Francisco mass shooting, Police says 'target

While addressing a press conference, San Francisco police Officer Eve Laokwansathitaya said all victims are expected to survive the shooting which took place while "some sort of block party" was taking place.

2023-06-10T20:22:45.245143+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar wishes people of Portugal on their National Day

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday extended wishes to the government and people of Portugal on the occasion of their National Day.

2023-06-10T16:45:40.310733+00:00 IST

Twitter to soon start paying creators for ads served in replies

"In a few weeks, X/Twitter will start paying creators for ads served in their replies. The first block payment totals USD 5M. Note, the creator must be verified and only ads served to verified users count," Musk tweeted on Saturday.

2023-06-10T02:55:42.607098+00:00 IST

"Not Accurate": Pentagon on China's Spy Station in Cuba

According to the reports, which first appeared in The Wall Street Journal citing unnamed intelligence officials, China had agreed to pay financially hard-pressed Cuba several billion dollars for the spy facility, which would allow China to collect electronic communications from throughout the southeastern United States, where numerous military bases are located, VOA reported.

2023-06-10T01:05:47.591181+00:00 IST

Donald Trump indicted on 37 counts in classified documents case

An indictment unsealed by the Justice Department Friday underscores the high-level material the former president kept after leaving office, the times he improperly shared it with those without clearances and the extent he sought to block any efforts to retrieve them.

2023-06-09T21:06:04.196472+00:00 IST

Cuba allows China to build spying facility on Island: US

It would not be the first time China has attempted to spy on US electronic communications, known as signals intelligence. A suspected Chinese spy balloon that transited the US in February was capable of gathering signals intelligence and is believed to have transmitted back to Beijing in near-real time, CNN reported citing sources.

2023-06-09T01:51:28.141201+00:00 IST

Donald Trump indicted in classified documents case, charged with

"I never thought it possible that such a thing could happen to a former President of the United States, who received far more votes than any sitting President in the History of our Country and is currently leading, by far, all Candidates, both Democrat and Republican, in Polls of the 2024 Presidential Election. I AM AN INNOCENT MAN!" Trump wrote on the social media platform.

2023-06-09T00:56:54.005633+00:00 IST

US: 21 injured in walkway collapse at Beach Park in Texas

The teenagers, aged 14 to 18, were visiting from Cypress and Tomball, outside Houston, and Spring Branch, outside San Antonio. They were there as part of a summer camp run by the Bayou City Fellowship, city officials said in a news release, New York Times reported.

2023-06-09T00:11:06.078662+00:00 IST

Officials raise alert level for Hawaii's erupting volcano

Kilauea volcano shot-up fountain burst about 200 feet high in the early phase of the eruption on Wednesday, with the largest lava fountain consistently coming in at about 50 feet high.

2023-06-08T04:23:30.921525+00:00 IST

India-US didn't have same trust, confidence decade ago: Kurt

"I think what is also developed more and more between the United States and India is a degree of trust and confidence that, frankly, was not present a decade ago," Kurt Campbell said. Speaking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States on June 22, he said that he hopes this visit "consecrates" the US.

2023-06-08T02:00:34.441654+00:00 IST

"PM Modi, President Biden to discuss Indo-Pacific, elevate ..."

"The PM and the President will discuss ways to strengthen our two countries, shared commitment to a free, open, prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific and our shared resolve to elevate our strategic technology partnership, including defence," Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre said when asked if the defence would be a major part of the discussion between the two leaders.

2023-06-07T23:49:22.947799+00:00 IST

Chris Licht steps down as CNN CEO

Chris Licht announced his resignation from the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of US broadcaster CNN on Wednesday, reported New York Post.

2023-06-07T15:43:32.269034+00:00 IST

US: Kamala Harris meets World Bank chief Ajay Banga

At their meeting, the Vice President underscored the Biden-Harris Administration's strong support for World Bank efforts to make investments and spur policy reforms that reduce poverty and advance achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

2023-06-07T07:39:28.060782+00:00 IST

US: Two killed, 5 injured in shooting in graduation ceremony

Multiple people were injured when a shooting took place outside the Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, following a high school graduation ceremony on Tuesday evening, officials said, CNN reported.

2023-06-07T06:39:19.332454+00:00 IST

Inaugural meeting of India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue concludes

India and the US agreed to enhance awareness among industry, academia and other stakeholders about the export control regimes through workshops and other activities.

2023-06-07T05:36:02.391016+00:00 IST

"Monitoring situation" US after AI flight diverted to Russia

Earlier, on Tuesday, a Delhi-San Francisco Air India flight was diverted to Russia's Magadan due to an engine glitch, the airline said, adding that the flight landed safely in Russia.

2023-06-07T05:04:05.982014+00:00 IST

North Korean hackers suspected in new USD 35 million crypto theft

North Korean hackers were suspected behind the theft of at least USD 35 million from a cryptocurrency service, multiple crypto-tracking experts told CNN Tuesday.

2023-06-07T02:31:08.754419+00:00 IST

Christie files to run for 2024 Republican presidential nomination

His announcement on Tuesday evening will come a day after fellow Republican moderate Chris Sununu, the governor of New Hampshire, decided not to run and less than 24 hours before former Vice President Mike Pence formally enters the race.

2023-06-07T01:26:00.058622+00:00 IST