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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken planning to travel to China

According to the sources, preparations for Blinken's travel to Beijing are ongoing.

2023-06-07T01:15:04.955731+00:00 IST

US: 7 shot outside high school graduation ceremony in Virginia

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.

2023-06-07T01:02:59.524171+00:00 IST

"US govt in possession of alien vehicles": Former intel official

Information on these vehicles is being illegally withheld from Congress, Grusch told the Debrief. Grusch said when he turned over classified information about the vehicles to Congress he suffered retaliation from government officials. He left the government in April after a 14-year career in US intelligence, the Guardian reported.

2023-06-07T01:00:39.026483+00:00 IST

Five nations elected to UN Security Council

"My congratulations to Algeria, Guyana, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone and Slovenia, for being elected as non-permanent members of the @UN Security Council for a two-year term beginning on 1 January 2024. I thank the tellers for assisting in this election," Csaba Korosi, President of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly tweeted.

2023-06-06T23:50:35.035169+00:00 IST

Peace talks in Myanmar highlight China's influence

The talks were held over two days in the Mongla region in northern Myanmar's Shan state, near the Chinese border. According to local reports, the meetings were attended by Guo Bao, China's special envoy from the neighbouring Chinese province Yunnan's Foreign Affairs Department, VOA reported.

2023-06-06T23:41:10.129345+00:00 IST

MQM delegation apprises US Congressman of injustices in Pakistan

The meeting of the MQM delegates with the US Congressman Sherman was held at a local hotel in Los Angeles, California.

2023-06-06T18:41:06.545557+00:00 IST

USIBC lauds US-India roadmap for defence industrial cooperation

US-India Business Council (USIBC) has lauded the outcome of talks between US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and said the US leader's visit reflects the accelerating convergence between the world's oldest and largest democracies

2023-06-06T06:59:14.705467+00:00 IST

US calls India "vibrant democracy," says "go see For yourself"

John Kirby has called India a "vibrant democracy" and said that anybody travelling to New Delhi can "see for themselves."

2023-06-06T05:56:29.855920+00:00 IST

John Kirby calls Chinese interceptions 'unprofessional'

"The difference [between US and China] is, we do it when we feel like we need to do it, it's done professionally and it's done inside the international law, and it's done in accordance with the rules of the road," Kirby added.

2023-06-06T02:25:29.766649+00:00 IST

"Looking forward to enhancing security cooperation...": US

"Our partnership with India is one of our most consequential and we look forward to continuing to deepen our collaboration on a number of issues, whether it be enhancing security cooperation, deepening our economic ties, deepening trade issues," he added.

2023-06-05T22:03:53.067186+00:00 IST

Mike Pence files to run for US President in 2024

This contest will feature Mike Pence, who served as both vice president and a staunch supporter of former President Trump, competing against Trump himself for the GOP nomination.

2023-06-05T21:23:05.159551+00:00 IST

'India ready to partner in Suriname's socio-economic development'

India and Suriname on Monday signed four major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in the field of health, agriculture and capacity building. The pacts were inked after President Murmu and her Surinamese counterpart Santokhi held delegation-level talks.

2023-06-05T17:19:46.864644+00:00 IST

US Defence Secy Lloyd Austin concludes India visit

S Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin concluded his India visit on Monday, the US Department of Defence said. The importance of defense innovation remained one of many keynote points of discussions during Austin's visit here.

2023-06-05T14:40:57.687085+00:00 IST

President Murmu, counterpart Santokhi hold delegation-level talks

President Droupadi Murmu and her Suriname counterpart Chandrikapersad Santokhi met with official delegation in Paramaribo on Monday.

2023-06-05T14:13:11.236277+00:00 IST

Odisha train crash: US State Secy Blinken calls EAM Jaishankar

Expressing grief over the tragic triple train accident in Odisha's Balasore that has claimed 275 lives so far, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a phone call to External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, expressing his support.

2023-06-04T15:21:41.464481+00:00 IST

India train disaster: UN chief deeply saddened by loss of lives

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his deep sadness over the loss of lives in the Odisha train accident on Friday.

2023-06-04T13:13:34.648535+00:00 IST

US President, First Lady condole loss of lives in Odisha train derailment

"Our prayers go to those who have lost loved ones and the many who suffered injuries in this terrible incident," said Biden, according to an official White House statement.

2023-06-04T00:51:21.475245+00:00 IST

Tiananmen Square Massacre: US says will support human rights

On the 34th anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, the United States said that it will continue to support human rights and fundamental freedoms in China and around the world.

2023-06-04T00:23:55.124431+00:00 IST

US troubled, saddened by scuffle in Senegal: State Department

Matthew Miller, Spokesperson for the US Department of State has said that as a strong friend and partner to Senegal, the United States is troubled and saddened by the violence and damage witnessed in many parts of the country, according to an official statement of the US Department of State.

2023-06-03T23:13:38.430927+00:00 IST

Odisha train accident: UNGA President condoles loss of lives

Taking to his official Twitter handle, Csaba Korosi stated that his thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.

2023-06-03T06:18:03.300087+00:00 IST

Odisha train mishap: Trudeau expresses grief over loss of lives

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the triple train accident in Odisha. He offered condolences to the families of victims who lost their lives in the accident.

2023-06-03T05:41:57.012172+00:00 IST