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Epstein files: US Department of Justice releases 30,000 pages

The United States Department of Justice on Tuesday (local time) released 30,000 more pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, while noting that some of these documents contain "untrue" claims made against President Donald Trump.

2025-12-23T21:16:30.098841+00:00 IST

Nine US lawmakers urge War Department to list Chinese tech firms

A group of nine legislators has addressed a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, requesting the inclusion of several Chinese tech companies in a department-maintained list for allegedly supporting the military of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), as reported by The Epoch Times (TET).

2025-12-23T10:07:55.225142+00:00 IST

"Smart for him to do that": Trump weighs in on Maduro’s exit

President Donald Trump stated on Monday that it would be a "smart" move for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to relinquish power, as the United States continues to ramp up military and economic pressure on the South American nation.

2025-12-23T03:08:51.371400+00:00 IST

US pauses leases for five offshore wind projects

The United States Department of the Interior announced that it is pausing the leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction due to national security risks identified by the Department of War in recently completed classified reports, the Department said in a statement.

2025-12-23T01:26:18.486646+00:00 IST

"Stopped potential nuclear war between India-Pak": Trump

United States President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) again claimed to have stopped the war between India and Pakistan.

2025-12-23T00:36:38.452889+00:00 IST

US President announces plan for "Trump class" battleships

United States President Donald Trump announced on Monday (local time) the new "Trump class" of Navy battleships into the "Golden Fleet" of the US Navy.

2025-12-22T23:27:07.324006+00:00 IST

Paramount amends offer to Warner Bros Discovery

Paramount on Monday (local time) addressed the concerns put forward by Warner Bros Discovery over its acquisition, with Oracle founder Larry Ellison issuing an "irrevocable personal guarantee" of USD 40.4 billion in equity to finance the deal.

2025-12-22T21:32:41.790622+00:00 IST

US triples self-deportation stipend till year-end

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday (local time) raised the self-deportation stipend from USD 1,000 to USD 3,000 for illegal immigrants who self-deport through the CBP Home app by the end of the year.

2025-12-22T19:40:39.116797+00:00 IST

East Turkistan Govt in exile rejects ‘Historical Falsification'

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has issued a strong condemnation against what it described as deliberate attempts to equate alleged collaborators of the Chinese occupation regime with leaders who genuinely struggled for East Turkistan's independence and sovereignty.

2025-12-22T12:06:12.792233+00:00 IST

US House Select Committee unveils ‘Ten More for Taiwan’ report

The bipartisan US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has released a new report titled "Ten More for Taiwan", outlining urgent steps to strengthen deterrence against potential Chinese aggression toward Taiwan and to preserve peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

2025-12-22T12:04:38.808583+00:00 IST

Baloch American Congress chief alleges corruption in Balochistan

Tara Chand of the Baloch American Congress accused the Balochistan government of corruption and lack of legitimacy, and paid tribute to human rights activist Mama Qadeer Baloch, highlighting his role in exposing enforced disappearances and advocating peaceful resistance.

2025-12-22T07:34:17.194015+00:00 IST

US pursues sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela after vessel refu

The vessel, identified as Bella 1, was sailing toward Venezuela to load oil when US Coast Guard personnel attempted to board it.

2025-12-22T06:09:18.508081+00:00 IST

US President Trump appoints Jeff Landry as Greenland envoy

US President Donald Trump appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland, renewing focus on the Arctic territory. Trump reiterated Greenland's strategic importance, did not rule out annexation, and said the US needs it for security, while Greenland's leadership rejected any sale.

2025-12-22T05:47:58.987237+00:00 IST

Gurudev leads world’s largest collective meditation at UN

Over 12.1 million people from 150 countries joined a global meditation led by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on World Meditation Day at the UN, highlighting meditation's role in mental wellbeing and launching a global Gallup-Art of Living study on wellbeing.

2025-12-22T04:04:47.638201+00:00 IST

Held productive meetings: Witkoff after Miami talks concludes

US President Donald Trump's foreign envoy, Steve Witkoff, stated that Russia "remains fully committed to achieving peace" in Ukraine as the United States concluded talks with the Russian delegation in Miami, Florida.

2025-12-22T00:11:03.182897+00:00 IST

Ukraine calls Miami meetings "productive, constructive"

Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, termed the Ukrainian delegation's meetings with American and European counterparts, in the backdrop of discussions on a peace deal in Miami, "productive and constructive."

2025-12-21T23:29:43.473718+00:00 IST

Indian H-1B visa holders wanting to renew work permits stranded

Indian H-1B visa holders who travelled back this month to renew their American work permits are stranded amid their appointments being abruptly rescheduled by US consular offices, the Washington Post reported, citing three immigration lawyers.

2025-12-21T22:42:55.883785+00:00 IST

Epstein files: DOJ reposts President Trump's photo

The DOJ had temporarily removed the image for review after the Southern District of New York flagged it in order to protect victims.

2025-12-21T22:36:27.100659+00:00 IST

At least 16 Epstein files removed from DOJ website

At least 16 files released in the batch of Jeffrey Epstein documents by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) appear to have been removed from the website, as of Sunday morning (local time), CNN reported.

2025-12-21T20:04:45.389254+00:00 IST

Ukraine peace talks in Miami ‘constructive’, says Russian envoy

Special envoy of the Russian President and CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Kirill Dmitriev, stated that the discussions on a settlement for a peace deal in Ukraine currently underway in Miami are being held constructively, noting that talks, which started on Friday, will continue through Sunday (local time), TASS reported.

2025-12-21T17:45:16.333857+00:00 IST

‘Afghan allies matter’: Bush Center criticises suspension

The George W. Bush Presidential Centre has criticised America's decision to suspend the immigration of Afghans, saying that the action punishes allies who risked their lives supporting American forces over decades, Khaama Press reported on Sunday.

2025-12-21T15:00:19.832515+00:00 IST