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US "engaged" in release of jailed reporter in Russia: Blinken

Answering a query over the efforts of freeing jailed Evan Gerschkovich, Blinken said, "It's a sombre day, for the reasons that my alter ego cited just a few minutes ago. We know that journalists around the world are increasingly under siege - under siege in a whole variety of ways.

2023-05-04T20:48:00.681786+00:00 IST

US: Ransomware attack knocks Dallas servers down

Due to the attack has taken the Dallas Police Department website has gone offline but appears so far to have limited impact on city services for residents, the city said in a statement on Wednesday according to CNN.

2023-05-04T03:58:30.074543+00:00 IST

Representation matters, says Kamala Harris for Asian Americans

While replying to a question at the White House forum on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, Harris said, "It is not as though the immigrant story is that one comes here and has no knowledge and awareness of it. Right. And I think that's a really important point to acknowledge..."

2023-05-04T01:52:59.627985+00:00 IST

US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates by 25 basis points

The US Federal Reserve, in its meeting held today, raised interest rates by 25 basis points.

2023-05-04T01:47:13.480222+00:00 IST

Kamala Harris congratulates Ajay for becoming Prez of World Bank

Appreciating Banga for his past work, Harris tweeted, "Congratulations to Ajay Banga on his election as President of the World Bank. Ajay has been an incredible partner in our work in Central America, helping to deliver hope and opportunity on the ground. I look forward to our continued work together."

2023-05-04T01:03:14.049724+00:00 IST

US: 1 killed, 4 injured in Atlanta shooting

Giving details about the incident, Atlanta Police Department Chief Darin Schierbaum said that the shooter shot five people, and one of them died at the scene.

2023-05-03T23:12:54.730129+00:00 IST

India-born Ajay Banga appointed as President of World Bank

Banga, a finance and development expert, will take over the role on June 2. He was the sole contender to replace departing World Bank chief David Malpass whose term ends early next month

2023-05-03T16:40:32.777395+00:00 IST

UAE delegation explores opportunities at SelectUSA Investment

Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has led a UAE delegation of government officials, business leaders and investors to the SelectUSA Investment Summit, the largest event in the US for the promotion of foreign direct investment.

2023-05-03T01:54:00.710860+00:00 IST

US: Six killed, over 30 injured as dust storm sweeps through Illinois

Six people have been dead and more than 30 were injured after a dust storm swept through central Illinois on Monday leading to zero visibility in the region, reported The New York Times.

2023-05-02T09:36:43.759253+00:00 IST

Goldy Brar in Canada's most wanted list of fugitives

Goldy Brar, the mastermind of the cold-blooded murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose wala, was included in the list of 25 most wanted criminals in Canada which was announced to the public on Monday, Toronto-based English news channel, C24 reported.

2023-05-02T08:03:10.072574+00:00 IST

"Afghanistan's situation a very difficult dilemma to deal with"

Baeriswyl told reporters at the UN headquarters: "We do not have the magic solution to that. I hope that the Doha meeting leads to a discussion of how to handle the situation."

2023-05-02T05:30:15.115338+00:00 IST

US may run short of cash by June 1; Biden calls meeting

Yellen in a letter to members of Congressional leadership regarding debt limit, said that the US will be unable to continue to satisfy all of the government's obligations by early June, and potentially as early as June 1, if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt limit before that time.

2023-05-02T03:59:35.266094+00:00 IST

US: Muslim Mayor disinvited from White House Eid celebration

"It's disappointing and it's shocking that this continues to happen under our Constitution which provides that everyone is innocent unless proven guilty. I honestly don't know what my charge, if you want to put it that way, is at this point, to be treated in such a manner," Khairullah told journalists.

2023-05-02T02:10:06.949281+00:00 IST

UN Peacekeeping turns 75

"For 75 years, UN Peacekeeping has helped to end conflict, protect civilians, advance political solutions, and secure sustainable peace," said Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations.

2023-05-02T01:59:58.091032+00:00 IST

Vice Media heading for bankruptcy: Reports

The brash digital media disrupter that has charmed giants like Disney and Fox into investing can file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks, according to three people familiar with the matter who wasn't authorized to discuss the potential bankruptcy on the record.

2023-05-02T01:51:51.729249+00:00 IST

US: Authorities find 7 bodies, shocked Oklahoma town

US' Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office said seven bodies had been found on a property in Henryetta.

2023-05-02T01:38:49.557196+00:00 IST

No plans to add new members in QUAD this time: US

While answering a media query over the expansion of QUAD, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, "The Quad was established two years ago. The Quad is still a relatively young partnership. There are no plans for new members at this time. Quad members have agreed that for now, the focus is on cementing the quad's many strengths."

2023-05-02T01:02:31.991426+00:00 IST

Nearly 1,000 US citizens evacuated from war-torn Sudan

In a video shared by the official Twitter handle of the US State Department, Patel said, "In a multinational effort. The US government, in concert with allies and partners, has facilitated the departure of over 1000 US citizens from Sudan since the start of the violence."

2023-05-02T00:38:31.897579+00:00 IST

US Covid vaccine requirement for int'l travellers ends May

In a statement, the White House said, "Today, we are announcing that the Administration will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for Federal employees, Federal contractors, and international air travellers at the end of the day on May 11, the same day that the COVID-19 public health emergency ends."

2023-05-01T22:29:22.465603+00:00 IST

UN's World Food Programme resumes operation in war-torn Sudan

WFP had paused its life-saving activities after three staff were killed in North Darfur on 15 April, the first day of clashes between the Sudanese army and the rival Rapid Security Forces (RSF). After a few weeks of the incident, WFP resumed its operation.

2023-05-01T21:38:49.189240+00:00 IST

First Republic Bank in San Francisco closed by CDFPI

First Republic Bank in San Francisco, California was closed on Monday by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (CDFPI), which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as a receiver, the FDIC said in a press release.

2023-05-01T17:11:44.122801+00:00 IST