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SpaceX Starship launch called off at the last minute

The scheduled launch of the most powerful rocket ever constructed has been scrubbed after engineers could not troubleshoot a pressurization issue with the massive Super Heavy booster in time.

2023-04-17T14:57:52.245939+00:00 IST

US to host 18th NATO conference on arms control and disarmament

US-NATO to co-chair 18th annual Conference on Arms Control, Disarmament and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Non-Proliferation.

2023-04-17T06:15:18.198300+00:00 IST

US: 4 killed, 15 injured in mass shooting during birthday party

As per officials, a Sweet 16 party turned into a scene of carnage when four people were killed and at least 15 teenagers were shot and wounded.

2023-04-16T21:21:49.771563+00:00 IST

Nirmala Sitharaman interacts with Sikh diaspora at India House

"Members of Sikh diaspora from all across the joined in #CelebratingTogetherness event at India House. FM @nsitharaman interacted with them and extended Baisakhi greetings. Highlighted the initiatives by the Govt for the community," Indian Ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu said in a tweet.

2023-04-16T16:30:31.908120+00:00 IST

China maintains its professed neutrality in Russia-Ukraine war

However, since the start of the war on February 24, Xi has not spoken to Zelenskyy, despite the latter's repeated requests. And the "sound and stable" relationship they touted seems like a distant memory, reported NYT.

2023-04-16T14:57:31.726344+00:00 IST

US: Over 20 people shot at Alabama party

One person was confirmed dead as multiple people sustained bullet injuries following a mass shooting during a birthday party in the southern US state of Alabama on Saturday night, according to reports.

2023-04-16T14:18:31.800997+00:00 IST

UAE participates in MENAP FMs, Central Bank Governors Meeting

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, DC from 10th to 16th April, and discussed key strategic issues and economic growth in the region, in addition to future prospects and fiscal policy requirements to combat inflation.

2023-04-16T13:40:14.781844+00:00 IST

Gunmen kill 7, including a child, in Mexico

At least seven people were killed, including a child, when gunmen opened fire at a public swimming pool in Mexico on Saturday.

2023-04-16T06:16:58.866219+00:00 IST

Blinken calls for end to violence in Sudan

Taking to Twitter, Blinken said, "Deeply concerned about reports of escalating violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces. We are in touch with the Embassy team in Khartoum - all are currently accounted for. We urge all actors to stop the violence immediately and avoid further escalations or troop mobilizations and continue talks to resolve outstanding issues."

2023-04-16T05:53:23.165843+00:00 IST

India-US building foundation for strong global community: FM

Speaking at a reception at India House, which was hosted by Indian Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Sitharaman said, "We are together and building strong foundations for a strong, peaceful and harmonious global community."

2023-04-16T05:25:59.176301+00:00 IST

World powers denounce violence in Sudan, call for peace

Several countries including the US, and the UK have condemned the violence in Sudan due to clashes between the armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

2023-04-16T00:37:45.623835+00:00 IST

Leaked US doc reveal presence of 4 more Chinese spy balloons

The use of spy balloons for surveillance operations by China raises concerns about potential threats to national security. It is possible that China could use this technology to gather intelligence on military installations, critical infrastructure, and other sensitive locations, which could compromise national security.

2023-04-15T16:14:57.146582+00:00 IST

UK parliamentarian Stern praises PM Modi for his LiFE initiative

"PM Modi has brought in a whole new story of growth and development. I listened carefully to his speech at COP 26 in Glasgow in November 2021 and what he set out, including LiFE, is what sustainable resilience and inclusive growth looks like," he said.

2023-04-15T14:22:01.377546+00:00 IST

Young people drivers of community: AI for Good CEO James Hodson

"I think it's important that we take a moment to realise that everything starts and ends with community and the drivers of community are those young people who are willing to think differently from how their parents and grandparents thought," Hodson said.

2023-04-15T08:07:59.925319+00:00 IST

"Climate is now hitting us from various different angles"

"Climate is now hitting us from various different angles, hitting us in everyday life," Sitharaman said during a panel discussion at a World Bank-organised event on "Making it Personal: How Behavioral Change Can Tackle Climate Change".

2023-04-15T03:31:14.823145+00:00 IST

Climate Change must be fought at dinner table in every home: PM

Bringing India's viewpoints on 'How Behavioural Change can Tackle Climate Change' to the fore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said one of the most powerful ways to fight climate change is a behavioural change that must begin at every home.

2023-04-15T01:33:04.808795+00:00 IST

Former CIA Chief Mike Pompeo rules out 2024 presidential run

Mike Pompeo, a former US Secretary of State and head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), announced on Friday evening that he would not run for the post of US president in 2024, putting to rest rumours that he would oppose former US President Donald Trump.

2023-04-15T01:16:54.607394+00:00 IST

US President Biden says he'll announce on 2024 re-elections

US President Joe Biden on Friday said that he will make the announcement on his 2024 re-election bid relatively soon as he has already made a decision on it, The Hill reported.

2023-04-15T00:54:56.153371+00:00 IST

US: Supreme Court restores availability of common abortion pill

The US Supreme Court on Friday issued a temporary stay on ensuring that a common abortion pill would remain widely available while the Supreme Court decides whether to grant a formal stay.

2023-04-14T23:33:49.873021+00:00 IST

Quake of magnitude 3.2 jolts Cantwell, Alaska

An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 struck Alaska's Cantwell on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said.

2023-04-14T22:06:55.918739+00:00 IST

Pentagon leak 'suspect' faces charges in US court

Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira, 21, had been detained by authorities in connection with a Pentagon document leak, has made his first appearance in United States court Friday as he faced charges regarding the information leak, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-04-14T20:39:13.275266+00:00 IST