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Russia does not even have capability to occupy Ukraine: Gabbard

"Deep State warmongers and their propaganda media are again trying to undermine President Trump's efforts to bring peace to Ukraine, and indeed Europe, by falsely claiming that the 'US intelligence community' agrees with the EU/NATO view that Russia's aim is to invade and conquer Europe," she said.

2025-12-21T13:59:55.825826+00:00 IST

Genocide Watch warns of cultural erasure and forced detention of

Washington-based non-governmental organisation Genocide Watch recently published an article on its website titled "Genocide Emergency: Xinjiang, China 2025". The report highlighted the ongoing persecution of Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), where approximately twelve million Uyghurs live. According to Genocide Watch, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is pursuing a systematic campaign to assimilate Uyghurs, replacing their culture, language, and religious traditions with Han Chinese culture and communist ideology. Uyghur social and political institutions are being dismantled and replaced with CCP-controlled structures, eroding the community's identity and autonomy.

2025-12-21T11:45:36.143710+00:00 IST

US seizes second oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

The United States seized a second oil vessel off the coast of Venezuela, marking the latest escalation in tensions between the two countries, according to US officials cited by Al Jazeera.

2025-12-20T23:10:32.567849+00:00 IST

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar addresses UN

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, humanitarian, spiritual leader and founder of The Art of Living, addressed a distinguished gathering at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Friday, 19 December, as part of the lead up to World Meditation Day 2025, observed annually on 21 December.

2025-12-20T16:44:58.519477+00:00 IST

US sanctions Maduro's family, allies amid ongoing pressure on Ven

In a statement issued by the US Department of the Treasury on Friday, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated relatives and associates of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, further pressuring the Latin American country over corruption and narcotics-related activities.

2025-12-20T16:09:30.144824+00:00 IST

UN condemns arbitrary detention of additional staff by Houthis

In a statement, Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, said these detentions have rendered the delivery of United Nations humanitarian assistance in areas under Houthi control unsustainable. He noted that this directly affects millions of people in need and restricts their access to life-saving aid.

2025-12-20T09:38:15.718714+00:00 IST

NASA loses contact with Mars probe 'Maven'

No regular data had been received for around two weeks. A "short fragment" indicates that the probe may have "rotated in an unexpected way".

2025-12-20T09:25:41.623051+00:00 IST

Operation Hawkeye: US, Jordan hit over 70 ISIS targets in Syria

In a post on X, CENTCOM said the strikes were carried out overnight and described the operation as a demonstration of "peace through strength." The command also released a video showing footage of the air strikes.

2025-12-20T06:11:38.124033+00:00 IST

Justice Department says no political redactions in Epstein Files

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has clarified that the recently released Jeffrey Epstein-related documents are being redacted solely to protect victims, and no politicians' names are being withheld.

2025-12-20T04:53:41.381306+00:00 IST

Trump's name hardly appears in released Epstein files

The files that The Times initially reviewed on Friday were heavily redacted. Those that were visible included scattered references to or images of Trump.

2025-12-20T01:14:43.827772+00:00 IST

"Violation": US Democrats on Epstein files redactions

US Congressmen Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin, leading Democrats on the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees, have criticised the Department of Justice for heavily redacting Jeffrey Epstein's files, calling it a violation of federal law.

2025-12-20T00:35:10.413553+00:00 IST

DOJ releases tranche of Epstein files, including Bill Clinton

Some notable revelations include former US President Bill Clinton, swimming with Ghislaine Maxwell and relaxing in a hot tub with an unidentified person; Michael Jackson posing with Epstein and Clinton. Other prominent figures, Mick Jagger, Woody Allen, and Noam Chomsky, are also featured in the released documents.

2025-12-20T00:19:06.732023+00:00 IST

US launches Operation Hawkeye in Syria post killing of 2 soldiers

Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that the US commenced Operation Hawkeye Strike in Syria to eliminate ISIS fighters.

2025-12-19T23:39:38.792271+00:00 IST

President made it a priority to be a peacemaker: US State Secy

Rubio credited President Donald Trump for stopping the India-Pakistan conflict, a claim previously made by Trump.

2025-12-19T23:28:29.068106+00:00 IST

US Justice Dept misses deadline to release full Epstein files

The US Department of Justice has announced it won't meet the Friday deadline to release all Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, citing the need to protect victims' identities and sensitive information, Politico reported.

2025-12-19T22:37:15.990206+00:00 IST

Pakistan using transnational repression to target diaspora

Mehlaqa Samdani, executive director of the Community Alliance for Peace and Justice, highlighted Pakistan's use of transnational repression to intimidate critics abroad, citing threats against her and other Pakistani-Americans, and urged the US to act to protect diaspora communities and democratic rights.

2025-12-19T15:43:13.156925+00:00 IST

"Rich and powerful men will be held accountable," Ro Khanna

On Thursday around 70 photographs from Epstein's computer and email accounts were released by the House Democrats.

2025-12-19T04:30:11.517348+00:00 IST

US: Brown University shooting suspect found dead in storage

The suspect in the Brown University mass shooting was found dead Thursday (local time), having taken his own life, Providence Police Chief Oscar L. Perez Jr. confirmed

2025-12-19T04:12:53.450262+00:00 IST

Trump loosens curbs on Marijuana, encourages research

The move on Thursday requires Attorney General Pam Bondi to expedite the process under the Drug Enforcement Administration for reclassifying marijuana.

2025-12-19T01:08:39.788408+00:00 IST

Trump admin announces crackdown against transgender care to minor

New proposed rules would prohibit hospitals from participating in Medicare and Medicaid if they provide care such as puberty blockers and surgeries for transgender minors, and would prevent federal coverage of such treatments.

2025-12-19T00:47:58.170743+00:00 IST