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US Justice Dept in race against time amid Epstein file release

A substantial number of redactions are needed, one of the sources said, and the documents each attorney has been processing since Thanksgiving week can number more than 1,000 -- a time-consuming task that will likely come down to the wire. Sensitivities around executive and legal privacy, victims' protections, and other concerns could influence the decisions lawyers must make regarding potential redactions.

2025-12-18T23:26:08.052205+00:00 IST

Kennedy Center renamed Trump-Kennedy Center after Board vote

Leavitt said that the renaming was to honour the work done by US President Donald Trump in its reconstruction, financially, and rebuilding its reputation.

2025-12-18T20:15:01.741287+00:00 IST

US holds first G20 Sherpa meeting without South Africa

Ahead of hosting the G20 Summit in Miami, Florida, next year, the United States convened its first G20 Sherpa meeting as the 2026 Presidency host in Washington, notably without participation from South Africa, the outgoing 2025 chair, amid a sharp recalibration of the forum under US President Donald Trump.

2025-12-18T17:09:15.154218+00:00 IST

Op Southern Spear: US strike kills four ‘narco-terrorists’

The US military on Wednesday conducted a strike on a vessel transiting the Eastern Pacific that killed four alleged 'narco-terrorists' at the direction of Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth.

2025-12-18T05:09:43.975115+00:00 IST

‘We’re poised for an economic boom’: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (US local time) took a sharp dig at the Biden administration for driving up prices in the country and praised the 'Big beautiful bill', saying that by 2026, the results of the largest tax cuts in American history accomplished via the bill would be visible.

2025-12-18T03:32:55.244258+00:00 IST

‘Restored American strength; settled 8 wars’: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time), yet again reiterated his claims of resolving eight global conflicts across the world and bringing peace to West Asia by ending the war in Gaza.

2025-12-18T03:03:39.918674+00:00 IST

UN calls for restraint between US, Venezuela amid rising tensions

Guterres on Thursday received a phone call from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Moros wherein the former called for restraint.

2025-12-18T01:19:40.737580+00:00 IST

US views India as “Highly Strategic Partner” for AI, Supply Chain

The United States regards India as a crucial potential partner in efforts to secure global supply chains for artificial intelligence and semiconductors, a senior American official has said, whilst dismissing suggestions that political tensions prevented India's participation in a recent Washington summit.

2025-12-18T01:06:02.618274+00:00 IST

AH-64E Apache delivered to India: US says "commitments fulfilled"

The Indian Army recently received the remaining three Apache attack helicopters, completing the delivery of all six helicopters contracted for the Army Aviation Corps.

2025-12-17T08:16:46.125603+00:00 IST

"Horrific": Trump prays for Bondi Beach terror attack victims, ur

Speaking during a Hanukkah reception at the White House, Trump said, "Let me take a moment to send the love and prayers to the people of Australia, especially those affected by the horrific and antisemitic terrorist attack that took place during a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney." He added that countries across the world must come together to counter terrorism and hatred.

2025-12-17T04:52:54.401988+00:00 IST

Trump orders total blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from

In a lengthy statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said Venezuela has been designated a "foreign terrorist organisation" and accused the Maduro government of using oil revenues to fund "drug terrorism, human trafficking, murder and kidnapping."

2025-12-17T03:39:30.938598+00:00 IST

Trump widens travel ban, adds 5 more countries to list

The move came as the Trump administration continues to tighten US entry requirements and immigration standards, Fox News reported.

2025-12-17T01:20:47.740903+00:00 IST

ETNM holds vigil ahead of National Day of Mourning

As the world approaches December 22, East Turkistan's National Day of Mourning, the East Turkistan National Movement (ETNM) is calling on the international community to confront what it describes as China's ongoing occupation and genocide of Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and other Turkic peoples. Marking 76 years since the fall of the independent East Turkistan Republic in 1949, the organisation frames the anniversary as a critical moment to demand accountability and push for independence.

2025-12-16T09:34:23.854029+00:00 IST

Trump administration weighs easing marijuana classification

Trump's remarks came days after reports of that he is expected to sign an executive order directing federal agencies to move ahead with the reclassification process, The Hill reported.

2025-12-16T06:31:08.870687+00:00 IST

US strikes three boats in Pacific Ocean, kills eight in Operatio

According to a post by US Southern Command, the strikes were conducted on Monday under the direction of US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth as part of Operation Southern Spear. The operation was carried out by Joint Task Force Southern Spear in the Eastern Pacific.

2025-12-16T04:27:54.675317+00:00 IST

US Senate passes bill to fast-track arms transfers to Taiwan

The bill, formally called the Providing Our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in Nefarious Environments Act, was cleared by the Senate by unanimous consent last week. It will now be taken up by the US House of Representatives. If approved in identical form, it will be sent to the president for signature before becoming law.

2025-12-16T03:50:56.750608+00:00 IST

US Embassy warns of potential violence in Bangladesh ahead of Feb

In an advisory released on Monday, the US Embassy said political rallies and demonstrations are expected to increase as the election date approaches and warned that even peaceful gatherings could escalate into violence. The alert urged US citizens across Bangladesh to remain vigilant, avoid demonstrations and large crowds, monitor local media for updates, and stay aware of their surroundings.

2025-12-16T02:48:21.434799+00:00 IST

India calls UNSC reforms an “urgent global imperative”

India on Monday (local time) reiterated its call for comprehensive reforms of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), describing them as an "urgent global imperative" to effectively address contemporary global challenges.

2025-12-16T01:27:47.712862+00:00 IST

India flags Pakistan’s democratic crisis at UN

India on Monday (local time) sharply criticised Pakistan's domestic political situation at the United Nations Security Council, flagging Islamabad for jailing former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and allowing its armed forces to engineer a "constitutional coup" through the new 27th amendment, which granted lifetime immunity to its Chief of Defence Forces, Asim Munir.

2025-12-16T01:04:58.832766+00:00 IST

India rejects Pakistan’s J-K claims, calls it terror epicentre

India on Monday (local time) delivered a stinging rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on "Leadership for Peace", firmly rejecting Islamabad's claims over Jammu and Kashmir's "unresolved disputes" as "unwarranted", reiterating that the Union Territory along with Ladakh are an integral and inalienable part of India, and emphasising that they "were, are, and will always remain so."

2025-12-16T00:23:13.249278+00:00 IST

Trump designates fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) signed an Executive Order officially designating illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals as weapons of mass destruction (WMD), escalating the federal government's efforts to combat the drug crisis and target cartels and foreign networks responsible for the opioid crisis.

2025-12-15T22:54:52.680915+00:00 IST