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Democrats, Republicans to be blamed for US spending crisis: Nikki

In USA Today, Haley wrote an opinion piece where she said, "We must be honest: Both Democrats and Republicans are responsible for America's spending crisis. They have both supported multitrillion-dollar deficits that have brought us to a USD 31.6 trillion national debt and counting."

2023-03-08T05:13:18.462720+00:00 IST

South Sudan thanks India for its support, advice

Addressing the UN Security Council, Malwal said, "Allow me, President, to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the outgoing delegations of Kenya and India for their support and valuable advice offered to my country and our mission for the last two years," according to the video shared by Indian Counsellor Pratik Mathur on his Twitter account on Wednesday.

2023-03-08T05:11:46.181568+00:00 IST

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price to step down

Ned Price began to work as a US Department of State spokesperson on January 20, 2021. Blinken noted that Price has held over 200 briefings.

2023-03-08T02:22:43.274184+00:00 IST

Arun becomes new judge of Manhattan Federal District Court

"Arun Subramanian to the Southern District of New York. He's been directly engaged in every aspect of civil litigation and has clerked at every level of the federal judiciary. He is also the first South Asian judge to serve on this bench," Committe tweeted.

2023-03-08T02:08:22.952843+00:00 IST

US expresses concern over suspension of license of ARY News

Ned Price noted that a free press and informed citizenry is key to any nation and its democratic future.

2023-03-08T01:49:38.656640+00:00 IST

White House offers support to bill targeting TikTok

Jake Sullivan said that the legislation will empower the US government to prevent certain governments from exploiting technology services operating in the United States in a way that poses risks to sensitive data of people and the country's national security.

2023-03-08T00:41:10.199948+00:00 IST

Indian-origin woman killed in plane crash in US

An Indian-origin woman was killed, while her daughter and pilot were injured in Sunday's (local time) fatal plane crash in North Lindenhurst, Hamlet on Long Island.

2023-03-07T05:31:28.189492+00:00 IST

Opportunistic time for US-India relations: Raimondo

Ahead of her visit to India, Raimondo said, "This is an optimistic time for U.S.-India relations, and I am excited to visit India during such a special time of year, the celebration of Holi," according to the statement released by the US Department of Commerce.

2023-03-07T04:52:35.024583+00:00 IST

Republican Senator urges Senate to vote against Garcetti

Taking to Twitter, Grassley said, "President Joe Biden's nomination Eric Garcetti to be ambassador to India is before foreign relations come this week I conducted a thorough investigation of the allegations against Garcetti irrespective of partisan politics."

2023-03-07T03:33:09.499442+00:00 IST

US premium processing for certain international students

"US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today the expansion of premium processing for certain F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) and F-1 students seeking science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) OPT extensions who have a pending Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and wish to request a premium processing upgrade," the statement read.

2023-03-07T02:37:06.259840+00:00 IST

US welcomes Japan, South Korea talks to resolve historical issues

Ned Price praised the leadership of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. He stressed that the two leaders have showcased "bold vision" for decisions on historic resolutions.

2023-03-07T01:54:24.892940+00:00 IST

FBI launches search for US citizens kidnapped by gunmen in Mexico

The missing Americans, who were not identified, drove into Matamoros on Friday in a white minivan with North Carolina plates, the FBI said.

2023-03-07T01:20:50.016716+00:00 IST

US man arrested after attempting to stab flight attendant

The US Department of Justice said that Francisco Severo Torres was charged with one count of interference and attempted interference with flight crew members and attendants using a dangerous weapon.

2023-03-07T00:04:11.017579+00:00 IST

2 United Airlines flight make contact at Boston airport

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the incident involving two United Airlines flights.

2023-03-06T22:01:55.103441+00:00 IST

US hails S Korea's proposal to compensate victims

In the statement, State Department Secretary Antony Blinken said, "We welcome today's historic announcements by the Governments of the Republic of Korea and Japan regarding the conclusion of discussions on sensitive historical issues."

2023-03-06T09:30:45.736684+00:00 IST

Friend-shoring pharmaceutical supply chains: The road to India

Given the recent economic liberalisation measures in India, the expanding alliance between New Delhi and Washington, and India's position as the "pharmacy of the world," the pharmaceuticals sector, whose significance was increased by the pandemic, is a good possibility

2023-03-06T07:03:32.392506+00:00 IST

UN agrees high seas treaty to protect ocean life

After the UN passed this agreement, the UN chief Antonio Guterres in a statement issued by his Spokesperson late Saturday evening stated, "This action is a victory for multilateralism and for global efforts to counter the destructive trends facing ocean health, now and for generations to come".

2023-03-06T06:00:50.918119+00:00 IST

US to introduce bipartisan legislation against Chinese-app TikTok

In an interview with Fox News, Warner said, "We have never had a potential adversary like China. So this week, I'm introducing bipartisan legislation to protect our national security against a wide range of foreign tech threats."

2023-03-06T03:53:49.638346+00:00 IST

Two dead, six injured in shooting at Georgia house party

Two people were killed and six others were injured on Saturday (local time) after a shooting at a house party in Douglas County, Georgia.

2023-03-06T02:26:41.987073+00:00 IST

Biden administration prepares new rules for investment in China

The US Treasury and Commerce departments said they were considering a new regulatory system to address US investment in advanced technologies abroad that could pose national security risks.

2023-03-05T23:12:58.918251+00:00 IST

US President Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed in February

President Joe Biden's physician Kevin C.O' Connor wrote in a letter to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre that the lesion was removed and biopsied.

2023-03-04T02:05:07.799204+00:00 IST