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US will act to protect sovereignty if threatened by China: Biden

Biden while delivering his first major speech to a divided Congress after Republicans took control of the House of Representatives, said, "If China threatens our sovereignty, we will act to protect our country. Let's be clear, winning the competition with China should unite all of us. We face serious challenges across the world. In the past two years, democracies have become stronger, not weaker."

2023-02-08T04:31:07.989923+00:00 IST

US First lady Jill Biden kisses Kamala Harris' husband

US First lady Jill Biden kissed Vice President Kamala Harris' husband on the lips in a 'weird' moment ahead of the State of the Union Address on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Fox News reported.

2023-02-08T04:25:19.785736+00:00 IST

Biden say US economy better positioned to grow than any on Earth

"The pandemic disrupted our supply chains and Putin's unfair and brutal war in Ukraine disrupted energy supplies as well as food supplies," said Biden to Congress."But we're better positioned than any country on Earth right now," he said in his State of the Union address.

2023-02-08T03:07:19.993332+00:00 IST

US to sell rocket launchers, ammunition to Poland

The package will include 18 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, 45 Army Tactical Missile Systems, the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System and related equipment.

2023-02-08T02:36:27.452799+00:00 IST

China rejects Washington's phone call request with US

Brigadier General Patrick Ryder said that China has "declined" US' request to arrange call between Lloyd Austin and Wei Fenghe.

2023-02-08T02:11:10.144792+00:00 IST

Jammu and Kashmir inalienable part of India

The Indian representative at UNGA Rajesh Parihar on Tuesday slammed Pakistan's baseless comments on Jammu and Kashmir.

2023-02-07T15:35:42.336339+00:00 IST

UN chief Guterres fears world is heading towards a wider war

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday he fears the world was headed for a "wider war" as the potential for escalation of the Ukraine war continues.

2023-02-07T14:29:50.822786+00:00 IST

China falters at easing tensions with US after balloon fallout

A high-altitude balloon from China carrying a payload the size of three coach buses equipped with what American officials have described as surveillance equipment was spotted over the continental US, visibly hovering above a state with key military assets and ultimately sparking an international incident.

2023-02-07T09:55:00.945345+00:00 IST

Continued to insist on accountability for perpetrators: US

Recalling the 26/11 Mumbai Terror attacks on Monday, the US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said that the memories of the tragedy are still vivid and that Washington has continued to insist on accountability for the perpetrators of this.

2023-02-07T09:31:53.138003+00:00 IST

"We're under no illusions..."US on challenges, threats from China

US on Monday said that it is under no illusions about the challenges and threats that it faces from China in many ways.

2023-02-07T08:50:46.777925+00:00 IST

Biden dials Erdogan promises "any and all" earthquake assistance

In a telephone call to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Biden vowed US assistance to NATO Ally Turkey.

2023-02-07T03:33:47.516996+00:00 IST

US to dispatch two rescue and recovery teams to Turkey: Ned Price

Price said that an initial assistance response is underway and US will send two rescue and recovery teams to Turkey.

2023-02-06T23:34:51.341555+00:00 IST

US: Ugyhurs led by ETGE mark 26th anniversary of Ghulja massacre

The protesters in front of the White House and the Alberta Legislature Building urged the international community to act swiftly to end "China's genocide" in occupied East Turkistan and restore its freedom and independence.

2023-02-06T21:37:51.785983+00:00 IST

UN Chief expresses grief over loss of lives caused by earthquake

Guterres expressed condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.

2023-02-06T19:17:42.131760+00:00 IST

Biden expresses grief at loss of life due to Turkey's earthquake

"I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by the earthquake in Turkiye and Syria. I have directed my team to continue to closely monitor the situation in coordination with Turkiye and provide any and all needed assistance," President Biden tweeted on Monday.

2023-02-06T15:38:17.465873+00:00 IST

3.8 magnitude earthquake rattles Buffalo, New York

"Notable quake, preliminary info: M 3.8 - 2 km ENE of West Seneca, New York," USGS tweeted.

2023-02-06T14:18:38.754355+00:00 IST

Elon Musk calls past three months "extremely tough"

Taking to his official Twitter handle, Musk said that the microblogging site continues to have challenges.

2023-02-06T01:15:53.568955+00:00 IST

US: One person killed, four others injured in shooting in Falcon

Five victims were taken to hospitals with varying levels of injuries. One of the victims succumbed to the injuries at the hospital and was pronounced dead.

2023-02-05T23:45:18.853547+00:00 IST

Republican leaders criticize Biden's handling of Chinese balloon

US Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell called the Biden administration's decision to shoot down a Chinese spy balloon on Saturday "too late" and stressed that it allowed China to make a "mockery" of US airspace.

2023-02-05T23:31:15.716126+00:00 IST

"US Senate will have full China briefing next week": Schumer

Schumer stated that the briefing will include information about China's surveillance capabilities, research and development, advanced weapons systems and other "critical platforms."

2023-02-05T22:09:39.870528+00:00 IST

Canadian Foreign Minister Joly to visit India from Feb 6

Canada and India have deep ties built on shared democratic values and a long-standing friendship. The wide-ranging bilateral cooperation between Canada and India spans the fields of science and technology, finance, education, defence and security.

2023-02-05T07:49:36.553075+00:00 IST