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US, Philippines to set up 4 new bases against China

The United States and the Philippines have agreed that the former nation's forces can use four more bases in the Southeast Asian country, apparently aimed at enhancing deterrence against China.

2023-02-03T01:54:06.569202+00:00 IST

US opens embassy in Solomon Islands to counter China's influence

The United States opened an embassy in the Soloman Islands in a bid to counter China's expanding influence in the region.

2023-02-03T01:30:31.989785+00:00 IST

Tracking suspected Chinese spy balloon over US: Pentagon

Responding to a media query about whether the balloon is from China or from any other country, a senior defence official said, "Yes, so, I mean, it is a surveillance balloon. And not to be -- I'm not trying to be a wise guy. But the goal is surveillance. And clearly, they're trying to fly this -- this balloon over sensitive sites, one of which was just mentioned, to collect information. As I said, we do not judge that it provides significant value added over and above what they can currently collect in other means. But nevertheless, it's something we're watching closely."

2023-02-03T01:15:56.636001+00:00 IST

'US doesn't oppose Russia, Belarus athletes competing in Olympics'

Addressing a presser, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Thursday (Local Time), "The United States has supported suspending Russia and Belarus' sports national governing bodies from International Sports Federation, removing individuals closely aligned to the Russian and Belarusian states, including government officials from positions of influence in international sports federations such as boards and organizing committees, encouraging national and international sports organizations to suspend and broadcasting of sports competition into Russia and Belarus."

2023-02-02T23:15:30.618516+00:00 IST

House fires Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee

"Today's vote is not a reflection of Representative Omar, but on the rank hypocrisy of Republican leadership, which has used its power to exact revenge on their political opponents and, in the case of Omar, punish a Member to satisfy the extreme MAGA (Make America Great Again) wing of their party," the statement read.

2023-02-02T20:04:48.878944+00:00 IST

Ajit Doval meets USISPF board member, discuss cooperation in space

In the one-hour-long discussion that took place on Wednesday, both Doval and board members held a discussion on enhancing cooperation in surveillance, building sophisticated reconnaissance systems, and US restrictions on the export of technology.

2023-02-02T18:51:18.341852+00:00 IST

Philippines to provide US with access to military bases

According to CNN, the newly announced deal will give the US access to four more locations under an Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) dating 2014, allowing the US to rotate troops to a total of nine bases throughout the Philippines.

2023-02-02T12:36:30.355612+00:00 IST

'Will announce at appropriate time': MEA on PM Modi's visit to US

Clarifying media reports of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's likely visit to the United States, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that India would announce a high-level visit at the appropriate time.

2023-02-02T12:09:56.369672+00:00 IST

US: Ami Bera appointed to House Intelligence Committee

Ami Bera in a press release said that he is "honoured" to be appointed to serve on the House Intelligence Committee.

2023-02-02T06:24:17.772007+00:00 IST

US: Jayapal named Ranking Member of Immigration Subcommittee

"As the first South Asian woman elected to the US House of Representatives and one of only two dozen naturalized citizens in Congress, I am honoured and humbled to serve as the Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement," Jayapal said in a press release.

2023-02-02T04:47:42.600062+00:00 IST

US, India expand defence cooperation under iCET

United States Principal Deputy Secretary Vedant Patel addressing a briefing on Wednesday (local time) said, "We also expanded our defence cooperation with joint development and production, and this will focus on projects related to jet engines, munition-related technologies, and other systems," in reply to question on US and India agreeing to cooperate in advanced technology, including in the military field.

2023-02-02T04:42:57.337134+00:00 IST

ETGE urges Antony Blinken to take action against China's genocide

In a press release, the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) urged Blinken to call for the release of millions of imprisoned East Turkistanis.

2023-02-02T03:33:11.808865+00:00 IST

Krishnamoorthi appointed Ranking Member of House China Committee

The new committee was formed in the 118th Congress for the specific purpose of investigating and developing policy to address the United States' economic, technological, and security competition with the Chinese Communist Party.

2023-02-02T02:47:53.176787+00:00 IST

Republican Nikki Haley expected to announce Prez bid

Indian-American Republican leader Nikki Haley is expected to announce her bid for the 2024 US election run as she sent out invitations for a 'special announcement'.

2023-02-02T00:51:33.972744+00:00 IST

US expanding cooperation with India to address global challenges

"The United States is expanding cooperation with India to address global challenges. I had a good meeting with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval today to discuss deepening our strategic partnership.," Blinken said in a tweet.

2023-02-02T00:15:31.806971+00:00 IST

National Science Foundation sign US-India implementation deal

Taking to Twitter, National Science Foundation said, "At the @WhiteHouse yesterday, @NSF signed the U.S.-India implementation arrangement to streamline the process of funding projects between our two nations, deepening connectivity across innovation ecosystems to facilitate the creation of new technologies."

2023-02-01T23:37:01.290785+00:00 IST

China aggression against India, Taiwan unacceptable: Republicans

Several Republican lawmakers, on Wednesday, urged US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to hold China accountable for its human rights abuses and to tell Beijing that their provocative aggression against Taiwan and India is "unacceptable."

2023-02-01T23:28:10.897106+00:00 IST

Fed approves rate hike, indicating improved inflation outlook

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point.

2023-02-01T22:55:46.411966+00:00 IST

Biden sees iCET as 'incredibly important initiative': White House

In the press briefing, Pierre said, "The President believes this initiative that you just laid out is key for the US and India to create a democratic technology ecosystem and reinforces our democratic values and our democratic institutions. So we see this as an incredibly important initiative and a partnership that we have with India."

2023-02-01T21:29:44.698392+00:00 IST

FBI finds no classified documents from Biden's house in Delaware

"No documents with classified markings were found," CNN quoted President's personal attorney as saying.

2023-02-01T19:31:23.553355+00:00 IST

US-India Strategic Partnership Forum reacts to Union Budget 2023

Reacting to India's Union Budget 2023-2024, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, Dr Mukesh Aghi said that it provides a roadmap for stability, growth and development.

2023-02-01T17:53:55.481534+00:00 IST