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Dialogue between India, Pakistan "their matter", says US

Ned Price said that talks between India and Pakistan is a "matter for those two countries."

2023-01-24T05:47:07.499559+00:00 IST

US: 7 killed, one injured in California shootings

The shooting incident in California comes two days after a shooting incident took place in the state on Saturday that left 11 people dead.

2023-01-24T04:15:44.249389+00:00 IST

4 Oath Keepers convicted of seditious conspiracy in Capitol riot

Four members of the Oath Keepers far-right group were convicted of seditious conspiracy over the January 2021 Capitol riot by a jury in the United States on Monday, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-01-24T01:06:12.703204+00:00 IST

Reviewing engagement with Taliban, says US on rights violations

US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price, in a press briefing, underlined that the US continues to be the world's leading humanitarian provider to the people of Afghanistan, and is not providing the Taliban with any support.

2023-01-24T00:16:57.065616+00:00 IST

Two students killed in Des Moines school shooting in US

Two students were killed in a targeted shooting at a Des Moines, Iowa charter school on Monday afternoon, according to US-based news publication The Hill.

2023-01-23T22:43:25.329260+00:00 IST

US: Shooting at school in Des Moines leaves 3 injured

Three people were critically injured after a shooting at a school in Des Moines city in the US state of Iowa on Monday, CNN reported citing the Des Moines Police Department.

2023-01-23T21:54:38.391811+00:00 IST

"Not familiar with documentary": US on BBC programme on PM Modi

"I'm not familiar with the documentary you're referring to, however, I am very familiar with the shared values that enact the United States and India as two thriving and vibrant democracies," US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday, responding to a media query on a BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi which has sparked controversy since its release.

2023-01-23T21:45:05.628285+00:00 IST

Jeff Bezos to sell Washington Post to buy NFL team Commanders

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is likely to sell the American newspaper Washington Post to buy a Football team Washington commanders, according to the New York Post.

2023-01-23T19:57:51.149211+00:00 IST

National leaders silent on Covid origin: Report

National leaders and international agencies have remained silent about the origin of Covid during the recent summits of the United Nations, G7, and G20, stated New York-based Magazine National Review, adding that mainstream media has also not critically covered or scrutinised the question regarding Covid's origin.

2023-01-23T17:02:01.983658+00:00 IST

US: California shooting suspect found dead

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said investigators have confirmed that the man identified as Huu Can Tran, 72, was found dead inside a white cargo van.

2023-01-23T02:44:39.557505+00:00 IST

US must place stringent measures to protect from Covid

China's Ministry of Transport estimates over 2 billion passenger trips will take place during the 40-day Lunar New Year season as people across the country will be travelling domestically and abroad for the first time without travel restrictions since the start of the pandemic over three years ago.

2023-01-22T23:00:47.499375+00:00 IST

US checkmates China in Africa by bolstering trade ties

It is pertinent to note that Chinese trade with Africa is about four times that of the United States. Beijing has become an important creditor by offering cheaper loans - often with opaque terms and collateral requirements - than Western lenders.

2023-01-22T22:03:20.972444+00:00 IST

Police surround male Asian suspect in Los Angeles mass shooting

Police have located a white van they believe is connected to the gunman who opened fire at a Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday night.

2023-01-22T20:45:39.240957+00:00 IST

UKPNP spokesperson meets Canadian MP, discuss PoK

Additionally, it could make it difficult to accurately measure the size and demographic makeup of the population of Kashmir origin and heritage living in Pakistan, which could have implications for government policies and equitable resource allocation for Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.

2023-01-22T19:17:26.882077+00:00 IST

China welcomes Lunar New Year amid fear of Covid spike

Chinese epidemiologist Wu Zunyou warned that Covid infection numbers in certain specific regions could rise during this Lunar New Year, state media outlet Global Times reported.

2023-01-22T16:42:00.681032+00:00 IST

9 people killed in mass shooting in US state of California

The shooting occurred at Monterey Park around 10 pm local time near the site of a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, the US newspaper reported citing law enforcement sources and witnesses.

2023-01-22T11:25:47.561500+00:00 IST

US: Multiple casualties reported after shooting in California

The shooting took place near the site of a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration after 10 pm (local time).

2023-01-22T10:14:27.025520+00:00 IST

Layoff Season: US media witness massive job cuts

According to CNN, Vox Media, publisher of news websites like Vox and The Verge has announced that it will lay off 7 per cent of its workforce.

2023-01-22T08:03:14.427252+00:00 IST

Six arrested after Atlanta protest turns violent

At least six people were arrested after the peaceful protest turned into a violent march in Atlanta. Protesters burnt cars and broke windows.

2023-01-22T06:17:29.218677+00:00 IST

Justice Department finds 6 more documents from Biden's home

After conducting an extensive search in Biden's home, six classified documents were found including personally handwritten notes, files, papers, and binders that covered decades of his work and his personal attorney described them as "documents with classification markings and surrounding materials."

2023-01-22T04:44:17.989769+00:00 IST

Blinken holds telephonic conversation with Qatar's Deputy PM

"Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani," according to a read-out issued by the Spokesperson for the United States Department of State Ned Prince on Saturday.

2023-01-22T03:04:04.771620+00:00 IST