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Trump should never hold public office again: Jan 6 Committee

In the 800-page final report, the committee came up with 11 recommendations to prevent any future attacks like the US Capitol attack of January 6, 2021

2022-12-24T02:52:06.123756+00:00 IST

US extends interview waiver for non-immigrant visa categories

The US on Friday (local time) extended the interview waiver facility for certain non-immigrant visa applicants.

2022-12-23T23:07:45.391757+00:00 IST

Biden nominates Indian American Verma to top diplomatic position

US President Joe Biden on Friday nominated Indian American Richard R Verma to a top diplomatic position in the US Department of State.

2022-12-23T22:05:18.425221+00:00 IST

Spirit flight makes emergency landing after lightning strikes

A Spirit Airlines flight heading to Cancun turned back and made an emergency landing shortly after take-off from Philadelphia on Friday morning (local time), after the crew reported that the aircraft was struck by lightning twice, according to the Federal Aviation Association.

2022-12-23T21:22:39.124700+00:00 IST

US House passes USD 1.7 trillion spending Bill for Ukraine

A USD 1.7 trillion spending Bill to provide more aid to a devastated Ukraine was cleared by the House on Friday (local time), as lawmakers race to finish their work for the year and avoid a partial government shutdown, reported CNN.

2022-12-23T20:58:11.291245+00:00 IST

India lauded for UNSC's December Presidency by member states

The UN Member States on Friday (local time) heaped praise on India as it's United Nations Security Council December's presidential term comes to a close on December 31.

2022-12-23T19:50:39.291610+00:00 IST

Biden signs USD 858 billion defence authorization bill

Biden said the Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support the country's national defence, foreign affairs, and homeland security.

2022-12-23T19:44:32.133206+00:00 IST

Winter storm strands thousands at US airports

More than 3,000 US flights were canceled or delayed on Friday due to severe winter weather in most of the country, the FlightAware.com portal reported. "Total cancellations within, into, or out of the United States today: 3,315," the tracker said.

2022-12-23T15:42:10.870363+00:00 IST

"China's incursions across the LAC a long-term strategy"

The long-running border dispute between India and China is partly informed by China's anxiety about political instability in Xinjiang and Tibet.

2022-12-23T14:22:51.818794+00:00 IST

Seek a strong partnership with Pakistan on counterterrorism: US

Both countries have suffered terribly due to terrorism, the US official said.

2022-12-23T14:22:21.742594+00:00 IST

More than 2000 flights cancelled in US due to heavy snow

Ahead of Christmas holidays, more than 2,270 US flights were cancelled on Thursday (local time) due to heavy snow and freezing temperatures, reported CNN.

2022-12-22T23:43:22.435075+00:00 IST

Washington, Dhaka discuss election, US embassy personnel's safety

US Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman, on Thursday (local time) called Bangladesh Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam and discussed elections, safety and security of US embassy personnel.

2022-12-22T23:29:00.382277+00:00 IST

TikTok employees spied on US journalists

ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, said on Thursday that an internal investigation found that employees had inappropriately obtained the data of US TikTok users, including that of two US reporters, according to an email seen by Reuters.

2022-12-22T22:46:09.748224+00:00 IST

US accuses N Korea of delivering arms to Russia's Wagner Group

The White House on Thursday (local time) accused a private Russian military company, the Wagner Group, of taking delivery of an arms shipment from North Korea to help bolster Russian forces in Ukraine, reported The Straits Times.

2022-12-22T22:40:51.293035+00:00 IST

Blinken raises concerns over China, Taliban and Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday (local time) raised concern over the surging Covid cases in China, the Taliban banning women from universities and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

2022-12-22T21:32:21.113748+00:00 IST

US imposes sanctions on 10 Russian naval entities

The US on Thursday (local time) sanctioned 10 Russian naval entities in the wake of Russian naval operations against Ukrainian ports.

2022-12-22T20:49:16.156356+00:00 IST

India wraps up UNSC Presidency with focus on terrorism.

India on Thursday (local time) wrapped up its December Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with a special focus on terrorism, Global South and maritime security.

2022-12-22T20:35:02.762367+00:00 IST

"Your money is not charity, is investment": Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy addressed members of the Congress after presenting a united front with US President Joe Biden, who assured continued support for Ukraine.

2022-12-22T09:50:24.792952+00:00 IST

'Ukraine is alive and kicking': Zelensky in address to Congress

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday (local time) addressed members of the US Congress saying, "Against all odds, and doom and gloom, Ukraine did not fall. Ukraine is alive and kicking."

2022-12-22T01:16:30.304811+00:00 IST

'We share exact same vision for peace': Biden to Zelenskyy

US President Joe Biden said that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "share the exact same vision" for peace in Ukraine.

2022-12-21T23:27:57.446183+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy thanks Biden for sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine

In a joint press conference at the White House on Wednesday (local time), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked US President Joe Biden for sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine, saying they will 'significantly' bolster their defence.

2022-12-21T23:09:07.486061+00:00 IST