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US announces 85 billion security assistance for Ukraine

The Biden administration on Wednesday (local time) announced that it will provide USD 1.85 billion in military aid to Ukraine, rolling out funding for a Patriot missile battery during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington.

2022-12-21T22:17:10.812213+00:00 IST

India votes in favour of resolution on UN peacekeepers

India on Wednesday (local time) voted in favour of a resolution on the mental health of UN peacekeepers.

2022-12-21T21:07:35.427884+00:00 IST

Biden assures support to Zelenskyy at White House meeting

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (local time) renewed assurance of his country's support to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the ongoing military conflict with Russia during a meeting at the White House.

2022-12-21T20:29:11.848936+00:00 IST

Biden welcomes Zelenskyy to White House

US President Joe Biden welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House on Wednesday (local time) on his first foreign visit since the beginning of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, reported CNN.

2022-12-21T19:41:20.185614+00:00 IST

COVID cases in the US surpass 100 million

About 1,586,844 cases were reported in the US over a 28-day period. The total number of deaths in the US stands at 1,088,280.

2022-12-21T14:30:03.984521+00:00 IST

US military captures six ISIS operatives in raids in Syria

The raids, which took place over the past 48 hours in eastern Syria, included the capture of "al-Zubaydi", a senior ISIS official who US officials claim was involved in planning and enabling terrorist attacks in Syria

2022-12-21T11:36:29.791329+00:00 IST

Guterres alarmed by Taliban ban on varsity education for women

The statement of the UN Secretary-General comes after the Taliban announced its decision to ban university education for Afghan women.

2022-12-21T10:30:18.502734+00:00 IST

Central Asia "key partner" in counter-terrorism efforts: Kamboj

Kamboj underscored that the counter-terrorism committee has established a "long-standing and constructive dialogue" with Central Asia which she called a "key partner" in the international counter-terrorism efforts.

2022-12-21T09:41:47.073800+00:00 IST

"A more pluralistic polity the only way forward for Afghanistan"

United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is focusing on maintaining a dialogue with the Taliban in hope of a better future for Afghanistan, where everyone, women, men, girls, and boys, can live a life with dignity and equality, Otunbayeva said.

2022-12-21T09:33:19.271600+00:00 IST

India monitoring security situation in Afghanistan: Sanjay Varma

Sanjay Varma said that India is "closely monitoring" the security situation in Afghanistan and remains actively engaged with the international community on issues related to the nation.

2022-12-21T06:22:33.788225+00:00 IST

Amid Covid fears supplies of fever medicines being rationed

In a statement, CVS said that it is limiting the number of pediatric fever-reducing medications sold in stores and online to two per customer. While Walgreens has announced a person can purchase up to six medicines per online transaction to stop excessive purchases.

2022-12-21T05:55:00.490138+00:00 IST

US condemns Taliban's decision to ban women from universities

US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price called education an "internationally recognized human right" and warned that the Taliban's "unacceptable stance" will have consequences for them.

2022-12-21T04:16:36.343345+00:00 IST

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy planning to visit US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is planning to visit Washington on Wednesday and may meet US President Joe Biden at the White House, according to four people familiar with the planning, reported New York Times (NYT).

2022-12-21T00:09:35.919737+00:00 IST

US govt paid to censor data from public on platforms: Musk

Twitter CEO Elon Musk revealed on Tuesday (local time) that the United States government paid 'millions of dollars' to censor information from the public on multiple social media platforms, including Twitter.

2022-12-20T22:27:28.066865+00:00 IST

US Senate introduces legislation on Tibet-China conflict

The US Senate on Tuesday (local time) advanced the Tibet-China Conflict Resolution Act in advancing its interest in peacefully resolving China's occupation of Tibet and pressured the Chinese government to resume negotiations with the Dalai Lama's envoys.

2022-12-20T22:05:48.776255+00:00 IST

Taliban frees two Americans in 'goodwill gesture': US State Dept

US State Department spokesman Ned Price on Tuesday (local time) said the two Americans detained in Afghanistan had been freed by the Taliban as part of an apparent 'goodwill gesture'.

2022-12-20T21:05:47.441728+00:00 IST

India raises concern over poppy cultivation at UNSC briefing

India on Tuesday (local time) raised concerns over Opium poppy cultivation, Taliban-Al-Qaida relations and erosion of human rights at a United Nations Security Council briefing on Afghanistan.

2022-12-20T20:51:18.064461+00:00 IST

6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes California, cutting off power

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Northern California's Eureka area early Tuesday (local time), the US Geological Survey said, injuring at least two people, cutting off power, and damaging some buildings and a roadway, officials said, reported CNN.

2022-12-20T20:04:51.522513+00:00 IST

India to host special negotiation round for Pillars II-IV of IPEF

In a statement, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said Goyal complimented partner countries for taking the initiative in right earnest. He expressed his belief that IPEF will promote inclusive development through the enhancement of trade and investment in the region.

2022-12-20T17:35:11.287483+00:00 IST

US: 6.4-magnitude quake strikes off northern California

The USGS said the earthquake struck at 10:34:25 (UTC) at the depth of 16.1 kilometers. "Notable quake, preliminary info: M 6.4 - 12km WSW of Ferndale, CA," USGS tweeted.

2022-12-20T11:29:11.241367+00:00 IST

India Caucus Co-Chairs on India-China Border clash

According to the statement, "China's most recent aggression in Arunachal Pradesh is yet another reminder of why a strong security partnership with India is crucial to the national security of the United States and our allies. This event marks yet another act of the PRC's threats to Indian territory, including China's premeditated aggression on the line of actual control in 2020 which saw the death of approximately 20 Indian troops."

2022-12-20T10:12:12.595075+00:00 IST