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Biden welcomes US House's passage of Respect for Marriage Act

In a statement, Biden said, "Today, Congress took a critical step to ensure that Americans have the right to marry the person they love."

2022-12-08T20:19:25.379286+00:00 IST

US House passes bill protecting same-sex and interracial marriage

The House vote was 258 to 169 with 39 Republicans joining Democrats in supporting the legislation.

2022-12-08T19:48:47.169560+00:00 IST

Basketball star Brittney Griner freed in US-Russia prisoner swap

On Thursday morning, Biden shared a picture with Brittney Griner's wife Cherelle Griner on his Twitter handle and wrote, "Moments ago I spoke to Brittney Griner. She is safe. She is on a plane. She is on her way home."

2022-12-08T14:29:21.306999+00:00 IST

EU requests WTO panels against China over patents, Lithuania

In both cases, the EU said the Chinese measures are highly damaging to European businesses. Furthermore, China's discriminatory measures against Lithuania affect intra-EU trade and intra-EU supply chains and they impact the functioning of the EU internal market.

2022-12-08T08:21:40.548650+00:00 IST

US denounces 'despicable' Afghan public execution

Speaking during the US State Department press briefing on Wednesday, spokesperson Ned Price said, "This indicates to us that the Taliban seek to - seek a return to their regressive and abusive practices of the 1990s."

2022-12-08T05:04:22.381731+00:00 IST

Ex-Theranos executive Balwani sentenced to about 13 years in jail

In a statement, U.S. Attorney's Office said Balwani risked patient health by misrepresenting the accuracy of Theranos blood analysis technology and that defrauded Theranos investors of millions of dollars.

2022-12-08T04:30:00.961651+00:00 IST

US not to put India among nations violating religious freedom

During the State Department briefing on December 6, spokesperson Ned Price, said, "When it comes to India, India of course is the world's largest democracy. It's home to a great diversity of faiths."

2022-12-08T03:12:26.853239+00:00 IST

Political transition in Sudan continues to face obstacles: India

Kamboj stressed that the efforts of the Sudanese authorities to create a conducive environment by the decision of annulment of the nationwide emergency and release of political detainees have helped in reducing tensions.

2022-12-08T01:02:51.897039+00:00 IST

Musk says fired Twitter counsel

This set of documents were mainly Twitter's internal communications to disclose links with political actors and with a focus on how the social network blocked stories related to Hunter Biden's laptop in the lead-up to the 2020 US Presidential election.

2022-12-07T03:09:45.494915+00:00 IST

India is home to great diversity of faiths: US

While addressing reporters, US Department of State spokesperson ned Price said, "India of course, is the world's largest democracy. It's home to a great diversity of faiths. Our annual report on international religious freedom outlines some of the concerns we've taken note of when it comes to India. And We continue to carefully monitor the religious freedom situation in all countries and that includes India."

2022-12-07T01:10:05.456845+00:00 IST

US dismisses lawsuit against MBS over Khashoggi killing

A US judge dismissed the lawsuit against Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi after Biden's administration recommended.

2022-12-07T00:47:17.206547+00:00 IST

US: Trump Organization's two companies found guilty of tax fraud

Trump organization's Trump Corp. and Trump Payroll Corp. were found guilty on all charges they faced, however, the Trump family was not charged guilty

2022-12-06T23:49:33.012395+00:00 IST

US 'not encouraging' Ukraine to strike within Russia: State Dept

While addressing the presser, Price said, "We are not enabling Ukraine to strike beyond its borders. We are not encouraging Ukraine to strike beyond its borders."

2022-12-06T22:32:15.342171+00:00 IST

"The Power of One" Award event held at UN in New York

Taking to Twitter, India's Permanent Representative to United Nations Ruchira Kamboj said that the festival's (Diwali's) eternal values resonate with what India does at the United Nations.

2022-12-06T04:02:15.189072+00:00 IST

US vows to oppose Israeli settlement expansion

Referring to Jerusalem which is central to the national visions of both Palestinians and Israelis, Blinken said, "We (US) will also continue to unequivocally oppose any acts that undermine the prospects of a two-state solution."

2022-12-04T22:42:53.365062+00:00 IST

US Senator Scott thanks Musk for suspending Ye from Twitter

In a letter to Musk, Scott, on Friday, said, "You were right to take this decisive action to prevent acts of violence and hate crimes against the Jewish community that could have been motivated by these disgusting comments and posts on your platform".

2022-12-04T02:28:06.027681+00:00 IST

Family members of foreign workers now eligible to work in Canada

While addressing the reporters, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada Sean Fraser announced that his department is extending work permits to family members of temporary foreign workers on Friday.

2022-12-03T23:51:39.368419+00:00 IST

White House's holiday decorations on theme 'We the People'

Earlier, US First lady Jill Biden joined by a group of volunteers and National Guard leaders and families from across the country revealed the theme in the statement released by the White House on November 28.

2022-12-03T21:24:40.415257+00:00 IST

US continues to consider Pakistan 'non-NATO ally'

Pakistan still continues to shelter terrorists involved in the Mumbai terror attacks.

2022-12-03T19:08:17.228083+00:00 IST

US reveals secretive B-21 bomber in California

Delivering his remarks at the ceremony in California, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said the B-21's edge will last for decades. Austin explained that the B-21 bomber will not be theater-based, it won't need logistical support to hold any target at risk, and the most sophisticated air defence systems will struggle to detect the stealth aircraft.

2022-12-03T07:10:44.648044+00:00 IST

US places China, Pakistan on list of religious freedom violators

Noting that governments and non-state actors harass and kill individuals on account of their beliefs, Blinken said the United States will not stand by in the face of these abuses.

2022-12-03T06:06:27.820825+00:00 IST