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Baloch group raises concerns about killings of missing persons

The delegation headed by activist Sammi Deen Baloch complained about killing the missing persons in fake encounters. She also raised concerns about the harassment of Baloch students and other issues concerning the minority community.

2022-11-17T19:04:52.409857+00:00 IST

Will not seek leadership role in next Congress: Pelosi

Democrats are slated to lose their majority in the House following midterm elections last week, with current Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy favoured becoming speaker under Republican control of the chamber.

2022-11-17T18:36:20.605177+00:00 IST

Ukraine offers support to Poland on missile investigation

Sergiy Kyslytsya stated that Ukraine expresses solidarity with Polish people after missiles landed in Przewodow village of Poland, where two people were killed.

2022-11-17T07:39:18.090325+00:00 IST

US Congress advisory committee calls for more funding for Taiwan

In its annual report on November 15, the top Congressional body, US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC), said that the measures would be necessary to deter an offensive by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

2022-11-17T04:59:47.656748+00:00 IST

Biden congratulates Republicans for winning majority in US House

Biden said the future of the US is too promising to be trapped in political warfare and the American people want the US government to get things done for them.

2022-11-17T01:26:31+00:00 IST

UN: India voices concerns on energy, food due to Ukraine war

The latest UNSC briefing comes as millions of people in Ukraine are without electricity, water or heating today following a wave of missile attacks that hit critical infrastructure in at least 16 of the country's 24 regions, and in the capital Kyiv.

2022-11-17T01:21:07+00:00 IST

Republicans projected to win control of US House

On Wednesday, the outlet projected Republicans to win a majority in the lower chamber, at least 218 seats, but by narrow margins. Democrats retained their majority in the Senate following the midterm.

2022-11-16T23:58:40.926975+00:00 IST

US sentences Chinese spy to 20 years in prison

Yanjun Xu, 42, targeted American aviation companies, recruited employees to travel to China, and solicited their proprietary information, all on behalf of the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

2022-11-16T22:44:41.947679+00:00 IST

Attack on Taiwan will be 'strategic mistake' for China: US

Milley said there are lessons to be learned from the conflict in Ukraine when it comes to the situation in Taiwan and helping the island prepare to defend itself. Terming China as a pacing threat, the top US General said Beijing has advanced its objective to become a number one power by the mid-century.

2022-11-16T21:43:24.192151+00:00 IST

"Donald Trump failed America", says Joe Biden

United States President Joe Biden alleged that during Trump's rule there were "tax cuts for the rich and corporators", "record-breaking unemployment", "worst job report on record".

2022-11-16T03:33:06+00:00 IST

Donald Trump announces 2024 presidential election bid

Former United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Local time) announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election.

2022-11-16T03:01:47+00:00 IST

Donald Trump to run for US president again

Former United States President Donald Trump has filed his paperwork for his 2024 presidential bid.

2022-11-16T02:17:17+00:00 IST

US to invest over USD 15 million in India's health infrastructure

Through USD 15 million, the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) will support the expansion of a chain of eye clinics for conducting corrective surgery for underserved individuals and an India-based social enterprise that manufactures affordable women's hygiene products.

2022-11-15T23:40:38+00:00 IST

US House Minority Leader McCarthy nominated to be next Speaker

McCarthy's nomination comes after an underwhelming performance in the midterm election. This led to a search among conservatives for a challenger. The vote puts McCarthy in line to be the next speaker of the House, only if he wins at least 218 votes in the full House of Representatives.

2022-11-15T20:56:06.564749+00:00 IST

Looking into reports Russian missiles hit inside Poland: Pentagon

On Tuesday, media reports emerged of two Russian missiles possibly landing within Polish territory near the border with Ukraine. Ryder said the Pentagon does not have any information to corroborate the reports at this time.

2022-11-15T20:31:17.232751+00:00 IST

India remains "concerned" over situation in Ukraine

Kamboj said that India has "consistently advocated" that no solution can be reached at the cost of human lives.

2022-11-15T03:44:52.087379+00:00 IST

US: Google to pay nearly USD 400 mn in location tracking case

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Michigan, along with 39 other attorneys general, has reached a USD 391.5 million multistate settlement with Google over its location tracking practices relating to Google Account settings.

2022-11-14T22:13:53.311815+00:00 IST

Biden condoles lives lost in Virginia University shooting

The three deceased, who were football players, were fatally shot on the University of Virginia campus on Sunday night, The New York Times reported. A suspect was later detained on Monday.

2022-11-14T19:47:08.855671+00:00 IST

Amazon plans to lay off around 10,000 employees this week: Report

Amazon enters the ongoing trend of mass layoffs as the online shopping platform has planned to cut down jobs of around 10, 000 employees this week, as per several media reports. However, the exact number of job cuts still remains unknown.

2022-11-14T18:14:03+00:00 IST

Indian students studying in US witness surge of 19 pc

Open Doors is a comprehensive information resource on international students and scholars studying or teaching at higher education institutions in the United States, and US students studying abroad for academic credit at their home colleges or universities.

2022-11-14T14:58:26.374591+00:00 IST