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Major world global powers anxious about Pakistan's nukes

Washington [US], October 21 (ANI): At a time when US President Joe Biden's words put the spotlight on Pakistan as "the most dangerous nation in the world", Pakistan's nuclear capabilities are also occupying a position of significance and creating anxieties for various major global powers.

2022-10-21T00:34:11.003332+00:00 IST

"Attempt towards removing women from public life in Afghanistan"

New York [US], October 21 (ANI): Expressing concerns over an increasing attempt towards removing women from public life in Afghanistan, India at the UN on Thursday called on the international community not to look the other way when the rights of women and minorities are being trampled upon.

2022-10-20T20:01:31.565414+00:00 IST

Biden says US will continue to work with UK govt

Washington [US], October 20 (ANI): Shortly after British Prime Minister Lizz Truss resigned from office, US President Joe Biden on Thursday said he will continue close cooperation with the UK government to meet the global challenges that the two nations face.

2022-10-20T17:44:19.793685+00:00 IST

US returns 307 stolen antiquities to India

Washington [US], October 20 (ANI): After the 15-years of investigation, US authorities returned 307 antiquities that were stolen by multiple smaller trafficking networks to India, valued at nearly 4 million Dollars, according to a press statement released on Monday.

2022-10-20T06:13:10.549533+00:00 IST

Biden announces release of 15 mn barrels of oil from reserve

Washington [US], October 20 (ANI): US President Joe Biden has announced the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the United States strategic reserve, part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.

2022-10-19T22:26:38.532433+00:00 IST

Xi Jinping leading China to aggressive totalitarian rule

New York [US], October 20 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping is arrogantly leading China to disaster by returning to aggressive totalitarian rule.

2022-10-19T21:41:34.532680+00:00 IST

China foils bid to designate Talha Saeed as UN-listed terrorist

New York [US], October 20 (ANI): China on Wednesday foiled a bid to designate Talha Saeed, son of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed as UN-listed terrorist, hours after blocking another LeT member Shahid Mahmood as a "global terrorist."

2022-10-19T18:47:48.250242+00:00 IST

US describes Beijing as 'out-competing'

Beijing [China], October 19 (ANI): Describing China as the only country, with an intent to reshape the international order, the National Security Strategy (NSS) document of the US has underlined Beijing as 'out-competing,' tagging the country as a significant threat to global order.

2022-10-19T14:40:00.045651+00:00 IST

Canada remains 'ignorant' in countering terror financing

Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): Canada's lack of seriousness in countering terror financing has surfaced as hate crimes in Canada by anti-national elements continue to witness a surge as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to accommodate the most extreme elements of the Sikh community and for political reasons, ignores terror financing, writes Michael Rubin for a US-based publication.

2022-10-19T13:32:48.851839+00:00 IST

Indus Water Treaty: "India to assess" Neutral Expert appointment

New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): India believes that the implementation of the Indus Water Treaty must be in the letter and spirit of the Treaty, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday, the day after World Bank appointed a Neutral Expert and a Chair of the Court of Arbitration in the matter related to two hydroelectric projects.

2022-10-19T11:31:41.941428+00:00 IST

China blocks move to list LeT's Mahmood as global terrorist

New York [US], October 19 (ANI): China has, for the fourth time, put a hold on a proposal moved at the United Nations by India and co-supported by the US to list Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba member Shahid Mahmood as a "global terrorist".

2022-10-19T06:55:28.143236+00:00 IST

New Jersey: Snake on United flight sends passengers into panic

New Jersey [US], October 19 (ANI): The unexpected appearance of a snake on a plane sent passengers into a panic on Monday at the end of a flight from Florida's Tampa city to New Jersey and called the workers at Newark Liberty International Airport to catch the reptile.

2022-10-19T02:59:27.278741+00:00 IST

US expect sustained action against terrorist groups from Pakistan

Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): After US President Joe Biden's "Pakistan one of most dangerous nations in the world" remarks, America once again reiterated that it expects sustained action against terrorist groups from Pakistan.

2022-10-19T01:50:16.002148+00:00 IST

Biden to release 15 million barrels from oil reserve

Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the US strategic reserve on Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) nations.

2022-10-19T00:54:55.115994+00:00 IST

India remains steadfast in supporting people of Mali

New York [US], October 19 (ANI): India on Tuesday reiterated its steadfast support to the people of Mali in their quest for seeking enduring peace, security and development.

2022-10-18T21:53:16.900847+00:00 IST

US lawmakers urges Biden to recognize 1971 Genocide of Bangladesh

Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): On October 15th, a couple of United States Congressmen placed a proposed resolution in the House of Representatives urging US President Joe Biden to consider recognising the atrocities committed by the Armed Forces of Pakistan in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.

2022-10-18T20:12:32.064106+00:00 IST

US warns Russia of "war crimes" after Kamikaze drone attack on Ky

Washington [US], October 18 (ANI): Following Russia's attack on Ukranian capital with Iranian-made Kamikaze drones, Washington said that it will hold Moscow accountable for "war crimes" and will continue to impose costs on Russia for its aggression.

2022-10-18T09:14:55.146817+00:00 IST

US International DFC CEO on 3-day visit to India

New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Scott Nathan is in India for a three-day visit, during which he will discuss opportunities to accelerate economic growth and the development in the country as well as the Indo-Pacific region.

2022-10-18T07:53:49.346341+00:00 IST

SpaceX withdraws Pentagon fund for Starlink Internet in Ukraine

Washington [US], October 18 (ANI): SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Monday said that the company will continue to fund the Starlink Internet service in war-torn Ukraine and that he has withdrawn the request for funding to the Pentagon.

2022-10-18T05:05:40.138070+00:00 IST

US backtracks on Pakistan, US State Dept says it can secure nukes

Washington [US], October 18 (ANI): The US on Sunday (local time) backtracked on President Joe Biden's alarm over Pakistan's ability to secure its nuclear arsenal and said that the country can secure its nukes.

2022-10-17T22:59:57.131608+00:00 IST

"President Biden has said before, I have nothing to add": WH

Washington [US], October 18 (ANI): White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday (local time) tried to avoid US President Joe Biden's "Pakistan one of most dangerous nations in the world" remarks and said that she has "nothing to add on" the matter.

2022-10-17T21:12:53.904135+00:00 IST