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"Fascinating partnership with India..": US NSA Jake Sullivan

Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): Noting engagements with a diverse range of governments on shared challenges that promote a common vision upholding the UN charter, the United States on Thursday termed the I2U2 grouping a "fascinating new partnership" that works in the areas of health and food security.

2022-10-13T04:27:45.529896+00:00 IST

US: Finance Minister Sitharaman holds back-to-back bilaterals

Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): On the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank meetings, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held back-to-back bilaterals with global finance ministers and heads of the top international organizations in Washington DC on topics that centred on important economic issues.

2022-10-13T03:29:45.887922+00:00 IST

'China represents most consequential geopolitical challenge'

Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): China represents America's most consequential geopolitical challenge to the United States, said National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan on Wednesday as the Biden administration released a key policy document on national security.

2022-10-13T02:15:28.906375+00:00 IST

India's cash transfer scheme "logistical marvel": IMF

Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday hailed the deployment of the cash transfer scheme in India and described it as a "logistical marvel" considering the sheer size of the country.

2022-10-13T01:27:52.523486+00:00 IST

Russia cannot erase a sovereign state from map: Biden on UN vote

Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Wednesday hailed the adoption of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that condemned Russia's annexation of four Ukrainian regions.

2022-10-13T00:49:49.745720+00:00 IST

India looking forward to expanding ties with Bhutan: Sitharaman

Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met her Bhutan counterpart Lyonpo Namgay Tshering in Washington on Wednesday and expressed India's wish to expand bilateral cooperation between the two countries including hydropower, COVID-19 assistance, among other issues.

2022-10-13T00:48:37.578659+00:00 IST

American conspiracy theorist faces nearly USD 1 bn in damages

Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): A US court has asked Infowars founder and "conspiracy theorist" Alex Jones to pay families of Sandy Hook shooting victims and a first responder nearly USD 1 billion, media reports said.

2022-10-13T00:18:53.681827+00:00 IST

Sitharaman holds bilaterals with several FMs in Washington

Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday held back-to-back bilaterals with global finance ministers and heads of the top international organizations in Washington DC on topics that centred on important economic issues.

2022-10-12T23:00:46.884597+00:00 IST

India slams Pak for raising Kashmir at UNGA Russia vote

New York [US], October 13 (ANI): India on Wednesday gave a befitting response to Pakistan after it raked up the Kashmir issue during the United Nations General Assembly debate on Russia.

2022-10-12T22:07:33.383037+00:00 IST

UNGA resolution condemns Russian annexation of Ukrainian regions

New York [US], October 13 (ANI): The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday adopted a resolution condemning the Russian annexation of the four Ukrainian regions.

2022-10-12T20:24:09.948660+00:00 IST

Defence ties with India will support free, open Indo-Pacific: US

Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): The Biden administration has released a key policy document that calls for increased cooperation of the US with democracies and like-minded states, including India, to combat shared challenges, particularly climate change, pandemics, and economic turbulence.

2022-10-12T20:05:17.958562+00:00 IST

Nirmala Sitharaman meets Japanese counterpart Shunichi Suzuki

Washington [US], October 12 (ANI): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman met Japanese minister of Finance Shunichi Suzuki on the sidelines of IMF-World Bank Annual meetings in Washington on Wednesday morning.

2022-10-12T16:51:11.708802+00:00 IST

Hardeep Puri meets Schlumberger company's CEO in US

Washington [US], October 12 (ANI): Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri met the CEO of Schlumberger, Olivier Le Peuch, and discussed ways to further collaborate between the oilfield services firm and Indian exploration and production companies.

2022-10-12T11:57:01.073918+00:00 IST

Biden to "reevaluate" ties with Saudi Arabia

Washington [US], October 12 (ANI): After cut in oil production quotas by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, the White House said that US President Joe Biden will now work with Congress to 're-evaluate' relationship with Saudi Arabia.

2022-10-12T08:51:05.053142+00:00 IST

US imposes visa restrictions on Taliban over repression of women

Washington [US], October 12 (ANI): The United States has imposed visa restrictions on members of the Taliban and other individuals responsible for the repression of women and girls in Afghanistan through policies and violence, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

2022-10-12T08:50:10.801347+00:00 IST

"Pentagon didn't have to be asked..." Biden on Russia using nukes

Washington [US], October 12 (ANI): US President Joe Biden said the United States has its responses ready if Russian President Vladimir Putin uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

2022-10-12T07:31:15.277621+00:00 IST

US Treasury Secretary Yellen to visit India next month

Washington [US], October 12 (ANI): Janet Yellen, US Treasury Secretary is set to visit India in November -- which will be her first in the current role.

2022-10-12T07:04:18.200052+00:00 IST

US decision to sell F-16 to Pakistan remains fool: Report

Washington [US], October 12 (ANI): United States President Joe Biden's decision to sell USD 450 million worth of F-16 fleet to Pakistan remains a foolish idea, says a media report.

2022-10-12T06:00:43.560012+00:00 IST

G7 warns of 'severe consequences' if Russia uses nuclear weapons

Washington [US], October 12 (ANI): A day after Russia's large-scale missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, Group of Seven (G7) nations condemned the attacks and warned that the use of nuclear weapons on Ukraine will have severe consequences, according to a statement released by the White House.

2022-10-12T05:56:06.766593+00:00 IST

US takes 'corruption' in Pakistan flood relief "very seriously"

Washington [US], October 12 (ANI): Amid reports of massive corruption and looting of US relief aid in Pakistan, Washington on Tuesday said this is something it takes very seriously, not only in Pakistan but anywhere around the world where American taxpayer dollars are implicated.

2022-10-12T03:48:12.569551+00:00 IST

"US-India relationship is critical..." US Treasure Secy

Washington [US], October 12 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday said that the India-America relationship is critical to address the world's global economic challenges.

2022-10-12T02:58:13.907483+00:00 IST