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Trump seals Rwanda, Congo peace deal; opens rare earth minerals

The violence in the eastern Congo is tied to the aftermath of Rwanda's 1994 genocide, which killed up to 1 million people. The members of the Hutu militia fled into eastern Congo, triggering security concerns for Rwanda. Over the years, tensions deepened as Rwanda repeatedly accused the DRC of sheltering hostile armed groups like the FDLR, while Kinshasa accused Kigali of backing rebel factions such as the M23.

2025-12-04T22:07:56.555363+00:00 IST

42 US lawmakers urge visa bans, asset freezes on Pak officials

Forty-two members of the United States Congress, led by Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Greg Casar, have written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding immediate sanctions against senior Pakistani officials for what they termed an "escalating campaign of transnational repression and worsening human rights crisis in Pakistan" under the military-backed government of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and their Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir.

2025-12-04T04:31:24.904140+00:00 IST

US unveils 'New G20' for 2026

In a blog post authored by Rubio, titled "America Welcomes a New G20", the Secretary of State stated that the US hosting the G20 Leaders' Summit, set for December 2026 in Miami, Florida, will also mark America's 250th anniversary. The US will host the G20 summit for the first time since 2009.

2025-12-04T04:12:21.896614+00:00 IST

“Putin wants to end war”: Trump on US delegation meeting

"Putin had a very good meeting yesterday with Jared Kushner and with Steve Whitkoff. What comes out of that meeting, I can't tell you because it does take two to tango." Trump told reporters in Oval Office. "He (Putin) would like to end the war, that was their impression," he added.

2025-12-04T01:17:51.913123+00:00 IST

US State Secy Rubio warns of “imminent threat” from Radical Islam

He also said that the US will restrict visas for those who "direct, authorize, fund or support violence against Christians" in Nigeria and around the world.

2025-12-04T00:35:07.220351+00:00 IST

India, US sign ₹7,995-cr MH-60R Seahawk sustainment deal

The US announced India's contract to sustain 24 MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopters worth about USD 946 million. The package aims to boost operational readiness, improve maintenance, and strengthen India-US defence cooperation, enhancing the Indian Navy's ability to conduct maritime security and anti-submarine missions.

2025-12-03T15:55:06.855170+00:00 IST

Trump declares all Biden autopen-signed documents "null and void"

US President Donald Trump declared all official documents signed by his predecessor Joe Biden, using an autopen, "null, void, and of no further force or effect."

2025-12-03T00:55:45.908590+00:00 IST

US: Locals pay respect at makeshift memorial for slain NG member

A makeshift memorial featuring flowers and American flags was erected near the Farragut West Metro station entrance in Washington DC to pay respect to slain National Guard member, Sarah Bereckstrom.

2025-12-03T00:53:41.852042+00:00 IST

US authorities issue arrest detainer for Indian truck driver

Rajinder Kumar faces charges of negligent homicide after his lorry jackknifed on Highway 20 in Deschutes County on November 24, blocking both carriageways. A collision with another vehicle killed both occupants.

2025-12-02T22:03:59.435209+00:00 IST

Trump says US to strike "bad ones" inside Venezuela "very soon"

"We're going to start doing those strikes on land too. Land is much easier; we know where they live. We know where the bad ones live, and we're going to start that very soon." Trump said during the cabinet meeting.

2025-12-02T22:00:36.717902+00:00 IST

Tenzin Dorjee warns of cultural erasure at UN forum

Tenzin Dorjee told a UN forum that China's policies are erasing Tibetan, Uyghur and Mongolian culture, including separating children from their families and banning local languages. He urged countries to protect minority rights and said diversity strengthens societies, while repression fuels instability.

2025-12-02T10:43:38.800763+00:00 IST

US Senator proposes ending dual citizenship citing "divided loyal

It would also require that if a US citizen seeks a foreign citizenship in the future, that person would effectively give up their US citizenship.

2025-12-02T02:47:47.372068+00:00 IST

Donald Trump holds Oval Office meeting on Venezuela

The deliberations came as the US has stepped up pressure on Venezuela through strikes on "drug boats" and a significant military build-up in the Caribbean under "Operation Southern Spear." The Pentagon has deployed more than a dozen warships and around 15,000 troops to the region.

2025-12-02T01:32:16.345214+00:00 IST

"Monster responsible" for National Guard shooting will face "most severe punishment": US

White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, on Monday stated that the "monster responsible" for the killing of National Guard member Spec. Sarah Beckstrom in a shooting near White House will face "most severe punishment."

2025-12-01T23:13:36.893011+00:00 IST

Donald Trump in “excellent overall health,” says White House

Trump had been under growing pressure to disclose his medical test results after several Democrats, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, questioned his mental sharpness and overall health, Politico reported.

2025-12-01T22:23:01.207058+00:00 IST

US customs seizes USD 775K worth of counterfeit toys from China

US customs officials are alerting parents about the risks associated with counterfeit toys after confiscating over USD 775,000 worth of fake products from China, as stated in a November 25 announcement, which included imitations of well-known characters like Mickey Mouse and Labubu, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).

2025-12-01T14:58:01.029008+00:00 IST

Former Pentagon official supports Takaichi’s Taiwan comments, cri

Ely Ratner, who was the assistant secretary of defence for Indo-Pacific security affairs from 2021 to this year, stated that Takaichi's comments about Taiwan merely echoed Japan's official stance on the matter.

2025-12-01T12:56:30.160812+00:00 IST

"Many of them are no good": Trump intends to pause asylum

"They are the people who shouldn't be in our country, including Somalians and plenty of others," Trump told reporters while referring to the Afghan national accused of shooting near White House.

2025-12-01T01:57:29.859641+00:00 IST

"US benefited immensely from talented Indians": Elon Musk

In an interview with Nikhil Kamath, Co-Founder of Zerodha, Musk discussed immigration policies and entrepreneurship.

2025-12-01T01:18:01.994909+00:00 IST

"Want to stop people getting killed," says Trump

"They [talks between US and Ukrainian officials] are going along well. We want to stop people from being killed. This doesn't have much to do with us, but I'd like to see we can save a lot of souls. Last month, we had 27,000 people killed in the ridiculous war that never should have happened," Trump said while talking to reporters onboard Air Force One.

2025-12-01T01:17:17.092134+00:00 IST

"Biden, Harris screwed our country," says Trump on immigrants

"Crooked Joe Biden, Mayorkas, and so-called 'Border Czar' Kamala Harris really screwed our Country by letting anyone and everyone come in totally unchecked and unvetted," Trump posted on Truth Social.

2025-11-30T20:35:33.173114+00:00 IST