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Google shuts down translation feature in mainland China

Washington [US], October 4 (ANI): American tech giant Google on Monday (local time) announced that it was shutting down the Google Translate service in mainland China, citing low usage in the country, as per reports.

2022-10-04T01:08:28.199580+00:00 IST

Donald Trump files defamation suit against CNN

Washington [US], October 4 (ANI): US Former President Donald J Trump on Monday (local time) sued CNN, accusing the network of engaging in a smear campaign against him ahead of the 2024 presidential elections.

2022-10-04T00:39:49.428462+00:00 IST

Elon Musk slammed by Ukrainian officials over tweets on Russia

Washington [US], October 4 (ANI): Tesla CEO Elon Musk drew backlash from Ukrainian officials, including Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his Tweets advising on how to bring about "peace" amid the ongoing war between Moscow and Kyiv.

2022-10-04T00:11:12.288915+00:00 IST

US to impose "further costs" on Iran over crackdown on protests

Washington [US], October 4 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Monday (local time) said that America will place "further costs" on Iran in response to the violent crackdown against the university students' "peaceful protests".

2022-10-03T22:49:31.548462+00:00 IST

White House critisizes crackdown on peaceful protests in Iran

Washington [US], October 4 (ANI): The White House on Monday (local time) said that it is "alarmed and appalled" by reports of Iranian security forces' response to the university students' peaceful protests with violence and mass arrests.

2022-10-03T20:45:54.291483+00:00 IST

US: 15-year-old shot during 'verbal dispute' in Bronx

New York [US], October 3 (ANI): A 15-year-old boy was shot during an argument with two people on a Bronx street, according to a media report.

2022-10-03T00:45:10.280733+00:00 IST

Indian American gets Lifetime Achievement award in US

Washington [US], October 3 (ANI): Vivek Lall, an Indian-origin General Atomics Global Corporation chief executive, is honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by US President Joe Biden with citation of 'With Grateful Recognition'.

2022-10-02T23:08:36.154857+00:00 IST

Celebration across US on Mahatma Gandhi's 153rd birth anniversary

Washington [US], October 3 (ANI): Rich tributes were paid to Mahatma Gandhi across America on the occasion of his 153rd birth anniversary on Sunday (local media).

2022-10-02T22:02:20.678408+00:00 IST

Pak Army Chief Bajwa on official visit to US

Washington [US], October 2 (ANI): Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa is on an official visit to the United States, Pakistan's military media wing said in a press release.

2022-10-02T17:38:46.601115+00:00 IST

Indian High Commission in Canada condenms vandalism in Canada

Toronto [Canada], October 2 (ANI): Calling it a "hate crime", the Indian High Commission in Canada condemned the vandalism of the Bhagvad Gita park in Toronto and demanded a probe into the matter.

2022-10-02T16:50:16.467327+00:00 IST

US, Australia focus on maintaining free, open Indo-Pacific

Hawaii [US], October 2 (ANI): Amid heightened Chinese aggression, Australia and the US reaffirmed their "unwavering commitment" to a free and open Indo-Pacific, saying all countries in the region are "free to choose their own destinies".

2022-10-02T08:22:42.568196+00:00 IST

Australia, Japan and US raises alarm over China's "bullying"

Honolulu [US], October 2 (ANI): Australia, Japan and US raised alarm over China's "bullying" in Taiwan Strait post US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the self-governing island in August this year.

2022-10-02T04:21:20.624439+00:00 IST

UN chief urges to defeat violence on Gandhi's Jayanti

New York [US], October 2 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged people to shun violence by following Mahatma Gandhi's principles of Ahimsa (non-violence) on the occasion of his 153rd birth anniversary.

2022-10-02T02:46:52.182981+00:00 IST

USS Gerald R Ford set to sail on its maiden deployment

Washington [US], October 1 (ANI): Five years after it was commissioned into service, the USS Gerald R Ford will go on its first deployment next week after years of delay.

2022-10-01T04:16:13.027172+00:00 IST

UNSC condemns attack against Kabul educational centre

New York [US], October 1 (ANI): The UN Security Council (UNSC) strongly condemned Friday's terrorist attack against the Kaaj Educational Centre in Kabul as it reaffirmed the right to education for all Afghans and its contribution to the achievement of peace and security.

2022-10-01T03:39:21.974734+00:00 IST

Hurricane Ian: Death toll reaches 21 in Florida

Florida [US], October 1 (ANI): The death toll has reached 21 in Florida after Hurricane Ian made a second landfall on Friday, reaching the coast of South Carolina after leaving a trail of destruction across Florida.

2022-10-01T00:51:10.208362+00:00 IST

India abstains in UN vote that condemns Russia's annexation

New York [US], October 1 (ANI): India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, said on Friday that India is deeply disturbed by the recent turn of developments in Ukraine and stressed that dialogue is the only answer to settle differences and disputes after India abstained in the UN Security Council vote which condemned Russia's "illegal referenda" and annexation of Ukrainian regions, calling for an immediate cessation of violence.

2022-09-30T23:48:01.141522+00:00 IST

UN chief condemns attack on educational centre in Kabul

New York [US], September 30 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the heinous attack on an educational centre in the Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul - a predominately Hazara Shia area - which caused scores of casualties, mostly women.

2022-09-30T17:17:52.972173+00:00 IST

US announces 'swift and severe' costs on Russia over annexation

Washington [US], September 30 (ANI): The United States on Friday announced that it will impose "swift and severe cost" on Russia after President Vladimir Putin announced the annexation of four regions of Ukraine, which America quoted as a 'sham referendum.'

2022-09-30T16:28:35.531460+00:00 IST

Pakistan opposes UNSC membership to India, says Bilawal Bhutto

Washington [US], September 30 (ANI): Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Thursday that his country opposes United Nations (UN) reforms that expand the Security Council to bring India to the UN high table.

2022-09-30T09:37:08.932550+00:00 IST

US, Pacific Island leaders reach deal at summit with eye on China

Washington [US], September 30 (ANI): In order to checkmate the Chinese influence in the Pacific Islands, America and Pacific leaders and representatives from 14 Pacific Island states issued a joint declaration resolving to strengthen their partnership.

2022-09-30T09:03:45.746176+00:00 IST