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Iran raises concern over resurgence of terrorist groups in Kabul

New York [US], September 30 (ANI): Post the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the international community as a whole is concerned about the affinity of the group with other terrorist organizations. Iran also expressed alarm, warning that terrorism in Afghanistan poses a threat to regional and global security, reported The Khaama Press.

2022-09-30T07:34:59.045117+00:00 IST

UN appoints US-backed candidate to control future of internet

Washington [US], September 30 (ANI): A United Nations body responsible for shaping global internet development - the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) - voted to appoint Doreen Bogdan-Martin, the US-backed candidate, as the group's secretary general.

2022-09-30T06:59:47.677869+00:00 IST

China has key role in US' drug problem: Report

Ontario [Canada], September 30 (ANI): Fentanyl, a nameless killer touted as the deadliest drug threat facing the United States, is waging an all-out assault on the most powerful country in the world.

2022-09-30T04:49:28.244490+00:00 IST

US sanctions Iranian petrochemicals network

Washington [US], September 30 (ANI): The United States has announced a fresh round of sanctions for an international network of companies involved in selling Iranian petrochemicals and petroleum products, including an India-based petrochemical company.

2022-09-30T03:03:39.912312+00:00 IST

US: Senate approves USD 12.3 billion aid for Ukraine amid war

Washington [US], September 30 (ANI): US Senate on Thursday approved emergency aid of USD 12.3 billion to Ukraine in its war against Russia. The measure will not only continue government spending for several weeks but will also help Ukraine in war to a greater extent.

2022-09-30T01:08:54.353957+00:00 IST

'Russian annexation of Ukraine territories act of 'land grab'

Washington [US], September 30 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday accused Russia of the annexation of Ukrainian territories and called it illegal under international laws, media reports said.

2022-09-30T00:36:01.671237+00:00 IST

Hurricane Ian pummels US state of Florida, put millions in dark

Florida [US], September 30 (ANI): Following a landfall on Wednesday, Hurricane Ian has caused severe destruction across the US State of Florida, leaving more than 2.5 million homes and businesses without power, media reports said.

2022-09-29T21:53:36.860199+00:00 IST

Annexation of state's territory by another state violation: UN

New York [US], September 29 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that any annexation of a state's territory by another state resulting from a "threat or use of force" is a violation of the UN Charter and international law.

2022-09-29T17:32:10.731911+00:00 IST

'US business leaders appreciate ease of business in India'

Washington [US], September 29 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that business leaders in the United States have appreciated the incremental ease of doing business enabled by the Indian government.

2022-09-29T05:50:51.238328+00:00 IST

India recognises UNSC reform not easy: EAM Jaishankar

Washington [US], September 29 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said reforming the chronically deadlocked Security Council is not an easy process, however, it can't be denied forever.

2022-09-29T03:51:03.302857+00:00 IST

"Hope that things will improve..." Jaishankar on US visa delays

Washington [US], September 29 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has assured the Biden administration on Wednesday of all necessary cooperation to help it resolve the backlog of visa applications from Indians seeking to travel to the US. He further said that things will get better soon.

2022-09-29T03:21:53.158205+00:00 IST

US: Jaishankar lauds strong India-US bonds at USISP Forum

Washington [US], September 29 (ANI): India is ready to do more business with the US With the transformational changes currently happening in India in energy, health, climate, infrastructure, logistics and defence domains, the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday in a business luncheon with US-India Strategic Partnership Forum.

2022-09-29T02:22:45.947540+00:00 IST

US: Boat carrying migrants sinks, 23 missing

Florida [US], September 29 (ANI): Twenty-three people were found missing after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Florida on Wednesday, US Border Patrol said in a statement as the hurricane hit the US state, CBS news reported.

2022-09-29T01:54:18.617273+00:00 IST

Jaishankar promises US administration in solving visa issues

Washington [US], September 29 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar assured the US administration on Wednesday of extending all necessary help in sorting out visa issues. He further said that things will get better soon.

2022-09-29T00:44:51.225775+00:00 IST

Meta shuts down Russia, China-based covert influence campaigns

New York [US], September 28 (ANI): Meta, the parent company of Facebook, on Tuesday took down two separate covert influence networks operating from China and Russia.

2022-09-28T07:05:26.685419+00:00 IST

NSA Sullivan, Jaishankar discuss US-India ties, Ukraine war

Washington [US], September 28 (ANI): White House National Security Advisor Jack Sullivan on Wednesday met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and discussed a myriad of issues including US-India strategic partnership, the Ukraine war and a free and open Indo-Pacific amid Chinese assertiveness in the region.

2022-09-28T02:58:05.206493+00:00 IST

US: Commerce Secy Raimondo welcomes India's participation in IPEF

Washington [US], September 28 (ANI): US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday to discuss the US-India commercial relationship and welcomed the government of India's participation in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF).

2022-09-28T01:38:37.065360+00:00 IST

US urges both India, Pakistan to sort out Kashmir bogey

New York [US], September 28 (ANI): India has repeatedly called for a prompt cessation of hostilities in the Ukraine conflict and the need to resolve this conflict through dialogue and diplomacy as it is a matter of extreme concern for the international community, said Ruchira Kamboj, country's Permanent Representative to the United Nations on Tuesday.

2022-09-28T01:06:43.053513+00:00 IST

US pushes for India-Pakistan dialogue

Washington [US], September 28 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday that the US always encourages its friends India and Pakistan to resolve their differences through diplomacy and dialogue.

2022-09-28T00:57:28.851681+00:00 IST

Pak FM Bilawal Bhutto hits out at PTI Chief Imran Khan

Washington [US], September 28 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday blamed former Prime Minister Imran Khan for the worsening political crisis in the country and said that he has become irrelevant as far as foreign policy of the country is concerned.

2022-09-28T00:10:00.768851+00:00 IST

Jaishankar flags US visa concerns

Washington [US], September 28 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday assured that the US is "building back" on the backlog of visa applications from Indian nationals and said the Biden administration has a plan that will play out in the coming months.

2022-09-27T22:00:24.183561+00:00 IST