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Trump to Finalise F-35 Fighter Jet Deal with Saudi Arabia

Saudi flags were displayed outside the White House ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's arrival for talks this week focused on strengthening economic and defence cooperation between the two nations.

2025-11-17T21:37:17.830118+00:00 IST

US lawmakers seek probe into TP-Link

A bipartisan coalition of 23 lawmakers is requesting that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick launch an investigation into networking devices produced by TP-Link Technologies and its subsidiaries. They caution that these products, especially security cameras, might be utilised by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for surveillance on the US military, as reported by The Epoch Times (TET).

2025-11-17T11:07:01.456039+00:00 IST

CNS Tripathi discusses disaster response cooperation with US duri

According to the Navy spokesperson, discussions focused on expanding collaboration and the exchange of best practices between India and the United States in disaster response, maritime humanitarian operations and resilience initiatives across the Indo-Pacific region. The Navy said the visit reaffirmed the shared commitment to strengthening regional preparedness and humanitarian partnerships.

2025-11-17T06:56:59.328912+00:00 IST

"Nothing to hide": Trump says Republicans should vote to release

In a long statement on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said Republicans "have nothing to hide" and should move ahead with the vote expected this week.

2025-11-17T04:02:28.630580+00:00 IST

US to designate Venezuela’s ‘Cartel de los Soles’ as Foreign Terr

According to the State Department, the cartel is led by Maduro and other high-ranking officials of what Washington calls the "illegitimate Maduro regime." US officials say the group has deeply infiltrated and corrupted Venezuela's military, intelligence, legislature and judiciary structures, while providing support to violent criminal organisations across the region.

2025-11-17T03:10:59.062728+00:00 IST

One Piece becomes resistance symbol in Mexico as GenZ protests

As Mexico protestors are determined to rattle the government, they hung a manga flag showing a skull wearing a straw hat. The juxtaposition of the cartoon flag with the protests may have seemed bizarre, but for the Gen Z protesters that filled the streets of Mexico, the gesture was packed with meaning.

2025-11-17T02:00:39.991787+00:00 IST

'Three narco-terrorists' aboard a vessel killed in 'lethal' strik

As per a report by the New York Times on November 13, US President Donald Trump's military campaign has killed at least 80 people in the waters off Central and South America. The strikes have been widely criticized as illegal.

2025-11-17T00:47:39.456151+00:00 IST

Uyghur activists push back against China’s propaganda

The World Uyghur Congress brief highlights China's propaganda portraying East Turkistan as a "tourist paradise" despite ongoing repression. Uyghur leaders pushed global advocacy in Japan, Berlin, and Prague, while reports warn Turkiye is becoming unsafe for Uyghur refugees due to increasing pressure and restriction measures.

2025-11-16T13:52:38.803271+00:00 IST

Venezuelan President Maduro denounces US military drills in Trinidad and Tobago amid rising tensions

Venezuela's President Maduro condemned upcoming US military drills in Trinidad and Tobago, calling them a threat to Caribbean peace, CNN reported. The US says the exercises target drug trafficking, while opposition leader Machado urged Venezuelans to oppose Maduro and welcomed US pressure on his government.

2025-11-16T13:51:48.202610+00:00 IST

New York: ‘Let’s Share a Meal’ celebrates Guru Nanak’s teachings

New York business tycoon Sant Singh Chatwal, who is also a recipient of the Padma Bhushan award was present along with Onkar Singh, the Coordinator of 'Let's Share a meal', along with hundreds of volunteers from Let's Share a Meal, who distributed thousands of meals at the Times Square Langar (Free Food) event celebrating the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, a statement said.

2025-11-16T11:59:18.265840+00:00 IST

Long term supporter Greene voices sharp frustration toward Trump

In a lengthy statement posted on X on Saturday, the Georgia lawmaker, known for her staunch support of Trump's MAGA agenda and who helped him to bag a second term at the White House, accused the President of radicalising individuals with rhetoric similar to that which previously led to multiple convictions of men who threatened her life.

2025-11-16T05:05:11.941656+00:00 IST

US confirms successful B61-12 nuclear bomb flight test

As per the reports released by the lab, the test was conducted from August 19 to August 21 at the Tonopah Test Range in Nevada with support from Hill Air Force Base in Utah.

2025-11-16T04:30:32.881709+00:00 IST

Trump withdraws support for Marjorie Taylor Greene, says she went

In a post on his Truth Social platform late on Friday, Trump said, "I am withdrawing my support and endorsement of 'Congresswoman' Marjorie Taylor Greene, of the great state of Georgia."

2025-11-16T01:27:40.940425+00:00 IST

NY Consul General meets Dalit Chamber of Commerce

India's Consul General in New York, Binaya Pradhan met a delegation from the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and discussed strengthening of business opportunities for entrepreneurs of DICCI.

2025-11-16T00:51:06.663151+00:00 IST

Indian, US Navy discuss areas of mutual maritime interest

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi held a series of high-level engagements with Admiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific command, and several other senior US navy officials. They held discussions to review the key pillars of the India-US defence cooperation, including strengthening maritime security and maritime cooperation, enhancing interoperability, and expanding avenues for operational engagements across the Indo-Pacific, the spokesperson of the Indian Navy shared on Saturday.

2025-11-15T11:24:10.224080+00:00 IST

Indian, US naval chief's deepen Indo-Pacific security talks

Admiral Tripathi met Admiral Samuel J Paparo, who heads the US Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Stephen T Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, and Lieutenant General James F Glynn, who leads the US Marine Forces Pacific. The meetings reviewed the main pillars of the India-US defence partnership, including maritime security, operational coordination and ways to improve interoperability between the two navies.

2025-11-15T11:18:24.559211+00:00 IST

Trump lowers tariffs on coffee, tomatoes

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order retroactively lowering tariffs on a range of agricultural imports, including beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas, with the change taking effect from November 20

2025-11-15T08:11:16.901302+00:00 IST

Christmas tree mandates...: India calls for UNSC reforms

India's Ambassador to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, addressed the UNSC, advocating for reforms to make the Council more representative and effective. He emphasised the need for transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, highlighting India's own contributions to UN peacekeeping.

2025-11-15T07:27:48.512917+00:00 IST