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US State Dept employee accused of leaking classified documents

US State Department employee Ashley Tellis has been accused of keeping classified documents and meeting Chinese officials. Authorities found over a thousand "TOP SECRET" papers at his Virginia home. Prosecutors allege he discussed sensitive topics and received gifts from Chinese officials, Fox News reported.

2025-10-14T18:37:52.998359+00:00 IST

Biden welcomes hostage release, ceasefire deal, commends Trump

In a major breakthrough toward ending months of violence, the last 20 remaining hostages held in the Israel-Gaza conflict have been released, reuniting with their families after enduring what Former US President Joe Biden described as "unimaginable hell."

2025-10-14T02:59:33.425233+00:00 IST

Nishikant Dubey rebukes Pakistan at UN, mentions Op Sindoor

He was addressing a session at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the Agenda for the Promotion and Protection of Child Rights. Dubey thanked the UN for acknowledging India's initiatives for child welfare, and contrasted them with Pakistan's record.

2025-10-14T02:11:26.944891+00:00 IST

Trump focuses on “rebuilding of Gaza,” avoids statehood talk

US President Donald Trump declined to comment on recognising a Palestinian state after signing the Gaza ceasefire deal, saying the focus is on rebuilding Gaza. Speaking aboard Air Force One, he said, "We'll have to see," while Egypt's President El-Sisi urged a two-state solution for lasting regional peace.

2025-10-14T02:03:56.212529+00:00 IST

Trump welcomes Bill Clinton’s praise for Gaza ceasefire

US President Donald Trump on Monday responded to former President Bill Clinton's remarks praising his role in brokering the Gaza ceasefire, describing the acknowledgement as "very nice" while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One.

2025-10-14T01:22:23.235643+00:00 IST

Former US President Bill Clinton welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Former US President Bill Clinton welcomed the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, praising efforts by the US, Qatar, and regional actors. He urged both sides to turn the truce into lasting peace ensuring dignity and security for Palestinians and Israelis, saying it's possible "only if they do it together."

2025-10-14T01:11:27.776872+00:00 IST

Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra meets US Senator

Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra met US Senator Tammy Duckworth to discuss India-US cooperation in trade, energy, legal mobility, and defence. They also exchanged views on oil, gas, and biofuel collaboration under the broader energy partnership framework.

2025-10-13T23:06:32.876738+00:00 IST

BJP’s Nishikant Dubey slams Pakistan at UNGA, defends Op Sindoor

During India's intervention in the Agenda for the Promotion and Protection of Child Rights, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said Pakistan remains one of the "most serious violators" of the Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) agenda.

2025-10-13T18:51:48.162669+00:00 IST

"This is India’s moment," says US media leader Mark A. Aitken

Aitken first visited India in 1998 as a technologist and speaker at the Broadcast Engineering Society conference. Recalling his early impressions, he said he saw a nation "brimming with potential, spirited, resourceful, ambitious."

2025-10-13T09:35:16.639180+00:00 IST

Trump warns Putin he will supply Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv

"I might have to speak to Russia, to be honest with you, about Tomahawks," the US leader told reporters on Sunday on board Air Force One enroute to West Asia.

2025-10-13T06:36:40.846358+00:00 IST

Two dead after plane crashes near Texas airfield 

Two people died after a plane crashed near an airfield in Texas and collided with an 18-wheeler before bursting into flames on Sunday, New York Post reported.

2025-10-13T04:01:22.047843+00:00 IST

“The war is over… I think the ceasefire is going to hold": Trump

US President Donald Trump said the war between Israel and Hamas is over and expressed confidence that the ceasefire will hold, noting that people are "tired of it" after centuries of conflict. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One.

2025-10-13T01:31:22.347022+00:00 IST

"This will be my eighth war that I have solved," says Trump on Gaza ceasefire

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) reiterated that he has been instrumental in resolving several long-standing global conflicts.

2025-10-13T01:27:03.545268+00:00 IST

“I settled a few of the wars just based on tariffs,” says Trump

US President Donald Trump claimed that he utilised tariffs as a tool to resolve several international conflicts, including the tensions between India and Pakistan. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One.

2025-10-13T01:07:45.070570+00:00 IST

“We are gonna make everybody happy,” says Trump on peace push

US President Donald Trump said his upcoming Middle East visit will unite regional leaders in support of peace efforts, with stops in Israel and Egypt to meet leaders from powerful and wealthy nations involved in the deal.

2025-10-12T23:28:58.310534+00:00 IST

US: 4 killed, 20 injured in South Carolina bar shooting

A mass shooting at Willie's Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island, South Carolina, left four people dead and at least 20 injured early Sunday. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident and urging anyone with information to contact authorities.

2025-10-12T22:57:46.306961+00:00 IST

US President Donald Trump emplanes for Israel

US President Donald Trump left for Israel on his first visit to the country since announcing the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

2025-10-12T22:10:53.326321+00:00 IST

“This is going to be a very special time,” says President Trump

US President Donald Trump departed for Israel, calling it "a very special time." He said everyone was excited and united about the visit, describing it as "a very special event" and "something that's never happened before."

2025-10-12T21:19:56.371358+00:00 IST

"US doesn't want to hurt China," Trump says

Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the US wants to help China.

2025-10-12T20:12:11.647795+00:00 IST

"Hostages are going to live their lives thanks to US," VP Vance s

Vance said that the Israeli hostages will be free thanks to the US.

2025-10-12T18:22:32.594924+00:00 IST

Mexico: 41 die in torrential rain, deluge, landslides

The authorities linked the rain to Post-Tropical Cyclone Priscilla, formerly a hurricane, and to Tropical Storm Raymond, both off western Mexico in the Pacific Ocean.

2025-10-12T18:08:58.748584+00:00 IST