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Trump vows justice for Charlie Kirk, calls shooter "an animal"

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (US local time) said investigators are making progress in tracking down the suspect behind the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, calling the killer "a total animal."

2025-09-11T23:47:49.951218+00:00 IST

Trump says Russian drone invasion in Poland "could have been a mistake"

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he is not happy about the whole situation over the Russian drone invasion in Poland and hopes that it will come to an end.

2025-09-11T22:38:04.932010+00:00 IST

Sergio Gor says India has more in common with US than China

He noted that President Trump had recently praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to his message on bilateral ties. "The President is also extremely personally engaged. Just earlier this week, he had complimented Prime Minister Modi, who responded in kind," Gor said.

2025-09-11T21:34:29.748917+00:00 IST

India, US "not far apart" on tariff deal: Sergio Gor

Sergio Gor, President Donald Trump's close aide and nominee for US Ambassador to India, highlighted the "deep friendship" between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump, emphasising that the two countries are "not that far apart" on reaching a deal regarding tariffs.

2025-09-11T17:18:38.307499+00:00 IST

FBI seeks public help to identify person of interest in Charlie Kirk shooting at Utah Valley University

The FBI Salt Lake City has asked the public for help in identifying a person of interest in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, urging anyone with information to come forward to assist the ongoing investigation.

2025-09-11T17:04:31.924420+00:00 IST

"India is one of most important relationships," says Sergio Gor

Sergio Gor, President Donald Trump's close aide and nominee for the post of US Ambassador to India, underscored the vital importance of the US-India relationship during his testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday (local time), emphasising that India is "one of the most important relationships our nation has in the world."

2025-09-11T16:32:08.932562+00:00 IST

US Defense Secy Pete Hegseth pays tribute to Charlie Kirk

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored slain activist Charlie Kirk at a Pentagon 9/11 memorial, saying his life and example gave him hope. Speaking alongside President Trump and Gen. Dan Caine, Hegseth said Kirk, like 9/11 victims, "will never be forgotten."

2025-09-11T15:37:20.198042+00:00 IST

Trump to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk

US President Donald Trump announced he will award slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, calling him "a giant of his generation." Speaking at a 9/11 anniversary event, Trump praised Kirk's legacy and offered condolences to his family.

2025-09-11T15:32:25.391849+00:00 IST

President Trump, First Lady attend 24th anniversary of 9/11

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday attended a solemn observance ceremony at the Pentagon to mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

2025-09-11T14:21:16.842788+00:00 IST

China’s crackdown deepens on lawyers, activists, and minorities

China's human rights situation draws global concern as lawyers, activists, and ethnic minorities face growing repression. Laws targeting ethnic unity and cybersecurity increase pressure on Tibetans, Uyghurs, and dissenters. Despite risks, activists, including feminists and Qi Hong, continue resisting, while Tibet mourns religious leader Tulku Palden Wangyal's death in custody.

2025-09-11T12:43:38.798460+00:00 IST

Chinese dissidents launch cross-country caravan to expose CCP

Hundreds of Chinese human rights advocates gathered at Liberty Sculpture Park in California's Mojave Desert to see off a caravan beginning a cross-country trip to raise awareness about the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) human rights violations and global influence operations.

2025-09-11T09:23:37.250879+00:00 IST

9/11: Why did Osama bin Laden attack the United States?

The morning of September 11, 2001, began like any other in New York City. Office workers hurried through crowded streets, tourists paused to admire the skyline, and vendors opened their stalls as sunlight glinted off the glass towers. The rhythm of daily life seemed unshaken--until the sudden roar of jet engines broke the calm, and a plane crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center, turning an ordinary day into the opening chapter of the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil.

2025-09-11T05:50:31.451556+00:00 IST

Trump tariffs threaten to "destroy 25 yrs of US-India partnership

The group outlined specific actions for the business and tech community, urging them to engage with both Republican and Democratic lawmakers. Khanna specifically called for pressure on Republican members of Congress regarding the strategic importance of the relationship and for Democrats to become more active on social media.

2025-09-11T04:09:37.335446+00:00 IST

American flags to be flown at half-mast in memory of Charlie Kirk

As per the proclamation, the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset of September 14, 2025.

2025-09-11T03:21:05.066381+00:00 IST

"Dark moment for America": Trump in nation's address after Krik

n an address late Wednesday (local time), Trump paid tribute to Kirk, calling him a "patriot" and a "martyr for truth and freedom", while expressing condolences to Kirk's wife Erica and their two children.

2025-09-11T03:20:18.544732+00:00 IST

OPT Humanitarian Country Team demands ceasefire, protection from

''We are witnessing a dangerous escalation in Gaza city, where Israeli forces have stepped up their operations and ordered everyone to move south. This comes two weeks after famine was confirmed in the city and surrounding areas,'' said the OPT Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) in a statement today.

2025-09-11T01:27:29.383399+00:00 IST

Indian envoy to US backs Sergio Gor’s nomination as Ambassador

India's envoy to the US, Vinay Kwatra also welcomed the nomination, calling it "a sign of importance and priority of India-US ties, and a commitment to strengthen the bridges and deepen the bonds of friendship between our two countries."

2025-09-11T01:17:45.603856+00:00 IST

Trump ally Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at University event

In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, "The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!"

2025-09-10T21:59:05.266402+00:00 IST

"We must all pray": Trump after Charlie Kirk shot

Kirk, the head of Turning Point USA, was shot in the neck on Wednesday while speaking at the university. Videos from the scene showed chaos as attendees fled after the gunfire. Officials confirmed that Kirk was the only person injured in the incident.

2025-09-10T20:51:05.199464+00:00 IST

"Trump and Modi must talk to close the deal": USIBC President

US-India Business Council President Atul Keshap emphasized that President Trump and Prime Minister Modi should personally engage to finalize the trade deal, given the strategic importance and global challenges, to strengthen US-India relations.

2025-09-10T20:21:25.767502+00:00 IST

Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot at Utah University event

Right-wing political commentator and conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck on Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University, The New York Times reported.

2025-09-10T20:11:05.514309+00:00 IST