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Global leaders welcome Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the mediation efforts of Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, while former US President Barack Obama called the agreement a positive step. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also welcomed the deal, stressing the need for a long-term po
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"Economic corridor vision from India, Middle East, Europe can now become r
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that his vision of an economic corridor connecting India, the Middle East, and Europe--a vision first presented at the G-20 summit in Delhi in September 2023--can now become a reality following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal.
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Joe Biden outlines three-phase ceasefire deal between Israel, Hamas
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced the successful negotiation of a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, ending over 15 months of conflict. The deal, structured in three phases, includes a complete ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and the re
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California winds intensify, raising wildfire risks in Los Angeles
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Winds are expected to intensify in Southern California on Wednesday, raising the risk of further fire spread in Los Angeles County, where wildfires have already claimed at least 25 lives and displaced over 100,000 people. With Red Flag Warnings in effect, authorities are urging residents to
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Israeli attacks Gaza, kills 62 in a day despite reports of ceasefire deal
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Israeli forces have intensified their attacks on Gaza, targeting a school-turned-shelter and several homes, resulting in at least 62 deaths in the past 24 hours.
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Trump's NSA pick Mike Waltz highlights India as 'critical partner' for fut
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Waltz, who has served as the Republican chair of the US-India caucus, highlighted India's significance in the US's strategic interests. He also praised the Biden administration's efforts in fostering trilateral dialogues with countries like South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines to promo
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TikTok executive alleges forced oath to support China's "socialist system"
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In the lawsuit, Puris said she was forced to sign an agreement with Douyin, TikTok's China-based sister company, that required her to pledge allegiance to China's socialist system and avoid actions that could harm the country's "national honor" or "ethnic unity."
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Biden administration to remove Cuba from US terrorism list
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it will remove Cuba from the US state sponsor of terrorism list, reversing a designation made by Donald Trump's administration in 2021.
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US lawmakers call for DED programme extension for Hong Kong residents amid
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), along with other officials sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Tuesday, urging the extension of Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) programme for Hong Kong residents.
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Joe Biden announces measures to protect US connected vehicle supply chains
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled measures aimed at protecting the United States from national security risks linked to the exploitation of its connected vehicle supply chains by China and Russia.
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US: Harris urges 'fellow Californians' to follow guidance from local offic
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"Over the last seven days, communities in Southern California have experienced horrific loss due to wildfires. President Biden and I have remained in close contact with federal, state, and local officials, and our Administration will continue to provide resources to support response effor
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"We did both": US President Biden reflects on defending Ukraine, preventin
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden on Monday (local time) reflected on his administration's efforts in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, stating that his office was able to achieve the two primary objectives during that time: first, to rally global support for Ukraine, and second, to prevent
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