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US says "not looking for war" with Iran, weighs a response to "escalatory"
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The incident was a significant escalation in the already precarious situation in the Middle East, with officials suggesting the drone was fired by Iran-backed militants from Syria.
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"Other nations are joining us": US vows to protect ships from Houthi attac
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, John Kirby, on Thursday said the attacks on merchant ships by Houthi rebels needed to stop.
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North Korea providing Russia with ballistic missiles: White House
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Highlighting that Russia has become increasingly isolated on the world stage due to sanctions and export controls, the White House said on Thursday that North Korea is providing Russia with ballistic missiles to attack Ukraine.
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"Not seeking wider conflict in Middle East": White House after US sinks Ho
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Hours after the US helicopters sank three Houthi boats in the Red Sea, the White House issued a statement saying that it is not seeking a 'wider conflict' in the Middle East, CNN reported.
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White House prepares new proposal to secure release of American journalist
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said, "We're working hard to see what we can do to get another proposal that might be more successful." This comes after the Kremlin rejected a previous proposal.
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US leaves open possibility of Hamas keeping power as Ramallah throws lifel
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The US State Department on Thursday refused to rule out the possibility of the Hamas terrorist organization retaining power or joining a Palestinian Authority-led governing body for the Gaza Strip, Judea and Samaria.
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"We want it to end as soon as possible, but...": White House on Israel-Ham
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The White House said on Thursday that it wants the Israel-Hamas war to end "as soon as possible" but also clarified that Washington won't be dictating terms and Tel Aviv has the right to take it "as long as they feel" to eliminate the Hamas threat.
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US NSA Jake Sullivan to discuss "efforts to reduce harm to civilians" duri
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who is on a visit to Israel, is expected to talk about the efforts to be more surgical and more precise, stressing that it should reduce the harm to civilians, according to Voice of America (VOA).
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US 'concerned' about reports that Israel used white phosphorus in Lebanon
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Speaking to reporters en route to Philadelphia, John Kirby said the US will be asking questions to get more details about it.
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White House calls for full investigation into alleged failed plot to kill
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"India is a strategic partner. We're deepening that strategic partnership. They're a member of the Quad in the Pacific. We participate with them on a range of issues and we want to see that continue unabated. That said, at the same time, we certainly recognize the seriousness of these all
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India remains strategic partner; we take alleged assassination plot 'very
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The White House National Security Council spokesperson, John Kirby, stressed on Friday that the US continues to improve its strategic partnership with India. On the other side, he added that the US "takes this very seriously," referring to the indictment by the US Department of Justice ag
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US supports extension in Israel-Hamas conflict pause: White House ahead of
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The United States supports further extension in the operational pause between Israel and Hamas to secure the release of all the hostages in captivity, the White House said on Tuesday.
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