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"Hamas must release all hostages now!": US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanded the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas as three Israeli captives were freed in a negotiated exchange. The hostages, visibly frail, were subjected to a staged propaganda event before being handed over to Israeli forces. In return, Isr
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At least 2 bodies found after American Airlines plane with 64 on board cra
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A commercial airliner and a military helicopter collided near Reagan National Airport, with at least two bodies found in the Potomac River. Emergency operations are ongoing as officials search for more victims.
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"Two big ones": Thune hails Hegseth and Noem's confirmations for border se
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Thune emphasised the importance of these confirmations for advancing President Trump's agenda, noting that both Hegseth and Noem hold crucial positions in managing the nation's defence and security.
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US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Defence Secretary after narrow vote
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The US Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as defence secretary with a narrow 51-50 vote, following a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance. The confirmation faced significant opposition due to Hegseth's controversial background and lack of military experience.
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US: Donald Trump calls Bishop Budde "nasty" after her mercy plea during in
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a post shared on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said that Bishop Budde failed to speak about the large number of illegal migrants that entered the US and killed people.
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Trump signs executive order ending diversity discrimination in federal gov
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
US President Trump signed an executive order on January 21, 2025, aimed at ending race- and sex-based preferences in federal agencies and the private sector. The order revokes previous diversity and inclusion policies, calling for a merit-based approach to opportunities and ensuring complian
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Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for Trump critics and family members ahea
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In the final hours of his presidency, President Joe Biden issued pre-emptive pardons for several critics of President-elect Donald Trump, as well as family members, including his brothers, sister, and their spouses. These pardons aimed to shield them from potential legal retribution under Tr
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US President Biden welcomes release of three Israeli hostages under Gaza c
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden announced the release of three Israeli hostages as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. The deal, initiated in May, also includes provisions for humanitarian aid to Gaza and outlines steps for future negotiations
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US shrimp group urges ban on Chinese seafood processor over forced labour
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Southern Shrimp Alliance has called for the inclusion of Chinese seafood processor Rongcheng Sanyue Foodstuff Co. on the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act Entity List. This follows allegations of forced labour and the company's refusal to allow US inspections. The petition emphasises c
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US: Four people injured in Northeast DC shooting incident
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Four people, including three men and one woman, were hospitalised after a shooting in Northeast DC on Friday night. The incident occurred near the NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Avenue Metro station. All victims were reported to be conscious and breathing. Police are investigating the case, an
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Will meet fair amount of people from Capitol Hill: Sam Pitroda gives detai
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Pitroda said that he believed that the people voted for democracy
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Joe Biden's son, Hunter pleads guilty to all nine charges in federal tax c
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to all nine charges in his federal tax case Thursday, and District Judge Mark Scarsi in Los Angeles has accepted his plea, CNN reported.
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