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Amid rising tension with China, US to approve USD 228 mn military equipment sale to TaiwanAmid rising tension with China, US to approve USD 228 mn military equipment sale to Taiwan

Amid rising tension with China, US to approve USD 228 mn military equipment sale to Taiwan

The US State Department has approved a potential military sale to Taiwan valued at approximately USD 228 million amid heightened…

9 months ago
India, US hold 2+2 Intersessional, discuss strategic and defence prioritiesIndia, US hold 2+2 Intersessional, discuss strategic and defence priorities

India, US hold 2+2 Intersessional, discuss strategic and defence priorities

India and the US held the 2+2 Intersessional on Monday and the discussions covered bilateral strategic and defence priorities as…

9 months ago
Joe Biden “relieved” that Trump safe after “assassination attempt,” says “no place for political violence”Joe Biden “relieved” that Trump safe after “assassination attempt,” says “no place for political violence”

Joe Biden “relieved” that Trump safe after “assassination attempt,” says “no place for political violence”

Following an alleged assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden expressed relief that his predecessor was…

9 months ago
US, Lithuania concerned over China’s “provocative, destabilising activities” in South China SeaUS, Lithuania concerned over China’s “provocative, destabilising activities” in South China Sea

US, Lithuania concerned over China’s “provocative, destabilising activities” in South China Sea

The United States and Lithuania have expressed concern regarding China's "continued provocative, destabilising and intimidating activities" in the South China…

9 months ago
US House passes Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act, targets Chinese aggressionUS House passes Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act, targets Chinese aggression

US House passes Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act, targets Chinese aggression

The US House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act, a significant move aimed at countering China's…

9 months ago
Pakistani national charged with plotting terrorist attack in New York City, arrested in CanadaPakistani national charged with plotting terrorist attack in New York City, arrested in Canada

Pakistani national charged with plotting terrorist attack in New York City, arrested in Canada

A Pakistani national residing in Canada was arrested after being charged with attempting to provide material support and resources to…

9 months ago
“We cannot continue to accept this as normal…”: Biden condemns shooting incident in Georgia school“We cannot continue to accept this as normal…”: Biden condemns shooting incident in Georgia school

“We cannot continue to accept this as normal…”: Biden condemns shooting incident in Georgia school

Expressing condolences for the victims of a shooting incident at a school in Georgia, President Joe Biden has called on…

9 months ago
15 ISIS operatives killed in joint operation with Iraq, says US military15 ISIS operatives killed in joint operation with Iraq, says US military

15 ISIS operatives killed in joint operation with Iraq, says US military

The United States military said on Friday (local time) that 15 ISIS operatives were killed in a joint operation by…

10 months ago
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin signs 6 MoUs with US companies , seeks to propel state towards trillion-dollar economyTamil Nadu CM MK Stalin signs 6 MoUs with US companies , seeks to propel state towards trillion-dollar economy

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin signs 6 MoUs with US companies , seeks to propel state towards trillion-dollar economy

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is currently on an official visit to the United States, aiming to secure support…

10 months ago
Russia bans entry to nearly 100 US nationalsRussia bans entry to nearly 100 US nationals

Russia bans entry to nearly 100 US nationals

Russia has imposed a ban on 92 US nationals, including over two dozen journalists, the Russian Foreign ministry announced on…

10 months ago
Joe Biden, Xi Jinping plan to hold talks soon, says White HouseJoe Biden, Xi Jinping plan to hold talks soon, says White House

Joe Biden, Xi Jinping plan to hold talks soon, says White House

United States and China are planning a phone call between President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping "in…

10 months ago
US approves sale of Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys to IndiaUS approves sale of Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys to India

US approves sale of Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys to India

The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has approved a possible foreign military sale of anti-submarine warfare Sonobuoys and…

10 months ago
US, India sign pact for reciprocal priority support to promote national defenceUS, India sign pact for reciprocal priority support to promote national defence

US, India sign pact for reciprocal priority support to promote national defence

The United States (US) and India have signed an agreement to provide reciprocal priority support for goods and services that…

10 months ago
India’s global perception has completely changed: Rajnath SinghIndia’s global perception has completely changed: Rajnath Singh

India’s global perception has completely changed: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while addressing the Indian community in the United States emphasised India's transformation in the last 10…

10 months ago
US: Hindu prayers held at stage on day 3 of the Democratic National ConventionUS: Hindu prayers held at stage on day 3 of the Democratic National Convention

US: Hindu prayers held at stage on day 3 of the Democratic National Convention

As day three of the Democratic National Convention kicked off on Wednesday (local time) in Chicago, Hindu prayers were held…

10 months ago

Biden gave nod to strategy against coordinated nuke challenges from NKorea, China, Russia: Report

US President Joe Biden earlier this year approved a document directing the armed forces to prepare for possible "coordinated nuclear…

10 months ago

‘India is confident, it will be able to work with whosoever wins US elections’: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on Tuesday, emphasised that India will be able to work with the president of the…

10 months ago

“She will destroy our country if elected”: Donald Trump targets Kamala Harris in chat with Elon Musk

Republican Presidential nominee and former US President Donal Trump on Monday Night (local) had a freewheeling chat on Spaces with…

10 months ago

Uyghur advocacy groups laud US expansion of import ban on products linked to forced labour

The East Turkistan National Movement, dedicated to highlighting human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang,…

10 months ago

US tightens grip on entities involved in “forced labour” in Xinjiang

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday announced the expansion of the entity list of the Uyghur…

10 months ago

Coalition of Hindus of North America appeals to US Lawmakers to protect Bengali-Hindus amidst escalating violence in Bangladesh

The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) has issued a heartfelt plea to the US lawmakers, urging them to…

10 months ago