South Korea, US, Japan stage joint air drills involving B-1B bombers Seoul, Jan 15: South Korea, the United States and Japan on Wednesday held combined air drills, involving two B-1B bombers, officials said, following North Korea's recent launches of hypersonic and sho...
TikTok executive alleges forced oath to support China's socialist system Washington, DC, January 15: A former TikTok executive has claimed that she was required to sign an oath supporting China's "socialist system" and national interests, according to a lawsuit and documen...
Biden administration to remove Cuba from US terrorism list Washington DC, January 15: 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 administra...
Joe Biden announces measures to protect US connected vehicle supply chains from China, Russia Washington DC, January 15: 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 su...
Egyptian, US leaders discuss Gaza ceasefire mediation efforts Cairo, Jan 15: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and US President Joe Biden held a phone conversation to discuss the intensive mediation efforts undertaken by Egypt, the US, and Qatar to reach a...
South Korea says North Korea can never be recognised as nuclear power after Trump nominee refers to Pyongyang as one Seoul, Jan 15: North Korea cannot be recognised as a nuclear-armed state under the international nonproliferation treaty, and its denuclearisation is a principle shared by all parties involved, includ...
We did both: US President Biden reflects on defending Ukraine, preventing nuclear conflict Washington DC, January 14: 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 achi...
Hearts ache: US President Biden as California wildfires claim 24 lives Washington DC, January 14: US President Joe Biden on Monday (local time) expressed his deep condolences following the loss of 24 lives in the raging wildfires that had wreaked havoc in southern Califo...
Biden counts Quad among key foreign policy achievements Washington, Jan 14: US President Joe Biden cited taking the Quad to the "next level" among the major foreign policy achievements of his outgoing administration and noted that hosting the leaders at hi...
Biden govt unveils more controls on AI chip exports Washington, Jan 13: The Biden administration on Monday announced new restrictions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip exports in its last move to block the flow of advanced technologies into China, R...
Japan's Ishiba asks Biden to address 'strong concerns' in business community over blocking steel takeover deal Tokyo, Jan 13: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba asked US President Joe Biden to address "strong concerns" in both Japanese and US business circles following Biden's order to block Nippon Steel's...
Israeli PM Netanyahu, US Prez Biden discuss Gaza hostage deal Jerusalem, Jan 13: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden discussed over phone progress in negotiations aimed at securing the release of hostages in Gaza, Netanyahu's off...
Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu discuss progress on Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal Washington DC, January 13: US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the progress of ongoing negotiations regarding the ceasefire-hostage deal in relation ...
US reaffirms commitment to Taiwan's self-defence, provides first-ever Foreign Military Financing Taipei, January 12: The United States has reaffirmed its support for Taiwan's self-defence capabilities, by providing significant security assistance, including the first-ever use of Foreign Military ...
US President Joe Biden approves major disaster declaration for South Carolina, native village of Kwigillingok Washington DC, January 12: US President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for South Carolina and the native Village of Kwigillingok on Saturday....
US President Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction Washington DC, January 12: US President Joe Biden on Sunday conferred Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, recognising the Pope's significant influence and contributio...
US reaffirms support for Taiwan's defence capabilities, strengthening regional security efforts Taipei, January 12: The US on Friday reiterated its commitment to supporting Taiwan's defence capabilities, emphasising its ongoing dedication to the Indo-Pacific region, as reported by Taipei Times....
The Third Eye: Terrorism on the US soil New Delhi: The terror attack carried out by an ISIS convert -- Shamsuddin Jabbar -- at New Orleans's famed Bourbon Street on New Year's Day, has drawn attention to the reality that Islamic radical for...
Britney Spears shares update after evacuating due to Los Angeles wildfires Washington, January 11: Pop star Britney Spears has shared an update with her fans and friends after evacuating her home due to the deadly wildfires that have been ravaging parts of Los Angeles this w...
US Supreme Court likely to uphold federal law imposing ban on TikTok Washington, DC, January 11: A majority of the judges on the US Supreme Court on Friday seemed inclined to uphold a federal law that would impose a ban on the video-sharing app TikTok in the US after J...
Biden, Zelenskyy discuss US support, sanctions on Russian energy sector Washington DC, January 11: US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held discussions on Friday to reaffirm the United States' support for Ukraine in its defence against Russi...
Mark Zuckerberg reveals Biden Administration coerced FB into censoring content on COVID vaccine Washington DC, January 11: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed on Friday that the Biden administration coerced Facebook into censoring content around COVID-19 vaccines....
Death toll rises to 11 in California wildfires California, January 11: At least 11 people have lost their lives in the wildfire crisis in Southern California, officials reported, according to a report by NBC News....
Nicolas Maduro sworn in for third term as Venezuela's President amid election dispute Caracas, January 11: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term on Friday, following a controversial election in which his opponent, Edmundo Gonzalez, accused him of vo...
US NSA calls Yoon's martial law bid 'shocking,' 'wrong,' says alliance still set for success despite turmoil Seoul, Jan 11: US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan portrayed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law bid as "shocking" and "wrong," but voiced confidence that "structurall...
Dua Lipa evacuates LA amid wildfires; calls situation scary and devastating Los Angeles, January 10: British singer Dua Lipa was among the thousands forced to evacuate Los Angeles due to the raging wildfires that have devastated Southern California....
Taiwan announces arrival of new missile defence systems from the US by year end Taipei, January 10: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has announced that out of the three new weapons procurement contracts signed with the US in 2024, one of them will be delivered by the e...
Federal government to cover six months of wildfire costs, announces Biden Washington DC, January 10: Following the devastating wildfires in California, US President Joe Biden announced that the federal government will cover the costs of measures to protect lives and propert...
Germany: Biden Administration allocates additional USD 500 million in military aid to Ukraine Berlin, January 10: The Biden administration on Thursday (local time) approved an additional USD 500 million in military aid to Ukraine, along with the weapons and equipment package, drawing from the ...
US: National funeral service for Jimmy Carter begins, all living former presidents present Washington, DC, January 9: The National Funeral Service for former President Jimmy Carter has commenced at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, CNN reported....
Putin open to contact with Trump after January 20: Kremlin Moscow, Jan 9: Russian President Vladimir Putin would welcome contact with Donald Trump if Trump's political will remains after his inauguration as US president on January 20, said the Kremlin on Thur...
Los Angeles fires reach Hollywood, 150,00 ordered to evacuate homes Los Angeles, Jan 9: The inferno sweeping Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the US, has leapt onto Hollywood Hills endangering fabled landmarks in the area on Thursday....
Production on 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Hacks' halted due to LA fires Los Angeles, January 9: The wildfires raging across Los Angeles County have forced makers to stop filming for the time being....
We're prepared to do anything: Joe Biden on California wildfires Washington DC, January 9: In response to the wildfires in Southern California, US President Joe Biden pledged federal support for relief and recovery efforts....
Death toll rises to five in California wildfires California, January 9: The death toll has risen to five following devastating wildfires that swept through Southern California, fuelled by dry and windy conditions, according to a report by The New Yo...
US: At least two people killed, over 1000 structures destroyed in California wildfires California, January 9: At least two people have been killed and many others were injured as several fires erupted in Southern California amid dry and windy conditions, ABC News reported....
US-Canada alliance is stronger because of him: Biden praises Trudeau, calls him friend Washington, DC, January 8: US President Joe Biden has said he is "proud" to call Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau his "friend" and would be forever grateful for his "partnership and leadership."...
'Can understand Russia's feelings' about Ukraine's NATO aspirations: Trump Washington, Jan 8: US President-elect Donald Trump has said that he can "understand the Russians' feelings" about President Joe Biden allegedly breaking a "deal" to deny Ukraine NATO membership....
Iran launches air defence exercise near nuclear facility Tehran, Jan 7: Iran's armed forces began a large-scale joint air defence exercise near the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in central Isfahan province on Tuesday, state television reported....
Four years after Capitol riots, political divisions, violence still plague US Washington, Jan 7: As supporters of Donald Trump stormed the Capitol in a failed attempt to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power to Joe Biden, the event etched in US history....
