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Judge who blocked Trump from implementing ban on transgender troops has activism history with Democrats: Report
Washington, DC, March 20: Ana C Reyes, the US federal judge who blocked US President Donald Trump from enforcing an executive order imposing a ban on transgender troops from serving in the military, has a 'long history of activism' in the Democratic Party, including volunteering for former President Joe Biden and donating huge sums to Democrat campaigns, Fox News reported.
South Korea's inclusion in US list of 'sensitive' countries linked to institute security: Seoul
Seoul, March 17: The United States has placed South Korea in the lowest tier of its 'sensitive' country list due to security concerns related to government-affiliated research institutes, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
US State Secy Rubio announces USD 4 billion military aid to Israel, reversing Biden's arms hold
Washington DC, March 2: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday (local time) announced a significant boost in military assistance to Israel, with approximately USD 4 billion in aid set to be expedited.
World War III not far away: US President Donald Trump
Miami, February 21: US President Donald Trump on Thursday, while speaking at FII Priority Summit in Miami, warned that "World War III is not far away" but claimed that his leadership would prevent it from happening.
Russia and US to appoint ambassadors, announce negotiating teams to end conflict in Ukraine
Riyadh/Moscow, Feb 18: Russia and the United States will soon announce teams to negotiate a path to ending the war in Ukraine besides also ensuring the "earliest possible appointment" of ambassadors in both Moscow and Washington.
Israel receives shipment of US heavy bombs after delivery ban lifted
Jerusalem, Feb 17: Israel has received a shipment of heavy MK-84 bombs after the US recently lifted a temporary ban on their delivery, the Israeli Defence Ministry said.
India, US bilateral trade focuses on high-growth sectors like chips, electronics
New Delhi, Feb 14: Despite ongoing challenges, such as tariffs and protectionist policies, India and the US have set an ambitious goal of achieving $500 billion in bilateral trade, with a focus on high-growth sectors like semiconductors, electronics, and critical technologies, industry experts said on Friday.
Trump cancels Biden clearance for classified briefings
Washington, Feb 8: US President Donald Trump has revoked security clearance for his predecessor President Joe Biden, which will prevent the latter from receiving classified briefings in an apparent tit-for-tat for his own 2021 rebuff.
US cannot withdraw from a body it no longer belongs: UNHRC
Geneva, Feb 7: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has said that as of January 1, 2025, the US' term as a member had ended, making it ineligible to withdraw from an intergovernmental body it was no longer part of.
Calling it 'anti-American', Trump calls for reviewing UN funding
United Nations, Feb 5: US President Donald Trump has ordered a review of the country's role in the United Nations and its funding while reaffirming that it would neither participate in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) nor contribute to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) that helps Palestinians.
Trump administration 'expected' to fire FBI agents involved in January 6 Capitol attack investigation
Washington DC, February 1: After the removal of prosecutors who worked on criminal investigation into US President, the Trump administration is set to evaluate Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents involved in the investigation of January 6, 2021 US Capitol attack for possible removal, people briefed on the matter told CNN.
Trump criticises Biden administration, DEI policies after aircraft collision
Washington, Jan 31: US President Donald Trump has lashed out at former President Joe Biden and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies after an American Airlines regional jet collided on Wednesday night with an Army helicopter while landing at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport just across the river from Washington, D.C.
Iranian FM says no message received from US for nuclear talks
Tehran, Jan 30: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that no specific message has been sent or received between Iran and the US regarding the holding of nuclear negotiations.
UN confirms US notification of withdrawal from Paris Agreement
United Nations, Jan 29: The United Nations confirmed that it had received official notification from Washington of its withdrawal from the Paris climate change agreement.
Trump redesignates Iran-backed Houthi rebels as foreign terrorist organisation
Washington, Jan 23: US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order designating Yemen's Houthi rebels as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO), reversing a Biden-era policy that had removed the group from the State Department's list of global terror groups.
As US shuts door, thousands of Afghans in Pakistan have nowhere to go
Islamabad, Jan 22: US President Donald Trump's executive order to suspend the refugee programme has put a big question mark on the fate of thousands of Afghans living in Pakistan who had fled from the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and have been waiting for years to resettle in the United States.
Venezuela rejects US decision to put Cuba back on list of 'state sponsors of terrorism'
Caracas, Jan 21: The Venezuelan government has expressed its strong rejection of US President Donald Trump's decision to reinclude Cuba in the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
We should all read it together! Trump jests on seeing letter by Biden
Washington DC, January 21: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday while signing a series of executive orders and speaking to the press at the Oval Office stumbled upon a letter penned by his predecessor Joe Biden.
Trump criticises Biden for pardoning family members before leaving office
Washington, DC, January 21: United States President Donald Trump didn't hold back when addressing President Joe Biden's family pardons. Trump criticises Biden for an 11th-hour clemency announcement offering preemptive pardons to members of his family during remarks from the Capital One Arena Monday.
Trump slams Biden for pardoning family members before leaving office
Washington, Jan 21: US President Donald Trump has criticised former President Joe Biden's pardons for family members, which he issued as his last act before leaving office on Monday.
Biden pardons brothers, sister in sweeping clemency before leaving office
New York, Jan 21: In his final moments in office, US President Joe Biden issued pre-emptive pardons for his brothers, sister, and other relatives to shield them from possible prosecutions under the incoming administration of Donald Trump.
PM Modi congratulates 'dear friend' Trump on his inauguration as 47th US President
New Delhi, Jan 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Republican Party member Donald Trump on his return to the White House for a historic second term. Trump took the oath as the 47th President of the US during a programme held at the Capitol Rotunda.
Trump takes oath as 47th US President, returns to White House for second term
Washington, Jan 20: Business mogul and Republican Party member Donald Trump returned to the White House on Monday for a historic second term by taking the oath as the 47th President of the US.
In final hours, Biden grants pardons to preempt possible Trump prosecutions
New York, Jan 20: In his final hours as President, Joe Biden granted pardons to Anthony Fauci, who led the campaign against the Covid pandemic, and others who might become targets of prosecutions in the incoming administration of Donald Trump.
'Welcome home', Biden tells Trump during White House visit
Washington, Jan 20: Outgoing President Joe Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump to the White House on Monday morning for a traditional tea ceremony with two words: “Welcome home”, according to media reports.
Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for Trump critics and family members ahead of Trump's inauguration
Washington, DC, January 20: US President Joe Biden took unprecedented action on the final day of his presidency, issuing a series of pre-emptive pardons for several of his family members, and political figures, CNN reported.
Donald Trump sworn-in as 47th President of United States
Washington, DC, January 20: Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States as during the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. US Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath to Trump.
Donald Trump, Joe Biden arrives together to Capitol Rotunda for swearing-in ceremony
Washington, DC, January 20: President-elect Donald Trump along side outgoing US President Joe Biden arrived at US Capitol together from White House for the swearing-in ceremony on Monday.
Joe & Jill Biden welcome Donald & Melania Trump at White House for pre-inauguration tea
Washington, DC, January 20: Outgoing US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump to the White House for pre-inauguration tea, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.
US President-elect Donald Trump and his wife at Blair House after attending church service
Washington, DC, January 20: US President-elect Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, have arrived at Blair House, the President's guest house after attending church service alongside his family at St Johns Episcopal Church.
US: Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for Gen Milley, Fauci and Jan 6 panel members
Washington, DC, January 20: US President Joe Biden on Monday issued pre-emptive pardons for General Mark Milley, Dr Anthony Fauci and members of Congress who served on the committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol as a shield against possible retaliatory action against them by his incoming successor, CNN reported.
People start to gather outside US Capitol Rotunda building ahead of Trump's inauguration
Washington, DC, January 20: People have started to gather outside the US Capitol Rotunda building, where US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration is scheduled to be held today.
Unlike 2017, top stars, tech tycoons and politicians line up for Donald Trump's historic inauguration
Washington, Jan 20: As millions all over the world anxiously wait for Donald Trump's second inaugural address late Monday evening, India time, after he is sworn into office for another presidential term, several foreign leaders, tech billionaires and top celebrities have started arriving in the US capital to attend the ceremony that will take place inside the Capitol Rotunda.
Swearing-in, ball dance, and more- what is to happen at Trump's inauguration as US President
Washington DC, January 20: The stage is set for a grand ceremony leading up to US President-Elect Donald Trump's swearing-in on Monday. The events are set to begin with Trump's departure to St John's Church and offering of service. He will then go to the Blair House, The President's Guest House.
Biden says 'guns in Gaza have gone silent' as Hamas hands over 3 hostages
Washington, Jan 20: US President Joe Biden said the "guns in Gaza have gone silent" as Hamas handed over three hostages -- the first group to be released under a ceasefire deal between Israel and the militant group that took effect on Sunday.
Trump to return to White House on a cold Monday morning
Washington, Jan 19: Donald J Trump will take the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States of America on a cold Monday morning when the temperature outside is likely to fall to -6 Degrees Celsius. However, he and the attendees will be inside the Capitol Rotunda for a rare inauguration ceremony taking place indoors.
TikTok goes dark in US; users get 'not available right now' message
Los Angeles, Jan 19: The popular video-sharing app TikTok went dark late Saturday in the U.S.
US President Biden welcomes release of three Israeli hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal
Washington, DC, January 19: In a landmark step under the Gaza ceasefire agreement, US President Joe Biden announced the release of three Israeli hostages who had been held in captivity for 471 days, as per an official press conference by the White House.
PM Modi, President Biden raised US-India partnership to new heights: Eric Garcetti
New Delhi, January 19: US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Sunday highlighted that US-India relations have reached new heights, due to the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden.
US: Flags to be flown full mast on Trump's swearing-in
Washington DC, January 19: Flags at the US Capitol will be flown at full-staff when US President-Elect Donald Trump is sworn in for the second time, The Hill reported.