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  Mystery Drone Sightings: Pentagon focuses on anti-drone measures as drones fly in New Jersey

  News | December 20, 2024 11:31 IST

  A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over New Jersey and across the eastern US. Officials have reiterated that the increase in drone sightings does not indicate a national security threat. Watch to know more!

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  Israel-Hamas War: America warns an Iran-backed attack on Israel could come this week

  News | August 13, 2024 8:16 IST

  Israel-Hamas War: America warns an Iran-backed attack on Israel could come this week White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Iran or its proxies may launch a strike against Israel as soon as this week.

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  Iran could launch 'significant' attack on Israel, possibly this week, claims US

  World | August 13, 2024 6:57 IST

  Considering the looming threat of a widened war in the Middle East, the Pentagon on Sunday ordered the deployment of guided missile submarines.

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  White House lauds Indian voters: 'Not too many more vibrant democracies in world than India'

  World | May 18, 2024 7:52 IST

  John Kirby was responding to a question on the ongoing Indian elections in which over 969 million people are exercising their right to franchise and thousands of candidates are in fray representing over 2,600 political parties.

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  Is Russia developing anti-satellite weapon that can cause 'physical destruction on Earth'?

  World | February 16, 2024 8:00 IST

  The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon. However, Russia has downplayed the US concern about the capability.

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  'No excuse for violence, Biden govt working hard to thwart it': US on recent attacks on Indians

  World | February 16, 2024 15:37 IST

  John Kirby dubbed the violence against Indians "unacceptable" in America and assured the students and parents that the President Joe Biden-led administration has been working "very hard" to thwart any untoward incident.

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  Israel-Hamas conflict: US mourns loss of its 22 citizens

  World | October 12, 2023 9:46 IST

  National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressed the likelihood that more Americans could be among those taken hostage by Hamas. The United States is actively communicating with Israeli authorities to secure the recovery of these hostages.

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  US seeks transparent handling of Canada's allegations against India: 'Responsible must be...'

  World | September 20, 2023 19:14 IST

  This comes amid growing tensions between India, and Canada after Justin Trudeau on Monday accused the Indian government of being behind the fatal shooting of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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  US does not need to coordinate counterterrorism airstrikes with Taliban: Pentagon

  World | September 26, 2021 13:58 IST

  Meanwhile, the Taliban said the US should not intervene in Afghanistan's affairs. 

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  Indus Waters Treaty: US signals it won’t mediate between India and Pakistan

  World | January 04, 2017 18:48 IST

  The US administration is not ready to initiate the process to resolve the water dispute between India and Pakistan saying both countries should work together to resolve their differences. Asked during the daily briefing on

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  Won’t dignify comments of avowed terrorist Hafiz Saeed: US

  World | October 13, 2016 14:03 IST

  The United States today refused to comment on Pakistan-based terrorist and Jamaat-ul-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed’s remark that ‘US was the real enemy of Pakistan’.

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  US does not support demand for declaring Pakistan a 'terrorist state': State Department

  World | October 07, 2016 11:08 IST

  The United States today said that it does not support the demand for declaring Pakistan a terrorist state.

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  Not going to let that go: US on India's nuke club NSG membership

  World | July 01, 2016 11:38 IST

  Washington: The US has made it clear that it will not let go of India's membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), an official said. "India has a strong record and we believe deserves to

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  No intention to diminish relations with Pakistan: US

  World | May 05, 2016 13:03 IST

  Islamabad: The US has "absolutely no intention" of diminishing its relationship with Pakistan, the US State Department has said. The department's spokesman has refused to criticise Pakistan for saying it would look for other options

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  Having good, strong relationship with India: US

  World | March 10, 2016 11:15 IST

  The US has dismissed that its ties with India have hit a roadblock in view of selling F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan and New Delhi's refusal to give visa to a religious body, saying America

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  India can work its own way through Iran accord: US

  World | September 12, 2015 12:17 IST

  Washington: With the Republican controlled US Congress failing to scuttle the landmark Iran nuclear deal, the US said it was up to India how to work its way through the accord which "is truly an

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  No change in US stance on Kashmir: State Department

  World | August 25, 2015 8:35 IST

  Washington: The US today said there has not been any change in its position on Kashmir which remains a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan, as it ruled out any role for itself in the

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  US calls for peace between Afghanistan, Pakistan

  World | August 12, 2015 11:38 IST

  Washington: The US has called for lowering of tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan and has asked leaders of both the countries to work together to combat violet extremism.US Secretary of State John Kerry call up

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  US, Iraqi defense chiefs discuss ways against IS

  World | October 24, 2014 7:33 IST

  Washington: US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has reassured US support for Iraq's anti-Islamic State (IS) efforts during a phone conversation with newly appointed Iraqi Defence Minister Khaled al Obeidi.Hagel emphasised on the importance of rebuilding

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  US-led airstrikes in Kobani wiped out hundreds of Islamic State militants: Pentagon

  World | October 16, 2014 17:03 IST

  Washington: A barrage of US-led airstrikes in and around the Syrian city of Kobani, including 39 over the past two days, has killed hundreds of Islamic State fighters and has stiffened the city's Kurdish defenders,