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Mystery Drone Sightings: Pentagon focuses on anti-drone measures as drones fly in New Jersey
News | Dec 20, 2024, 11:31 AM ISTA 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 | Aug 13, 2024, 08:16 AM ISTIsrael-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 | Aug 13, 2024, 06:57 AM ISTConsidering 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, 07:52 AM ISTJohn 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 | Feb 16, 2024, 08:00 AM ISTThe 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 | Feb 16, 2024, 03:37 PM ISTJohn 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 | Oct 12, 2023, 09:46 AM ISTNational 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 | Sep 20, 2023, 07:14 PM ISTThis 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 | Sep 26, 2021, 01:58 PM ISTMeanwhile, 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 | Jan 04, 2017, 06:48 PM ISTThe 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 | Oct 13, 2016, 02:03 PM ISTThe 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 | Oct 07, 2016, 11:08 AM ISTThe 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 | Jul 01, 2016, 11:38 AM ISTWashington: 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, 01:03 PM ISTIslamabad: 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 | Mar 10, 2016, 11:15 AM ISTThe 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 | Sep 12, 2015, 12:17 PM ISTWashington: 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 | Aug 25, 2015, 08:35 AM ISTWashington: 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 | Aug 12, 2015, 11:38 AM ISTWashington: 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 | Oct 24, 2014, 07:33 AM ISTWashington: 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 | Oct 16, 2014, 05:03 PM ISTWashington: 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,