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  'Stopping war is out of question': Netanyahu vows to attack Rafah with or without hostage deal

  World | April 30, 2024 23:44 IST

  The statement from the Israeli Prime Minister came a day after he spoke to US President Joe Biden. During the conversation, both leaders discussed IDF's potential attack on Rafah crossing-- a border region which has been a centre of conflict between the two leaders.

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  'Will not support Rafah operation without...': Biden warns Netanyahu as IDF plans powerful raid

  World | April 29, 2024 10:17 IST

  A statement issued by the White House did not give more details of that part of the conversation. Washington has said that it could not support a Rafah operation without an appropriate and credible humanitarian plan.

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  US Presidential Elections 2024: Joe Biden wins Democratic primary in Puerto Rico

  World | April 29, 2024 8:52 IST

  The United States will go for presidential elections on November 5, 2024, where Biden and Trump are likely to face-off in a repeat of the 2020 polls. The last elections saw Joe Biden defeating Trump in a close contest.

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  Joe Biden's latest roast of Trump: 'I am running against a 6-year-old Sleepy Don' I VIDEO

  World | April 28, 2024 15:42 IST

  Biden’s speech, which lasted around 10 minutes, made no mention of the ongoing war or the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza despite widespread protests across the US universities but he quipped at Trump during the event.

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  'Shame on you': Protestors greet guests with anti-Israeli slogans at White House dinner event

  World | April 28, 2024 12:24 IST

  White House Correspondents' Dinner, an evening normally devoted to presidents, journalists and comedians taking outrageous pokes at political scandals, this year, was marred by the coming presidential election and the troubles in the Middle East and elsewhere.

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  Good news! US airlines to automatically refund for cancelled flights, cannot impose useless coupons

  World | April 25, 2024 9:23 IST

  The US Transportation Department said airlines will be required to provide automatic cash refunds within a few days for cancelled flights and “significant” delays.

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  Biden signs package for $95 billion in military aid to Ukraine and Israel, TikTok ban

  World | April 25, 2024 1:22 IST

  Biden signed the $95 billion war aid measure package into law that includes military assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, along with a provision for TikTok to be sold or banned in the US. The military package was passed by the Senate earlier after months of delays.

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  Indian American Bhavini Patel loses most contentious Congressional primary race in Pennsylvania

  World | April 24, 2024 11:19 IST

  Summer Lee has defeated Bhavini Patel in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District. It was one of the most contentious races on Tuesday's ballot, featuring the incumbent Lee against Patel.

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  Major blow to TikTok: US Senate passes bill forcing parent company ByteDance to sell or face ban

  World | April 24, 2024 9:16 IST

  The US Senate passed legislation that would require Chinese owner ByteDance to divest TikTok's US operations within about nine months or face a ban.

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  US's stern warning to Pakistan: 'Anyone considering business deal with Iran, will face sanctions'

  World | April 24, 2024 8:09 IST

  Anyone considering a business deal with Iran needs to be aware of the potential risk of sanctions from the United States, a US official said on Tuesday. The staunch warning from the US came as the Iranian President vowed to increase trade volume with Pakistan.

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  Joe Biden wishes Jain community on Mahavir Jayanti, becomes first ever US Prez to send greetings

  World | April 22, 2024 10:19 IST

  "Jill and I wish a joyous Mahavir Jayanti to people of the Jain faith. Today, let us continue to recognize the values Mahavir Swami embodied and celebrate by spreading love, joy, and harmony," President Biden wishes the Jain community on the special occasion.

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  Netanyahu calls reports of US planning sanctions on IDF a 'height of absurdity and a moral low'

  World | April 21, 2024 16:43 IST

  Although Biden did not announce sanctions publically, several top American officials have been increasingly critical of Israel's military offensive in the besieged terrority.

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  Biden claims cannibals ate his war veteran uncle after being shot down during WWII. Is it true?

  World | April 18, 2024 11:04 IST

  Irrespective of Biden's claim, the evidence claimed that his uncle, died on May 14, 1944, while a passenger on an Army Air Forces plane that, “for unknown reasons,” was forced to ditch in the Pacific Ocean off the northern coast of New Guinea.

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  India-US jet engine deal is revolutionary, will provide a great capability to Delhi: Defence Secy

  World | April 18, 2024 8:24 IST

  Last year in June when PM Modi visited the United States and met President Biden, he signed a memorandum of understanding with General Electric to make fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics.

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  US responds after Elon Musk advocates India's permanent UNSC seat I VIDEO

  World | April 18, 2024 7:59 IST

  India has long sought a permanent seat on the Security Council to better represent the interests of the developing world. The nation's quest has gained momentum with support from the international community.

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  'Won’t get involved': US on PM Modi, Rajnath Singh's 'ghar me ghus kar maregne' remark on terrorism

  World | April 17, 2024 8:59 IST

  The statement came as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that India will enter Pakistan to kill anyone who tries to escape in the neighbouring nation after carrying out terrorist activities in the country.

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  India remains important strategic partner, says US

  World | April 16, 2024 12:28 IST

  US State Department Mathew Miller said that India continues to remain a very important partner and that relationship will not change.

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  Iran and Israel have a history of enmity. What key recent events led to Iran's assault on Israel?

  World | April 15, 2024 10:55 IST

  Iran, which had once supported Israel after it secured independence in 1948, is now on the brink of war. However, the relations between the two nations were not the same. Here is a look at the key events leading up to Iran's assault:

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  Iran attack on Israel risks provoking an uncontrollable regional escalation, say G-7 leaders

  World | April 15, 2024 7:33 IST

  G-7 leaders released a joint statement after a conference call among them initiated by US President Joe Biden. Their emergency meeting commenced hours after Iran's rare airstrike against Israel.

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  Iran claims it had already informed US about 'limited' attack on Israel for 'self-defence'

  World | April 14, 2024 18:27 IST

  Iran warned Israel and the United States of a much larger response if there is any retaliation for its mass drone and missile attack on Israeli territory overnight, as Israel said: "the campaign is not over yet".