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'Shame on you': Protestors greet guests with anti-Israeli slogans at White House dinner event
World | Apr 28, 2024, 12:24 PM ISTWhite 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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Trump hush money trial: Prosecutors say former US President corrupted 2016 election I KEY TAKEAWAYS
World | Apr 23, 2024, 08:16 AM ISTLawyers presented duelling narratives as jurors got their first glimpse into the prosecution accusing Trump of falsifying business records as part of a scheme to squelch negative stories about him during his 2016 presidential campaign.
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US: Muslim leaders refuse to attend Biden's Ramadan dinner amid anger over support to Israel in Gaza
World | Apr 03, 2024, 03:59 PM ISTBiden has been slammed by his rivals and Democrats alike for his support to Israel in the Gaza war that has decimated the coastal enclave and killed nearly 33,000 Palestinians. The Biden administration has continued to approve weapon sales to Israel despite urging it to prevent civilian deaths.
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US urges Pakistan to exercise restraint after deadly retaliatory airstrikes in Afghanistan
World | Mar 19, 2024, 06:51 AM ISTPakistan confirmed that it carried out “intelligence-based anti-terrorist operations” inside the border regions of Afghanistan, while the Taliban retaliated by targeting Pakistan's military posts. Islamabad has accused the Taliban of failing to stop terrorists from attacking Pakistan.
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US to announce new $300 million 'emergency' military aid package for Ukraine
World | Mar 13, 2024, 12:29 AM ISTThe announcement is set to come as Poland’s president and prime minister meets President Joe Biden at the White House later on Tuesday to talk about ways to bolster support for Ukraine.
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No U.S. troops to be sent to Ukraine, even in non-combat roles: White House
News | Feb 29, 2024, 09:33 AM ISTU.S. National Security spokesperson John Kirby said there won't be U.S. troops on the ground in Ukraine. However, Kirby's comments came after French President Macron said that France couldn't rule out sending troops in Ukraine. Watch the video to know more!
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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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US blames Iran-backed Islamic Resistance for deadly drone attack on American troops in Jordan
World | Feb 01, 2024, 07:55 AM ISTThree American soldiers were killed and roughly 40 others were wounded in a drone attack by suspected Iran-backed militia in Jordan earlier this week. Iran has threatened to "decisively respond" to any US attack after Biden vowed "revenge" for the attack.
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US presidential race: Ron DeSantis ends White House bid, Nikki Haley left sole challenger to Trump
World | Jan 22, 2024, 07:48 AM ISTHaley's odds remain steep, and she will face instant pressure to drop out herself if she doesn’t do well in her home state of South Carolina.
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US: Vehicle crashes into White House’s gate, driver taken into custody
World | Jan 09, 2024, 10:20 AM ISTThe driver was taken into custody soon after the incident which took place on Monday night.
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US: Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin faces ire for concealing hospitalisation from White House
World | Jan 08, 2024, 11:13 AM ISTThe 70-year-old Austin was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Intensive Care Unit on New Year's Day after experiencing severe pain following a still-undisclosed elective medical procedure. His whereabouts were not disclosed to the White House for three days, even his deputy.
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Security scare as car crashes into Joe Biden's motorcade; President, first lady unharmed | VIDEO
World | Dec 18, 2023, 09:26 AM ISTThe commotion ensued when a sedan collided with an SUV at an intersection approximately 40 meters (130 feet) from Biden. The loud impact prompted swift action from security personnel, who swiftly evacuated the president into a waiting vehicle.
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Zelenskyy to meet Biden in US amid push for Congress to approve more aid
World | Dec 11, 2023, 06:30 PM ISTBiden-Zelenskyy meeting: According to the statement issued by the White House, the meeting will be focused on the ongoing war against Russia and the "vital importance" of continued US support of their defence efforts.
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Israeli army successfully repatriates 13 released hostages; Four more on route to safety
World | Nov 27, 2023, 12:05 AM ISTThe ceasefire, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, is part of a broader effort to secure the release of hostages. Hamas is set to release at least 50 Israeli hostages, while Israel commits to freeing 150 Palestinian prisoners, all of whom are women and minors.
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'US brokering deal for release of Israeli hostages': Netanyahu rejects White House's claims
World | Nov 19, 2023, 11:43 PM ISTNetanyahu's statement comes after White House National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson said the US is working hard to broker a deal between Israel, the US and Hamas to free hostages held in Gaza in exchange for a five-day pause in fighting.
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Biden administration lambasts world's richest man Elon Musk for endorsing antisemitism on X amid war
World | Nov 18, 2023, 10:55 AM ISTElon Musk antisemitism row: Musk endorsed a post on X that falsely claimed Jewish people were stoking hatred against white people, saying the user who referenced the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory was speaking "the actual truth."
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US launches massive airstrike on Syria in response to attacks by Iranian-backed militias
World | Nov 10, 2023, 10:48 AM ISTThe precision strike was conducted in response to the recent attacks directed by the IRGC and affiliated groups against US and Coalition bases in Iraq and Syria, White House Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton said.
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Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza to allow civilians to flee: White House
World | Nov 10, 2023, 08:30 AM ISTJoe Biden said that there was "no possibility" of a formal ceasefire at the moment and that it took a little longer than he had hoped for Israel to agree to the humanitarian pauses.
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India-US 2+2 Dialogue: White House calls New Delhi 'key strategic partner' ahead of Austin's visit
World | Nov 09, 2023, 12:34 PM ISTUS Defence Secretary will visit India on November 9 and 10 for the upcoming 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi, announced the Ministry of Defence. US State Secretary Antony Blinken will arrive tomorrow to co-chair the dialogue with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and EAM S Jaishankar.