Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) The United States has claimed India has been “reducing” its purchases of Russian oil and diversifying energy imports, as lawmakers pressed the State Department on enforcement… Continue reading India reducing Russian oil buys, claims US
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) Underscoring the strategic importance of the US naval support facility at Diego Garcia, lawmakers and a senior State Department official have said that safeguarding Indian Ocean… Continue reading Diego Garcia vital for Indo-Pacific security, countering China, says US
Khartoum, Feb 12 (IANS) At least 15 people have died after a passenger ferry sank in the River Nile State in northern Sudan, a source at Sudan’s civil defence authority… Continue reading 15 killed after passenger ferry capsizes in Sudan
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) Lawmakers pressed the State Department to make the US ambassador to India available for congressional testimony, underscoring the strategic importance of the bilateral relationship and calling… Continue reading US lawmakers seek Ambassador Sergio Gor’s testimony on India
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The White House pushed back on renewed questions about President Donald Trump’s past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and said the administration stands firmly behind Commerce Secretary… Continue reading White House pushes back on Epstein questions
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday for a bilateral meeting, the White House said. Press… Continue reading Trump to host Netanyahu at White House
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) President Donald Trump on told Fox Business that the US economy is “going great” as he touted record stock-market levels and said he wants Congress to… Continue reading Trump hails ‘great’ economy, record market; urges passage of ‘Save America Act’
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The White House defended its immigration enforcement record, rejecting criticism that most arrests under President Donald Trump involve nonviolent offenders. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the… Continue reading White House defends ICE arrests
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) A Republican congressman from Louisiana has raised alarm over the potential impact of the new US–India trade framework on American shrimpers, warning that lower tariffs on… Continue reading American shrimp industry hit by India trade deal: Republican Congressman
Seoul, Feb 10 (IANS) South Korean investigators on Tuesday raided the spy agency and a military intelligence command while booking three military officers as suspects over suspicions related to alleged… Continue reading South Korea: Spy agency, military intelligence unit raided over alleged drone flights to North Korea
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) Indian-American urologist Dr Anil Kumar has launched an independent bid for the US House of Representatives from Michigan’s 11th Congressional District, citing healthcare failures, education concerns,… Continue reading Indian-American doctor runs as independent for US Congress
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) Indian American community leader Ashok Baddi has announced his bid for the Michigan House of Representatives, saying he is running to bring what he calls practical,… Continue reading Indian American Ashok Baddi announces bid for Michigan House
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) A global alliance of Hindu and multi-faith groups called for urgent international action to protect Hindus in Bangladesh. The groups cited what they said was a… Continue reading Global Hindu alliance urges action on Bangladesh abuses
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) A US congressional briefing on Bangladesh warned that the country is heading toward a “political cliff,” with democratic institutions under strain and religious minorities facing growing… Continue reading US briefing flags Islamist threat in Bangladesh
Sydney, Feb 9 (IANS) Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Sydney Monday morning to begin a four-day visit to Australia that is intended to show support for the Jewish community… Continue reading Israeli President starts visit to Australia following antisemitic terror attack
