Kamala Harris sets about earning nomination as endorsements pour in
Washington, July 21 - US Vice-President Kamala Harris got down earning the nomination of the Democratic Party for President calling lawmakers, party leaders officials, and outside support groups soon after President Joe Biden announced he was exiting the race and endorsing her.
From pinnacle of presidency, Biden saw political career melt in pool of pathos
New York, July 22 - Starting as a local councillor 54 years ago, Joseph Robinette Biden reached his lifelong ambition of becoming the leader of the most powerful country only to see his career melt in a pool of pathos, his mental and
World leaders react to Biden’s decision to quit presidential race
Washington, July 22 - Leaders from around the world have reacted to US President Joe Biden's announcement that he would not seek re-election this year, endorsing Vice-President Kamala Harris to run in the race for the White House, media reports said.
Vance ties Kamala Harris to Biden calling him ‘worst’ President
Washington, July 22 - Senator JD Vance, the Republican nominee for Vice-President, sought to tie Vice-President Kamala Harris, who could become the Democratic nominee for President, to President Joe Biden's presidency, saying the latter was the "worst President in my lifetime" and Harris
Kamala Harris says she wants to ‘earn and win’ Democratic nomination
Washington, July 22- US Vice-President Kamala Harris said on Sunday that she was honoured to get President Joe Biden's endorsement and said it was the intention to "earn and win" the nomination of the Democratic party to run for the President.
‘Democrats throwing Biden overboard’: Trump
New York, July 22 - Republican Party presidential candidate Donald Trump crowed, "the Corrupt and Radical Democrats are throwing him overboard" after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the race for the White House.
Obama, Clintons praise Biden
Washington, July 22 - Former US President Barack Obama has called President Joe Biden "one of the most consequential presidents" and former President Bill Clinton said that Biden "advanced our founders' charge to build a more perfect union".
Bankruptcies in Japan surge to decade high: Survey
Tokyo, July 21 - Corporate bankruptcies in Japan surged 22 per cent year on year to a decade high in the first half of the year due to rising costs, labour shortages and waning financial support, according to a recent survey by a
South Korea blares propaganda broadcasts for 4th day; North Korea sends trash-carrying balloons
Seoul, July 21 -South Korea's military blared anti-Pyongyang broadcasts through its border loudspeakers for the fourth straight day Sunday as North Korea has again launched balloons presumed to be carrying trash toward South Korea.
Teen drug abuse in Japan hits alarming levels: Govt study
Tokyo, July 21 - A total of 6,50,000 people in Japan misused nonprescription drugs last year, with teenagers being the most affected group, according to a new study by Japan's health ministry.
US to phase out single-use plastics from federal operations by 2035
New York, July 21 - The White House unveiled a plan to phase out the use of single-use plastics from all federal operations by 2035, as part of a broader effort to tackle the growing plastic pollution crisis.
Don’t doubt Israel’s determination to defend itself on every front, says Netanyahu
Tel Aviv, July 21 - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning to the country's "enemies" telling them not to doubt Israel's determination to defend itself on every front.
3 killed, 87 injured as Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen after Tel Aviv drone attack
Tel Aviv, July 21 - At least three people and 87 others were left injured after Israeli airstrikes targeted oil facilities in the port on Yemen's west coast, media reports said.
JD Vance criticises Kamala Harris at Michigan rally
Washington, July 21 - During a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Republican Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance has criticised Vice President Kamala Harris, responding to her recent comments about him.
CrowdStrike bug hit 8.5 mn Windows devices, says Microsoft
Washington, July 21 - Microsoft said on Saturday that the CrowdStrike update that grounded hundreds of fights around the world besides disrupting online services affected 8.5 million systems using the Windows operating software, which was less than 1 per cent of Windows devices,
Trump, Vance to address first joint rally; Biden faces more calls for exit
Washington, July 20 - Former US President and Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump is heading to Michigan, a swing state, for his first election rally since the assassination attempt on him along with his Vice President pick J.D. Vance, even as his Democratic
Usha Vance, the new face of rising Indian American community
Washington, July 20 - Usha Vance, wife of the Republican Vice President nominee J.D. Vance, is emerging as the new face of the rising clout of the India Americans, a minority community that has for decades been counted among the best educated and
14 Indian nationals rescued from scam centres in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, July 20 - As many as 14 Indian nationals have been rescued from fraudulent job offers in Cambodia that lured them into cybercrime operations, the Embassy of India in Phnom Penh revealed on Saturday.
Japan to experience record heat, extreme temperatures on Sunday
Tokyo, July 20 - Record-breaking heat is expected to hit Japan on Sunday, with over 200 locations across Japan forecasted to experience extreme temperatures.
China initiates emergency response to flooding, typhoons in three regions
Beijing, July 20 - The Chinese authorities on Saturday initiated a Level-IV emergency response in three provincial regions as the country continues to face severe flooding situations.