US nuclear-powered submarine arrives in S.Korea amid possibility of N.Korea’s ICBM launch
Seoul, Dec 17 (IANS) A US nuclear-powered submarine arrived in South Korea on Sunday, Seoul’s Defence Ministry said, amid concerns that North Korea could launch an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) this month. Seoul, Dec 17 (IANS) A US nuclear-powered submarine arrived in South
India, China on one side as regional realities collide with UN’s view of Myanmar
United Nations, Dec 17 - When the UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Myanmar that set the world organization's current engagement with the crisis in that country, three nations abstained in a collision of regional realities and perceptions thousands of miles away.
War in Gaza spurs hate crimes against Muslims, Jews in US, Europe
Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) A seven-year-old Palestinian-American boy was killed while his mother was injured by their landlord in Illinois state of the U.S. ten days after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7.
Bhutan to celebrate 116th National Day on 17th December, 2023
New Delhi, Dec 16 - The Kingdom of Bhutan will be celebrating its 116th National Day on December 17, 2023, with a grand celebration planned in the vibrant Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu.
Plot-to-kill: Biden admin briefs Indian-American lawmakers on Nikhil Gupta
Washington, Dec 16 - Indian-American Congressmen were briefed by US President Joe Biden's administrationon the indictment of Indian national Nikhil Gupta, allegedly involved in a foiled bid to kill a Sikh separatist leader in the US.
Ex-Trump lawyer ordered to pay $148mn for defaming poll workers
Washington, Dec 16 - A federal jury has ordered Rudy Giuliani, former lawyer of Donald Trump, to pay more than $148 million to two women poll workers over false claims that they tampered with votes in 2020.
US records over 2,300 deaths from flu this season
US records over 2,300 deaths from flu this season Los Angeles, Dec 16 - There have been at least 3.7 million illnesses, 38,000 hospitalizations and 2,300 deaths from flu so far this season in the US, according to the latest estimates released Friday
Israel approves reopening of crossing to Gaza for aid entry
Jerusalem, Dec 16 - Israel has approved the entry of humanitarian aid through the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip, Israel's Prime Minister's Office has announced.
US SC’s intervention in abortion pill cases ‘advantageous’ for Democrats
Washington, Dec 16 - The US Supreme Court's intervention in cases relating to the people's access to abortion pills could turn the tide of voter turnout in the 2024 presidential elections as the Democrats have made abortion rights of women their number one
‘Ukraine certain to fall to Russia if US aid fails to reach’
Washington, Dec 15 - Top US and European nations officials fear that Ukraine will fall to Russia if the aid package continues to falter in the US Congress, predicting the imbroglio could have a "potentially debilitating impact on Ukraine's defence and longer-term prospects
US urges Israel to end large scale ground invasion in Gaza
Washington, Dec 15 - The Joe Biden administration in the US, while supporting Israel in its war with Hamas, wants Israel to end its large-scale invasion in Gaza as its apparently hurting civilians in what the west describes as "collective punishment".
Statement on Nijjar’s killing meant to deter India, says Trudeau
Statement on Nijjar’s killing meant to deter India, says Trudeau “And, therefore, put a chill on them continuing or considering doing anything like this,” he added. Trudeau acknowledged weeks of “quiet diplomacy” before he made the public statement that included raising the allegations
Australia facing growing risk of electricity generation shortfall
Canberra, Dec 15 - Australia is facing a growing risk of a shortfall in its electricity generation capacity amid the green energy transition, the market operator warned on Friday.
Cambodia to launch e-Arrival Card next yr for all travelers
Phnom Penh, Dec 15 - Cambodia set to launch a trial "e-Arrival Card" scheme for all travelers to the Southeast Asian country, starting from January 1, 2024, the Ministry of Interior announced.
Overseas migration to Australia hits record high
Canberra, Dec 15 - Overseas migration to Australia hit a record high in the 2022-23 financial year due to a surge in temporary visa holders entering the country, official data revealed on Friday.
US reaches H-1B visa cap for FY24
Washington, Dec 15 - The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said it has received a sufficient number of petitions to reach the congressionally-mandated cap for the most-coveted H-1B visa for the fiscal year 2024.
Finland set to sign defence deal with US
Helsinki, Dec 15 - The government of Finland has decided to sign the so-called Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the US, which would allow American armed forces to use 15 of the Nordic nation's military areas.
NY court rejects Trump’s challenge of gag order in civil fraud trial
New York, Dec 15 - A court in New York has rejected former US President Donald Trump's challenge of the gag order in his civil fraud trial, that bars him and the attorneys from speaking publicly about the case's presiding Judge Arthur Engoron’s
Top Indian-American Justice Department official to step down
Washington, Dec 15 - Vanita Gupta, the first woman of colour and the highest-ranking India-American at the US Department of Justice (DOJ), will step down as the 19th US Associate Attorney General in February next year.
Turkish, US Presidents discuss Gaza conflict, Sweden’s NATO bid over phone call
Ankara, Dec 15 - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has held a phone call with his US counterpart Joe Biden, discussing the conflict between Israel and Hamas, bilateral ties, and Sweden's NATO bid.