Israel losing support due to indiscriminate bombing of Gaza: Biden
Washington, Dec 13 - In his strongest criticism yet of Israel since Hamas launched its massive assault on October 7, US President Joe Biden has said that the Jewish nation is losing support due to the "indiscriminate bombing" of the Gaza Strip.
Boost for Rishi Sunak as he wins immigration debate in UK Parliament
London, Dec 13 - In a boost for Britain's Indian-origin Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, MPs in the House of Commons approved by 313 votes to 269 what is called a second reading of a House of Commons Bill, which aims to deport to
Indian-origin data scientist wins UK’s top rail award
London, Dec 13 - An Indian-origin data scientist has been named 'Newcomer of the Year' in the 2023 RailStaff Awards in the UK for displaying "exceptional skill, tenacity and professional achievement" in her field of work.
UN rights chief highlights peace, security in human rights protection
Geneva, Dec 13 - UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has highlighted the importance of peace and security in the protection and promotion of human rights, saying that all measures should ultimately contribute to preventing tensions and conflict.
In a turn-around, India votes for UNGA resolution for Gaza ceasefire
United Nations, Dec 13 - Faced with the "challenge" to "strike the right balance", India has joined the General Assembly's call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, reversing its earlier position of abstaining.
Cooling inflation in US might enable Fed to pause any further rate hike
Washington, Dec 12 - Inflation in the US is slowing down to 3.1 per cent, the lowest in two years, signalling continued moderation of consumer price increases. That’s a bit slower than the inflation in October’s prices, as last month the CPI was
Special counsel asks SC to settle Trump’s claim on executive immunity
Washington, Dec 12 - Department of Justice (DOJ) Special Counsel Jack Smith has asked the US SC to settle Donald Trump’s claim of executive immunity so that the department can keep the former President’s criminal trial on track for March 04, 2024.
US Treasury Under Secy Nelson to visit Delhi, Mumbai this week
Washington, Dec 12 - US Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Brian E. Nelson will embark on a visit to Delhi and Mumbai this week "to continue work with our important partner and ally on combatting illicit finance and
Trump leads Biden in Michigan, Georgia states: Polls
Washington, Dec 12 - Former US President Donald Trump is leading his successor Joe Biden in Michigan and Georgia with broad majorities in the two crucial battleground states holding negative views of the sitting President’s job performance, policy positions and sharpness, according to
Man arrested in threat to kill Ramaswamy, candidate for Republican presidential nomination
New York, Dec 12 - A man who threatened a mass shooting to kill Vivek Ramaswamy, a candidate for the Republican Party's presidential nomination, has been arrested, according to the federal prosecutor's office in New Hampshire.
UNGA set to hold emergency meeting on Gaza Today
United Nations, Dec 11 (IANS) The UN General Assembly (UNGA) will hold an emergency meeting on Today to discuss the situation in Gaza, a top official confirmed.
Trump establishes unprecedented lead over rivals in Iowa
Washington, Dec 11 - With just five weeks to go for the Iowa caucus, former US president Donald Trump has established an unprecedented lead over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley with New Hampshire to follow in the nations most watched polls
Sunak fights to save his Premiership as MPs seek revised immigration bill
London, Dec 11 - The UK's Indian-origin British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, 43, was looking at an uncertain future on Monday afternoon, following a right-wing faction of his Conservative party being informed that a parliamentary Bill on which he has virtually staked his
Biden touts ‘unshakeable support’ for Israel
Washington, Dec 12 - US President Joe Biden has touted his "unshakeable support for the safety of the Jewish people and the security of Israel and its right to exist” as the Jewish nation and Hamas continue their war in Gaza.
Special counsel takes Trump trial to Supreme Court
Washington, Dec 12 - In an extraordinary move, special counsel Jack Smith personally asked the US Supreme Court to decide whether former President Donald Trump has any immunity from criminal prosecution for the alleged crimes he committed while in office
Trump won’t testify in civil fraud trial today
Washington, Dec 11 - US President Donald Trump has said that he no longer plans to testify in his civil fraud trial in New York on Monday.
US still not clear how the Israel-Hamas war will end after vetoing UNSC resolution for ceasefire
Washington, Dec 11 - The US government still has no clue as to how the Israel-Hamas war is going to play out till the end even after vetoing the UNSC resolution for a ceasefire by several nations. But the Biden government is pushing
Biden to host Zelensky at White House on Tuesday
Washington, Dec 11 - US President Joe Biden will host his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Tuesday amid stalled discussions on a Kiev aid deal in Congress.
No to Netanyahu: Democrats fight Democrats in US Congress on aid to Israel
Washington, Dec 10 - While it’s Democrats versus Republicans in the congressional squabbling over security aid for Ukraine, it’s Democrats versus Democrats over aid to Israel. Both fronts remain open and unresolved.
Rocket attack on embassy: Iraqi PM warns US against unilateral response
Baghdad, Dec 10 - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has reiterated his government's commitment to protecting diplomatic missions while warning the US not to respond unilaterally to an unclaimed rocket attack without Iraq's approval.