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Mike Johnson, Republican Congressman, re-elected as Speaker of US House with narrow victory
World | January 04, 2025 7:48 ISTMike Johnson was re-elected as Speaker of the US House with a narrow victory, securing 218 votes against Hakeem Jeffries' 215, amid ongoing partisan tensions.
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Donald Trump to be sentenced on January 10 for Hush money case, judge rules no legal penalty
World | January 04, 2025 6:47 ISTDonald Trump is set to be sentenced on January 10 for falsifying business records in connection with hush money payments, but a judge has ruled no legal penalties will be imposed as he continues to appeal the conviction.
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Iran, Italy locked in diplomatic standoff over Cecilia Sala's arrest, US gives new twist
Explainers | January 03, 2025 14:29 ISTThe arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has led to a diplomatic rift between Rome and Tehran, while US emerges as the third player. On US' warrant, Italy had earlier arrested an Iranian national.
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Joe Biden is worst President in US history: Trump goes ballistic over Open Border Policy
World | January 03, 2025 12:53 ISTIn a post on X, US President-elect Donald Trump has criticised the outgoing Biden administration as he refers to Joe Biden as the 'worst president' in the history of the United States. He also attacked the FBI and DoJ for 'not doing' their jobs.
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PM Modi's priciest gift to Jill Biden kept at White House, others sent to archives: It is a...
World | January 03, 2025 7:59 ISTPM Modi's gift to Jill Biden, a 7.5-carat diamond worth USD 20,000 is the most expensive gift the first family in the US received in 2023. The diamond has been retained for official use in the White House East Wing.
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United States will relentlessly pursue ISIS: Biden on terrorist attack in New Orleans
World | January 03, 2025 7:15 ISTUS President Joe Biden assures that the United States will keep pursuing the ISIS and other terrorist organisations. The statement comes after the New Orleans attack that saw at least 15 dead, including the attacker.
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In pics | Trump's top Indian-American picks for key posts
World | January 02, 2025 10:01 ISTUS President-elect Donald Trump has named several Indian-Americans for the top posts in his administration after winning the presidency.
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Norovirus outbreak: Here's what you should know about the common winter disease
Health | January 01, 2025 14:24 ISTThe CDC report says that 91 cases of norovirus were reported in the first week of December. Norovirus is a disease that is highly contagious. Read on to know more about the winter disease.
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Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Department: FBI launches investigation
News | December 31, 2024 16:55 ISTIn December, Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the US Treasury via BeyondTrust, accessing unclassified documents. The FBI and CISA are investigating, while China denies involvement, calling US accusations baseless.
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Trump backs Mike Johnson to remain as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil
World | December 30, 2024 23:06 ISTUS President Donald Trump has backed Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson for another term as House Speaker. Johnson thanked Trump for endorsement saying, "The American people demand and deserve that we waste no time. Let's get to work!”
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Kim vows 'toughest' anti-US policy: Improving soldiers' mental toughness to bolstering military
World | December 29, 2024 17:25 ISTNorth Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has threatened the United States by suggesting to implement the toughest anti-US policy. It involves improving the mental strength of North Korean soldiers as well as enhancing the capabilities of country's military.
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Pakistan Defence Minister says Imran Khan 'begs for America’s assistance', questions his 'loyalty'
World | December 29, 2024 13:17 ISTPakistan Defence Minister Khwaja Asif has questioned former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's loyalty, saying he is the first politician who begs from the US for intervention.
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Donald Trump's changes stance on H-1B visa programme, affirms support, calling it 'great'
World | December 29, 2024 11:30 ISTTrump's latest shift in stance comes as major divide emerged within his MAGA team in the United States. Musk and Ramaswamy, both foreign-origin leaders, heading Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) seem to have reignited the debate.
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Jaishankar meets Trump's NSA pick as India begins diplomatic engagement with new US administration
World | December 28, 2024 16:23 ISTEAM Jaishankar met Trump's NSA pick Michael Waltz to discuss bilateral relations and global issues impacting the world currently. Earlier, he also met Jake Sullivan, the US's current NSA.
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Trump wants to delay TikTok ban, seeks 'political resolution' | Decoding shift in position
World | December 28, 2024 13:23 ISTWhile the current dispensation in the United States seeks to ban TikTok, President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to delay the ban on the Chinese app.
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No relief for Canada: Trump's commerce secretary nominee gives no assurances on tariff relaxation
World | December 28, 2024 11:36 ISTIn his election campaign, US President-elect Donald Trump had threatened to impose tariffs on all products coming from Canada. Trump seeks to address the issue of trade deficit with Ottawa.
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Russian air defence system may have brought Azerbaijani airliner down: US echoes Azerbaijan's stance
World | December 28, 2024 10:54 ISTThe claims made by the United States align with the Azerbaijani assertion that some weapon might have hit the plane that crashed while attempting to land.
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China sanctions US companies over military sales, aid to Taiwan, will it impact Washington?
World | December 27, 2024 19:53 ISTChina has decided to put sanctions on US companies after Washington decided to sale weapons to Taiwan. Earlier, Joe Biden had approved military assistance to Taiwan.
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US records highest whooping cough cases in a decade
Health | December 26, 2024 14:41 ISTThe United States witnessed decade-high cases of whooping cough. More than 32,000 cases have been recorded this year, according to the CDC. Read on to know more about whooping cough, its causes, symptoms and complications.
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Trump's bucket list swells further, Greenland is latest he wants after Canada, Panama Canal
World | December 24, 2024 6:01 ISTAfter making claims to retake the Panama Canal and suggesting Canada to become United States' 51st state, US President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his desired to buy Greenland.
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