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Israel-Hamas War

11 Oct 2023

Did Iran Provide Weapons And Training To Hamas? US Says Hunting For Evidence

Hamas Attack On Israel: The US is asserting that Iran is "complicit, in a broad sense" in the Israel attack, even though there is no direct evidence linking them.

12 May 2023

US Says 'Partnership With India Important' Ahead Of PM Narendra Modi's Visit

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an official state visit next month.

BBC documentary row

24 Jan 2023

‘Only Familiar With Shared Values With India': US on BBC Modi Documentary Row

BBC Modi documentary row: The BBC documentary on PM Narendra Modi and the 2002 Gujarat riots has sparked a bitter controversy since its release. UK PM Rishi Sunak has defended PM Modi and distanced himself from the row over the BBC documentary series, saying he "doesn`t agree with the characterisation" of his Indian counterpart.

Ayman al-Zawahiri

03 Aug 2022

Ayman al-Zawahiri's death: US warns of retaliatory attacks by Al Qaeda

US has advised American citizens to stay alert It has also issued a 'worldwide' alert over possible Al Qaeda-led attacks Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a precision drone strike in Kabul

02 Sep 2021

Majority of Afghan partners left behind, says US State Department

The majority of Afghan partners have been left behind, the US State Department has said US State Department has called it 'painful trade-offs'

Farmers protest

04 Feb 2021

'Peaceful protests hallmark of democracy': US on farmers' agitation

Peaceful protests are the hallmark of democracy, the US on farmers' agitation The IMF said India's new farm laws have the "potential to represent a significant step forward" for reforms in the agriculture sector.

Pranab Mukherjee

01 Sep 2020

Pranab Mukherjee will be forever remembered in annals of Indian history: US St

US State Department has condoled the death of former President Pranab Mukherjee, saying that he will be forever remembered in the annals of Indian history. Scores of foreign countries and leaders from across the world have paid tribute to the former President, who passed away at the age of 84. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing grief over the death of Pranab Mukherjee. Last rites of former President Pranab Mukherjee will be held today following COVID-19 guidelines

State Department

21 Nov 2019

State Department clears sale of USD 1 billion MK-45 naval guns to India

In a press statement, the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said that the government has approved the military sale to India of up to 13 MK-45 5 inch/62 caliber naval guns.

09 Oct 2019

US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over treatment of Muslims

The United States on Tuesday imposed visa restrictions on Chinese officials for the detention and abuse of Muslim minorities, aggravting tensions with Beijing and casting a pall over high-level talks to end a 15-month trade war.

State Department

18 Nov 2018

State Department denies US reaching final conclusion on Jamal Khashoggi's deat

US media had earlier claimed that the CIA has concluded that Khashoggi was killed on the orders of the Saudi Crown Prince.

Diwali celebrations

06 Nov 2018

Top Indian, US diplomats celebrate Diwali at State Department

Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna and Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan were chief guests at the Diwali celebrations.

State Department

20 Sep 2018

Pakistan-based terrorists continue terror attacks in India: US report

The State Department has praised India for its significant counter-terrorism actions.

29 Nov 2017

Indian-American Manisha Singh is US's first woman economic diplomacy chief

She had been nominated by the Donald Trump administration in September.

06 Jun 2017

Top-ranking US diplomat in China resigns

The top-ranking diplomat at the US Embassy in Beijing has abruptly resigned, telling colleagues he is leaving the foreign service over disagreements with Trump administration policy, US officials has said.

Kulbhushan Jadhav

12 Apr 2017

After India, US experts question Kulbhushan Jadhav's sentencing, call Pakistan's move 'politically motivated'

Top US experts have now expressed concern over Pakistan's decision to give death penalty to Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav as they warned that Islamabad wants to send a "strong message" to India against isolating it on the world stage.

08 Apr 2017

Hillary Clinton chides Donald Trump on Syrian refugee ban after airstrikes

Hillary Clinton has chided President Donald Trump for ordering massive airstrikes on Syria and said the US cannot in one breath speak of protecting Syrian babies and in the next close America's doors to them.

20 Mar 2017

US criticises UN Human Rights Council over Palestine, Arab territories

The United States on Monday criticized the U.N. Human Rights Council, saying addressing the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories as part of its agenda exhibited the group`s "long-standing bias against Israel."

16 Mar 2017

State Department spending 'simply not sustainable': US State Secretary Rex Tillerson

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Thursday the level of State Department spending in the past had been "simply not sustainable" and he willingly accepted the "challenge" President Donald Trump had given.

16 Nov 2016

Confusion over Donald Trump's first talks with foreign leader

One day before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s first meeting with a foreign leader, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japanese officials said they had not finalised when or where in New York it would take place, who would be invited, or in some cases whom to call for answers.

Hillary Clinton

09 Jul 2016

Clinton refutes FBI charge that she was 'careless' with emails

Hillary Clinton has refuted FBI's charge that she was "extremely careless" with classified information as secretary of state.

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