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White House fires several NSC staffers after Trump meets with Laura Loomer
Three NSC staffers were fired following Trump's meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer, who questioned the officials' loyalty to the president.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 12:22 AM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
Tulsi Gabbard lambasted by Warner over refusal to comment on 'leaked war plans'
Tulsi Gabbard appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee during a public hearing on international threats to the United States.
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 12:25 AM IST
US lashes out at far-right Israeli criticism on deal
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby singled out Smotrich and said he "ought to be ashamed" for questioning the intentions of President Joe Biden.
Published on Aug 10, 2024 01:05 AM IST
AFP |
Meet Sue Mi Terry, ex-CIA official charged with being a South Korean agent
US Justice Department charged former CIA employee, Sue Mi Terry, for acting as a secret agent for South Korea.
Published on Jul 17, 2024 12:22 PM IST
AP |
China expert Vikram Misri named India’s next foreign secretary
Misri is said to be a natural fit as the foreign secretary in view of his expertise on China, which remains the foremost foreign policy challenge for India
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 04:52 PM IST
Why foreign policy needs to be part of poll debate
As a rising India engages the world with confidence in an increasingly challenging environment, informed contestations on foreign policy should be the norm.
Published on Apr 25, 2024 11:29 PM IST
Biden admn denounces attacks on Indian students, avers 'no excuse for violence’
White House official John Kirby condemned attacks on Indian students and asserted there is “no excuse for violence based on race, gender, or any other factor”.
Updated on Feb 16, 2024 09:38 AM IST
Shweta Kukreti
Biden admin working ‘very hard’ to thwart attacks against Indian students: White House
Biden admin working ‘very hard’ to thwart attacks against Indian students: White House
Published on Feb 16, 2024 05:39 AM IST
PTI |
Indo-Pacific Strategy has made US and region more secure, more prosperous: White House
Indo-Pacific Strategy has made US and region more secure, more prosperous: White House
Published on Feb 10, 2024 07:52 AM IST
PTI |
US envoys in 9 countries write to Cong to pass emergency aid for Ukraine, Israel: White House
US envoys in 9 countries write to Cong to pass emergency aid for Ukraine, Israel: White House
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 11:30 AM IST
PTI |
John Kerry leaves White House to propel Joe Biden's 2024 re-election campaign
John Kerry, climate envoy and key architect of the Paris Climate Deal, makes a move from the Biden administration to boost the president's chance in 2024' bid.
Published on Jan 14, 2024 07:08 AM IST
The road ahead for the UN: Reform or else perish
The UNSC must undergo transformative changes to stay true to its founding principles and effectively address the complex challenges of our times
Published on Dec 11, 2023 11:16 PM IST
Ex-US diplomat arrested in Miami for allegedly acting as a Cuban agent
Former US ambassador arrested in Miami by FBI on charges of acting as a covert agent for Cuba. The diplomatic career is under scrutiny.
Published on Dec 04, 2023 10:40 AM IST
Israel urges its citizens to leave Egypt, Jordan amid war with Hamas
Israel's National Security Council raises its travel warnings for Egypt (including Sinai) and Jordan to level 4 (high threat).
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 03:27 PM IST
AFP |
Israel-Hamas war: Several Americans killed in attack by militant group, says US
Israel-Hamas war: Official word of Americans killed in the conflict came as Israel retaliated for the incursion, launching attacks on Hamas in Gaza.
Published on Oct 09, 2023 06:38 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Nisha Anand
US aims to deploy troops on commercial tankers to deter seizures by Iran
Asked if there are concerns that the deployment could lead to confrontation between US and Iranian forces, the official said that was effectively up to Tehran.
Published on Aug 04, 2023 04:22 AM IST
AFP |
US executive and legislative branch condemn Khalistani violence, assure protection
On July 2, violent extremists attempted to set fire to the Indian consulate in San Francisco allegedly as an act to avenge the killing of a Khalistani leader
Updated on Jul 07, 2023 08:38 AM IST
'Killed for nothing': 49-year-old powerhouse US doctor slain in Sudan
Bushra Ibnauf Sulieman became one of two Americans confirmed killed in Sudan in the fighting, both dual nationals.
Published on Apr 30, 2023 11:28 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Yagya Sharma
Biden administration blames Donald Trump over chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal
The White House released a 12-page summary of the results of the so-called “ hotwash ” of U.S. policies around the ending of the nation's longest war.
Published on Apr 07, 2023 02:25 AM IST
AP |
Not an ally, but India is US’s key partner, says Campbell
He also said what was happening at the India-China border would have a major impact on the broader Indo-Pacific theatre.
Updated on Apr 01, 2023 12:10 AM IST
Prashant Jha, Washington
After Russia suspends ‘New START treaty’, US to not give nuclear data to Moscow
On Feb. 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia was suspending its participation in the New START treaty with the United States that limits the two sides' deployed strategic nuclear arsenals.
Published on Mar 28, 2023 10:33 PM IST
Reuters |
US warned India of Chinese incursion: Report
The administration did not confirm the report. When asked about the claims in the story, John Kirby, the National Security Council coordinator for Strategic Communications told reporters at the White House, “No, I can’t confirm that.”
Updated on Mar 22, 2023 03:48 AM IST
Prashant Jha, Washington
In bid for peace, Afghan govt starts releasing 400 Taliban prisoners
The prisoners include at least 44 insurgents of particular concern to the United States and other countries for their role in high-profile attacks, according to an official list seen by AFP.
Published on Aug 15, 2020 04:58 AM IST
Kabul | Agence-France-Presse
Belgian football season likely over as govt suspends sport until July 31
The decision was acknowledged by the Pro League, the association of Belgian clubs, which will review the “end of season terms and conditions” during its general assembly scheduled on May 15.
Updated on May 06, 2020 09:20 PM IST
Brussels | Agence France-Presse
Belgian league delays vote on ending season for third time
“The Pro League Board of Directors has today decided to postpone the General Assembly from May 4 to May 15,” the league said in a statement.
Updated on May 03, 2020 11:47 PM IST
Brussels | Agence France-Presse
US delegation has 2 Indian-Americans travelling with Donald Trump to India
Pai joined the FCC, which is an independent body that regulates US communications laws and regulations, in 2012, as one of the body’s five commissioners.
Updated on Feb 23, 2020 01:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Washington | HT Correspondent
White House moves to bar John Bolton book over ‘top secret’ material
The National Security Council said after preliminary review of the manuscript -- a vetting process applied to any White House employees writing books -- that it contained “significant amounts of classified information.”
Published on Jan 30, 2020 06:51 AM IST
Washington | Agence France-Presse
Trump impeachment: Key witness says he was offered Ukraine defence minister’s post
National Security Council official Lt Col Alexander Vindman said while being questioned during his testimony that Oleksandr Danyliuk, an influential Ukrainian politician, had made the offer.
Updated on Nov 20, 2019 08:49 PM IST
New York | Indo Asian News Service
Iran claim to break up CIA network ‘totally false’, says Trump
Earlier Monday a top Iranian counter-intelligence official told local reporters that the 17 suspects were all Iranians working in “sensitive centers” and the private sector who had acted independently of each other.
Updated on Jul 22, 2019 11:12 PM IST
Washington | Agence France-Presse
PM May sacks defence minister for key cabinet leak
Gavin Williamson was replaced in the post by women and equalities minister, Penny Mordaunt, who becomes the first woman defence secretary in the country's history.
Updated on May 02, 2019 12:57 AM IST
London | Prasun Sonwalkar
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