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24 Feb 2020
#NamasteTrump: Manish Sisodia reacts to being snubbed from Delhi event
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday reacted to being disinvited from an event at a Delhi government school to be attended by United States First Lady Melania Trump.
09 Jan 2020
Day after US-forces targeted, two rockets hit Iraq's Green Zone
Merely a day after Iraqi bases housing forces from the United States were targeted by Iran, two rockets landed at the Green Zone in Baghdad.
08 Jan 2020
How the US-Iran conflict began: A brief history
Over the past few days, tensions have heightened between the United States and Iran.
06 Jan 2020
Three rockets fall in Baghdad, two hit near US Embassy
On Sunday, three rockets fell in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, injuring six people, multiple reports said. Of them, two hit near the heavily fortified US Embassy, while one landed in the nearby Jadriya area.
04 Jan 2020
Soleimani killing: How poor Iran-US ties could affect India
India is caught in a crossfire after the United States killed one of Iran's topmost commanders, Qasem Soleimani yesterday.
03 Jan 2020
Top commander killed by US, Iran's leader vows revenge
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is angry and has vowed to take revenge from criminals (read the United States) who killed the country's top commander Qasem Soleimani in an airstrike at Baghdad Airport on Friday.
03 Jan 2020
Who was Qassem Soleimani, the Iranian General US killed?
Earlier on Friday, the United States confirmed to have killed Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani in an airstrike at Iraq's Baghdad Airport.
11 Sep 2019
On 9/11 anniversary, rocket explodes at US Embassy in Afghanistan
A rocket exploded at the United States Embassy in Afghanistan's Kabul on Wednesday, the anniversary of 9/11 attack.
09 Jun 2019
US embassies in India hoist Pride flag, defying Trump administration
Despite the United States Department of State's rejection of all embassy requests to hoist LGBTQ+ rainbow flags to mark Pride month, several US diplomats around the world, are doing it anyway.
04 Mar 2019
US shuts down its consulate in Jerusalem, Palestinians infuriated
The United States has officially shuttered its consulate in Jerusalem, downgrading the status of its main diplomatic mission to the Palestinians by folding it into the US Embassy to Israel.
16 Jan 2019
Taliban threatens to end talks with US: Here's why
The Taliban yesterday threatened to end contact with the US if they deflect from the issue of foreign force withdrawal from Afghanistan.
04 Jan 2019
US urges citizens to exercise 'increased caution' on China travel
The US State Department has urged its citizens traveling to China to exercise "increased caution" due to "arbitrary enforcement of local laws" and special restrictions on dual US-Chinese nationals.
21 Nov 2018
Andaman: Tribals allegedly kill American-tourist, hit him with arrows
A 27-year-old American tourist, identified as John Allen Chau, was murdered in Andaman and Nicobar's North Sentinel Island.
26 Jul 2018
Blast near US, Indian embassies in China, no casualties
A blast ripped through the area outside the US embassy in Beijing this morning. The Indian embassy is located nearby.
06 Jun 2018
No big-changes in H-1B, nothing new in H-4 visas: US
There have been "no big changes" in the H-1B program and "nothing new" on the H-4 visa policy, said the US Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) MaryKay L Carlson, amid the Trump administration's plan to overhaul the immigration system.
05 Jun 2018
6 times Mayawati acted like a Princess
Mayawati's way of life has forever been a subject of controversy in Indian politics. Its reasons and her insecurities can be debated, but in a country where every third person is poor, her flaunting of riches demand outright condemnation.
04 Jun 2018
Palestine FA: Burn Messi's shirts if he plays in Israel
The Palestine Football Association chief, on Sunday, urged fans to burn pictures and replica t-shirts of Argentine ace Lionel Messi if he plays against Israel next weekend.
24 May 2018
American official in China suffers sonic attack; US issues health-alert
The US has issued a health alert to its employees in China after an official experienced a possible sonic attack and was later diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury.
15 May 2018
Fresh protests expected as Palestinians get ready to commemorate 'Nakba'
Following the death of 55 Palestinians at the hands of Israeli forces on Monday, tensions remain high in Gaza as Palestinians get ready to commemorate the 70th anniversary of 'Nakba,' or Catastrophe, that saw hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced when Israel was created in 1948.
15 May 2018
Palestinian baby dies inhaling tear gas at Gaza protest
An 8-month-old baby died from tear gas inhalation during clashes along the Israel-Gaza border, the Health Ministry announced today.
14 May 2018
55 killed in Gaza, ahead of US Jerusalem embassy opening
Ahead of the controversial opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem, at least 55 Palestinians have been shot in Gaza by Israeli forces amid fast rising tensions.
08 Apr 2018
Pakistan summons US envoy over biker's death involving American diplomat
Pakistan on Sunday summoned US Ambassador David Hale to register "a strong protest" against the killing of a Pakistani citizen by a US official in a road accident in Islamabad.
07 Oct 2017
Reports: Saudi police foil attack near king's palace in Jeddah
American citizens have been warned by the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia to exercise caution in the area surrounding the king's place in Jeddah, following reports of an attack there.
05 Aug 2017
Trump administration appoints 3 Indian-Americans to top govt. roles
The US Senate has confirmed three-Indian Americans for key posts in the government after they were nominated by President Donald Trump.
03 May 2017
Blast outside US embassy in Kabul
Reports indicate that a large explosion went off in Kabul near the US Embassy.
21 Apr 2017
Donald Trump's policies reverse Indian preference for US-based grooms
US' tightening of norms on H-1B visas have had surprising effects all over, including on the bustling marriage market in India.
19 Apr 2017
India, US reaffirm close ties
At the conclusion of US National Security Adviser HR McMaster's meeting with Indian officials, the US issued a statement, reaffirming the close ties it shares with India.
18 Apr 2017
US NSA McMaster: Could take a tougher stance on Pakistan
The US National Security Adviser Lieutenant General HR McMaster reached Islamabad on an unannounced visit.
12 Apr 2017
No involvement of ISIS in Agra blasts, Rajya Sabha told
Police have found no evidence of involvement of ISIS in the recent explosions in Agra, or of the Taj Mahal being a target, Rajya Sabha was told.
18 Mar 2017
2 blasts outside Agra's Cantonment railway station
Authorities said two explosions went off outside the cantonment railway station, Agra. There have been no reports of injuries/casualties.
17 Mar 2017
Pro-ISIS groups vows attacks on Taj Mahal
A pro-ISIS group warned of conducting attacks in India, and published a picture of the Taj Mahal as a possible target.
16 Feb 2017
Trump remains dodgy on Israel-Palestine peace
Donald Trump signalled that the creation of a Palestinian state was not essential for constructive peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, backing away from decades of US foreign policy.
15 Feb 2017
Trump hosts Netanyahu at White House
US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, this is the first interaction between the two leaders.
03 Feb 2017
Denied visas under standard adjudication: US
The US clarified that the visas it denied to the two Kashmiri athletes was under standard adjudication and had no connection with Trump's executive order.
01 Feb 2017
Two Indian athletes denied US visa due to "current policy"
In yet another development around President Trump's immigration policy, two Indian athletes from Kashmir, Tanveer Hussain and Khan Abid Hussain, were denied visas to participate in the 2017 World Snowshoe Championship in New York.
09 Jan 2017
US Consular official attacked in Mexico by an American
A US Consular official was attacked in Mexico's second biggest city Guadalajara by a man wearing blue nurse uniform near a shopping center.
29 Dec 2016
Delhi, braving the chill and making news!
Delhi's popular shopping destination, Khan market's authorities have refused any addition to the security, fearing that increased security will drive away the customers.
02 Nov 2016
US Embassy warns Americans of possible IS attacks
Embassy of the United States in New Delhi has reportedly warned US citizens in India to maintain high-level of vigilance in areas frequented by Westerners amid reports of possible Islamic State attacks.
01 Nov 2016
Diwali 2016 pushes Delhi's air pollution limits
According to experts, the level of pollution created by this year's Diwali caused several poisonous gases to cross the danger mark.
