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US President Donald Trump aimed to make inroads Saturday in the politically important Jewish-American vote with a Florida speech where he declared himself the best friend Israel has ever had. (Photo: File)

'Israel never had better friend in White House than me,' says Trump

The policies are also highly popular with right-wing evangelical Christian Republicans -- a vital part of Trump's support base.

08 Dec 2019 1:25 PM

The Saudi military student who carried out a deadly shooting spree at a US naval base showed videos of mass shootings at a dinner party the night before the attack, The New York Times reported Saturday. (Representational Image)

Night before US naval base attack, gunman showed mass shooting videos at party

The revelation about the dinner party came as authorities probed whether the shooter had any accomplices.

08 Dec 2019 12:29 PM

The action against Evil Corp., described by officials as one of the most damaging criminal organizations on the internet, comes with a USD 5 million bounty.

US cracks down on Russian 'Evil Corp' hackers after USD 100 million spree

Evil Corp is alleged to be behind an ever-evolving family of malicious software known as Dridex.

07 Dec 2019 6:00 PM

Lee Hall, who was previously known as Leroy Hall, chose to be executed by electrocution rather than lethal injection, a choice that Tennessee has offered to those condemned to death before 1999. (Representational Image)

Blind man executed in US for burning ex-girlfriend to death

He was pronounced dead at 7:26 pm local time (01:26 GMT), according to a statement from the Tennessee Department of Correction.

06 Dec 2019 3:37 PM

The shooting reportedly took place near the south entrance of the sprawling base located on the southern shore of Oahu. (Representational Image)

2 killed in shooting at US military base in Hawaii's Pearl Harbour

Hawaii News Now said civilians were among the gunshot victims.

05 Dec 2019 8:40 AM

Melania Trump is celebrating American patriotism at the White House this Christmas, incorporating red and blue into the traditional holiday green, adding a timeline of American design, innovation and architecture and studding a Christmas tree with her family’s annual ornament, the American flag. (Photo: AP)

Melania Trump unveils patriotism-themed Christmas at White House

The traditional gingerbread White House shares its stage with American landmarks including the Statue of Liberty and Golden Gate Bridge.

03 Dec 2019 1:08 PM

A US national has surrendered to the police in San Bernardino and been arrested on charges of killing Indian national Abhishek Sudhesh Bhat early this week, the police said on Sunday. (Photo: Facebook/ AbhishekSudhesh)

US man who shot dead Indian student from Mysuru in California surrenders: Police

A resident of Mysuru, Abhishek was a student of Masters Degree in computer science at California State University San Bernardino.

02 Dec 2019 9:18 AM

The expansion of the rules is being considered even though the Trump Administration last week agreed to grant some reprieves on the existing ban and continues to seek a deal to de-escalate a bitter trade war.

US weighs new regulations to further restrict Huawei suppliers

The US Commerce Department in May placed Huawei Technologies on a trade blacklist, citing national security concerns.

30 Nov 2019 8:08 AM

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra.

Priyanka, Nick celebrate Thanksgiving ahead of their first wedding anniversary

Priyanka shared a picture of the romantic couple who extended their best wishes on the occasion.

29 Nov 2019 3:01 PM

Black Widow poster.

'Black Widow' to release in India a day before the US; find out release date

This new phase of Marvel has been said to be the biggest of all in history.

29 Nov 2019 12:22 PM

An Indian-origin CEO was sentenced to over four years in prison after being convicted of securities fraud for his participation in a scheme to inflate the net asset value for hedge funds managed by the company by over USD 100 million. (Representational Image)

Indian-origin CEO sentenced to over 4 years in prison for securities fraud

Anilesh Ahuja, 51 was the founder, chief executive officer, and chief investment officer of Premium Point Investments (PPI).

29 Nov 2019 10:04 AM

A world-renowned rock climber, US national Brad Gobright, fell to his death while climbing a sheer rock face in northern Mexico, authorities said Thursday. (Photo: Facebook/ Brad Gobright)

World-renowned US rock climber Brad Gobright falls to death in Mexico

The late rock climber was known for his gravity-defying solo ascents with no ropes.

29 Nov 2019 10:00 AM

But Macron has made no secret of his wish to engage with Russian President Vladimir Putin on a range of disputes, saying he would raise the issue at a NATO meeting in London next week. (Photo: File)

EU must be part of any future US-Russia nuclear missile treaty: Macron

'We cannot just content ourselves with bilateral treaties,' Macron said after talks with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Paris.

29 Nov 2019 9:53 AM

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that his administration had resumed talks with the Taliban with the purpose of bringing peace in Afghanistan, but refused to give a timeline for drawdown of his troops. (Photo: File)

'Peace talks with Taliban resumed': Trump on surprise Thanksgiving visit in Afghan

The President referred to his September announcement to abruptly withdraw from peace talks after the Taliban killed a US soldier.

29 Nov 2019 9:37 AM

Ahead of the busy weekend, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said he was keeping his fingers crossed that the storm won't ground balloons in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, CNN reported. (Photo: ANI)

'Bomb cyclone' storm expected to thwart Thanksgiving plans in US

The bomb cyclone -- a type of rapidly strengthening storm -- began dumping rain over parts of West and more rainfall is expected today.

28 Nov 2019 4:04 PM

Another 100 protesters suffered injuries in two days of rallies in Hillah, just south of Baghdad, when security forces used tear gas against them. (Photo: AP)

'Victory to Iraq!': Anti-govt demonstrators torch Iran consulate amid deadly protests

Iraq's capital have been gripped by the largest grassroots protests since the US-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003.

28 Nov 2019 3:19 PM

China warned the United States on Thursday it would take "firm counter measures" in response to US legislation backing anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, and said attempts to interfere in the Chinese-ruled city were doomed to fail. (Photo: AP)

'Clearly interfering': China warns US of retaliation on backing Hong Kong protesters

More than 5,800 people have been arrested since June, the numbers increasing exponentially in October and November, as violence escalated.

28 Nov 2019 1:48 PM

Le also urged the United States to "refrain from putting the bill into practice, and immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs, so as to avoid further damage to China-US relations and bilateral cooperation in important areas". (Photo: File)

China summons US envoy, urges US to refrain from applying Hong Kong bill

Chinese vice foreign minister Le Yucheng lodged 'strong protest' with Ambassador Terry Branstad after Trump signed the legislation into law.

28 Nov 2019 12:28 PM

A TikTok post by a young woman, pretending to give eyelash curling advice while actually condemning China’s crackdown on Muslims in Xinjiang, has gone viral on the Chinese-owned app that has been accused of censoring anti-Beijing content. (Photo: Twitter/ Feroza)

'Please be aware': US teen’s TikTok ‘makeup tutorial’ on Xinjiang goes viral

Aziz starts her video telling viewers: 'The first thing you need to do is grab your lash curler.'

28 Nov 2019 10:46 AM

The ICE had in March arrested 161 students from the fake university established by it. (Representational Image)

90 more students, mostly from India, held from fake US university

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested more than 250 students, who were lured to enrol in now-closed University of Farmington.

28 Nov 2019 10:35 AM

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What does the four-year ban on Russia mean for them

Russia would be banned for four years from the Olympic and Paralympic Summer and Winter Games. That rules an official Russian team out of Tokyo 2020 and the Beijing Winter Olympics of 2022. (Photo: AFP)

Snake enters ground, interrupts Ranji cricket match

A snake entered into the Devineni Venkata Ramana Praneetha Ground, interrupting the Ranji Trophy match between Andhra and Vidarbha here on Monday. (Photo: Twitter)

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South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi named Miss Universe 2019

The 26-year-old Tunzi was declared the winner at a televised event, hosted by American comic-turned-TV personality Steve Harvey, held at Tyler Perry Studios here on Sunday. (Photo: Instagram)

Sikh couple not allowed to adopt white kids due to race wins UK court battle

An Indian-origin Sikh couple living in the UK has won a landmark court battle after they were racially discriminated against by a local council that did not allow them to go for adoption, reported IANS. (Photo: AP)

'The rapist is you!' Global anthem against sexual violence making its way to India

From quiet beginnings just a few weeks ago, The Rapist is You! - the creation of four performance artists from a Chilean feminist group - has turned into a mighty global roar against sexual violence. (Photo: Youtube/ screengrab)

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A man uses his smartphone to film Chinese military planes trail colored smoke as they fly in formation past the sun during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing, on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. (Photo: AP)

Communist Party of China celebrates 70 years in power

Red roses are placed on an altar in memorial for the missing students of Ayotzinapa, demanding justice on the 5th anniversary of their disappearance, in Guatemala City, Thursday, September 26, 2019. Family members continue to call for justice five years after the Ayotzinapa students were allegedly taken from buses by local police and turned over to a drug gang. (Photo: AP)

Tribute to 43 missing Guatemalan students

Chinese President Xi Jinping presided Wednesday over the inauguration of a second international airport for Beijing with a terminal billed as the world's biggest. (Photo: AP)

Visuals form 'Starfish' shaped Beijing's Daxing International Airport

Anglican Archbishop Emeritus, Desmond Tutu plays with Archie, the son of Britain's Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle. (Photo: AP)

Cape Town Archbishop meets Baby Archie

President Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the United Nations General Assembly, in New York. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump's day out with world leaders

A close partner in India’s extended neighbourhood, PM Narendra Modi had a good meeting with Amir of Qatar, Tamim Bin Hamad. Discussed stepping up bilateral cooperation and matters of regional & global importance. (Photo: Twitter | @MEAIndia)

Narendra Modi with world leaders

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