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Donald Trump revokes security clearances of ex-Vice President Kamala Harris, others

Mar 22, 2025, at 06:07 pm

US President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of former US Vice-President and political rival Kamala Harris former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and several members of the Biden administration.

'Our hope is we can rebuild ties': India after Mark Carney replaces Justin Trudeau as Canada PM

Mar 22, 2025, at 12:48 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Days after Mark Carney replaced Justin Trudeau as Canada's Prime Minister, India Friday blamed the latter for "the downturn in India-Canada relations" owing to the "licence given to extremists" in the country.

Donald Trump awards Boeing with major contract to develop next-generation F-47 fighter jet for Air Force

Mar 22, 2025, at 12:17 am

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump Friday announced that his administration has awarded Boeing with a major contract to develop a high-tech next-generation F-47 fighter plane for the Air Force.

Bangladesh: US Department of State condemns any instance of violence, intolerance against minority communities

Mar 21, 2025, at 07:28 pm

The US Department of State has expressed concern over the growing violence against minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh.

Indian researcher Badar Khan Suri won't be deported from US over alleged Hamas link, orders judge

Mar 21, 2025, at 02:08 pm

Washington DC/IBNS: A judge in the United States on Thursday ordered against the deportation of Indian researcher Badar Khan Suri, who has been arrested in the country over his alleged link to Palestinian terror group Hamas, media reports said.

Donald Trump signs order to start dismantling US Education Department

Mar 21, 2025, at 12:10 pm

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order to facilitate dismantling of the US Education Department, in a step towards fulfilling the conservatives' long-standing demand to free schools from the federal government, media reports said. 

Indian researcher in US detained, faces deportation over alleged link to Hamas

Mar 20, 2025, at 11:29 am

Washington DC/IBNS: An Indian student has been detained and subjected to deportation in the United States over an alleged link to the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas as the Trump administration's effort to deport pro-Palestine activists intensifies, media reports said.

Donald Trump will back Volodymyr Zelenskyy get more air defence from Europe: White House

Mar 20, 2025, at 12:46 am

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has pledged to support Ukraine with more air defence equipment from Europe as Kyiv's forces battle Russia, the White House said Wednesday.

Always feel at home, says Tulsi Gabbard on India visit

Mar 20, 2025, at 12:11 am

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has expressed her deep admiration for India and described it as a nation where she “always feels at home.”

Turkey: Istanbul Mayor and Recep Tayyip Erdogan's strong rival Ekrem Imamoglu detained in corruption probe

Mar 19, 2025, at 04:06 pm

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who is long seen as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's strongest political rival, was arrested on Wednesday as part of the country's corruption investigation.

Promise Kept: White House writes on X after Sunita Williams returns home after nine months stay in space

Mar 19, 2025, at 01:51 pm

The White House on Wednesday said US President Donald Trump kept the 'promise' of ensuring the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Williams back to Earth after remaining stuck in space for nine months.

Political Reasons: Elon Musk claims former Joe Biden administration rejected SpaceX's offer to bring back astronauts

Mar 19, 2025, at 09:43 am

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has claimed his SpaceX had approached former President Joe Biden-led government to bring back Sunita Williams and Butch Williams from space but the offer was rejected due to 'political reasons'.

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin discuss ways to end Ukraine war in a two-hour call

Mar 18, 2025, at 11:56 pm

Washington DC/Moscow: Nearly three weeks after a disastrous meeting with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy at the White House, US President Donald Trump Tuesday called his Russian counterpart in a fresh attempt to resolve the conflict.

Houthis claim it conducted third attack on US warships in 48 hours spans

Mar 18, 2025, at 05:05 pm

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group on Tuesday claimed it conducted the third attack on US warships in a span of 48 hours, media reports said.

Donald Trump shares link to Modi's interview with podcaster Fridman on Truth Social

Mar 17, 2025, at 02:47 pm

US President Donald Trump on Monday shared a link to Indian PM Narendra Modi's interview with AI researcher and popular American podcaster Lex Fridman on his Truth Social page.

New York Crime: Man set on fire in Times Square, suspect at large

Mar 17, 2025, at 10:51 am

A 45-year-old man suffered burn injuries after he was set on fire in New York's Times Square, media reports said.

US strikes on Yemen’s Houthis kill 31, warns Iran amid Red Sea tensions

Mar 16, 2025, at 01:00 pm

At least 31 people were killed as U.S. President Donald Trump launched military strikes against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis on Saturday in response to their attacks on Red Sea shipping, warning, “hell will rain down upon you” if they do not halt their campaign, Reuters reported.

Under what circumstances can a US green card be revoked?

Mar 16, 2025, at 12:15 am

The recent arrest of Palestinian activist and U.S. legal permanent resident Mahmoud Khalil, who played a prominent role in last year's Columbia University protests over the war in Gaza, has prompted questions about the limits of a green card.

Trump administration mulls travel restrictions for citizens of 41 countries, including Pakistan and Bhutan

Mar 15, 2025, at 11:27 pm

Washington: The Trump administration is considering imposing broad travel restrictions on citizens from dozens of countries as part of a new ban, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo.

Senate averts government shutdown, overcomes Democratic opposition

Mar 15, 2025, at 07:19 pm

By Voice Of America/IBNS

ISIS Global Ops chief Abu Khaijah killed in US-led operation in Iraq

Mar 15, 2025, at 01:22 pm

The United States on Saturday said ISIS Global Operations leader Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, also known as “Abu Khadijah”, was eliminated during an operation conducted in coordination with Iraqi Intelligence and Security Forces, in Iraq's Al Anbar Province.

Pakistan likely to be put in Trump's possible new travel ban list

Mar 15, 2025, at 10:56 am

President Donald Trump's administration is planning to create three lists, including 43 nations, including Pakistan, whose citizens would be banned or face selective restrictions from entering the USA.

Mark Carney takes oath as new Canada Prime Minister

Mar 14, 2025, at 11:41 pm

Canada's Liberal Party leader Mark Carney was sworn in as the country's new Prime Minister in Ottawa on Friday, succeeding Justin Trudeau.

'I have strongly requested President Putin to spare lives of Ukrainian soldiers': Donald Trump

Mar 14, 2025, at 10:48 pm

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump Friday said there is a "very good chance" the war between Russia and Ukraine can end after "productive" discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday.

Can the US pry Russia away from China?

Mar 14, 2025, at 04:20 pm

Western politicians have repeatedly called on China to limit or cease tacit support for Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine. In response, China’s leadership insists it is committed to peace and respect for the territorial integrity of other nations.

Mahmoud Khalil detention: 100 demonstrators arrested after protesting close to Manhattan's Trump Tower

Mar 14, 2025, at 04:03 pm

As many as 100 people, who had assembled outside Trump Tower in the US city of New York to denounce the detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, have been arrested.

Donald Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European spirits

Mar 14, 2025, at 03:23 pm

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened the European Union with 200% tariffs on wine, champagne and other spirits produced in the 27-nation bloc after the EU levied what he said was “a nasty 50% tariff” on American-distilled whiskey.

In a setback for Donald Trump, US judge orders federal agencies to rehire fired workers: Report

Mar 14, 2025, at 12:38 am

In a setback for Donald Trump, a US judge on Thursday ordered six federal agencies to rehire thousands of probationary workers who were fired as part of the current administration's move to slash the size of the government, media reports said.

USA: Iran ignoring international concerns about its nuclear program

Mar 13, 2025, at 03:47 pm

The United States warned Wednesday that it will continue to exert “maximum pressure” on Iran in order to prevent it from achieving a nuclear weapon, as Tehran rejected its offer for new nuclear talks amid growing concerns about its stockpile of enriched uranium.

Trump warns Putin of 'devastating' financial impacts if Russia blocks Ukraine ceasefire

Mar 13, 2025, at 10:57 am

Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of "devastating" financial consequences if his government blocks Ukraine's call for a ceasefire in the Moscow-Kyiv war, media reports said.

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