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What India’s response must take into account is that the US is not offering anything qualitatively new. (PTI)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | As India, US draw closer, Delhi must stay cautious

PM Modi and his advisers must carefully balance India’s permanent national interests

20 Jun 2023 12:05 AM

In a file photo, U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign rally for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore at Bowie State University on November 7, 2022 in Bowie, Maryland. (Photo: AFP)

Biden's next 2 years: Changes afoot whatever midterms bring

Control of Congress was still hanging in the balance on Wednesday morning, but returns pointed to surprising Democratic strength

09 Nov 2022 6:24 PM

US diplomat's comments on India-China border issue 'nonsense', says China. (PTI Photo)

After US diplomat's remarks on India-China border issue, China terms as 'nonsense'

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman told a media that China's position on China-India boundary issue had been consistent and clear

21 May 2020 4:02 PM

Washington wine has really increased in popularity. (Photo: AP)

Washington becomes force in the wine industry

From modest beginnings, Washington now a force in wine world.

28 Nov 2019 9:53 AM

The US military aid package for Ukraine, which is battling pro-Russian separatists, was finally approved by the White House last week. (Photo: AP)

The Whistleblower And Trump Phone Call: What We Know

The identity of the whistleblower and the nature of the complaint have not been publicly revealed.

21 Sep 2019 2:19 PM

Local media posted images on Twitter of ambulances carrying victims from the scene. (Photo: Twitter screengrab/ @chriscollison)

One dead, 5 injured in shooting on Washington DC streets: Police

The injured are being transported to area hospitals.

20 Sep 2019 9:02 AM

Heat is the deadliest of all weather phenomena, according to the weather service, and cities from Chicago to New York urged residents to seek refuge at cooling centers set up in locations ranging from libraries to shopping malls. (Representational Image)

Heat wave bakes central, eastern US; Residents go to ‘cooling centres’

Outdoor activities like New York City Triathlon, a running race outside Washington were cancelled.

21 Jul 2019 11:30 AM

Before being elected as the president of the United States Trump had said during his campaign that he will get Afridi freed within two minutes from Pakistan. (Photo: AFP)

During talks with Pak PM, Trump to seek release of doctor who helped track Osama

Imran Khan and Donald Trump are scheduled to meet at the White House on Monday.

20 Jul 2019 12:03 PM

However, Pakistan knows its strategic significance in the region, and hence leaving no stone unturned to convince the United States to gain financial and military assistance. (Photo: File)

Pakistan's next double game: Marriage with China, affair with US

Pak remains China's closest ally as it is actively aiding, abetting and promoting Beijing's strategic goals in region and the world.

20 Jul 2019 9:04 AM

Trump's speech will be a departure from age old tradition. (File Photo)

'July 4th Salute to America, show of lifetime,' says Donald Trump

Critics accused Trump of hijacking a nonpartisan celebration of America's Independence Day.

04 Jul 2019 1:41 PM

'I've rarely seen a protest like that, it's very sad to see,' Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, adding that he hoped the matter 'gets solved.' (Photo ANI)

Discussed Hong Kong protests with Xi Jinping, hope it 'gets solved': Trump

n recent weeks, Hong Kong has been shaken by huge demonstrations against a controversial extradition bill.

02 Jul 2019 12:11 PM

'The idea of returning to nature so directly and being folded back into the cycle of life and death is actually pretty beautiful,' Spade said. (Photo: File I Representational)

Life after death? Washington becomes first US state to legalize human composting

People who die will have the option to have their bodies 'recomposed' into soil suitable for use in gardening.

22 May 2019 1:25 PM

But the sanctions will still have an effect, with Washington vowing to enforce them against any foreign company with interactions in the United States -- including the US financial system, which dominates the globe. (Photo: File)

US oil sanctions take effect on Venezuela as crisis intensifies

It is among a volley of steps by President Donald Trump to oust Maduro and install opposition leader Juan Guaido.

28 Apr 2019 1:02 PM

Germany last month set tougher criteria for vendors supplying network equipment.

German stance on 5G security a 'positive step forward'

The German decision was seen as a blow to Washington.

11 Apr 2019 1:11 PM

Iran may put the U.S. military on its terror list if Washington designates the Iranian elite Revolutionary Guards as terrorists. (Photo:AP)

Iran to blacklist US military if Washington designates militants as 'terrorists'

The United States is expected to designate the Revolutionary Guards a foreign terrorist organization, three US officials told Reuters.

06 Apr 2019 1:02 PM

A woman from China who attempted to enter President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida carrying a thumb drive with malicious malware and two Chinese passports has been arrested. (Photo: File)

Chinese woman arrested at Trump's resort for carrying thumb drive with malware

Zhang has been charged for making false statements to a federal law enforcement officer and entering a restricted area in the resort.

03 Apr 2019 12:25 PM

The two countries exchanged views on threats posed by international terrorist organisations during the US-India Counterterrorism Joint Working Group and Designations Dialogue that concluded in Washington on Friday.(Photo: IndianEmbassyUS | Twitter)

India, US seek 'meaningful, irreversible' action from Pak on terror

'Both sides underlined urgent need for Pak to take meaningful, irreversible, verifiable action against terrorists,' joint statement said.

30 Mar 2019 11:35 AM

'Tim Square' was probably not the connotation the Apple CEO was going for. (Photo: Screengrab)

Apple CEO Tim Cook trumps Trump, changes Twitter display name to ‘Tim Apple’

Cook didn’t publicly acknowledge the change, but it didn’t take long for Apple fans to notice and spread the word.

08 Mar 2019 11:24 AM

In his second annual State of the Union address, Trump said he has accelerated America's negotiations to reach a political settlement in Afghanistan (Photo:Twitter)

Trump says talks with Taliban 'constructive', hopes to reach settlement

Informing Congress that his administration is holding 'constructive talks' with the Taliban.

06 Feb 2019 11:19 AM

President Trump has grown increasingly sceptical of the Saudi’s claim that Khashoggi’s death was a 'rogue operation' that occurred after a fistfight broke out in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul on October 2. (Photo: File)

CIA chief hears 'compelling' audio that 'captured' Khashoggi's murder

On Monday, Haspel left for a secret trip to Turkey, heard the audio during her visit, according to people familiar with her meetings.

25 Oct 2018 3:55 PM

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