16000 people evacuated in last 24 hours from Kabul airport: Pentagon
Aug 24, 2021, at 05:35 am
Washington/IBNS: Around 16,000 people have been evacuated over the past 24 hours from Afghanistan through the Kabul airport, the Pentagon said Monday.
Our first priority is getting American citizens out of Afghanistan: Joe Biden
Aug 23, 2021, at 02:49 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden on Sunday said the first priority of his government is to ensure the safe evacuation of more Americans who are currently present in war-torn Afghanistan where Taliban insurgents have taken control.
Amid Afghanistan crisis, US VP Kamala Harris begins her Asia trip
Aug 22, 2021, at 06:22 pm
Singapore/IBNS: US Vice President Kamala Harris began a trip to Asia on Sunday in an attempt to offer reassurances of Washington's commitment to the region after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
Tennessee flooding leaves at least eight people dead, about 40 still missing: Reports
Aug 22, 2021, at 02:44 pm
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: At least eight people died and dozens are still missing in US's Tennessee following heavy rains and severe flooding in the state’s Humphreys County, local media report.
Avoid travelling to Kabul airport: US Embassy in Afghanistan
Aug 22, 2021, at 12:33 am
Kabul/Washington: The US Embassy in Afghanistan on Saturday instructed citizens from travelling to Kabul airport due to 'potential security threats'.
Joe Biden says evacuation from Kabul was among the most difficult in history
Aug 21, 2021, at 03:28 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden has described the airlift evacuation from Afghanistan, a nation captured by Taliban forces, as the ' most difficult' episode in history.
Taliban rule: US, other nations express concern over rights of women, girls in Afghanistan
Aug 20, 2021, at 11:58 pm
Kabul: The US government and several other nations, including Australia, joined to issue a statement where they expressed deep concern about the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan under the Taliban rule.
Panorama India hosts India Day Drive Thru Parade on Aug 15
Aug 19, 2021, at 04:45 am
Mississauga/IBNS: With the support of the Consulate General of India, Toronto, Panorama India celebrated India’s 75th Independence Day on Aug 15 by organizing the first-ever grand India Day Drive Thru Parade, featuring over 9.5 hours of cultural and celebratory programming presented by ICICI Bank Canada’s Indian@Heart Club in partnership with Tourism Mississauga.
Joe Biden, Boris Johnson discuss developments in Afghanistan
Aug 18, 2021, at 03:09 pm
Washington/London: US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke on Tuesday regarding developments in Afghanistan.
US Army is preparing to house 22,000 Afghan refugees at military bases, says NORTHCOM Chief
Aug 18, 2021, at 02:25 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The US armed forces are already at work erecting emergency accommodation for at least 22,000 anticipated Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban takeover of their country, Northern Command (NORTHCOM) chief General Glen VanHerck said on Tuesday.
Stand squarely behind Afghanistan pull-out decision, buck stops with me: Joe Biden amid criticisms
Aug 17, 2021, at 10:37 am
Washington/IBNS: Facing severe criticism, US President Joe Biden on Monday broke his silence over the fiasco in Kabul following the Taliban's capture, stating his country's mission was never supposed to be nation building in Afghanistan and that he "stands squarely behind his decision."
Facing criticisms over Afghan crisis, US President Joe Biden to address nation
Aug 17, 2021, at 05:32 am
Washington/IBNS: US President Joe Biden will address the nation on Monday night (US time) after being criticised over the fiasco in Afghanistan following the Taliban's capture of capital city Kabul.
US Embassy in Kabul evacuated: Ned Price
Aug 16, 2021, at 02:46 pm
Washington: The US Embassy in Kabul has been evacuated as Taliban continued to take total control over the country after entering Kabul city on Sunday, officials said.
US to recognize Afghan government that respects human rights, fights terrorists: Antony Blinken
Aug 16, 2021, at 02:16 am
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: The US government will agree to work with an Afghan government that does not disregard human rights and does not support terrorists, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at a briefing on Sunday.
Canadian govt decides to resettle 20,000 vulnerable Afghan nationals amid Taliban advance
Aug 14, 2021, at 03:50 pm
Ottawa: Canada will resettle up to 20,000 vulnerable Afghan nationals including female activists and journalists as the Taliban terror group advances in its bid to reclaim control of the war-torn country, Ottawa announced.
Release two Canadian citizens immediately: Antony Blinken tells China
Aug 13, 2021, at 05:44 am
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday asked China to immediately release Canadian citizens Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig convicted in espionage cases.
US President Joe Biden says Afghan forces must fight for themselves
Aug 11, 2021, at 03:25 pm
Washington/UNI/Xinhua: US President Joe Biden said that the Afghan troops must fight for themselves as multiple cities have fallen to the Taliban in the past few days.
US sex trafficking survivor Virgina Giuffre sues Britain's Prince Andrew for alleged sexual abuse
Aug 11, 2021, at 04:52 am
New York: A US woman, who is a sex trafficking survivor, has filed a civil case in New York against Prince Andrew of Britain claiming she was sexually assaulted by him when she was 17 years old.
China gives Canadian citizen death penalty on charges of drugs smuggling, Marc Garneau condemns
Aug 10, 2021, at 11:42 pm
Beijing/UNI: A Canadian citizen on Tuesday lost his appeal against the death sentence given to him by a court in China on charges of drug smuggling.
COVID-19 vaccine made mandatory for troops: US President Joe Biden supports Pentagon
Aug 10, 2021, at 03:36 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden on Monday said he strongly supported the effort by the Department of Defence (DOD) to make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for members of the U.S. military by Sept. 15.
US envoy Khalilzad leaves for Doha for talks on Afghanistan: State Department
Aug 10, 2021, at 02:21 pm
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has left for Qatari capital Doha to hold talks on Afghanistan and urge the Taliban to stop offensive, the State Department said in a statement.
Daily Covid cases skyrocket in US, nearly 100,000 infections reported everyday
Aug 09, 2021, at 12:42 am
Baltimore: The US is averaging 100,000 Covid-19 cases daily, returning to the high last seen during winter season, mainly due to the highly transmissible Delta variant and sizable number of people choosing not to get vaccinated, according to media reports.
Joe Biden to hold virtual meeting with US Olympic athletes
Aug 08, 2021, at 02:43 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden will hold a virtual meeting with the members of the United States team competing in the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, the White House said.
US Embassy in Kabul urges Americans to leave Afghanistan due to security situation
Aug 07, 2021, at 10:43 pm
Washington: The US Embassy in Kabul on Saturday directed its citizens to leave Afghanistan as soon as possible amid deteriorating situation in the war-torn country.
US State Department announces five new additions to Global Terrorist list
Aug 07, 2021, at 10:35 pm
Washington: The US State Department on Friday announced the addition of five alleged Islamist militants to its Specially Designated Global Terrorist list.
UK's Raab welcomes US offer to provide safe haven to Hong Kongers
Aug 06, 2021, at 02:20 pm
London/UNI/Sputnik: UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on Thursday praised the decision by the United States to offer a stay of expulsion to Hong Kong residents staying in the country who fear persecution back home.
Barack Obama cancels 60th birthday bash due to rising COVID-19 cases
Aug 05, 2021, at 01:37 am
Washington,/UNI/Sputnik: Former US President Barack Obama has scrapped 60th birthday bash due to the spread of the Delta strain of COVID-19 in the country, his spokeswoman Hannah Hankins said on Wednesday.
Antony Blinken, Ashraf Ghani condemn Taliban violence in Afghanistan
Aug 04, 2021, at 02:46 pm
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday spoke with Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani when both the leaders condemned the recent attacks by Taliban in the war-ravaged nation.
US: New York to mandate COVID vaccination proofs for entry at restaurants, gyms
Aug 04, 2021, at 05:14 am
New York/IBNS: New York will become the first major city in the US to require proof of vaccination for both customers as well as staff in restaurants and gymnasiums, media reports said on Tuesday.
US announces programme to offer refuge to Afghans who aided Americans
Aug 03, 2021, at 03:03 pm
Washington: The US government on Monday announced a new programme to give certain Afghan nationals and their eligible family members.a chance to resettle in America as refugees.