US, UK and Norway criticise Sudan's violence, demand ceasefire
Nov 18, 2023, at 06:19 am
Washington: The United States, United Kingdom, and Norway condemned the growing violence and human rights abuses in Sudan, calling for a ceasefire and unfettered humanitarian access, according to a joint statement on Friday.
China has no plans to surpass or unseat US: Xi Jinping
Nov 16, 2023, at 07:58 pm
Beijing/UNI: China has no plans to surpass or unseat the United States, Chinese President Xi Jinping told a meeting with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday in San Francisco.
US: San Francisco activists display 'Free Tibet' banner ahead of Xi Jinping's visit
Nov 16, 2023, at 04:05 am
Three activists from the San Francisco chapter of Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) unfurled a large “Free Tibet” banner from the roof of the Moscone Center in the US city recently ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit.
Israel to destroy Hamas members, bring back hostages: PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Nov 16, 2023, at 04:01 am
Jerusalem/IBNS Israel will destroy all members of the Hamas movement and bring back hostages that were captured during the October 7 attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday.
Israel approves Joe Biden's $106B security package with humanitarian aid for Gaza
Nov 15, 2023, at 03:02 am
Jerusalem: Israel has approved US President Joe Biden's inclusion of humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip in the $106 billion security package for Israel and Ukraine.
Australia, Canada, Japan, and the U.S naval forces join multilateral exercise annual exercise
Nov 14, 2023, at 03:02 pm
Naval forces from Australia, Canada, Japan, and the U.S. have joined together to conduct multilateral exercise Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2023 in the Philippine Sea on November 11.
US: 35-year-old guidance counsellor accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting middle school boy
Nov 13, 2023, at 09:21 pm
A Pennsylvania middle school counsellor has been accused of being involved in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old student, media reports said.
Mediterranean: Five US service members killed in aircraft training crash
Nov 13, 2023, at 03:27 pm
At least five US service members were killed after an aircraft crashed during a training flight in the eastern Mediterranean Sea on Friday (November 13, 2023).
US: Shootout on highway in Birmingham city over alleged stolen car leaves four people injured
Nov 11, 2023, at 04:06 pm
A 'shootout' on a busy highway in the Birmingham region of the US state of Alabama on Friday (November 10, 2023) left at least four people hurt.
Nov 09, 2023, at 06:06 pm
The owner of a funeral home in the US state of Colorado and his wife were arrested on Wednesday (November 8, 2023) after decaying remains of at least 189 people were recovered from the facility recently.
U.S. strikes weapon storage facility in eastern Syria
Nov 09, 2023, at 03:52 pm
Washington/UNI: U.S. military on Wednesday struck a weapon storage facility in eastern Syria it believed was used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said in a statement.
US: 5 hurt during shooting in motorcycle rally in Galveston
Nov 05, 2023, at 09:10 pm
At least five people were hurt due to a shooting incident during a motorcycle rally in the Galveston region of Texas state of the USA on Saturday (November 4, 2023).
US: Bus tragedy in Seattle leaves woman pedestrian dead
Nov 05, 2023, at 07:31 pm
A King County Metro bus crashed into a building at Fifth Avenue and Battery Street in Seattle’s Belltown neighbourhood on Saturday (November 4, 2023) which left at least one person dead.
China, US hold first round of maritime consultations in Beijing
Nov 04, 2023, at 04:33 am
Beijing/IBNS/UNI: China and the United States held the first round of consultations on maritime affairs on Friday in Beijing, the state-run China Central Television (CCTV) reported.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Benjamin Netanyahu amid ongoing Israel-Hamas crisis
Nov 03, 2023, at 09:46 pm
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken are holding a private meeting at the Kirya in Tel Aviv on Friday amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas terror group.
Joe Biden to meet with Chilean President on Nov 2
Nov 01, 2023, at 06:53 pm
Washington/UNI: US President Joe Biden will receive Chilean President Gabriel Boric at the White House on November 2 to discuss issues of common interest, including economic cooperation and climate change, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
US: 20-year-old arrested for killing two people during house party shooting in San Antonio
Oct 31, 2023, at 03:26 pm
A 20-year-old was arrested for allegedly killing two people at a house party in the US city of San Antonio on Saturday (October 28, 2023).
US: Florida shooting during Halloween party leaves 2 people dead
Oct 30, 2023, at 01:25 am
At least two people died and 18 others were injured after a fight broke out between two groups on a street in US city of Tampa on Sunday.
US mass shooting: Maine suspect found dead
Oct 28, 2023, at 02:41 pm
The man suspected to be behind the mass shooting in the US region of Maine was found dead following a three-day manhunt.
Syria: US targets Iran-linked sites
Oct 27, 2023, at 02:43 pm
The US carried out airstrikes on two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups, the Pentagon said on Saturday (October 27, 2023).
US: 22 die in mass shooting in Lewiston, gunman at large
Oct 26, 2023, at 03:56 pm
A mass shooting in the US city of Lewiston has left 22 people dead, media reports said on Thursday (October 26, 2023).
Israel delays invasion of Gaza after US request: Reports
Oct 26, 2023, at 05:12 am
Israel has agreed to postpone its planned invasion of Gaza in exchange for the United States’ rapid deployment of missile defense systems to protect its forces in the region, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
US states sue Facebook owner Meta for causing harm to children's mental health
Oct 25, 2023, at 06:22 am
Dozens of US states are suing Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of causing harm to a youths' mental health through the addictive nature of their social media platforms.
White House says US Prez Joe Biden didn't hear query on Israel delaying ground incursion of Gaza
Oct 21, 2023, at 07:58 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden did not hear a query whether Israel should postpone a likely ground incursion of Gaza until more hostages can get out, when he answered, "yes", the White House said, reported Reuters.
US issues worldwide caution for citizens amid Israel-Hamas war
Oct 20, 2023, at 06:02 am
Washington/IBNS: The US State Department Thursday issued a rare "worldwide caution" advisory for its citizens everywhere, citing terrorism and the potential for anti-American demonstrations.
Joe Biden cautions Israelis to not be 'consumed by rage' like US after 9/11
Oct 19, 2023, at 03:40 am
Tel Aviv/IBNS: US President Joe Biden, who is visiting Tel Aviv, Wednesday cautioned Israelis not to be blinded by rage after suffering their deadliest-ever attack, warning that the United States made mistakes after September 11.
Oct 18, 2023, at 10:20 pm
US President Joe Biden, who is currently visiting Israel, told country's PM Benjamin Netanyahu that the blast at a hospital in Gaza “appears as though it was done by the other team, not you.”
Do not travel: US raises travel advisory for Lebanon
Oct 18, 2023, at 03:49 pm
The US State Department has raised the travel alert for Lebanon to 'do not travel' due to the 'unpredictable security situation' related to rocket, missile, and artillery exchanges between Israel and Hizballah or other armed militant factions.
Wanted Pakistani national faces deportation from US to Brazil
Oct 17, 2023, at 02:54 pm
The Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) New York City apprehended an international fugitive, who is a Pakistani national, wanted by Brazilian authorities for prosecution in Brazil for the crime of active corruption of a public official.
US: Illinois man kills six-year-old Muslim boy, charged with hate crimes
Oct 16, 2023, at 03:43 pm
An Illinois man was charged with hate crimes after he allegedly stabbed a six-year-old Muslim boy to death and left the minor's mother injured.