White House says Biden spoke with leaders of France, Germany and UK amid developments in Russia WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with the leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on Saturday as... Published 24 Jun, 2023 09:50pm
World Obama warns India risks ‘pulling apart’ without minority rights WASHINGTON: Former US president Barack Obama said Thursday that India risks “pulling apart” if the Muslim... Published 23 Jun, 2023 06:00am
World Biden says will talk human rights, rule of law with Modi WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said he will discuss the issue of human rights with Indian Prime Minister ... Published 23 Jun, 2023 06:00am
World Biden, Modi salute ‘defining partnership’ as US invests big in India WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Thursday hailed a “defining partnership” with India as he rolled out the... Published 23 Jun, 2023 06:00am
World Modi says India 'completely ready' to help Ukraine 'peace' WASHINGTON: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised Thursday to work towards "peace" in Ukraine, on a visit to... Published 22 Jun, 2023 11:11pm
World China says US should act to undo negative impact of Biden’s Xi remark WASHINGTON: China’s ambassador to Washington has protested remarks President Joe Biden made about Chinese leader Xi... Updated 22 Jun, 2023 09:06pm
World Biden, Modi to strengthen ties with defense, trade agreements WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden aims to herald the start of a stronger U.S.-Indian relationship on Thursday by... Published 22 Jun, 2023 02:48pm
World US to ease visas for skilled Indian workers as Modi visits WASHINGTON: The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States, using... Published 22 Jun, 2023 01:31pm
World New Zealand PM disagrees with Biden, says Xi Jinping not a ‘dictator’ SYDNEY: New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, ahead of his official trip to China at end of this month, said on... Published 22 Jun, 2023 09:09am
World China slams Biden for equating Xi to ‘dictators’ BEIJING: China’s foreign ministry on Wednesday slammed comments by US President Joe Biden equating Chinese leader... Published 22 Jun, 2023 05:45am
World Biden’s son Hunter reaches plea deal on gun, tax charges WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter has agreed to plead guilty to two counts of failure to pay federal... Published 21 Jun, 2023 05:21am
World Dozens of US lawmakers urge Biden to raise rights issues with Modi: letter WASHINGTON: Dozens of his fellow Democrats urged U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday to raise human rights issues... Published 20 Jun, 2023 09:23pm
World Defence, critical tech on agenda as India’s Modi heads to US for landmark visit NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to the United States this week for a visit billed as... Published 19 Jun, 2023 07:08pm
World India approves procurement of US MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones NEW DELHI: India’s defence ministry has approved the procurement of US-made armed MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, ... Published 19 Jun, 2023 06:55am
Markets Iran’s oil exports hit 5-year highs as US holds nuclear talks LONDON: Iran’s crude exports and oil output have hit new highs in 2023 despite US sanctions, according to... Published 19 Jun, 2023 06:55am
World Blinken lands in China on rare trip with hopes low for any breakthrough BEIJING: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing on Sunday, the first top American diplomat to visit... Published 18 Jun, 2023 10:05am
World Ukraine won’t have ‘easy’ path to join NATO: Biden WASHINGTON: The United States won’t make special arrangements for Ukraine to join the NATO military alliance,... Published 17 Jun, 2023 08:43pm
World US does not expect breakthrough in China ties from Blinken visit: Sullivan TOKYO: The US does not expect any breakthrough in China ties during a visit there by Secretary of State Antony... Published 16 Jun, 2023 11:08am
World US, Iran in talks to cool tensions with a mutual ‘understanding’ DUBAI/PARIS: The United States is holding talks with Iran to sketch out steps that could limit the Iranian nuclear... Published 16 Jun, 2023 10:12am
World CPJ calls on Biden administration to press Modi on media freedom NEW YORK: Ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US from June 21 to 24 and meeting with US... Published 16 Jun, 2023 06:27am
World US, Japan, South Korea condemn North Korea missile launches WASHINGTON: The United States and its close allies Japan and South Korea issued a joint statement Thursday to... Published 15 Jun, 2023 10:39pm
World Biden plans to keep quiet on Trump documents charges WASHINGTON: Don’t expect US President Joe Biden to comment about the 37-count indictment against Donald Trump that... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
World Sunak brings gifts to Biden - and message of UK-US unity WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was set Thursday for White House talks with President Joe Biden armed with... Published 08 Jun, 2023 11:30am
World US East Coast blanketed in veil of smoke from Canadian fires NEW YORK: Schools across the U.S. East Coast canceled outdoor activities, airline traffic slowed and millions of... Published 08 Jun, 2023 09:40am
World Former VP Pence announces US presidential run WASHINGTON: Mike Pence announced Wednesday his entry into the 2024 United States presidential election, as the... Published 07 Jun, 2023 04:59pm
World U.S. Treasury can meet all obligations after debt ceiling suspension WASHINGTON: The U.S. Treasury said it can now meet the federal government's payment obligations after a debt ceiling... Published 05 Jun, 2023 11:05pm
World Biden lauds ‘crisis averted’ with debt ceiling deal in first Oval Office address WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden declared a “crisis averted” on Friday in his first address from the White... Published 05 Jun, 2023 03:27am
World Biden signs debt ceiling bill into law, averting default WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law a debt ceiling bill passed by Congress after weeks of... Published 03 Jun, 2023 11:38pm
World US imposes economic, visa sanctions over violence in Sudan WASHINGTON: The White House on Thursday announced economic and visa sanctions against Sudanese leaders responsible... Published 02 Jun, 2023 03:56am
World US House votes to avert default, setting up Senate showdown WASHINGTON: US lawmakers voted Wednesday to raise the national borrowing limit as a crucial first step to averting a... Published 02 Jun, 2023 03:56am