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US envoy to UAE visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Abu Dhabi: Martina Strong, the United States Ambassador to the UAE, and the accompanying delegation visited Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. During the visit, they were accompanied by Dr Youssef Al Obaidli, the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia suspends normalization talks with Israel: Report
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has reportedly informed the Biden administration of its decision to halt all talks of normalizing ties with Israel. The report appeared on Sunday, September 17, in the…
- Middle East
Mahsa Amini death anniversary: US, UK impose sanctions on Iran officials
The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) have announced the imposition of sanctions on Iranian officials to mark the first death anniversary of Mahsa Amini in police custody. US Treasury…
- World
Death of Indian student in US: Biden administration assures prompt action
Washington: The Biden administration has assured the Indian government of a quick investigation into the death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula in Seattle, US after being struck by a speeding police patrol…
- Middle East
US: Los Angeles renames intersection in memory of Mahsa Amini
The Los Angeles City Council in the United States (US) on Tuesday, September 12, voted to name an intersection in memory of Mahsa Amini, whose death in police custody last year sparked…
- World
US health agency recommends updated COVID boosters
Washington: The US health agency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday authorized, approved, and recommended everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 booster. Following the decision taken…
- Middle East
American caver trapped over 3,300 feet underground in Turkey rescued
American explorer was safely rescued on Monday night, September 11, nine days after being trapped more than 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) underground in a cave in southeastern Turkey. “Mark Dickey was removed…
- World
22 years on, over 1,000 victims of 9/11 attacks remain unidentified
New York: Over 1,000 victims remain unidentified as the US marked the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks. A commemoration ceremony was held on Monday at the National September 11 Memorial &…
- Hyderabad
What happened to Hyderabad student who was found starving on US streets?
Hyderabad: Hyderabad student Syeda Lulu Minhaj, who was found starving on the streets of Chicago, US, in July, is yet to return to India. According to media reports, she is not allowing…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia, US sign MoU to establish green transit corridors
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US to establish intercontinental green transit corridors. The MoU, signed on Friday, provides a framework for developing…
- Business
Musk’s X challenges new US transparency law, terms it ‘unconstitutional’
San Francisco: Elon Musk-run X (formerly Twitter) has filed a lawsuit, alleging that a new California law requiring social media platforms to declare certain moderation practices, alleging it is “unconstitutional” and a…
- World
US announces new $1bn military assistance to Ukraine
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced $1 billion in Washington’s support for Ukraine, which will include depleted uranium munitions for the first time, the media reported. According to CNN,…
- Television News
New pics of Rubina Dilaik’s baby bump go viral
Mumbai: Speculation about the pregnancy of popular television actress Rubina Dilaik have been doing rounds for while now. Even though Rubina and her husband, Abhinav Shukla, haven’t said anything about it, keen…
- World
America’s ‘3 Ds’ to trim economic ties with China, check its global ambitions
Washington: Under President Joe Biden, the US has sought to trim economic ties with its chief competitor for global dominance, China, but it has struggled to decide how to describe it. Is…
- World
US President Joe Biden to travel to India on September 7
Washington: US President Joe Biden will travel to India on Thursday to attend the G20 summit on the sidelines of which he will also have a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra…