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Spotlight on Usha Vance, Indian-American wife of Trump’s running mate
Milwaukee: Indian-American lawyer Usha Chilukuri Vance has burst into the national spotlight after her husband, JD Vance, was named by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as his running mate. Usha, 38, would…
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Attack on Trump reopens chilling chapter in American politics: US media
Washington: The assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump is a “horrific moment” for America and a “sobering reminder” of the threat that political violence poses to democracy in the country ahead…
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Joe Biden signs into law bill enhancing US support for Tibet
Washington: President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill which enhances US support for Tibet and promotes dialogue between China and the Dalai Lama toward a peaceful resolution of the dispute…
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Removal of US pier won’t affect humanitarian corridor to Gaza, says Cyprus
Nicosia: Cyprus’ Amalthea project for the transport of humanitarian aid to Gaza through a sea corridor will not be affected by the impending removal of a floating pier built by the US…
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Joe Biden says Kamala Harris is ‘qualified to be president’
Washington: US President Joe Biden on Thursday said his deputy, Vice President Kamala Harris, is “qualified” to lead the county. At a press conference here, Biden said, “From the very beginning, I…
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Biden says he was sick during debate, asserts only ‘Lord Almighty’ can drive him out of race
Washington: US President Joe Biden on Friday said he had “a bad night” and he was “exhausted” and “sick” during his first presidential debate with his Republican rival Donald Trump. He asserted…
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Pakistan seeks small arms from US for ‘Operation Azm-i-Istehkam’
Washington: Pakistan’s ambassador to the US has urged the US to provide small arms and modern equipment to his country to ensure the success of Operation Azm-i-Istehkam, Islamabad’s newly approved counter-terrorism initiative.…
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Russia to respond to US drone operations over Black Sea
Moscow: Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has directed the general staff of the Russian armed forces to propose a plan responding to US drone operations over the Black Sea, the Russian Ministry…
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Indian-American couple get jail for forcing relative to work at gas station
Washington: A US court has sentenced an Indian-American couple to prison for coercing their relative to work at their gas station and convenience store for over three years by bringing him to…
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Relationship between India, US ‘multiplicative’: US envoy Garcetti
Oxon Hill: The India-US relationship has never been better, US envoy to India Eric Garcetti has said, asserting that ties between the two strategic partners are not just “addictive” but also “multiplicative”.…
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Wikileaks founder freed from UK prison after deal with US authorities
London: Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has left the UK reportedly after reaching a deal with US authorities that will see him plead guilty to criminal charges. Assange, who was charged with conspiracy…
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Man from Andhra among 4 killed in US shooting
Amaravati: A 32-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh was among four persons killed in firing at a grocery store in Arkansas in the United States. The victim from Andhra Pradesh was identified as…
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US bans Russian company Kaspersky’s software over security concerns
Washington: The US will ban the sale of antivirus software made by Russia based cybersecurity company Kaspersky. The company’s operations in the US presented a national security risk “due to the Russian…
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Amazon fined about $6 million for violating labour laws in US
New York: E-commerce giant Amazon has been fined nearly $6 million for violating labour laws in the state of California in the US. The California Department of Industrial Relations said in a…
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Indian elections largest exercise of electoral franchise: US
Washington: Indian elections are the largest exercise of electoral franchise in the world, the United States said Thursday. “We celebrate the election that happened in India; it was the largest exercise of…
