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Drone attacks on US posts in Syria-Jordan send Pentagon scrambling for cover
Washington: The lethal drone attack on Sunday in Jordan was the third hit in six months on the base known as Tower 22, highlighting a gap in US defences that the Pentagon…
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Indian-American voters in Iowa ‘feel abandoned’ by Haley: Report
New York: With just a day to go for the Iowa caucuses, Indian-American voters in the state have said that they “feel abandoned” by 2024 Republican presidential aspirant and “proud daughter of…
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Pilot programme for domestic renewal of H-1B visa clears White House review
Washington: In a move that will benefit many Indian technology professionals already in the US, a pilot programme to resume domestic visa renewal for qualified H-1B visa applicants has cleared a review…
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India strategic partner but those behind assassination plot need to be held accountable: WH
Washington: India is a strategic partner for the United States, the White House has said as it urged New Delhi to hold accountable those responsible for the plot to assassinate a separatist…
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White House slams Elon Musk on his remarks on antisemitism
San Francisco: The White House has slammed tech entrepreneur and billionaire Elon Musk for his “abhorrent” promotion of antisemitism and racist hate, while several top American companies like Apple have pulled out…
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Biden appoints Indian American to key position
San Francisco: US President Joe Biden has appointed Indian American Shakuntla L Bhaya to serve in a key role, the White House said. Bhaya was appointed as a member of the Council…
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Israel to begin 4-hour daily truce in Gaza, says White House
Washington: Israel will commence a 4-hour truce daily in military operations in selected areas of northern Gaza where its forces are fighting the Hamas fiercely in order to allow humanitarian aid from…
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India remains a strategic partner for the US: White House
Washington: India remains a strategic partner for the United States, the White House said Wednesday adding that it is for New Delhi to decide what their stance is going to be on…
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Ex-White House Press Secy endorses former boss Trump for President
Washington: Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former White House Press Secretary and incumbent Arkansas Governor, has endorsed her former boss Donald Trump for President next year. Sanders will join the 2024 Republican frontrunner at…
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Donald Trump promises to revive Muslim ban, gets slammed by White House
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump has vowed to revive a controversial travel ban on people from some Muslim-majority countries if he is elected to a second White House term. While speaking…
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Saudi Defence Minister to visit White House on Oct 30: Reports
Tel Aviv: Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud is expected to visit the White House on Monday for talks with officials in US President Joe Biden’s administration, The Times…
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White House recommends EAD at early stage of Green Card application process
Washington: A White House Commission on Thursday recommended issuing of an employment authorisation card and other necessary travel documents at the preliminary stage of the Green Card application processing system. A recommendation…
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Biden summit in Amman cancelled: White House
Washington: The White House has confirmed that the Jordan portion of US President Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East has been cancelled, media reports said. He was supposed to hold a…
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22 Americans killed, 17 missing after Hamas attack in Israel: White House
Washington: As many as 22 Americans have lost their lives in Hamas’ attack on Israel and 17 remain unaccounted for, the White House said Wednesday, and added that the figure is likely…
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Biden’s dog involved in more biting incidents at WH than reported: Report
Washington: US President Joe Biden’s two-year-old German Shepherd, Commander has been involved in more biting incidents at the White House than previously reported, a media report said citing informed sources. Although the…
