Tag: United States

US in direct contact with Syrian rebel group which seized power, confirms Blinken

Blinken also affirmed that the US is committed to finding home Austin Tice, an American journalist who has been missing in Syria since 2012.

December 15, 2024

US President-elect Donald Trump names Kash Patel as next FBI Director

In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump announced Patel's nomination, highlighting his distinguished career in various government roles.

December 1, 2024

US approves USD 385 million arms sale to Taiwan amid growing tensions with China

Meanwhile, Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te departed on a trip to the Pacific, with planned stops in Hawaii and Guam, which have angered China.

December 1, 2024

Former Attorney General Rohatgi says no bribery charges against Gautam Adani, nephew in US indictment

The senior counsel clarified that these were his personal legal views. "I am not a spokesman for the Adani Group. I am a lawyer and have been appearing for the Adani Group in several cases," he said.

November 27, 2024

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts of US, South Korea, Japan and Italy during G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani.

November 27, 2024

Biden announces Israel and Hezbollah accept US proposal to end conflict

US President Joe Biden announced the news in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

November 27, 2024

Russia alone responsible for S Korea, US, Japan’s security concerns on N Korea’s troops joining Russia: US

Miller expressed the US's concerns over it as well as Russia's broader efforts to bolster its forces amid the ongoing conflict.

November 26, 2024

US judge dismisses federal indictments against Donald Trump in election subversion, classified documents cases

This brings to an end the prosecution of the US 45th and 47th president.

November 26, 2024

“We call on the Pakistani authorities to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms”: US on Pakistan

Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had called for a nationwide protest, with the epicentre being Islamabad.

November 26, 2024

US rejects ICC arrest warrants against Israeli PM Netanyahu, Defence Minister Gallant

This statement comes as the US continues to show support for Israel amid the ICC's charges against its leaders.

November 22, 2024