US State Department: News

Iran readies missiles after Trump's 'there will be bombing' threat 

Iran has reportedly placed its missile arsenal on high alert, following a warning from United States President Donald Trump.

07 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

How US reportedly plans to use AI to deport students   

The US State Department, led by Secretary Marco Rubio, is launching an AI-powered initiative called "Catch and Revoke."

07 Mar 2025

Europe

US State Department plans to close European consulates, cut workforce 

The US State Department is reportedly gearing up for a major cut in its global workforce and shutting down a number of consulates, mostly in Western Europe.

22 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Trump administration prioritizes India in 1st diplomatic engagements 

The newly inaugurated Trump administration emphasized its focus on India by holding key meetings with Indian External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Wednesday.

21 Dec 2024

BMW

Who is Saudi doctor arrested in Germany's Christmas market attack 

A 50-year-old doctor of Saudi Arabian origin has been arrested after a speeding car rammed into a busy crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday.

02 Dec 2024

Israel

Explained: Which is the rebel group leading new Syrian counteroffensive

Rebel fighters in Syria, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have launched a major counteroffensive killing over 400. The insurgents have managed to take control of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city.

22 Nov 2024

Mumbai

How Baba Siddique murder accused used hotspot to avoid tracking

Akashdeep Gill, a prime suspect in the Baba Siddique murder case, has disclosed his secret communication plan to the Mumbai Crime Branch.

20 Nov 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft launches hacking event with $4 million in rewards

Microsoft has announced the launch of Zero Day Quest, a one-of-a-kind hacking event to improve security for its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) products.

02 Nov 2024

Moscow

'Indian companies sanctioned by US not violating law,' says MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India said that the companies sanctioned by the United States have not violated any national laws.

31 Oct 2024

Meta

Meta's AI model may soon power US government operations

Meta is "working with the public sector to adopt Llama across the US government," co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has revealed during Meta's Q3 earnings call.

29 Oct 2024

Hamas

Explained: What is UNRWA and why Israel banned it

The Israeli Parliament has passed a bill banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating within its borders.

23 Oct 2024

Czech Republic

US seeks 'meaningful accountability' from India in Pannun case

The United States has called on India to ensure "meaningful accountability" in the probe into the alleged assassination plot against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

16 Oct 2024

Justin Trudeau

Five Eyes allies—US, New Zealand—back Canada's 'serious charges' against India

The United States and New Zealand have supported Canada's allegations against India in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

01 Oct 2024

Israel

Hezbollah retaliates against Israeli ground offensive with artillery attack

Hezbollah, the armed group from Lebanon, has announced that it fired artillery at Israeli military personnel stationed in the northern town of Metula, according to a report by Reuters.

07 Aug 2024

Bangladesh

Political unrest: Why you should avoid these countries right now

The Indian government has issued travel advisories for several countries currently witnessing violent unrest.

21 Jul 2024

Bangladesh

Bangladesh police given 'shoot-on-sight' orders amid national curfew 

Bangladesh police have been given "shoot-on-sight" orders amid ongoing student-led protests, which have resulted in over 130 deaths.

28 Jun 2024

Manipur

'Deeply biased...': India dismisses US State Department's religious freedom report

India has strongly rejected the United States State Department's report on religious freedom, labeling it "deeply biased" and "visibly driven by vote bank considerations and a prescriptive outlook."

14 Jun 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft president testifies on security lapses after China-linked hack

Microsoft's president Brad Smith has testified before a US House panel on homeland security, addressing concerns about the company's security practices and its relationship with China.

14 Jun 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

US praises India's historic election; dodges question by Pakistani reporter

The United States State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller has praised the recent Lok Sabha elections in India, calling them the largest exercise of electoral franchise in any country in history.

11 Jun 2024

China

4 US college instructors attacked in Chinese park

Four American college instructors were brutally stabbed while visiting a public park in China, marking a rare case of violent crime against foreigners.

15 May 2024

S Jaishankar

Jaishankar reacts to US's 'sanction warning' after Chabahar Port deal 

A day after the United States warned of a "potential risk of sanctions" following India's 10-year agreement to operate Iran's Chabahar Port, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the project will "benefit the entire region."

US warns of 'potential sanctions' for business deals with Iran

The United States has issued a warning to all nations considering business deals with Iran, saying that they run the "potential risk of sanctions."

US trying to destabilize India during Lok Sabha polls: Russia 

Russia's foreign ministry has alleged that the United States's accusations that India is violating religious freedom rights are intended to destabilize the country during the general election.

US reacts to report on Pannun assassination plot

The United States is "regularly working" with India in its investigation into the allegations related to the plot to assassinate pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US State Department official said.

25 Apr 2024

Manipur

'Biased': India trashes US report on 'rights abuse' in Manipur 

India on Thursday reacted sharply to the United States State Department's report which said that there were "significant human rights abuses" in Manipur after the outbreak of ethnic conflict in the state.

25 Apr 2024

Hamas

Israel to continue military operation in Gaza, despite international concerns

Despite international concerns, Israel has said that it will continue its military operation in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza.

CAA provisions may violate Indian Constitution: US Congressional report 

Some provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)—enacted in March—may contradict the Indian Constitution, a report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), an independent research division of the United States's Congress has said.

18 Apr 2024

Elon Musk

US reacts to Musk backing permanent UNSC seat for India

The United States supports reforms in the United Nations, including the UN Security Council, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said in a press conference on Wednesday (local time).

17 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Seek resolution: US to India-Pakistan on 'ghus ke maara…' remark 

The United States, responding to recent statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on counter-terrorism, has encouraged both India and Pakistan to seek resolution through dialogue.

12 Apr 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

US restricts travel for employees in Israel amid Iran threat

The United States (US) has limited travel for its diplomats in Israel due to fears of an Iranian strike.

29 Mar 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

After US, UN comments on Kejriwal's arrest, Congress's 'frozen' accounts 

A day after the United States reiterated its stance on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, a United Nations official also issued a statement on the issue.

27 Mar 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

India calls US diplomat over remarks on Kejriwal's arrest

The Acting Deputy Chief of Mission for the United States, Gloria Berbena, was called to a meeting at the Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday.

US offers $15mn reward for information on ALPHV ransomware gang

The US State Department is offering a whopping $10 million reward for information, that could help identify or locate key leaders of the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware gang.

Ukraine war boosts US weapons exports to record high

Overseas sales of the United States (US)'s weapons saw a significant increase in 2023, reaching a record total of $238 billion (approximately Rs. 19 lakh crore), BBC reported.

9 countries stop funding UN body in Gaza: Here's why

At least nine countries, including the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and Canada, have halted funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

05 Dec 2023

Khalistani

Pakistan: Khalistan Liberation Force chief Lakhbir Singh Rode dead

Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistan Liberation Force, Lakhbir Singh Rode, has reportedly died in Pakistan of a heart attack. He was 72.

23 Oct 2023

Delhi

Delhi Police probing human trafficking angle in Swiss woman's murder

The Delhi Police is reportedly exploring the "human trafficking angle" in the murder of 30-year-old Swiss woman Nina Berger, whose body was found in Delhi's Tilak Nagar area last week, NDTV reported.

US, UK back Canada in diplomatic dispute with India

The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) have voiced concerns over India's insistence that Canada reduce its diplomatic presence in the country, per Reuters.

12 Sep 2023

Kim Jong-un

Kim Jong-un arrives in Russia amid Ukraine tensions

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un reportedly reached Russia on Tuesday to discuss possible defense cooperation and an arms deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid escalating tensions over the Ukraine war, BBC reported.

28 Jun 2023

China

'Bioweapon': Wuhan researcher claims China created COVID-19 to infect humans 

In a shocking development, a researcher from the Wuhan Institute of Virology revealed that China purposely created the COVID-19 virus to infect humans, according to ANI.

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