Putin holds urgent meeting with security council amid fears of Ukraine planning cruise missile attack on Russia

Putin holds urgent meeting with security council amid fears of Ukraine planning cruise missile attack on Russia

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has called an urgent meeting of the top security council to discuss its nuclear deterrence amid rising concerns over Ukraine being allowed by Western powers to use cruise missiles to target locations in Moscow, media reports said.

by Trans World Features September 25, 2024

People's fear of BJP vanished after Lok Sabha results: Rahul Gandhi in the US

People's fear of BJP vanished after Lok Sabha results: Rahul Gandhi in the US

Washington: Leader of Opposition and Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party in his address to the Indian diaspora in Dallas, Texas in the United States claiming people's fear of the ruling party in his backyard faded soon after the Lok Sabha election results.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES September 09, 2024

US government files lawsuit against Chinese-owned TikTok for allegedly violating child privacy

US government files lawsuit against Chinese-owned TikTok for allegedly violating child privacy

The United States has filed a civil lawsuit against Chinese-owned TikTok for violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and its implementing regulations.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES August 03, 2024

Barack Obama wants Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid: Report

Barack Obama wants Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid: Report

Washington DC/IBNS: Former US president Barack Obama is believed to have told his allies that Joe Biden needs to reconsider his reelection bid, the Washington Post reported on Thursday.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES July 19, 2024

Donald Trump injured in assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally, shooter among 2 dead

Donald Trump injured in assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally, shooter among 2 dead

Butler (Pennsylvania)/IBNS: Former US President Donald Trump received injuries on his right ear during a Saturday election campaign rally at Pennsylvania's Butler, in what is seen as an assassination bid that left the 78-year-old Republican presidential candidate's face streaked with blood with his alert security agents rushing him off the stage even as he pumped his fist in the air, mouthing the words "Fight! Fight! Fight!"

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES July 14, 2024

NIA raids multiple locations in Punjab, Haryana over attacks on Indian consulate in San Francisco

NIA raids multiple locations in Punjab, Haryana over attacks on Indian consulate in San Francisco

As part of its continuing investigations into the attacks on the Consulate General of India, San Francisco,USA, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday raided multiple locations across Punjab and Haryana.

by Trans World Features November 22, 2023

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Benjamin Netanyahu amid ongoing Israel-Hamas crisis

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Benjamin Netanyahu amid ongoing Israel-Hamas crisis

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken are holding a private meeting at the Kirya in Tel Aviv on Friday amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas terror group.

by Trans World Features November 03, 2023

Attack on Gaza hospital seems to be done by other team: US president Joe Biden tells Benjamin Netanyahu as he visits Israe

Attack on Gaza hospital seems to be done by other team: US president Joe Biden tells Benjamin Netanyahu as he visits Israe

US President Joe Biden, who is currently visiting Israel, told country's PM Benjamin Netanyahu that the blast at a hospital in Gaza “appears as though it was done by the other team, not you.”

by Trans World Features October 18, 2023

'Canada harbours extremist elements', S Jaishankar says in US

'Canada harbours extremist elements', S Jaishankar says in US

New Delhi : In another attack on Canada, which was called a safe haven for terrorists by the Centre last week, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the country harbours extremist elements and that India has conveyed its concerns in this regard to the United States.

by Trans World Features September 29, 2023

Vladimir Putin, Antony Blinken, Emmanuel Macron wish India on Independence Day

Vladimir Putin, Antony Blinken, Emmanuel Macron wish India on Independence Day

New Delhi: Prominent world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday greeted India as the country celebrated 77th Independence Day on Tuesday.

by Trans World Features August 15, 2023

US no longer considers Khalistani groups as 'protesters', FBI plans criminal action on San Francisco consulate attack

US no longer considers Khalistani groups as 'protesters', FBI plans criminal action on San Francisco consulate attack

New Delhi: The US will no longer consider the Khalistani groups as 'protesters' and as a result, the recent attacks on Indian missions, including the latest incident in which sympathisers tried to set ablaze the Indian consulate in San Francisco, will fall under the purview of a criminal act.

by Trans World Features July 04, 2023

US Supreme Court bans use of race, ethnicity in university admission, Biden 'strongly disagrees' with ruling

US Supreme Court bans use of race, ethnicity in university admission, Biden 'strongly disagrees' with ruling

Washington DC: The US Supreme Court Thursday banned the use of race and ethnicity during university admissions, giving a major blow to a decades-old practice that aided educational opportunities for African-Americans and other minorities.

by Trans World Features June 30, 2023

PM Narendra Modi receives bipartisan praise and support from US Congress for his address

PM Narendra Modi receives bipartisan praise and support from US Congress for his address

New Delhi/Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received bipartisan praise and support after his speech at the US Congress, which saw a full house and applause, with many members from both sides coming to congratulate the PM and take pictures with him.

by Trans World Features June 23, 2023

US: Senate passes debt ceiling bill, averts first-ever default

US: Senate passes debt ceiling bill, averts first-ever default

Washington: The US Senate on Friday passed the debt limit bill.

by Trans World Features June 02, 2023

US is excited to witness India's G20 presidency: Consul General Melinda Pavek

US is excited to witness India's G20 presidency: Consul General Melinda Pavek

Kolkata: US Consul General Melinda Pavek on Monday said the US, along with the world, are excited to witness India’s G20 presidency as it takes over from Indonesia on Dec 1.

by Supriyo Hazra November 22, 2022

'PM Modi was instrumental in forging a consensus' in G-20 Summit: US top official

'PM Modi was instrumental in forging a consensus' in G-20 Summit: US top official

New Delhi/Washington : Lauding the Indian Prime Minister, a top US official has described how Narendra Modi was "instrumental in forging a consensus" among far flung countries at the G-20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, media reports said.

by Trans World Features November 21, 2022

US midterm polls: Blow to Joe Biden as Republicans manage to win back House

US midterm polls: Blow to Joe Biden as Republicans manage to win back House

Washington/UNI: In a blow to US President Joe Biden, Republicans have secured the 218 seats needed for a majority in the lower chamber of the Congress a week after the midterm elections, BBC reported.

by Trans World Features November 17, 2022

Joe Biden raises objection to China's 'coercive aggressive actions toward Taiwan' in his first meeting with Xi Jinping

Joe Biden raises objection to China's 'coercive aggressive actions toward Taiwan' in his first meeting with Xi Jinping

Washington/IBNS: US President Joe Biden Monday raised objections to China’s "coercive and increasingly aggressive actions toward Taiwan" which according to him undermine peace and stability across the strait in his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

by Trans World Features November 14, 2022

After Jaishankar questions American F-16 security assistance to Pak, US responds

After Jaishankar questions American F-16 security assistance to Pak, US responds

The White House has responded to Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's questioning of the rationale behind US' F-16 security assistance to Pakistan, media reports said.

by Trans World Features September 27, 2022

US government shuts down for second time within a month

US government shuts down for second time within a month

Washington, Feb 9 (IBNS): The US government has officially shut down following the Congress' failure to meet the deadline to vote on a budget, media reports said.

by IBNS February 09, 2018

US strikes Syrian military base, Trump defends move as 'national security interest'

US strikes Syrian military base, Trump defends move as 'national security interest'

Washington, Apr 7 (IBNS): The US government on Thursday launched at least 59 Tomahawk Missiles at the Syrian military airbase, reports said.

by IBNS April 07, 2017

Afghanistan: At least 10 ISIS and Lashkar-e-Islam militants killed

Afghanistan: At least 10 ISIS and Lashkar-e-Islam militants killed

Kabul, Jan 28 (IBNS): At least 10 ISIS and Lashkar-e-Islam militants have been killed in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province.

by India Blooms News Service January 28, 2017

Trump dismisses N Korea's missile claim

Trump dismisses N Korea's missile claim

Washington, Jan 3 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has dismissed North Korea's missile claim in a recent Twitter post.

by IBNS January 03, 2017

US govt sanctions Russian intel agencies

US govt sanctions Russian intel agencies

Washington, Dec 30 (IBNS): The US government has sanctioned Russian intelligence agencies for allegedly interfering in the recently concluded Presidential elections in the United States, an official release stated.

by IBNS December 30, 2016

Afghanistan: US drone strike kills 2 ISIS militants in Nangarhar

Afghanistan: US drone strike kills 2 ISIS militants in Nangarhar

Kabul, Dec 24 (IBNS): At least two ISIS militants were killed in a drone strike carried out by the US government in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS December 24, 2016

Donald Trump appoints David Friedman as US ambassador to Israel

Donald Trump appoints David Friedman as US ambassador to Israel

Washington, Dec 16 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed David Friedman as the new US ambassador to Israel, media reports said.

by IBNS December 16, 2016

Afghanistan: At least 7 IS militants killed in US airstrike

Afghanistan: At least 7 IS militants killed in US airstrike

Kabul, Nov 28 (IBNS): At least seven IS militants were killed in an airstrike by the US in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS November 28, 2016

At least three die in Washington mall shooting

At least three die in Washington mall shooting

Washington, Sept 24 (IBNS): At least three people were reported dead following a shooting incident in a Washington mall, reports said.

by India Blooms News Service September 24, 2016

US confirms death of ISIS Khurasan chief Hafeez Saeed

US confirms death of ISIS Khurasan chief Hafeez Saeed

Washington/Kabul, Aug 13 (IBNS): The Pentagon confirmed the death of ISIS chief in Afghanistan's Khurasan province, Hafeez Saeed, on Friday, reports said.

by IBNS August 13, 2016

US:Trump accepts Republican presidential nomination

US:Trump accepts Republican presidential nomination

Cleveland, July 22 (IBNS): With the race for becoming the next US President gaining momentum, Donald Trump on Thursday formally accepted Republican nomination as US presidential candidate.

by IBNS July 22, 2016