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‘​​That’s a World War’: US President Joe Biden says he won’t send troops to help Americans evacuate Ukraine

"It`s not like we`re dealing with a terrorist organization. We`re dealing with one of the largest armies in the world. It`s a very different situation and things could go crazy quickly," Biden said. 

Feb 11, 2022, 06:46 AM IST

US pauses Masood Khan's appointment as Pak Ambassador over 'possible terror links'- All you need to know

Masood Khan was nominated as Ambassador to the US in November. A former foreign secretary said that normally, the State Department took four to six weeks to issue an agreement for Pakistani ambassadors in the past. 

Feb 02, 2022, 09:12 AM IST

US eases travel advisory for India

 The US eased its travel advisory for India on Monday, lowering it to Level 2: Moderate. Earlier this year, the US had put India in Level 4, asking its citizens not to travel to the country, which was then experiencing a massive second wave of COVID-19

Aug 17, 2021, 06:45 AM IST

US State Department to resettle thousands more Afghans as refugees

"In light of increased levels of Taliban violence, the U.S. government is working to provide certain Afghans, including those who worked with the United States, the opportunity for refugee resettlement to the United States," the State Department said in the announcement.

Aug 02, 2021, 17:19 PM IST

US reissues travel advisory, urges Americans to avoid travelling to India amid COVID-19 surge

The United States has reissued its travel advisory on India, urging the American citizens not to travel to the country due to an unprecedented surge in the COVID-19 cases.

May 06, 2021, 10:12 AM IST

Havana Syndrome: Know all about this mysterious illness, findings of NAS study

The 77-page National Academies of Sciences report is understood to have provided the clearest and detailed estimation of what may have transpired. 

Dec 07, 2020, 22:46 PM IST

US reprimands Pakistan over misusing F-16s after Balakot: US media report

The US State Department is said to have reprimanded Pakistan for misusing fighter jet F-16s in a written letter which details American concerns about how Pakistan fielded American-made fighter jets after a skirmish with India over Kashmir.

Dec 12, 2019, 11:47 AM IST

US attempts to get into the Kashmir space, says India did not inform it about scrapping Article 370

The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs on Wednesday said that the Indian government did not consult or inform the US Government before moving to revoke Jammu and Kashmir’s special constitutional 

Aug 07, 2019, 22:53 PM IST

US approves sale of armed drones, offers missile defence systems to India

The United States approved the sale of the armed drones to India. 

Jun 08, 2019, 18:39 PM IST

Washington following up Pakistan's use of F-16 against India, violating arms agreement

US State Department further asked Pakistan 'to deny terrorists sanctuary and to block their access to funds.'

Mar 06, 2019, 07:34 AM IST

Pulwama attack: Freeze funds of designated terror groups, act against JeM, US tells Pakistan

The US has asked Pakistan to immediately freeze funds of designated terror groups like JeM.

Feb 16, 2019, 09:00 AM IST

USA slams China over Wang Quanzhang's sentencing

Wang Quanzhang was one of the scores of individuals arrested by China as part of a national crackdown in 2015 on political and religious dissent.

Jan 30, 2019, 10:37 AM IST

US warns of terror attack risk in Barcelona

The jihadist attack on August 17, 2017 in Las Ramblas and coastal town of Cambrils results total of 16 deaths and left more than 100 people injured.
 

Dec 24, 2018, 10:15 AM IST

Time to support PM Narendra Modi, those working for peace in South Asia: US' strong message to Pakistan

Trump had warned that Pakistan has much to lose if continues to support terrorism.

Dec 04, 2018, 16:39 PM IST

India set an example for South Asia by supporting democracy: US

The US hailed India as a robust, dynamic and a vibrant democracy on the occasion of its 72nd Independence Day,

Aug 15, 2018, 10:44 AM IST

First ever '2+2 dialogue' between US and India on September 6

The structured talks will aim at developing and strengthening strategic defence cooperation between the two countries.

Jul 20, 2018, 06:25 AM IST

Indian government allegedly pressured or harassed media outlets critical of them, says US report

The report detailed 54 alleged attacks on journalists, at least three cases of television news channels being banned, 45 internet shutdowns, and 45 sedition cases against individuals and groups.

Apr 21, 2018, 10:42 AM IST

Crackdown on Pakistan Taliban: US announces $5 mn reward on TTP chief Maulana Fazlullah

The announcement by the State Department came a day after Fazlullah's son was reported killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan.

Mar 09, 2018, 18:13 PM IST

US State Department designates Hamas leader as terrorist

The US State Department said on Wednesday it had designated Ismail Haniyeh as a terrorist.

Feb 01, 2018, 00:47 AM IST

Terrorist Hafiz Saeed should be prosecuted to 'fullest extent of law': US

The Donald Trump administration has called for the execution of Hafiz Saeed to 'fullest extent of law.'

Jan 19, 2018, 08:47 AM IST