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Gandhi, Modi among most admired leaders worldwide

Gandhi, Modi among most admired leaders worldwide

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

World Economic Forum's Global Shapers Annual Survey 2015 is one of the most geographically diverse surveys of millennials.

Biden hails Russia's ouster from UN human rights council

Biden hails Russia's ouster from UN human rights council

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The 193-member UN General Assembly on Thursday voted to adopt a draft resolution moved by the US to suspend Russia from the Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over allegations that Russian soldiers killed civilians while retreating from towns near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

US may block $255m military aid to Pak for 'not acting' against terror

US may block $255m military aid to Pak for 'not acting' against terror

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The US administration will take the final call in a meeting in coming weeks.

US warns India against circumventing Russia sanctions

US warns India against circumventing Russia sanctions

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

US Deputy National Security Adviser Daleep Singh also referred to the 'no limits' partnership between Moscow and Beijing and said no one believes that Russia would come running to India's defence if China breaches the Line of Actual Control.

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Any miscalculation and miscommunication are fraught with the risk of a major catastrophe, warns Rup Narayan Das.

We're going to win this race for White House: Biden

We're going to win this race for White House: Biden

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Biden also announced that he will introduce his plans to contain the COVID-19 pandemic on his first day in office.

White House receives petition seeking to declare Pakistan a 'terror sponsor'

White House receives petition seeking to declare Pakistan a 'terror sponsor'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Another petition claiming that India is "involved in spreading terrorism in its adjoining countries" has been submitted on the White House website.

Obama hails 'good friend' Dalai Lama despite China warning

Obama hails 'good friend' Dalai Lama despite China warning

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Obama walks a tight-rope following a Chinese warning against meeting the Dalai Lama

Trump abruptly calls off US Secretary Pompeo's visit to North Korea

Trump abruptly calls off US Secretary Pompeo's visit to North Korea

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Trump's decision to call off the visit came just a day after Pompeo had announced that the newly appointed special representative for North Korea Steve Biegun and he will be travelling to North Korea next week to "make further diplomatic progress towards our objective."

Why US-based IT firms are likely to send more work to India

Why US-based IT firms are likely to send more work to India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Most of the large Indian IT services players, such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and HCL Tech, have signalled increased offshoring efforts and opting for local hires in the US, primarily to address the immigration-related challenges.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

Hiring activities see uptick in July

Hiring activities see uptick in July

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The phased reopening and regulated relaxations of many key industries have paved the way for a slight recovery in hiring activities but hiring is still down by 47 per cent in July 2020 compared to the same month last year.

How will Biden deal with China?

How will Biden deal with China?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

It is premature to make the assumption that Biden's policy toward China will not be a break with Trump, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Biden accepts Democratic nomination, vows to end 'season of darkness'

Biden accepts Democratic nomination, vows to end 'season of darkness'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

While accepting the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday night, Biden said in Delaware that "united we can and will overcome this season of darkness in America."

On 9/11 anniv US sanctions over 2 dozen terrorists in Pakistan

On 9/11 anniv US sanctions over 2 dozen terrorists in Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Utilising a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump, issued on the eve of the 9/11 anniversary, the treasury department sanctioned over two dozen individuals and entities from 11 terrorist groups, including Pakistan-based Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan.

Air Force One, Buddy Guy biggest perks of being president: Obama

Air Force One, Buddy Guy biggest perks of being president: Obama

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Barack Obama has said that one of the biggest perks of being the United States president is the Air Force One and singer Buddy Guy coming to the White House with his guitar.

Trump vows to deal with N Korea 'very strongly'

Trump vows to deal with N Korea 'very strongly'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The US President describes N Korea as a 'big problem'.

Nikki Haley sworn-in as new US envoy to UN

Nikki Haley sworn-in as new US envoy to UN

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

She became the first from the Indian-American community to serve on a Cabinet rank position in any United States presidential administration.

'Your faith in me brought me to this moment': Kamala remembers mom

'Your faith in me brought me to this moment': Kamala remembers mom

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Harris remembered her late mother Shyamala Gopalan, a cancer researcher and civil rights activist from India, saying she has always carried that lesson from her mother with her throughout her career from serving as the first woman District Attorney of San Francisco, to the first woman Attorney General of California, and the first woman of colour to represent California in the United States Senate.

This is not dissent, it's chaos: Biden on US Capitol violence

This is not dissent, it's chaos: Biden on US Capitol violence

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'This is not who we are. What we are seeing is a small number of extremists dedicated to lawlessness'

Protests flare up in US against COVID-19 lockdown

Protests flare up in US against COVID-19 lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

In these times, the sight of a public gathering of hundreds of people mostly without face masks is alarming. But that is exactly what is happening across the United States, as groups of Americans are taking to the streets in protest of lockdown orders aimed at limiting the spread of Covid-19. Those taking to the streets say that the stringent measures restricting movement and businesses are unnecessarily hurting citizens.

Rio Games: Reigning champ Serena, Muguruza knocked out in third round

Rio Games: Reigning champ Serena, Muguruza knocked out in third round

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Olympic champion and world number one Serena Williams tumbled out of the Rio de Janeiro singles competition in the third round on Tuesday after a shock defeat to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina.

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Nancy Pelosi's gritty refusal to backtrack on her plans to visit Taiwan is part of who she is.

PHOTOS: Trump, Melania welcome Modi at White House

PHOTOS: Trump, Melania welcome Modi at White House

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The prime minister thanked Trump for the welcome.

The spectacular photos of the month: April

The spectacular photos of the month: April

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 14 images.

When US Presidents visited India

When US Presidents visited India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump will be visiting India -- Ahmedabad and Delhi -- on February 24 and 25 on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Let's assess earlier American presidential visits to India.

CIA concludes Saudi Crown Prince ordered murder of Khashoggi: Report

CIA concludes Saudi Crown Prince ordered murder of Khashoggi: Report

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

The CIA found that 15 Saudi agents flew on government planes to Istanbul and carried out the killing at the Saudi consulate, the report said, adding that it could complicate President Donald Trump's efforts to preserve US ties with one of the closest American allies in the region.

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 10 images

In 2 pen strokes, Trump will shut the door on immigrants

In 2 pen strokes, Trump will shut the door on immigrants

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

United States President Donald Trump is set to sign several executive orders, including one on building a border wall with Mexico, this week to crack down on immigrants -- one of his central campaign promises -- and could suspend immigration from some Muslim nations, media reports have said.

Trump abruptly escorted from presser after shooting near White House

Trump abruptly escorted from presser after shooting near White House

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Trump returned to the briefing room minutes later, confirming a shooting near the White House and assured the reporters that things were under control.

Gone girls: A year on, world remembers #Bringbackourgirls

Gone girls: A year on, world remembers #Bringbackourgirls

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

It has been a year since Islamic militant group Boko Haram abducted 276 teenage girls from their school dormitories in northeastern Nigeria.

In first meet with Xi, Biden brings up China's policies in Taiwan, Tibet, Hong Kong

In first meet with Xi, Biden brings up China's policies in Taiwan, Tibet, Hong Kong

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday held their first in-person meeting in Bali, with both leaders underscoring the need to manage their differences and prevent a conflict, amid Beijing's coercive military posturing against Taiwan and in the strategic Indo-Pacific region.

George Bush's shoe-thrower is running to be Iraq's president

George Bush's shoe-thrower is running to be Iraq's president

Rediff.com12 May 2018

The journalist, who shot to fame for hurling a shoe at the then US president, calling him a dog, wants to fight corruption and rebuild Iraq. Muntadhar al-Zaidi speaks to Subhash K Jha.

Bottoms up: When world leaders chilled with a drink

Bottoms up: When world leaders chilled with a drink

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

On Friday, German Chancellor was caught enjoying some down time in a pub in Brisbane, where she has come to attend the G20 summit. Over the past years, world leaders have often been snapped enjoying some time on their own at a pub, downing a drink or two. So, sit back, enjoy a glass of wine and a few of those moments.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 10 images.

Is Trump the plumpest US President in recent times?

Is Trump the plumpest US President in recent times?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

The irony is that Trump detests fat people...

AWESOME photographs of the month: November

AWESOME photographs of the month: November

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Here are some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by...

Obama gives thumbs up to US women's soccer team

Obama gives thumbs up to US women's soccer team

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

President Barack Obama on Tuesday lauded the World Cup champion US women's soccer team for inspiring 'millions of girls to dream bigger' and suggested that goal-scoring phenom Carli Lloyd might want to consider becoming his White House successor.

'Sometimes people want to try something to shake things up': Obama in Greece

'Sometimes people want to try something to shake things up': Obama in Greece

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Obama spoke to Greek PM Alexis Tsipras in the capital, Athens, as part of a final tour that also takes in Germany and Peru.

Transition begins: Trump and Obama have an 'excellent conversation'

Transition begins: Trump and Obama have an 'excellent conversation'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Trump broke from protocol and barred journalists from travelling with him to cover his first meeting with Obama.