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US officials gave Taliban 'kill list' of Afghan aides: Report

US officials gave Taliban 'kill list' of Afghan aides: Report

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The United States officials in Afghanistan naively handed the Taliban a 'kill list' to target Afghans who aided American forces in the country, according to a media report.

Israel strikes back at Iran, blasts reported in Isfahan region

Israel strikes back at Iran, blasts reported in Isfahan region

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Israel launched missile strikes against Tehran during early hours on Friday (local time), ABC News reported citing a senior United States official.

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Trump hosted Diwali celebrations in the historic Roosevelt Room of the White House which was attended by prominent Indian-Americans, Indian-origin administration and diplomatic officials.

'Not resolved': Biden on talks with India over Russia-Ukraine conflict

'Not resolved': Biden on talks with India over Russia-Ukraine conflict

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

It is understood that India and the United States are not on the same page on the Ukrainian crisis.

Trump welcomes 'true friend' as Modi lands in Washington

Trump welcomes 'true friend' as Modi lands in Washington

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Trump will host Modi at the White House on Monday afternoon.

Trump, Modi discuss situation in Maldives over phone

Trump, Modi discuss situation in Maldives over phone

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The White House said the two leaders also pledged to continue working together to enhance security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

Biden makes surprise visit to Kyiv amid full-scale war

Biden makes surprise visit to Kyiv amid full-scale war

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Kyiv is no stranger to official visits, but this one is different. The fact the US President is meeting Ukraine's leader in the heart of the capital in the middle of a full-scale conflict is significant and symbolic.

'Scenes out of a Zombie film': Israel on beheading of babies by Hamas

'Scenes out of a Zombie film': Israel on beheading of babies by Hamas

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'There were bodies scattered everywhere, mutilated, women and children that were handcuffed and shot, executed, houses torched and burned, and people who were either burnt inside or suffocated'

Hostage-prisoner swap: Qatar announces truce extension in Gaza by 2 days

Hostage-prisoner swap: Qatar announces truce extension in Gaza by 2 days

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

There is no immediate Israeli confirmation of the truce extension but Hamas issues its own statement confirming as much, crediting the Qatari and Egyptian mediation efforts, it added.

US First Lady to travel to Japan for Olympics

US First Lady to travel to Japan for Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The Olympics, already delayed a year because of COVID-19, are due to run from July 23 to August 8.

Trump blocks US House Speaker's foreign trip in government shutdown fight

Trump blocks US House Speaker's foreign trip in government shutdown fight

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Trump's move came on Thursday a day after the House Speaker urged him to reschedule his annual State of the Union address slated for January 29, citing security concerns triggered by the shutdown that has entered its 27th day.

Trump shooter identified, opened fire from 120 metres away

Trump shooter identified, opened fire from 120 metres away

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Thomas Matthew Cooks was planted on the roof of a manufacturing plant located over 130 yards away from the stage at Butler Farm Show grounds, the New York Post reported, citing sources.

India faces 'very significant challenges' from China: US

India faces 'very significant challenges' from China: US

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The Chinese coercion and aggression spans the globe, but it is most acute in the Indo-Pacific, it said.

Covid, Afghanistan on agenda of Modi-Biden talks: WH official

Covid, Afghanistan on agenda of Modi-Biden talks: WH official

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

While the two leaders have met earlier when Biden was the Vice President of the country, this is for the first time that Biden will be meeting Modi after he became the 46th president of the US in January.

India-Canada Rift: US Is The Only Winner

India-Canada Rift: US Is The Only Winner

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'Are we to believe that coordinated moves by the Canadian and US authorities are no longer taking place?', asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Twitter to give @POTUS account to Biden on Jan 20

Twitter to give @POTUS account to Biden on Jan 20

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

The @POTUS account is the official account of the President of the United States and is separate from the @realDonaldTrump account that Trump uses to tweet.

Why Did Biden Spurn R-Day Invite?

Why Did Biden Spurn R-Day Invite?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Biden is not risking his reputation in a crucial election year, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Want it fully investigated: US on Pannun murder plot

Want it fully investigated: US on Pannun murder plot

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'We've said that we're glad that our Indian counterparts are taking it seriously and doing that. We want those responsible for these attacks to be held fully accountable, but I won't get ahead of an investigation that isn't complete'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf and perform destructive strikes against these targets that are beyond Israel's conventional capabilities.' 'They may well get their way if they start a war, because the United States is still committed to Israel's security, and it won't matter whether it is Trump or Harris in the White House.'

Face of America's Covid fight Dr Fauci tests positive

Face of America's Covid fight Dr Fauci tests positive

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Dr Fauci, who is fully vaccinated and has been boosted twice, is currently experiencing mild symptoms.

What India, US, Saudi Arabia, UAE Discussed

What India, US, Saudi Arabia, UAE Discussed

Rediff.com9 May 2023

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Sunday, May 7, 2023, held a meeting with his US counterpart Jake Sullivan, United Arab Emirates counterpart Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Arabia Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and discussed means to strengthen ties between the countries.

Biden's point person on Russian sanctions to visit India

Biden's point person on Russian sanctions to visit India

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

In New Delhi, Singh will continue US administration's ongoing consultations with India, and advance a range of issues in the US-India economic relationship and strategic partnership.

Biden calls Putin, warns against invading Ukraine

Biden calls Putin, warns against invading Ukraine

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

In a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Biden spoke about Russia's escalating military buildup on the borders of Ukraine.

US overreacted by using force: China on 'spy balloon' row

US overreacted by using force: China on 'spy balloon' row

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

During a regular press conference on Thursday, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that the unmanned Chinese civilian airship into US airspace is entirely caused by 'force majeure'.

Israeli ground forces 'expand' ops inside Gaza

Israeli ground forces 'expand' ops inside Gaza

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Israeli military reported on Saturday that it has enlarged its combat operations inside the Gaza Strip following several nights of limited ground incursions.

'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'Trump's disregard for norms and institutions could prove very costly for America's social fabric.'

Beware The American Deep State

Beware The American Deep State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Do not underestimate the ingenuity of the Deep State in America to have its way. Keeping the guard down will be a catastrophic mistake on the part of the Delhi establishment. We could get hit when least expected. That's what happened in Bangladesh and Syria, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Zelenskyy plans US visit in his first foreign trip amid war

Zelenskyy plans US visit in his first foreign trip amid war

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It would be Zelenskyy's first foreign trip since the Russian invasion in February, a surprise visit that could change security concerns.

PM's gifts to 80-yr-old Biden include traditional 'Das Danams'

PM's gifts to 80-yr-old Biden include traditional 'Das Danams'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi gave President Biden the unique sandalwood box sourced from Mysore with intricately carved flora and fauna patterns and handcrafted by a master craftsman from Jaipur during an intimate dinner at the White House on Wednesday.

Democrats claim deal struck with Trump to protect immigrants

Democrats claim deal struck with Trump to protect immigrants

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Trump had scrapped the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programme earlier this month which protect some 800,000 people who came to the US illegally as children.

Biden to visit Israel, Jordan as US steps up efforts to resolve Gaza crisis

Biden to visit Israel, Jordan as US steps up efforts to resolve Gaza crisis

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

In Amman, Biden will meet with King Abdullah of Jordan, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

There are many 'difficult issues', but...: US on India ties amid Pannun row

There are many 'difficult issues', but...: US on India ties amid Pannun row

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

US Principal Deputy NSA Jonathan Finer said the US and India have a "complicated history" and they have not always been "wholly aligned".

Jaishankar-Blinken meet in DC, remain tight-lipped on Nijjar killing row

Jaishankar-Blinken meet in DC, remain tight-lipped on Nijjar killing row

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

India and the US agreed to continue their cooperation in the areas of defence, space and clean energy as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Secretary of State Antony Blinken here, amid a simmering diplomatic row between India and Canada over the killing of a Khalistani separatist.

US expels 60 Russian intelligence officials

US expels 60 Russian intelligence officials

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

All Russian diplomats, connected to the country's intelligence agencies, and their families have been given seven days' time to leave the country.

Rocket attack on Kabul airport: US says evacuation ops continue

Rocket attack on Kabul airport: US says evacuation ops continue

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

In a statement, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said US President Joe Biden was briefed about the rocket attack by National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Chief of Staff Ron Klain.

Baltimore mishap: '1 Indian crew sustained minor injury, rest safe'

Baltimore mishap: '1 Indian crew sustained minor injury, rest safe'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

One of the 22 Indian crew manning a crippled cargo ship which collided against a bridge in Baltimore has suffered a 'minor injury' while the rest are all safe aboard the vessel, owners of the Singapore-flagged ship said on Wednesday.

Trump asks Congress to investigate wiretapping allegations

Trump asks Congress to investigate wiretapping allegations

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

"President Trump is requesting that as part of their investigation into Russian activity, the Congressional intelligence committees exercise their oversight authority to determine whether executive branch investigative powers were abused in 2016," White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said in a statement.

'I have faced more attacks and threats than I have ever before'

'I have faced more attacks and threats than I have ever before'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

'Disagreements between reporters and the White House has always been there, but this is the most tense I have seen it since I have been there.'

Working group on space to be among Quad leaders' announcements

Working group on space to be among Quad leaders' announcements

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Quad leaders are also planning to roll out vaccine deliverables and announce a series of measures in the field of healthcare and infrastructure sector, officials in Washington, DC said.

Biden won't 'lecture' Modi on human rights: US NSA

Biden won't 'lecture' Modi on human rights: US NSA

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Sullivan indicated that President Biden would raise his concerns on human rights with Modi.