President Joe Biden threatened on Thursday to condition support for Israel’s offensive in Gaza on it taking concrete steps to protect aid workers and civilians, seeking for the first time to leverage US aid to influence Israeli military behaviour. Biden’s warning, relayed in a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, followed a deadly … Read more
Even though the bonhomie between Israel and the US has taken a hit in the past couple of months, Washington has reportedly authorized the transfer of billions of dollars worth of military assistance to Jerusalem. The US, which has been one of Israel’s closest allies, has irked the Benjamin Netanyahu-led government over its outlook on … Read more
Vivek Ramaswamy declared his Republican presidential campaign following a dismal finish in Iowa, according to his spokeswoman, as reported by the news agency AFP. Ramaswamy, 38, has backed his competitor, former President Donald Trump. He has previously referred to Trump as the “best president of the twenty-first century,” even as he attempted to persuade Republican … Read more
The United Nations Security Council vote on a resolution aimed at enhancing aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip has been postponed for another day. The delay comes as diplomats engage in ongoing talks to prevent a potential third U.S. veto concerning actions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict that has persisted for two months. Initially scheduled … Read more
In a recent development, the US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Carney, successfully thwarted 14 drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, according to a statement from the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The incident occurred on December 16, and the drones, identified as one-way attack drones, were engaged and neutralized without … Read more
Aiming to address the persistent green card backlog issue, a bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, Rep. Rich McCormick, and Rep. Raja Krishnamo, has introduced the HR6542 Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill seeks to eliminate per-country caps on employment-based green cards and increase family-based green card limits. … Read more
India is set to resume crude oil imports from Venezuela after a hiatus of three years, following the easing of US sanctions on Caracas. Leading the resurgence is private sector giant Reliance Industries (RIL), which has booked three tankers scheduled to load oil from Venezuela in December and January, according to trade sources. India, particularly … Read more
In a recent meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed optimism about the results of the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas. Blinken emphasized the focus on securing freedom for hostages taken during an October 7 attack, with positive developments observed in hostages being reunited with their families. The … Read more
In a recent development, Iraq has strongly denounced a series of US air strikes conducted on its territory, targeting Iran-backed groups accused by Washington of orchestrating attacks against US troops. The strikes occurred during the pre-dawn hours on both Tuesday and Wednesday, drawing sharp criticism from the Iraqi government. Government spokesperson Bassem al-Awadi expressed disapproval, … Read more
A nostalgic image of Chinese President Xi Jinping posing at the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in the United States has surfaced online, capturing the attention of social media users. The photo, taken decades ago, reveals a younger Xi Jinping smiling with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. The picture gained prominence as Xi Jinping … Read more
In a significant diplomatic move, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, engaged with global leaders during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in San Francisco. Here are the key highlights of his visit: Meeting with US President Joe Biden Piyush Goyal had the honor of meeting US President Joe Biden at the APEC … Read more
India has inked an agreement with the United States and 12 other members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) to decrease its reliance on China and counter the risks of economic disruptions caused by supply chain shocks, as per the commerce ministry’s announcement on Wednesday. The agreement, signed in San Francisco by India’s … Read more
As the dynamics of international relations continue to evolve, recent developments in the relationship between the United States and China have taken a notable turn. Just eight months ago, tensions were high after the U.S. shot down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon, with President Xi Jinping attributing challenges to China’s economy to what he termed … Read more
In a recent development, the 5th India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Delhi has not only reaffirmed the ambitious agenda set by US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi but also highlighted the growing momentum in the relationship between the two nations. The collaborative efforts between the US and India, as outlined by Secretary … Read more
Turkish police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters attempting to storm an air base housing US troops in Turkey. This incident occurred just hours before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s scheduled visit to Ankara for talks on Gaza. Turkey has intensified its criticism of Israel as the humanitarian … Read more