Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) The United States said that the remains of all Israeli hostages held in Gaza have now been returned, marking what senior US officials described as a major milestone in the ceasefire process and clearing the way for talks on the next phase focused on Gaza’s future governance and reconstruction.
Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) Atharva Shailesh Sathawane has been sentenced to 18 years in prison in the United States for his role in an international fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims and resulted in millions of dollars in losses, federal prosecutors said.
Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) The White House stepped up its criticism of so-called sanctuary policies, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying President Donald Trump is demanding stronger cooperation from state and local authorities to enforce federal immigration laws.
Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) Indian diplomatic missions and consulates across the United States celebrated the 77th Republic Day of India with flag hoisting ceremonies, diaspora participation, and readings of the President of India’s address.
Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) The United States and India have launched a new joint mechanism to strengthen cooperation against drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, officials said.
Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) The White House said President Donald Trump remains closely engaged in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, even though no direct calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin are currently scheduled.
Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) The White House defended the role of federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota and rejected criticism of its response to a fatal weekend shooting in Minneapolis, as President Donald Trump ordered senior officials to press state and local leaders to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Dhaka, Jan 26 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League on Monday expressed concern over the country’s deteriorating security situation, which it said has taken a dark turn, warning that kidnapping has transitioned from isolated criminal acts into an organised, nationwide business.
Dhaka, Jan 26 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Interim Government (IG) headed by Muhammad Yunus is likely to be remembered for an unprecedented adhoc governance marked by absence of a strategic approach and the creation of multiple counterproductive legal and operational risks that ran contrary to its core mandate of state reform, particularly in the area of anti-corruption, a report said on Monday.
Kabul, Jan 26 (IANS) Pakistan’s engagement with militant groups, analysts argue, serves strategic purposes including deterring Chinese investment in Afghanistan to preserve Pakistani regional influence and pressuring the Afghan Taliban over Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) sanctuaries, a report said on Monday.
