Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) The US Justice Department plans to deploy about 1,000 federal election monitors to polling stations during the November midterm elections, an unprecedented expansion that has drawn close attention from voting-rights organisations.
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) The United States has imposed sanctions on three Cuban officials and nine entities, including the country’s construction ministry, accusing them of supporting Havana’s repressive apparatus and activities that threaten US national security.
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) President Donald Trump launched an ambitious drive to conduct more than 1,000 space launches and reentries annually from American soil by 2030, as the United States seeks to expand its commercial space economy and counter challenges to its dominance beyond Earth.
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) A documentary tracing an Indian street artist’s extraordinary bicycle journey from Delhi to Sweden for love premiered in New York, bringing a real-life story of caste, culture and human connection to an American audience.
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) The US Citizenship and Immigration Services will introduce a revised application form for permanent residence next month, warning that older editions submitted after the change takes effect will be rejected.
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) US First Lady Melania Trump announced new scholarships for young people from foster care, bringing Indiana University and Purdue University into a nationwide education initiative.
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) President Donald Trump has deployed Cabinet officials across the United States to promote his administration’s record on manufacturing, energy, health care, transport and border security, the White House said.
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand discussed Haiti, Venezuela, Arctic security and reforms in Cuba as the two neighbouring countries moved to strengthen coordination on shared regional priorities.
United Nations, Aug 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump's administration is clashing with General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock, accusing her of trying to "undermine" the election process for the next secretary-general through her demand for "transparency".
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Lithuania and India are witnessing steady growth in their bilateral engagement, with cooperation expanding beyond traditional areas such as trade and culture to tourism, education, people-to-people ties and technology, Lithuania’s Ambassador to India Diana Mickevičienė said. She also highlighted Lithuania’s deep admiration for Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of peace and non-violence.
