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TopicUnited States of America

Topic: United States of America

‘Bangladesh elections not free and fair’, says US, as Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League returns to power

US State Department spokesperson said Monday that the country was 'concerned by the arrests of thousands of political opposition members and reports of irregularities on election day'. US State Department spokesperson said Monday that the country was 'concerned by the arrests of thousands of political opposition members and reports of irregularities on election day'.

Hindu temple defaced with ‘pro-Khalistan’ graffiti in California, 2nd such incident in a month

In December, suspected pro-separatist activists had allegedly defaced Swaminarayan temple in Newark, California. The exterior wall of the Hindu was defaced with anti-India graffiti.

Houthis launch surface drone attack in Red Sea a day after US warned of ‘consequences’

The Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) travelled from Yemen into international shipping lanes 'clearly with the intent to do harm' before detonating, said US Naval Forces.

Israel withdraws some troops, intensity of operation in north of Palestinian enclave lower, says US

Israel pulled tanks out of some Gaza districts Monday, as it announced plans to shift tactics and cut back on troop numbers. Meanwhile, fighting raged elsewhere along with bombardment.

66 arrested in pro-Palestinian protests at New York and Los Angeles airports

The protests came as the UN health agency reported thousands of people trying to flee fighting that has raged in the coastal Palestinian enclave since 7 October Hamas attack on Israel.

Israel strike on southern Gaza kills 24, calls to reduce civilian casualties intensify

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan will hold discussions with Israelis on the need to be more precise with their strikes against Hamas targets, says spokesperson John Kirby.

Majority of Americans hold Hamas responsible for conflict in Middle East, finds Pew survey

Pew survey also found that 41% respondents in US were concerned that ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict may lead to terrorist attack on American soil.

4-year-old American girl among 17 hostages released during Israeli-Hamas prisoner exchange

Abigail Edan, 3rd hostage with US citizenship to be freed, witnessed Hamas fighters killing her parents during 7 Oct attack on Israel & had been held captive by the militant group since.

US, Israel and Hamas reach tentative deal to pause conflict and free dozens of hostages- WaPo

As part of the detailed, six-page agreement, all parties would freeze combat operations for at least 5 days while an initial 50 or more hostages are released in smaller groups every 24 hours

Infra lender to emergency creditor — BRI 2.0 is China’s new strategy to ensure its debts are paid

Beijing’s flagship overseas development assistance, BRI, evolved from focus on infra projects to giving emergency funding to low- and middle-income countries, report by AidData finds. 

On Camera

Make Sanchar Saathi removable. Good intentions don’t excuse State overreach

Compulsion magnifies the risk of function creep. Future updates could quietly expand the app’s capabilities or enable background telemetry far beyond users’ expectations.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.