scorecardresearch
Saturday, May 18, 2024
TopicUnited States

Topic: United States

Russia’s backing for Myanmar junta is unacceptable, destabilising, says US envoy

Activists, UN experts condem Russia as well as China for supplying weapons to a military they accuse of systematic atrocities against civilians.

US State Department approves potential sale of Tomahawk missiles to Australia, says Pentagon

The deal is valued at up to $895 million and would include up to 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles and technical support, the Pentagon said.

Australia, US & UK strike ‘$245 billion’ submarine deal to counter China

Deal envisages sale of American US Virginia class submarines to Canberra & development of a new nuclear-powered submarine. Beijing calls it ‘serious nuclear proliferation’.

Australia’s nuclear submarine plan with US, UK to cost up to $245 billion, says defence official

The new AUKUS submarines will be built in the state of South Australia, where A$2 billion will be spent on infrastructure, while the naval base in Perth will be upgraded.

US’ views of China distorted & needs to change or conflict will follow, says Foreign Minister

US has been engaging in suppression and containment of China rather than fair or rule-based competition, Qin Gang said at a news conference on Tuesday.

US hosts war planning exercises in Germany for Ukraine ahead of next phase of Russia conflict

Top US military officer said they are setting up the framework and the mechanics to allow the Ukrainians to self-learn and learn against a situation, or various scenarios.

Over thousand users in US unable to access Twitter, says outage tracking website

Last year, suffered a major outage in December, leaving tens of thousands of users globally unable to access the platform or use its key features for several hours.

FBI director says lab leak from China’s Wuhan likely caused Covid-19 pandemic

Christopher Wray accused Chinese govt of ‘doing its best to try to thwart and obfuscate’ efforts by US and others to learn more about the pandemic's origins.

South Korea says cooperation with US, Japan important than ever to overcome North Korea’s threats

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said Japan has transformed from a militaristic aggressor of the past into a partner that shares the same universal values.

US to provide additional $2 billion security assistance to Ukraine, says White House official

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said from Washington’s perspective ‘F-16s are not a question for the short-term fight but for long-term defense of Ukraine.’

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?