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US President Congratulates Narendra Modi on Election Win

6Jun

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Global

US President Congratulates Narendra Modi on Election Win

US President Joe Biden extended his congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his recent electoral victory. In a phone call, Biden praised strengthen US-India friendship and discussed upcoming plans for cooperation, including visit of his national security adviser to India. United States has expressed eagerness to collaborate with India in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. This sentiment reflects the deepening ties between two nations, driven by shared concerns about China's increasing influence. Despite these shared interests, concerns about human rights have been raised, particularly regarding treatment of minorities in India. US has emphasized its commitment to addressing these concerns openly with New Delhi while acknowledging the importance of...

US Stopped Weapons Delivery to Israel Due to Rafah

13May

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Global

US Stopped Weapons Delivery to Israel Due to Rafah

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed that the United States (US) has decided to delay sending powerful weapons to Israel. This decision was made due to concerns about potential harm to civilians in the Gaza city of Rafah. President Joe Biden made this choice because he worries that an Israeli attack in Rafah could endanger innocent people. Austin said the U.S. is also reconsidering other military aid to Israel. Austin's remarks mark a possible change in how the U.S. arms Israel. Israel relies on the U.S. for most of its weapons. After an attack by Hamas on October 7, President Biden promised strong support for Israel. He then sent billions of dollars worth of weapons to Israel. Austin emphasized that the U.S. remains fully committed to Israel's defense. However, he stressed th...

US Doesn’t Support Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline, Said Miller

4Apr

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Business

US Doesn’t Support Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline, Said Miller

Islamabad: The United States expressed its disapproval of the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project. It warned about the risk of sanctions in doing business with Tehran. The project, often referred to as the Peace Pipeline, has encountered various hurdles and funding issues over the years. This project designed to transport natural gas from Iran to Pakistan and India. It has been a long-term project between Tehran and Islamabad. After the agreement of a five-year trade plan in August 2023, which aimed for bilateral trade of $5 billion, Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister, Musadik Malik, revealed that his country was seeking a waiver from US sanctions to advance the gas pipeline project. Responding to inquiries, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, a spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, e...

US Private Company Odysseus Makes Historic Moon Landing

23Feb

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Sci-Tech

US Private Company Odysseus Makes Historic Moon Landing

A private spacecraft made by US Odysseus successfully lands on the lunar surface. This marks the first time a private company named 'Intuitive Machines' has achieved a lunar landing. Moreover, It would be the first American landing since 1972. America's Odysseus spacecraft has made history by landing on the moon. This milestone marks the first time in over 50 years that an American spacecraft has achieved this feat. The spacecraft is operated by a company called Intuitive Machines. Moreover, it is also the first private venture to successfully land on the lunar surface. This achievement is significant because it's the first soft landing by an American spacecraft on the moon since the Apollo missions in 1972. The landing site, near a crater called Malapert A, was chosen for its ...

Donald Trump Unveils $399 Sneaker Line Amid Legal Woes

18Feb

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Business

Donald Trump Unveils $399 Sneaker Line Amid Legal Woes

Former US President Donald Trump launched a line of sneakers priced at $399 at an event in Philadelphia on Saturday. They were met with boos and cheers from the crowd, which was gathered for "Sneaker Con". The launch comes just a day after a judge in New York ordered Trump and his company to pay $355 million in penalties for fraudulently overstating his net worth. Former President Donald Trump made a surprising move by selling his new branded sneakers line for $399 at a huge sneaker event called "Sneaker Con" in Philadelphia. This came just a day after a judge ordered him to pay a massive $355 million penalty for lying about his wealth and other financial issues. Trump introduced the flashy gold high-top shoes with an American flag design at the event. The unique launch attracted bo...