Washington, July 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Saudi Arabia will have to join the Abraham Accords before the United States moves ahead with a civilian nuclear agreement with the kingdom, publicly linking the long-discussed deal to Riyadh’s formal normalisation of relations with Israel.Speaking after announcing a milestone in the administration’s civilian nuclear programme, Trump said the proposed agreement with Saudi Arabia would move forward only if the kingdom became part of the reg…
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Washington, July 23 (IANS) President Donald Trump used a rally in the battleground state of Georgia to sharpen his political message ahead of next year’s midterm elections, mixing policy achievements with attacks on Democrats, renewed allegations about the US election system and endorsements for Republican candidates in what amounted to one of his clearest campaign-style speeches since returning to the White House. Trump opened his address on Wednesday (local time) with a joke that drew loud che…
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Acclaimed actress Seema Pahwa has lent her support for the ongoing student protests, urging personalities to break their silence and stand with the demonstrators. She shared a video, where the actress said she stands with the protesting students, their families, and the country, while questioning why many influential voices have chosen not to speak out.In the clip, she is heard saying: “I don’t understand… how will this stop? Who will stop this? What should be done? Be…
Washington, July 22 (IANS) The Trump administration proposed the most extensive overhaul of America’s scientific research system in more than eight decades, placing artificial intelligence at the centre of discovery and seeking new alternatives to traditional peer review.The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy released the report, “Science: A New Golden Age,” outlining changes across a federal research enterprise that distributes about $200 billion annually in research and …
Washington, July 17 (IANS) The Trump administration released newly declassified intelligence and cybersecurity assessments warning that America’s voter registration databases remain vulnerable to foreign cyber attacks, arguing that compromised election data could be exploited long after it is stolen. The documents, which were released after President Donald Trump’s address on election security, allege that voter registration databases as one of the most attractive targets for foreign intelligenc…
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) China’s auto company BYD has gained top spot in global electric‑vehicle market through its alleged “pirate business model”, prompting concern in Europe and North America about the implications for domestic auto industries, a new report has claimed.The report from European media house Politico claimed BYD sold about 4.6 million vehicles in 2025, including 2.26 million pure battery-electric cars, surpassing Tesla’s roughly 1.6 million deliveries.The report found tha…
Washington, July 15 (IANS) Former US President Joe Biden will release a memoir in November, offering a first-person account of his four years in the White House and the “deeply agonising calculation” behind his decision to withdraw from the 2024 Presidential race. “The book, titled “Promise Me, America”, will be published on November 17 by Little, Brown and Company. It is available for pre-order,” Biden announced on Tuesday.”I’ve written a book about my time as President. It’s called PROMISE ME,…
Los Angeles, July 6 (IANS) For The Boss, patriotism comes with clear demarcations. Legendary singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen says that criticism is an indicator of patriotism. The singer said that being a true patriot is all about coming face-to-face with America’s flaws and encouraging the government and your fellow citizens to do better, reports ‘Variety’.He said during his recent PBS special, ‘Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song’, “I believe in critical patriotism. I be…
Washington, July 6 (IANS) The United States must confront, rather than erase, its difficult past if it hopes to fulfil the promise of its democracy, Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch said as America marked the 250th anniversary of its independence, arguing that understanding history is one of the country’s greatest strengths. Speaking during NBC’s special Meet the Press broadcast marking America’s 250th anniversary, Bunch said the nation’s founding ideals remain a work in progress t…
Washington, July 4 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance used America’s 250th Independence Day celebrations on Saturday to push back against what he called a “two-dimensional” view of the country, urging Americans to reject narratives centred only on the nation’s failures and instead embrace a shared history of achievement and unity. Aboard the USS Kearsarge in New York Harbour during the US Navy’s 250th anniversary celebration, Vance said the country’s history should be understood through the colle…