Ulaanbaatar, July 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump does not appear to rule out the possibility of having US military ships he asked South Korea to build constructed in the Northeast Asian country, a presidential official said on Thursday. The presidential official made the remarks at a press conference in Ulaanbaatar, where he was accompanying President Lee Jae Myung on a three-day state visit to Mongolia, in response to a reporter’s question about Trump’s recent request that South Korea build…
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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…
Washington, July 4 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday used the 250th anniversary celebration of the US Navy to deliver a sweeping tribute to American history, military service and national unity, urging Americans to embrace what he called the country’s shared legacy while rejecting narratives focused solely on its flaws.Speaking aboard the USS Kearsarge in New York Harbor, Vance addressed sailors, Marines, Coast Guard personnel, veterans, Gold Star families and international naval rep…
Washington, July 5 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday praised American sailors for restoring the venue of the US Navy’s 250th anniversary celebrations within hours after severe weather damaged preparations overnight, calling their efforts another example of the dedication and professionalism of the country’s armed forces.Speaking aboard the USS Kearsarge in New York Harbor, Vance revealed that the celebration almost faced major disruption after a storm struck the venue on the eve of t…
Washington, July 1 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sudarshini on Wednesday departed for New York to participate in the SAIL4th 250 New York and SAIL Boston events, reaffirming India’s commitment to maritime partnership and reflecting its enduring seafaring heritage. In a statement shared on social media platform X, the Indian Navy said, “Next stop New York!’ Lokayan26 – Strengthening Maritime Ties. Carrying forward the timeless spirit of seafaring and India’s rich maritime heritage, INS Sudarsh…
Washington, June 28 (IANS) The United States carried out additional military strikes against multiple Iranian targets on Saturday after Tehran allegedly launched another drone attack on a commercial oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).The latest action came a day after US forces conducted retaliatory strikes following what Washington described as an Iranian attack on the commercial vessel M/V Ever Lovely. US officials said Iran was given an opportunity…
Washington, June 24 (IANS) The Pentagon’s flagship F-35 fighter jet programme is facing growing pressure to improve readiness and sustainment as the fleet expands rapidly across the United States and allied nations, a senior defence official told lawmakers on Wednesday. Appearing before the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, Lieutenant General Gregory Masiello, Programme Executive Officer of the F-35 Joint Programme Office, described the aircraft as the “cornerstone” of US and allied ai…
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Congress on Sunday criticised United States’ coarse response and also disapproved of India’s ‘feeble’ response to American Navy strike on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, which claimed the lives of three Indian seafarers. They also called out External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for not being “firm enough” in presenting India’s situation during his conversation with US counterpart Marco Rubio.Speaking to IANS, Congress MP Manish Tewari called the incident “extremely…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned US Charge d’Affaires Jason Meeks to lodge India’s strong protest against the continuing attacks by US naval forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian seafarers in the Gulf of Oman, stressing that Washington’s actions are “unacceptable and undermine the safety, security and stability of international maritime commerce” in a sensitive region. “A strong protest was lodged with him regarding the continuing attacks…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India on Thursday said that it has lodged a “strong protest” with the American side, conveying deepest concerns on the ongoing attacks on ships with Indian seafarers in West Asia in the last few days. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called for an end to such attacks and stated that India attaches great importance to the welfare and well-being of Indian seafarers’ community. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia in New Delhi …