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Pentagon On Why US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin Hid Cancer From President Joe Biden

February 27, 2024 admin

The White House was not informed about Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization until January 4. (File) Washington: The Pentagon said Monday that privacy concerns contributed to the secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s cancer treatment, but that it found no evidence of intentional wrongdoing or obfuscation. Austin controversially kept US President Joe Biden in the dark about…

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US Man Arrested For Pointing Gun At 6-Year-Old Boy’s Head Over Halloween Candy Bag

November 1, 2023 admin

The incident occurred on Saturday in New York. (Representative pic) A 43-year-old man in the United States has been arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at a 6-year-old boy over Halloween candy. According to NBC News, the incident occurred on Saturday in New York. Michael Yifan Wen was arrested and charged with menacing and second-degree…

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US House Panel Seeks To Ban Federal Purchases Of Chinese Drones: Report

November 1, 2023 admin

China recently announced export controls on some drones and drone-related equipment. (Representational) The U.S. House of Representatives’ China committee will introduce a bill to ban the U.S. government from buying Chinese drones, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Mike Gallagher, the Republican head of the committee, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, the ranking Democrat, will introduce the…

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US-Based Company Tries To Pay $23,500 Settlement In Loose Coins

October 31, 2023 admin

The judge has now given JMF 14 days to pay Fired Up Fabrication. (Representative pic) A US-based welding company tried to pay a subcontractor a five-figure settlement in loose coins – a gesture that was later rebuked by a judge. According to CBS News, JMF Enterprises was ordered to pay subcontractor Fired Up Fabrication $23,500…

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President Biden presents National Medal for Technology & Innovation to Indian-American scientist Ashok Gadgil

October 24, 2023 admin

President Joe Biden awards the National Medal of Technology & Innovation to Ashok Gadgil in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday Oct. 24, 2023 in Washington. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Joe Biden presented the prestigious White House National Medal for Technology and Innovation to Indian-American scientist Ashok Gadgil, with several others,…

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US Rejects Gaza Ceasefire Calls, Says Would Benefit Hamas

October 23, 2023 admin

The US warned Monday that any Gaza ceasefire by Israel would benefit Hamas. (File) Washington: The United States warned Monday that any Gaza ceasefire by Israel would benefit Hamas, as the European Union considers a call for a humanitarian pause. A ceasefire would “give Hamas the ability to rest, to refit and to get ready…

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Texas Student, 16, Collapses After Winning Cross Country Race, Dies

October 22, 2023 admin

He was assisted to the water station by one of his teammates (Representational) A 16-year-old high school student in Texas died after collapsing during a cross-country meet. According to The Cinco Peso Press, the school newspaper at Chisholm Trail High School in Fort Worth, Angel Hernandez, who had finished first in a three-mile race, lost…

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Record-Setting US Cave Diver Dies During Underwater Expedition In Texas

October 12, 2023 admin

Mr Hemphill never resurfaced from the Phantom Springs Cave in West Texas. A cave diver known for his record-breaking dives and contributions to scientific research has died while exploring one of the deepest underwater caves in the United States. According to The Independent, Brett Hemphill was the president of a non-profit organisation called Karst Underwater…

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Qatar Negotiating Hostage-Prisoner Swap Between Israel, Hamas: Report

October 9, 2023 admin

Qatar has been in touch with Hamas officials in Doha and Gaza. (File) Doha/Gaza: Qatari mediators have held urgent calls with Hamas officials to try to negotiate freedom for Israeli women and children seized by the terrorist group and held in Gaza in exchange for the release of 36 Palestinian women and children from Israel’s…

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US Condemns Unprovoked Attacks On Israel By Hamas Terrorists

October 7, 2023 admin

Israel said it was at war with Hamas following the surprise dawn attack from Gaza Strip Washington: The United States on Saturday “unequivocally” condemned attacks by “Hamas terrorists” against Israel and promised to ensure the key US ally has the means to defend itself. “The United States unequivocally condemns the unprovoked attacks by Hamas terrorists…

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