'Indian government should cooperate in investigation...': US on India-Canada row

Heavy Rains In Dubai, Blinken's Last-Ditch Rafah Diplomacy, Student Crackdown, and More Oneindia

In Today’s episode of News Wrap, From scorching heatwaves striking traditionally frigid regions to once arid locales drowning under torrents of water, the climate's chaos mirrors the tumult in society. In addition, as some places bask in tranquil nights, others witness the ominous shadow of censorship descending upon revered bastions of free thought. Also, there is an offensive waiting for a green signal. However, the internationally renowned diplomats are trying their best to derail any chance of a new voilent crisis. Indeed, the world is a stage where every scene unfolds with riveting unpredictability. #DubaiRains #Biden #Hamas #Blinken #Worldnews #Hamas #Israelnews #Israellive #Globalnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.155~GR.125~

Blinken in Israel to push for a cease-fire, sustained aid into Gaza

Blinken In Israel: Blinken says he will press Netanyahu on Gaza aid measures | Oneindia

Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, has initiated a series of discussions with Israeli leaders to address the issue of increasing humanitarian aid into Gaza. Simultaneously, he has been urging Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, to accept a proposed deal aimed at securing the release of hostages and achieving a ceasefire. Following his visits to Riyadh and Amman earlier in the week, Blinken is now in Israel, the final stop of his broader Middle East tour. Reports indicate that Blinken is currently meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. This marks Blinken's seventh visit to the region, which has been engulfed in conflict since October 7th when Hamas launched an attack on Israel. Blinken's main focus during his time in Israel is to pressure the Israeli government into taking specific actions to enhance the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. He emphasised the need to address the suffering of the people in Gaza amidst the ongoing crossfire instigated by Hamas, while also striving to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages. #BlinkenInIsrael #GazaAid #Netanyahu #IsraelHamasWar #Ceasefire #GazaCeasefire #AidMeasures #PressingForAction #MiddleEastDiplomacy #HumanitarianEfforts ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~HT.96~

Blinken tells Hamas to accept truce deal as Israel PM warns of Rafah offensive

US Blinken urges Hamas to accept Israeli truce proposal

US Issues Global Warning on Sanction Risks If Nations Ink Business Deals with Tehran| Oneindia News

US State Department warns businesses of potential sanctions risks regarding deals with Iran following Iran's engagement with Pakistan. Recent US sanctions target entities aiding Pakistan's ballistic missile program, including Chinese companies. The Pentagon reaffirms positive relations with Pakistan, emphasizing its importance as a regional security partner. #Biden #JoeBiden #VedantPatel #USSanctions #Sanctionlist #Pakistannews #Irannews #Worldnews #news #Oneinda #Oneindia news ~PR.152~ED.101~GR.125~HT.96~

US Vetoes Resolution to Grant Palestine Full UN Membership

US Vetoes Resolution , to Grant Palestine , Full UN Membership. On April 18, the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution that would have allowed Palestine to become a full United Nations member. . Associated Press reports that the widely-supported resolution was backed by 12 of 15 Security Council members. . The United Kingdom and Switzerland both abstained from the vote, while the U.S. opposed the measure. AP reports that Palestine's broad support reflects the growing international concern for Palestinians facing a humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing war in Gaza. AP reports that Palestine's broad support reflects the growing international concern for Palestinians facing a humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing war in Gaza. The resolution would have made Palestine the 194th member of the United Nations. . Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood stressed to the Security Council that the U.S. veto of the resolution... . ... “does not reflect opposition to Palestinian statehood but instead is an acknowledgment that it will only come from direct negotiations between the parties.”. Similarly, deputy State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said that the U.S. has... ... “been very clear consistently that premature actions in New York — even with the best intentions — will not achieve statehood for the Palestinian people.”. In response to the failed vote, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador Riyad Mansour told the council that the decision would not deter the Palestinian people. The fact that this resolution did not pass will not break our will and it will not defeat our determination, Riyad Mansour, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador, via Associated Press. We will not stop in our effort. The state of Palestine is inevitable. It is real. Perhaps they see it as far away, but we see it as near, Riyad Mansour, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador, via Associated Press

US State Dept. Presses India on Kejriwal's Arrest and Congress Party Funds| Oneindia News

Following India's protest over US comments on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller reiterated Washington's stance on fair legal processes. He emphasized transparency and timeliness in both Kejriwal's case and the freezing of Congress party bank accounts. #ArvindKejriwal #Kejriwal #MatthewMiller #EDArrest #CongressParty #BankAccounts #Indianews #USIndia #Biden #PMModi #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.103~GR.122~HT.96~

Kejriwal Arrest: India summons US diplomat, raises objection over State Dept’s remarks| Oneindia

On Wednesday, the government convened a 40-minute meeting with the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission from the United States, who was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs' office located in Delhi's South Block. While specific details of the meeting have not been disclosed, it follows a statement by a US State Department spokesperson the previous day. The spokesperson mentioned that the department is actively monitoring reports concerning the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and urged New Delhi to ensure a fair and expeditious legal process for the detained Aam Aadmi Party leader. #ArvindKejriwal #USKejriwalArrest #USReactsToKejriwalArrest #MegaRally #INDIABlocRally #KejriwalArrestOppositionRally #OppositionRallyKejriwalArrest #HighCourtChallenge #ImmediateRelease #KejriwalArrest #LegalAction #DelhiHighCourt #LegalBattle #EnforcementDirectorate #UrgentHearing #LegalJustice #AAPLeader ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.125~HT.96~

Russia Charges US of Meddling in India's Election, Questions Lack of Evidence in Pannun Case

Russia dismissed US accusations against India in the foiled assassination attempt of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, criticizing Washington's lack of credible evidence and accusing it of disrespecting India. Maria Zakharova, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, condemned the US's "neo-colonial mentality" and suggested it reflected a misunderstanding of India's national character. The allegations were seen as an attempt to interfere in India's internal affairs amidst ongoing elections. #Russia #Pannun #GurpatwantSinghPannun #USIndia #RussiaIndia #NikhilGupta #Biden #Modi #Khalistan #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.102~GR.122~HT.318~