US made tremendous forward strides in defence partnership with India: Lloyd Austin at 2+2 dialogue with Rajnath

US Pauses Weapon Shipments to Israel Over Rafah Invasion Concerns

US Pauses Weapon , Shipments to Israel , Over Rafah Invasion Concerns. Al Jazeera reports that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has confirmed that the United States will pause weapon shipments to Israel amid growing international pressure. Al Jazeera reports that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has confirmed that the United States will pause weapon shipments to Israel amid growing international pressure. While speaking before a U.S. congressional subcommittee, Austin said that that Biden administration had already paused “one shipment of high payload munitions.”. While speaking before a U.S. congressional subcommittee, Austin said that that Biden administration had already paused “one shipment of high payload munitions.”. The decision reportedly comes amid concerns about Israel's push to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah. We’ve been very clear … from the very beginning that Israel shouldn’t launch a major attack into Rafah without accounting for and protecting the civilians that are in that battlespace, Lloyd Austin, United States Defense Secretary, via Al Jazeera. We’ve not made a final determination on how to proceed with that shipment [of weapons], Lloyd Austin, United States Defense Secretary, via Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera reports that the paused shipment included 1,800 bombs weighing approximately 2,000 lbs each, and another 1,700 bombs weighing about 500 lbs each. Al Jazeera reports that the paused shipment included 1,800 bombs weighing approximately 2,000 lbs each, and another 1,700 bombs weighing about 500 lbs each. Senator Bernie Sanders welcomed the administration's decision to pause the shipment, but stressed that it “must be a first step”. The US must now use ALL its leverage to demand an immediate ceasefire, the end of the attacks on Rafah, and the immediate delivery of massive amounts of humanitarian aid to people living in desperation, Bernie Sanders, Vermont Senator, via Al Jazeera. The US must now use ALL its leverage to demand an immediate ceasefire, the end of the attacks on Rafah, and the immediate delivery of massive amounts of humanitarian aid to people living in desperation, Bernie Sanders, Vermont Senator, via Al Jazeera. Our leverage is clear. Over the years, the United States has provided tens of billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, Bernie Sanders, Vermont Senator, via Al Jazeera. The decision comes amid criticism of the Biden administration's unwavering support for Israel amid the war on Gaza, which already killed over 34,000 Palestinians. . The decision comes amid criticism of the Biden administration's unwavering support for Israel amid the war on Gaza, which already killed over 34,000 Palestinians.

Top US Commander Reaches Israel As Iran Vows Retaliation After Consulate Attack| Oneindia News

Amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East, General Erik Kurilla's visit to Israel aims to address security concerns following an Israeli airstrike in Syria. Iran's threats of retaliation and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's stern warning against Israel add to the volatility. US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirms support for Israel's defense, while the US imposes travel restrictions on its personnel in Israel amid escalating regional tensions. #Iran #Israel #MiddleEast #Syria #AyotallahKhamenei #JoeBiden #BenjaminNetanyahu #IsraelIran #IsraelattacksIran #Israelattack #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~ED.101~HT.98~

US Rejects Gaza Genocide Claims Citing Zero Evidence, Asks Israel for Ongoing Aid Support| Oneindia

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejects claims of genocide by Israel in Gaza but acknowledges the need for sustainable improvements. The remarks came during a Senate hearing, where concerns over civilian casualties and humanitarian conditions were raised. Efforts to press Israel to protect civilians continue amid ongoing conflict, with the US emphasising the importance of addressing the humanitarian crisis. #UnitedStates #LloydAustin #IsraelGaza #Israel #Gazawar #Israelnews #Biden #Israelwar #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~ED.103~GR.123~

LS Polls 2024: Raebareli, Lucknow Gear Up for the polls: Insights from Shopkeepers Along the Highway

May 20th is the scheduled date of the Fifth Phase of the Lok Sabha Elections. And one of the seats in this crucial contest where voting will take place is the Raebareli Constituency. The Congress, on May 3, announced Rahul as a candidate from Raebareli and loyalist KL Sharma from Amethi, keeping Priyanka as well as Vadra out of the electoral contest. Rahul Gandhi is a sitting MP in Kerala's Wayanad, where he is seeking a fresh term alongside Rae Bareli. Rahul represented Amethi from 2004 until 2019. He will face Congress defector and three-time MLC Dinesh Pratap Singh of BJP in Rae Bareli. While, at the Lucknow Lok Sabha. Rajnath Singh of the BJP wants to hold onto the party's stronghold seat. What are people's opinions, though? Can the BJP salvage the bastion? Or in 2024, will something spectacular happen? With Rae Bareily, Lucknow both going for election,Oneindia Team talks to shopkeepers at the Raebareli highway. #LokSabhaElections #Lucknow #RajnathSingh #PMModi #BJPnews #BJP #Congress #INDIAAlliance #Politics #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~HT.178~PR.152~PR.282~GR.124~

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Gauging The Pulse Of Lucknow Seat Aboard The Shatabdi Express| Watch

May 20th is the scheduled date of the Fifth Phase of the Lok Sabha Elections. And one of the seats in this crucial contest where voting will take place is the Lucknow Lok Sabha. Rajnath Singh of the BJP wants to hold onto the party's stronghold seat. What are people's opinions, though? Can the BJP salvage the bastion? Or in 2024, will something spectacular happen? We conducted interviews with passengers on the Lucknow Shatabdi from New Delhi in order to gauge public sentiment. #LokSabhaElections #Lucknow #RajnathSingh #PMModi #BJPnews #BJP #Congress #INDIAAlliance #Politics #Oneindia #Oneindianews

Japan's Ex-PM Taro Aso Meets Donald Trump in New York, Discusses Mutual Co-operation| Oneindia News

Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso met with ex-President Donald Trump at Trump Tower, emphasizing the enduring significance of the US-Japan alliance amid Indo-Pacific security challenges. Trump praised Japan's defense efforts. These diplomatic exchanges coincide with Trump's legal proceedings and his active engagement with other global leaders. #DonaldTrump #donaldtrumplatestnews #donaldtrumpnews #donaldtrump2024 #TaroAso #JapanUS #ShinzoAbe #Worldnews #news #Oneinda #Oneindia news ~ED.101~GR.123~HT.318~