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Washington:  The US Department of State said in a statement that it has determined an "emergency" exists in Ukraine that becomes a "national security" concern of the United States, therefore the department bypassed Congress to approve the…

Washington: At least seven people were killed after a tornado ripped through multiple counties in the US state of Iowa, according to authorities. Six people, including two children, were killed and four others injured in Madison County,…

New Delhi: The US State Department has been taking unusually long to process the appointment of Pakistans Ambassador-designate to Washington, Masood Khan and the delay has triggered an impression of a pause in the process, Dawn reported.…

Houston:  One person was killed and another injured after a shooting outside a Walmart in the US state of Texas, authorities said. Houston detective C. Bowling told local media that the shooting took place before 2 a.m. on Tuesday when…

Sangli (Maharashtra):  Renowned US-born researcher, writer on Ambedkarism and Dalit movement Dr. Gail Omvedt passed away following a brief illness at Kasegaon, here early on Wednesday, said an aide. She was 81 and is survived by her…

New Delhi:  More than 60 countries have issued a joint statement calling on the Taliban to allow people to Afghanistan following the fall of Kabul and other provincial capitals to the insurgent group. In a statement, the US State…

Chicago: An explosion at a chemical plant in the US state of Illinois has prompted mandatory evacuations, according to local authorities. The explosion took place on Monday morning in the plant under Chemtool Inc., a company that…

Washington: Twenty-six US state Governors have released a joint statement condemning violence against Asian-Americans which has been on the rise since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic a year ago. "What is happening to Asian-Americans…

Washington:  A police officer was shot dead during an armed standoff in the US state of Ohio, authorities said. The incident took place on Monday evening in Toledo city, Xinhua news agency reported Officer Brandon Stalker, 24, was…

At least 11 people, including a police officer, have been injured after a gunman forced his way into a popular bar in the US state of California and opened fire.