Nijjar Killing: US Confirms Intelligence Sharing By Five Eyes Made Canada Allege India Role

New York: Wading into the ongoing diplomatic showdown between India and Canada, David Cohen, the US Ambassador to Canada, said it was “shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners” that led the Trudeau administration to make the claim of a potential link between “agents” of the Indian government and the killing of separatist Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.The Five Eyes is an intelligence

September 24, 2023
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Russia Foreign Minister Lavrov Lambasts West But Barely Mentions Ukraine In UNGA Speech

New York: While refraining from mentioning its war with Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday attacked the US and the West as self-interested defenders of a fading international order in his speech to the UN General Assembly.“The US and its subordinate Western collective are continuing to fuel conflicts which artificially divide humanity into hostile blocks and hamper the

September 24, 2023
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‘If US Has To Choose Between Two Friends, It Will Choose India’: Former Pentagon Official On India-Canada Row

Washington: Stating that Justin Trudeau’s allegations have led to “greater danger” for Canada than India, former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said that if the United States has to choose between Ottawa and New Delhi, it will surely choose the latter as the relationship is "too important".He said that India is far more important strategically than Canada is and Ottawa picking up a fight with

September 23, 2023
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‘Deeply Concerned…Critical That Probe Proceeds’: Antony Blinken On India-Canada Diplomatic Row

New York: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday (local time) said that Washington is "deeply concerned" about the allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the Indian government’s involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.He said that the US wants to see accountability and called it "important" that the investigation runs its course

September 23, 2023
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We Have Been In Regular Contact With Canadian Govt, Engaged With Indian Govt: White House

Washington: As the India-Canada diplomatic row intensified after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, designated as a terrorist by India, the US on Friday said that America is in regular contact with the Canadian government and has engaged with the Indian government.While addressing a press briefing, White House Press

September 23, 2023
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I2U2 Group Announces Joint Space Venture

Washington: The I2U2 group of India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United States announced a new joint space venture that aims to create a "unique space-based tool" for policymakers, institutions, and entrepreneurs.The I2U2 group of nations made the announcement on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.The US Department of State

September 23, 2023
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‘India Is Not Russia…’: US On ‘Economic Support’ To Russia

Washington: United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that India is not Russia, and China has its own set of problems, which are taken into context by Washington while making decisions.US NSA Jake Sullivan was asked about the US administration giving a “pass” to India and China, especially in terms of giving economic support to Russia.Addressing the briefing on Thursday, Sullivan

September 22, 2023
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Vivek Ramaswamy Wants To Expand Ties With India, Others, To Achieve ‘Economic Independence’ From China

Ohio: Indian American entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy said that he would be looking forward to expanding relations with countries like India, as he rolled out his trade policy aimed at achieving “economic independence” from ChinaRamaswamy (38) on Thursday, cited India, Israel, Brazil and Chile as countries he wants to build trade relations with in order to cut

September 22, 2023
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Don’t Have Anything To Announce On President Biden’s Visit To India To Attend Republic Day Function: NSA Sullivan

Washington: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Thursday (local time) said he did not have anything to announce regarding US President Joe Biden’s visit to India in January or any other time.Addressing a press briefing, Sullivan said, "I am not going to speak to either intelligence or law enforcement matters from this podium. I will let that process play out. We are in as I said before,

September 22, 2023
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‘In Constant Touch With Canadian Counterparts And Indian Govt’: Jake Sullivan On Ongoing Diplomatic Standoff

Washington: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Thursday (local time) said he will not be going into the substance of private diplomatic conversations. However, he said that the US is consulting with Ottawa closely and is in touch with the Indian government as well.Addressing a press briefing, Sullivan said the US supports the efforts that are being taken in the investigation and

September 22, 2023
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