Controversy over US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin's health continues and it's not going away. It has put the White House also in a very tight spot after days of uproar among lawmakers. On Tuesday US officials disclosed that Austin was getting treated for prostate cancer and is recovering well.

Secrecy over Austin's illness land White House in trouble

A three-judge panel of the federal appeals court in Washington heard arguments on Tuesday in a momentous case over former President Donald Trump’s claim that he is immune from criminal charges for the efforts he took to overturn the 2020 election. Watch the report to know more!

US: Trump lawyers argue former president is immune from prosecution

The world's biggest technology trade fair is underway in Las Vegas. At CES 2024, AI is taking centre stage, bringing genuine tech breakthrough that is both cool and bizarre. Watch to know more!

CES 2024: AI Technology dominates at annual tech extravaganza in Las Vegas

As the countdown begins for the US Presidential race, trouble is mounting for Donald Trump. After the court hearing, Trump said that, President 'has to have immunity.' Trump has pleaded not guilty to all the charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against the right to vote. Watch the video to know more!

Trump lawyers argue former President is 'immune to prosecution'

Vivek Ramaswamy is fourth on Republican poll. His rallies draw larger male crowds. Ramaswamy aims to attract young voters with free beer. Watch to know more!

US Elections 2024: US Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy offers drinks at rally

US President Joe Biden was kept in the dark over his Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's cancer diagnosis and subsequent hospitalizations for about a month, the White House admitted Tuesday.

Why was US President Biden kept in dark over Pentagon Chief Austin's cancer for month?

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had some tough words with top Israeli officials on Tuesday as he made his fifth crisis visit to the nation since the war broke out with Hamas. Blinken said the cost of war on Gaza's civilians is "far too high'' and urged Israel to remove barriers so more essential aid could be allowed into Gaza.

Antony Blinken: Gaza needs 'more food, more water, more medicine'

Antony Blinken: Gaza war toll on civilians particularly children 'far too high'

US: President Joe Biden kept in dark over Defence Chief Austin's cancer for month

Major winter storm blankets U.S. in snow. Watch this video to know more.

Major winter storm slams US with power outages

Antony Blinken: Israel 'must stop' undercutting Palestinian's ability to govern

One of the biggest attacks by the Houthis in the Red Sea till date, they have fired missiles and drones. The US and the UK forces have shot down 21 drones and missiles. This was the 26th attack Yemeni Houthis.

Houthis Red Sea attacks: US & UK forces shoot down 21 drones and 3 missiles

Indian Naval Chief speaks on piracy attacks in the Red Sea | World News | WION

Taiwan's defence ministry issued an alert Tuesday saying China has launched a satellite and urging caution days before the elections. Taiwan holds presidential and parliamentary elections Saturday (Jan. 13) that China has described as a choice between war and peace.

Taiwan Polls 2024: Defence Ministry issues alert after Chinese balloons spotted over Island

US top diplomat Antony Blinken said on Tuesday that Israel has agreed on a plan for a UN mission to assess the situation in war-torn northern Gaza to enable the safe return of displaced Palestinians. Blinken said the cost of war on Gaza's civilians is "far too high'' and urged Israel to remove barriers so more essential aid could be allowed into Gaza.

Israel-Gaza war: Israel agreed to allow UN to evaluate Gaza situation, says Antony Blinken

Biden’s remark came after protesters interrupted a campaign speech at a historic South Carolina church. President Biden on Monday told parishioners at Mother Emanuel AME Church in South Carolina that he has been “quietly working” with Israel’s government to get the Israeli Defence Forces “out of Gaza” after protesters interrupted a speech he was delivering.

Israel-Hamas war: President Joe Biden vows he is working to get Israel 'Out of Gaza'

According to two defence officials, the deputy secretary of defence did not even realize that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized when she started taking on some of his duties on January 2. Until Thursday, three days after the secretary checked into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center due to complications from an elective surgery, senior leaders, including Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, the Pentagon's second-in-command, were kept in the dark about Austin's actual location. As previously reported in news, Austin was hospitalised for three days before even the president learned of it.

Lloyd Austin Secret Hospitalisation: White House to review Austin's lack of disclosure

According to two defence officials, the deputy secretary of defence did not even realize that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized when she started taking on some of his duties on January 2. Until Thursday, three days after the secretary checked into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center due to complications from an elective surgery, senior leaders, including Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, the Pentagon's second-in-command, were kept in the dark about Austin's actual location. As previously reported in news, Austin was hospitalized for three days before even the president learned of it.

Donald Trump calls for Lloyd Austin's removal

Nvidia plans to commence mass production of its highly anticipated h20 ai chip in the second quarter of 2024. This comes as it navigates uncertainties amid US Export rules.

Nvidia to launch China-focused AI chip | World Business Watch

Can India's Red Sea fleet safeguard Indian exports? The Indian Navy has deployed 10 ships to patrol the areas surrounding the red sea. The move has been taken in light of the attacks being carried out by the Houthis. Molly gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Can India's Red Sea fleet safeguard exports?

US' Lloyd Austin in hospital: Biden backs US Defence Secretary after secretive hospital stay

A United States Navy serviceman, who pleaded guilty to accepting bribes from a Chinese intelligence officer in exchange for sensitive US military information, was sentenced to more than two years in prison on Monday (Jan 8), said the Department of Justice (DOJ).

US naval officer sentenced to over two years in prison for selling military secrets to China

When Hamas carried out a deadly assault on Israeli territory on October 7th United States was the first country to rush to Israel's rescue ensuring unconditional military and diplomatic support. But 3 months on Washington's tone has changed towards its ally. To know more watch this interview with Senior Advisor at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Dov Zakheim.

Israel-Hamas war | A wedge in US-Israel alliance?

While citing the voters of South Carolina the president of the United States had the nail on its head when he declared that white supremacy is America's poison and that has divided the nation down the ages. Joe Biden's message was a direct appeal to African American voters in a constituency where his support has waned.

US Prez Joe Biden takes to pulpit of Church, slams white supremacists

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