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Blinken pledges US aid to build Gaza without helping Hamas

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed Tuesday to “rally international support” to aid Gaza following a devastating war there while keeping any assistance out of the hands of its militant Hamas rulers, as he began a regional tour...

New vibe at White House: Hugs are in; masks are (mostly) out

A smiling crowd of unmasked people filling the largest room in the White House. A visiting head of state welcomed with pomp, circumstance and handshakes. A 94-year old Medal of Honor recipient receiving a joyous hug from Vice President...

US state secretary Blinken to visit Israel, West Bank on May 26-27: Report

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel and the Palestinian Authority in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday and Thursday as part of Washington's efforts to build on the Gaza truce, a source briefed on the planning...

Climbing guide says at least 100 coronavirus cases on Everest

An expert climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at least 100 climbers and support staff, giving the first comprehensive estimate amid official Nepalese denials of a Covid-19 cluster on the world's highest...

Biden, Harris incomes dropped in 2020, tax returns show

President Joe Biden’s income fell dramatically to $607,336 in 2020 as he dropped lucrative speaking engagements to campaign for the White House, but he still earned enough to pay the higher tax rates he’s proposed for wealthy people. Biden and...

‘We’ve received more info’: US on Gaza tower housing media outlets destroyed by Israel

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday that Washington had received further information about Israel's destruction of a Gaza high-rise that housed the local offices of the Associated Press and Al Jazeera news organisations. We did seek further...

First repatriation flight lands in Australia after India travel ban ends

Australia carried out it Passengers had to show two negative Covid-19 tests before boarding the government-backed Qantas flight and were taken upon arrival to a converted mining camp in Howard Springs in the Northern Territory for a two-week quarantine. The Australian...

CDC’s new mask change as a surprise, creates confusion for businesses

For a nation mired in a pandemic for more than a year, the biggest step toward a return to normal came suddenly, even to President Joe Biden. After warning the country on Monday to stay vigilant amid the threat of...

Joe Biden ready to push case for $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan in Louisiana

President Joe Biden will push the case for his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan in the reliably Republican state of Louisiana — directly challenging GOP lawmakers who say that low taxes for corporations and the wealthy will fuel economic growth. Biden...

India’s Covid situation ‘horrifying preview’ of Nepal’s future, suggests expert. Here’s why

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on Wednesday warned about the worrying surge in coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases in Nepal. The Himalayan nation, which shares an extensive border with India, is reporting around 230...

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ICRA installs solar power system at Deepalaya School

ICRA inaugurated a 12 kW Solar Panel System at Deepalaya Senior Secondary School, Gusbethi, on March 10, 2026, as...