Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to receive a 21-gun welcome salute and a state dinner on Thursday, the first time since becoming prime minister. This honor is typically reserved for the closest allies of the U.S., and is a reflection of the Biden administration's view that India is a vital ally for Washington's top foreign policy goal. Despite criticism from some U.S. lawmakers and advocates over human rights and India's reluctance to break with Russia, hundreds of activists are working to challenge the delicate choreography of the visit.
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At least three people have died and ten are injured after a tornado struck the small town of Matador, Texas on Wednesday evening. Reports from storm chasers and meteorologists on social media show the extent of the destruction, with considerable damage to homes, utility lines, trees and infrastructure. The Motley County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the fatalities and first responders are surveying the damage and assessing the situation.
Key takeaways: The international search for the missing tourist submersible, the Titan, has entered a more desperate phase as rescuers fear the oxygen supply may…
A Canadian P-3 aircraft detected underwater noises in the search area of the Titan, prompting the Coast Guard to relocate ROV operations to explore the origin. Victor Vescovo recently set a Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled at the deepest part of the ocean, but the underwater noises remain a mystery. Further analysis is being conducted in hopes of shedding light on the origin.
China has strongly opposed US President Joe Biden's comments calling Chinese leader Xi Jinping a dictator, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning expressing "strong dissatisfaction and opposition" to the remarks. The response comes days after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Beijing in an effort to re-establish communication between the two countries. The latest clash of words is likely to further strain the already tense relationship between the US and China.
On June 21, 2023, two Palestinian attackers opened fire at a restaurant and gas station near an Israeli settlement, killing four Israelis and wounding several others. In response, Israeli settlers stormed Palestinian towns, setting fire to dozens of cars and homes, and the Israeli military deployed additional forces. This incident has sparked outrage among Palestinians and raised tensions between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, with both sides accusing each other of inciting violence. The international community is closely monitoring the situation and has urged both sides to exercise restraint and work towards a peaceful resolution.
The U.S. Coast Guard has detected underwater noises in the area of the missing submersible craft that was exploring the Titanic wreckage, carrying five people including record-setting daredevil Hamish Harding. The Coast Guard has relocated its underwater operations and shared data from a Canadian P-3 aircraft with U.S. Navy experts in an effort to locate the source of the noises. The search for the missing submersible craft and its passengers is ongoing.
At a private fundraising event in California, President Biden referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a dictator, and implied that Xi was caught off guard by the U.S. military shooting down a Chinese surveillance balloon in February. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had just visited China for a rare diplomatic trip, in an attempt to ease tensions between the two countries. The meeting between Blinken and Xi was the first high-level diplomatic meeting between the two countries since President Biden took office, and the White House has said that the U.S. will continue to push for a more equitable relationship with China.