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Kamala Harris to attend state funeral of Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe

US Vice President Kamala Harris would travel to Tokyo to attend the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on September 27. Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister, was fatally shot on July 8 while the 67-year-old leader was delivering a campaign speech in western Japan ahead of the House of Councillors election on July 10. Harris would be travelling to Tokyo on behalf of US President Joe Biden to lead the Presidential delegation to the state funeral of Abe, according to her spokesperson Kirsten Allen. Apart from Harris, the funeral is likely to be attended by a galaxy of world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. From Tokyo, she would be travelling to Seoul for meetings with the South Korean leaders. The travel schedule is from September 25 to September 29. Her visit will honour the legacy of Prime Minister Abe and underscore the importance of his leadership in championing the alliance between the United States and Japan and advancing a free a

No place for violence, hate: Kamala Harris condemns attack on Rushdie

US Vice President Kamala Harris expressed shock over the attack on Salman Rushdie, saying that people should be able to "share ideas without fear" and "violence and hate have no place" in society

Kamala Harris to announce $1 bn for states for floods, extreme heat

Vice President Kamala Harris called climate change an "immediate" and "urgent" crisis as she detailed Biden administration efforts to respond to disasters such as deadly flooding in Kentucky

Trump vs Biden Rematch in 2024? Polls suggest America wants new face

Odds seem stacked against the Democrats in the upcoming Nov mid-term polls, with President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' ratings plummeting by the day

Tackling migration, US VP Harris backs investment in Latin America

Vice President Kamala Harris said that the Biden administration's work to attract investment to Central America, part of the US effort to reduce migration, has generated $3.2 billion in private-sector

US Vice-Prez Harris looks to connect with LatAm leaders at Americas summit

Among those staying home are the presidents of Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras the only three leaders Harris has met in her two quick trips to the region.

US VP Kamala Harris to headline dinner for South Carolina Democrats

Vice President Kamala Harris is returning to South Carolina this week to headline a fund-raising dinner for Democrats in the state, which plays a key role in the presidential nominating process

Biden, Harris discuss Russia-Ukraine situation with NATO chief Stoltenberg

US President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris met NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and discussed the implications of war between Russia and Ukraine for transatlantic security

"'We will come together'', says US VP Kamala Harris to Buffalo mourners

The funeral for 86-year-old Ruth Whitfield the oldest of the 10 people killed in the attack two weeks ago included an impromptu speech by Vice President Kamala Harris

Biden signs order to improve policing on George Floyd's death anniversary

With lawmakers unable to reach agreement on how to reform police policies or on efforts to reduce mass shootings, the president has limited avenues for advancing his campaign promises

'We need to have courage to take action': Harris on Texas school shooting

In an emotional address following the school shooting incident in Texas, the US Vice President Kamala Harris condemned the attack while calling for "action and taking a stand"

Live: Delhi turns into hot cauldron; mercury leaps to 49°C in some parts

Mungeshpur tops with 49.2 degrees Celsius in northwest Delhi and 49.1 degrees Celsius at Najafgarh in southwest; All weather stations recorded a heatwave day

Rights of Americans are at risk: Kamala Harris on SC draft leak

She drew sharp contrasts with Republicans, who she said sought to limit the freedom of women and other Americans

Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid, Joe Biden not 'close contact'

Harris, 57, received her first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine weeks before taking office and a second dose just days after Inauguration Day in 2021.

Russia foreign ministry bars Harris, Zuckerberg, other prominent Americans

In a statement Thursday, the ministry said that the travel bans would apply in perpetuity and that the sanctions list would be updated shortly in responsible to the hostile actions of the West

US announces ban on anti-satellite missile tests to cut space debris

Calling on other nations to make similar commitments and to work together in establishing this as a norm, Harris said in a statement late on Monday that such efforts benefit all countries

Indian American woman Navy veteran appointed Harris's defence advisor

Politico said on Monday that Harris's Senior Advisor Herbie Ziskend confirmed the appointment of Shanti Sethi, who will also have the title of executive secretary

Kamala Harris announces decision to ban US anti-satellite weapons tests

US Vice President Kamala Harris announced the decision to ban US anti-satellite weapons tests.

US is a proud member of the Indo-Pacific: Vice President Kamala Harris

The United States is a proud member of the Indo-Pacific, and the relationship that we have with the nations in that region and with Singapore is an enduring relationship, Harris said

US Vice President Kamala Harris, Apple CEO Tim Cook send Holi greetings

US Vice President Kamala Harris and Apple CEO Tim Cook have greeted people on the occasion of Holi the festival of colours.