Elon Musk points to Trump administration over Starshield restrictions affecting Ukraine
SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk has placed responsibility for restrictions on Ukraine’s Starshield satellite communications system on the U.S. government, saying decisions about its speed and usage are made by the military and ultimately President Donald Trump. “Starshield systems are owned and controlled
Indian-origin public servant in Australia denied bail over alleged stalking and threats
An Indian-origin public servant in Australia has been denied bail after being accused of stalking a woman he met through a dating app and threatening to use government systems to obtain information about her. Suyash Sinha, 31, appeared before the Australian Capital Territory
Indian American community outraged over alleged plot targeting Aurora Hindu temple; leaders vow unity against hate
IndoUS Tribune and community leaders strongly condemn alleged anti-Indian extremism, warning that threats against Hindu places of worship strike at the heart of religious freedom and community safety. CHICAGO SUBURBS — Shock, dismay and outrage have swept through the Indian American community following
19-year-old arrested in Illinois over alleged plot to attack Hindu place of worship
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Illinois over an alleged plan to carry out a mass shooting that may have targeted a Hindu place of worship in Aurora, police said. The suspect, Alexandros Paporakis of Palatine, was arrested on October 11 after
Yemen’s Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities after Aramco headquarters strike
Yemen’s Houthi movement vowed on Wednesday to continue attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, a day after a strike reportedly damaged the headquarters complex of oil giant Saudi Aramco. The Iran-aligned group said it had launched ballistic missiles, cruise missiles
Iran says container ship carrying more than 2,500 containers sank after mine strike near Strait of Hormuz
A container ship carrying more than 2,500 containers sank in waters south of the Strait of Hormuz after striking a naval mine and catching fire, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said on Wednesday. According to a statement carried by Iranian state
Trump announces plans for ‘massive’ oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans for extensive oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland, describing the Arctic island as “our new and beautiful Greenland.” However, he provided no details about the companies involved, the locations of potential projects or when exploration
Indian airlines cancel flights to Saudi Arabian cities until October 17
Four Indian airlines, IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air, have cancelled or suspended flights to several Saudi Arabian cities until October 17 amid an escalating security situation in the region. The announcements come after attacks disrupted operations at King Khalid
Air France enforces Israeli crew restrictions affecting Pakistani and other nationalities
Air France has confirmed that it is complying with new Israeli restrictions barring airline crew members holding certain nationalities from operating flights to Israel. The policy affects citizens of countries that do not maintain diplomatic relations with Israel, including Pakistan and several other
Russian diesel is not for the U.S. but for global markets, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s decision to ease restrictions on Russian diesel exports, saying the fuel is intended for global markets rather than specifically for the United States. His remarks come amid growing criticism from lawmakers who argue that the
Air India flight diverted to Jaipur after suspected hijack alert and bomb threat
An Air India flight travelling from Frankfurt, Germany, to New Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday following a suspected hijack alert and a reported bomb threat, according to Indian media reports. Flight AI-2030 landed safely at Jaipur International Airport at 9:35 a.m.
Pakistan declares emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suspends provincial government
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday, October 11, declared a state of emergency and imposed governor’s rule in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, effectively suspending the provincial government led by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. The
India’s NIA probes attack on Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar under anti-hijacking law
India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case to investigate the alleged mid-air attack on Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar aboard a Flydubai flight on September 30, invoking the Anti-Hijacking Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The case was registered
Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize highlights the importance of international justice
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay recognizes her contributions to international human rights and accountability. It also draws attention to the challenges facing the international legal system amid growing political pressure on institutions tasked with addressing
Trump calls for new Ukrainian president, blames Zelenskyy for U.S. diesel prices
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, October 10, called for Ukraine to elect a new president, directing fresh criticism at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and linking his leadership to concerns over diesel prices in the United States. Trump’s remarks add another dimension to
Trump says Iran war will end soon, predicts oil prices will plunge
U.S. President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran could end “very soon” and predicted a sharp decline in oil prices once the conflict is over, while reiterating that Tehran will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. Speaking at a
Russian bomb strike kills 33 in Kramatorsk, Ukraine
At least 33 people were killed and 18 others wounded in a Russian bomb attack on Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, according to Ukrainian authorities. The strike hit a street where two city buses were operating, in one of the deadliest single
Three killed, 36 injured in Houthi attacks on Saudi airports
Three people were killed and 36 others injured in separate attacks targeting two major airports in Saudi Arabia, according to the kingdom’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). Abha International Airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh were
Pakistan expands Saudi military role as Mecca defence pact takes effect
Pakistan is moving to strengthen its military support for Saudi Arabia as the newly formed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement enters an operational phase amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom. Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations chief, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, confirmed that Pakistani
Nana Patekar dies at 75, last rites to be held at Pune farmhouse
Veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar died on Thursday, October 8, at the age of 75 following a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. His mortal remains are being taken to his farmhouse in Donje near Pune, where his last rites will