Trump writes to ex-Indian envoy Sandhu, shares condolences over brother’s death
US President Donald Trump has extended his condolences to former Indian Ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, following the death of Sandhu’s brother, Jasjit Singh Samundri. The condolence letter, dated October 17, praised Samundri’s public service and deep devotion to family.
White House defends East Wing demolition for Trump’s $250 million ballroom
The White House has defended the partial demolition of the East Wing, traditionally the office area for the First Lady, to make way for President Donald Trump’s $250 million ballroom. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the project ensures the “People’s House will
White House reaffirms ‘America First’ amid H‑1B visa reforms
The White House has reiterated that President Donald Trump’s top priority in overhauling the H‑1B visa program is to put “American workers first,” vowing to fight ongoing legal challenges against the administration’s policies. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that the reforms
All is not well at UN, decisions fail to address global priorities, says EAM Jaishankar
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday expressed concern over the functioning of the United Nations, saying “all is not well” within the institution and that its decisions often fail to reflect global priorities. He highlighted the limitations of the UN’s decision-making
Millions turn out for ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump — activists vow to sustain momentum
Millions of Americans took to the streets on October 18 in one of the largest protest movements in recent U.S. history, rallying under the banner “No Kings” to oppose President Donald Trump’s policies. While the rallies captured headlines, organizers say the real challenge
Operation Sindoor gave Pakistan a heavy ‘dose’: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that Pakistan has received a “heavy dose” under Operation Sindoor, warning that any future misadventure would meet with an even stronger response. Addressing the Army Commanders’ Conference in Jaisalmer — held near the India-Pakistan border for
EAM Jaishankar to represent PM Modi at East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, confirms MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 20th East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, scheduled for October 27. While Jaishankar leads the delegation in person, Prime
India-Japan ties key to Indo-Pacific peace, says Modi as he congratulates Japan’s first woman PM Sanae Takaichi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, calling India-Japan relations “vital for regional and global peace.” Modi said he looks forward to strengthening the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between the two nations. “India and Japan’s deepening ties
Indian envoy, Canadian minister discuss boosting economic cooperation ahead of trade mission
Strengthening economic cooperation between India and Canada took center stage during a meeting between Indian Acting Consul General in Toronto, Kapidhwaja Pratap Singh, and Canadian Minister of Economic Development, Victor Fedeli. The discussion focused on new avenues of collaboration ahead of Fedeli’s upcoming
Pakistan fails to meet US benchmarks for Asian strategy, says report
Pakistan, despite its strategic geography and military clout, fails to meet the key benchmarks that define the United States’ approach to Asia, according to a new report published in One World Outlook. The study asserts that Pakistan’s governance structure, economic instability, and opportunistic
US Vice President Vance warns Hamas will be ‘obliterated’ if it refuses to disarm
US Vice President JD Vance has issued a stern warning to Hamas, saying the militant group will be “obliterated” if it refuses to disarm. Speaking at a press conference in Kiryat Gat, near Gaza, on Tuesday, Vance said that Hamas fighters could be
Iran’s president urges broader cooperation with Iraq across all sectors
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for expanding cooperation with Iraq “across all sectors,” underscoring the deep and strategic nature of Tehran–Baghdad ties. According to a statement from the Iranian president’s office, Pezeshkian made the remarks on Tuesday during a meeting in Tehran
PM Modi thanks Trump for Diwali wishes, calls for united fight against terrorism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for his Diwali greetings and emphasized the importance of a united global stance against terrorism. During his Diwali celebration at the White House on Tuesday, President Trump said he had a
USCIS exempts F-1 to H-1B status change from $100,000 fee, easing concerns for Indian students
In a major relief for international students and skilled professionals, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified that the recently announced $100,000 H-1B visa application fee will not apply to those changing their status from F-1 student visas to H-1B work
Trump extends Diwali greetings, calls festival ‘a timeless reminder of light’s victory over darkness’
US President Donald Trump extended warm greetings to millions celebrating Diwali across the United States and the world, describing it as a “timeless reminder of light’s victory over darkness.” In a presidential message, Trump said, “Today, I send my best wishes to every
Massive AWS outage disrupts global services, exposes internet’s reliance on few cloud giants
By: IndoUS Tribune Staff A major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Monday triggered widespread disruptions across the internet, affecting thousands of companies and millions of users worldwide. The outage — one of the largest in recent years — temporarily took down
US and Australia sign critical minerals deal to counter China’s dominance
Washington, Oct 21 (IANS) — The United States and Australia have signed a landmark critical minerals agreement aimed at securing rare earth supply chains and reducing dependence on China, which recently announced new export controls on rare earths, magnets, and related materials. The
US clarifies $100,000 H-1B visa fee, exempts current holders
In a significant clarification, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the newly imposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing visa holders, renewals, or status changes within the country. The decision comes as a major relief for
PM Modi thanks Netanyahu for Diwali wishes, hopes India–Israel ties ‘continue to flourish’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, for his warm Diwali greetings and extended birthday wishes to him, underscoring the deep friendship and growing partnership between the two nations. “Thank you, my dear friend, for your
Trump says India has ‘de-escalated’ on Russian oil during meeting with Zelensky
US President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated that India has “de-escalated” its purchases of Russian oil, while meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. Trump claimed that India, which previously imported about 38 percent of Russia’s oil, is now “pulling back”