Who will be Trump’s Vice President if he wins 2024 elections?
Washington, Dec 23 - Even before the Supreme Court took up former US President Donald Trump's appeal against Colorado's apex court verdict striking him off the ballot and courts have begun trial hearings on election subversion, speculation is rife as to who the
SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft back to Earth with scientific research samples
Los Angeles, Dec 23 - SpaceX Dragon cargo resupply spacecraft returned to Earth on Friday with scientific research samples and hardware.
Hindu temple vandalized with anti-India graffiti in US
New York, Dec 23 - A prominent Hindu temple in the US state of California has been vandalised by pro-Khalistan elements with anti-Modi graffiti, leaving the members of the community in shock.
PTI stripped of its bat symbol ahead of Pak general elections
Islamabad, Dec 23 - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has stripped of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of its iconic ‘bat’ symbol -- a sign that depicts its founder, Imran Khan’s former life of cricket.
Mexican, US presidents discuss economy, immigration by phone
Mexico City, Dec 23 - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has said that he has discussed economic and immigration issues with his US counterpart Joe Biden, amid a surge in undocumented migrants concentrating at the Mexico-US border.
After intense diplomacy to avert US veto, UNSC adopts resolution calling for increased aid to Gaza
United Nations, Dec 23 - After four days of intense diplomacy to avert a US veto, the UN Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution to increase aid delivery to Gaza, where the UN says a dire humanitarian crisis is unfolding.
Trump pressured Michigan officials not to certify 2020 Presidential election results
Washington, Dec 23 - Former US President Donald Trump pressured election officials in Michigan not to certify the results of the 2020 Presidential election as he and Republican National Committe Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel called two Republicans on the Wayne County Board urging them
‘2024 Presidential polls are going to shake America’: Analysts
Washington, Dec 23 - A former president Donald Trump could well be convicted by the courts of (91 counts of felony on election subversion, cheating the government of taxes and insurrection) and yet Americans can then vote to send him back to the
Cops warn after burglars target Indian-Americans in Washington
New York, Dec 22 - Police have warned residents after a recent uptick in daytime burglaries targeting Indian-Americans in Bothell, a city in the US state of Washington.
Czech govt declares state mourning after university shooting
Prague, Dec 22 - The Czech Republic has announced a state mourning on December 23 following a university shooting in the capital Prague that has left at least 14 people dead.
Israel advocacy group files legal complaint against Red Cross
Tel Aviv, Dec 22 - The Shurat HaDin -- an Israeli advocacy group -- has taken legal action against the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) accusing the humanitarian organisation of inaction over Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
Indian-origin tax evader to pay nearly $550K in restitution to US
New York, Dec 22 - A 56-year-old Indian-origin tax return preparer in the US state of Georgia has been sentenced to two years in prison after he pled guilty to tax evasion.
UK rows back salary threshold for family visas after backlash: Report
London, Dec 22 - Following widespread backlash, the UK government has rowed back on plans to hike the salary needed to bring family members to the country from GBP38,700 to GBP29,000, the BBC reported.
Trump moves US Supreme Court to delay verdict on eligibility to run for 2024 polls
Washington, Dec 21 - Former US President Donald Trump has moved the Supreme Court against the Colorado court's verdict banning him from the Presidential Ballot of 2024.
‘Biden’s lack of clear vision for next 4 yrs may hurt his 2024 poll prospects’
Washington, Dec 21 - Democrats and allies are worried that US President Joe Biden has not yet laid out his party's agenda for his 2024 Presidential run as any "lack of clear vision" for the next four years is weighing heavily with Latino,
Largest ‘Bring Them Home Now’ street mural in the world unveiled in Los Angeles
Tel Aviv, Dec 21 - A street mural depicting the Israel Hostages and Missing Families' call , 'Bring Them Home Now' for the release of the nearly 130 hostages still held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip - has been unveiled in Los
US to land international astronaut on Moon by decade-end: Kamala Harris
Washington, Dec 21 - The US will land an international astronaut on the Moon aboard NASA's Artemis mission by the end of the decade, said Vice President Kamala Harris during a meeting of the White House's National Space Council in Washington, DC.
We’ve deepened partnership with India, elevated cooperation via Quad: Blinken
Washington, Dec 21 - The US has deepened its partnership with India and elevated cooperation through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or Quad, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.
US expects Israel-Hamas conflict to move to ‘lower intensity phase’, says Blinken
Washington, Dec 21 - The US expects to see the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas "move to a lower intensity phase," the country's top diplomat said.
WHO classifies new Covid strain JN.1 ‘standalone variant of interest’
Washington, Dec 20 - The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the new Covid-19 variant -- JN.1 -- as a "standalone variant of interest".