US Vice President Vance warns Hamas will be ‘obliterated’ if it refuses to disarm

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

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Iran’s president urges broader cooperation with Iraq across all sectors

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

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PM Modi thanks Trump for Diwali wishes, calls for united fight against terrorism

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

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USCIS exempts F-1 to H-1B status change from $100,000 fee, easing concerns for Indian students

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

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Trump extends Diwali greetings, calls festival ‘a timeless reminder of light’s victory over darkness’

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

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Massive AWS outage disrupts global services, exposes internet’s reliance on few cloud giants

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

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US and Australia sign critical minerals deal to counter China’s dominance

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

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US clarifies $100,000 H-1B visa fee, exempts current holders

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

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PM Modi thanks Netanyahu for Diwali wishes, hopes India–Israel ties ‘continue to flourish’

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

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Trump says India has ‘de-escalated’ on Russian oil during meeting with Zelensky

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”

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Trump urges Russia, Ukraine to ‘stop’ war, suggests both sides claim victory

Trump urges Russia, Ukraine to ‘stop’ war, suggests both sides claim victory

US President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, following a two-and-a-half-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. After the meeting, Trump called for both nations to halt the ongoing war and find a resolution. In a post

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Trump confirms meeting with Xi Jinping in South Korea amid rising trade tensions

Trump confirms meeting with Xi Jinping in South Korea amid rising trade tensions

US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed plans to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea in the coming weeks, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit scheduled to begin at the end of October. The announcement comes amid escalating trade tensions

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Indian missions worldwide celebrate Diwali, showcasing rich cultural heritage

Indian missions worldwide celebrate Diwali, showcasing rich cultural heritage

Indian diplomatic missions across the globe marked Diwali, the festival of lights, on Saturday, reflecting India’s vibrant cultural heritage and promoting unity and harmony worldwide. In Japan, students, faculty, and members of the Indian community joined friends of India at Shimane University for

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Trump administration weighs meeting with Kim Jong-un during Asia visit

Trump administration weighs meeting with Kim Jong-un during Asia visit

Officials in U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration have privately discussed the possibility of arranging a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during Trump’s upcoming visit to Asia, according to a CNN report cited by Yonhap News Agency. While discussions have taken place,

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India-Russia cultural, spiritual ties highlighted during J&K LG Manoj Sinha’s meeting with Kalmykia head

India-Russia cultural, spiritual ties highlighted during J&K LG Manoj Sinha’s meeting with Kalmykia head

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha met Batu Sergeyevich Khasikov, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia in Russia, during his visit to bring back the sacred relics of Lord Buddha after a weeklong exposition. The meeting underscored the deep-rooted cultural and spiritual

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Anti-Trump protests erupt across US under banner of ‘No Kings’

Anti-Trump protests erupt across US under banner of ‘No Kings’

Massive demonstrations swept across the United States on Saturday as hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets under the banner of “No Kings,” protesting against President Donald Trump’s alleged authoritarian tendencies. Organized and supported by the Democratic Party, the rally marked

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Venezuela launches defense drills amid rising tensions with US

Venezuela launches defense drills amid rising tensions with US

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced on Saturday the launch of nationwide military exercises, codenamed “Great Corridor of the Venezuelan Plain,” under the broader “Independence 200” operation. The drills, spanning the central states of Barinas, Portuguesa, Cojedes, and Guárico, aim to bolster national defense

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US warns of imminent Hamas attack against Gaza civilians amid fragile ceasefire

US warns of imminent Hamas attack against Gaza civilians amid fragile ceasefire

By: IndoUS Tribune News Desk The US Department of State has issued a warning about credible intelligence indicating that Hamas may be planning an imminent attack against Palestinian civilians in Gaza, potentially jeopardizing the fragile ceasefire currently in place. In a statement released

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Kerala Governor pays tribute to former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga on behalf of PM Modi

Kerala Governor pays tribute to former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga on behalf of PM Modi

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday laid a wreath on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pay homage to former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, who passed away in Kerala. The Indian High Commission in Kenya confirmed that Odinga’s mortal

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India’s economic fundamentals remain strong with steady growth, says IMF

India’s economic fundamentals remain strong with steady growth, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reaffirmed confidence in India’s economic resilience, describing the country’s fundamentals as “pretty strong,” with robust growth, moderating inflation, and a well-managed fiscal deficit. “India continues to be the fastest-growing major economy. We have India going at 6.6% this

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