Teenage park ranger killed in US wildfire
A major wildfire, dubbed Jennings Creek, continued to rage in Passaic County, New Jersey, and Orange County, New York, with limited success in containment efforts. The blaze has burned through 3,000 acres and threatened 25 structures, according to a social media post from
Israeli PM appoints new ambassador to US
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to appoint Yechiel Leiter as Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, according to a statement issued by Netanyahu’s office. Leiter, 65, has served in senior public service positions in Israel, including as the deputy director-general of
Trump doubles down on mass deportation of illegals, but says he wants immigrants
While reaffirming his campaign stance of deporting illegal migrants, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said he still wants immigrants to enter the country legally. “We obviously have to make the border strong and powerful, and at the same time, we want people to come
Analysis: New chapter for US-China ties? Trump’s victory raises questions for global relations
By: Nikita Sharma Chinese President Xi Jinping offered a measured response to Donald Trump’s return to the White House, emphasizing the importance of finding ways for the U.S. and China to “get along” amid the tumultuous backdrop of their long-standing rivalry. In his
Strategic path forward for India in Trump’s 2024 term
By: Avi Verma MD(h) With Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2024, the IndoUS Tribune believes India is positioned at a critical juncture to advance and safeguard its strategic, economic, and regional interests. Trump’s reelection marks not only a continuation but also an evolution
Melania expresses optimism about US’ future after husband Donald Trump’s win
After her husband Donald Trump was elected the president of the US for a second time, Melania Trump on Thursday expressed optimism about the country’s future. Taking to social media platform X, Melania posted that Americans had entrusted them (she and her husband)
Congratulations, President Trump: A triumph of resilience and vision.
In a remarkable political comeback, Donald J. Trump has secured a second term as the 47th President of the United States. His victory marks a historic moment in American political history, as he becomes only the second president in U.S. history to reclaim
How are US polls conducted? Will Trump win again or will Harris script history?
The 2024 US presidential election has emerged as a fierce contest between current Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. This election has seen significant voter turnout and engagement, marked by intense events like voting issues, assassination attempts, and legal challenges.
EAM Jaishankar says US to be more isolationist irrespective of who wins election
India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday that the US is likely to become more isolationist, irrespective of who becomes the country’s next president. Speaking at an event in Canberra while Americans were still casting votes, EAM Jaishankar said the
US Poll: Suhas Subramanyam on way to Congress, increasing ‘samosa caucus’ to 6
Suhas Subramanyam is on his way to Congress, where he will join the ‘Samosa Caucus,’ the group of Indian American lawmakers, boosting its strength to six. In his Virginia constituency, he had 52.1 percent of the votes to 47.9 percent for his Republican
Make Google a ‘trusted source’ in US election: Sundar Pichai to employees
As the White House race entered the crucial counting stage, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai told employees to ensure that “the products we build” are “a trusted source of information to people of every background and belief.” In a memo to employees,
When will the 2024 presidential election results be announced?
The outcome of the 2024 US presidential election could be known as early as Wednesday morning, just a few hours after polling ends on Tuesday. Or it could take days, weeks, and, as happened in one instance, a month. More than 78 million
US election: Meta extends ban on new political ads till later this week
Meta has announced it will extend the ban on new political ads on Facebook and Instagram even after the US presidential election on November 5. In its political ads policy update, Meta confirmed that the ban on new political ads will be extended
US polls: Economy, abortion, immigration, character top issues
When voters go to the polling stations on Tuesday, they will have to decide between the top issues presented by Kamala Harris – abortion and character – or Donald Trump – immigration and the economy. Here is a look at the issues: Economy
The ‘Samosa Caucus’ in US Congress and who belongs to it
With a handful of Indian-Americans either eyeing a seat in the US Congress or seeking re-election, there are hopes that the ‘Samosa Caucus’ may grow in numbers over the coming few months. The ‘Samosa Caucus’ is a nickname given to a group of
Indian stock market opens flat, all eyes on US election
The Indian stock market opened flat on Tuesday as buying was seen in metal, auto, IT, PSU bank, and pharma sectors during early trade, with investors turning their attention to the closely fought US election. The Sensex was trading at 78,714.02 after slipping
US officials sound alarm about foreign interference in election as fake video aimed at Harris surfaces
As a sophisticated artificial intelligence-driven fake video targeting the Democratic Party’s presidential ticket surfaced, US officials have raised concerns about foreign interference in the upcoming election. Iran is backing Vice President Kamala Harris, while Russia is supporting former President Donald Trump, with China
The 2024 U.S. presidential election—its impact on Indo-U.S. relations
By: Avi Verma MD(h)The 2024 U.S. presidential election may be one of the most consequential in American history, especially in its foreign policy implications for India. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump represent divergent paths for the U.S. on the global stage, and each has
US election: Amid warnings of threats to democratic process, early ballot boxes set on fire
Amid warnings from US federal authorities about threats to “disrupt the democratic process,” early ballot collection boxes have been set on fire in two states. On Monday, a box in Washington State and another in Oregon were set ablaze, while incendiary devices planted
Trudeau govt officials admit to leaking ‘intel’ against India to US media
In a revelation that exposes the Justin Trudeau-led Canadian government’s campaign against India, two senior officials in Ottawa have admitted to leaking so-called intelligence on India to the American media prior to disclosing it in Canada. Nathalie Drouin, Canada’s National Security and Intelligence