Denmark to strengthen Arctic defence amid US interest in Greenland
Denmark has revealed plans to enhance its military presence in the Arctic, driven by growing concerns over the US interest in acquiring Greenland, a Danish territory. Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced on Monday that the government will allocate 14.6 billion Danish
Colombia buckles: Trump shows how tariff threats will work if nations shun illegal migrants’ deportation
As the US escalates its campaign to round up illegal migrants and deport them on military planes, it overcame opposition from Colombia through threats of tariffs, offering a preview of how President Donald Trump will enforce his campaign promise. After Colombia initially refused
Homelessness in the USA: A crisis affecting 38 million people
By: Ashwani Mahajan Homelessness in the United States has reached alarming levels, with approximately 38 million people struggling to secure basic necessities such as food, clothing, and housing. For these individuals, life is a daily battle for survival, often spent on the streets,
Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship: Global repercussions and implications for India
By: Dr. Avi Verma In a move that has sparked widespread controversy, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending birthright citizenship for children born to non-citizens and undocumented immigrants in the United States. The order, effective February 19, reinterprets the 14th
Mexico, US in formal talks on bilateral issues, says Mexican Prez Sheinbaum
Mexico and the US have begun formal talks on bilateral issues, including immigration and security, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced. The talks started on Tuesday after newly-appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called his Mexican counterpart, Juan Ramon de la Fuente, according
US senators, envoy nominee raise concerns over China’s rising clout at UN
US Senators and the nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations have expressed concerns over China’s increasing influence at the world body, particularly through the use of money to gain votes and efforts to place more of its nationals in key positions.
Quad to be force for global good: S. Jaishankar in US
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar participated in the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Washington DC on Tuesday, discussing “different dimensions” of ensuring a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific. He tweeted that “Quad will continue to be a force of global good.” In addition
Polar vortex blasts the U.S. with life-threatening cold temperatures
The U.S. is bracing for a record-breaking cold snap as a fierce polar vortex pushes arctic air southward, bringing dangerously low temperatures across the nation. This cold wave is expected to be the most severe of the season, with temperatures plunging to levels
Polar vortex grips much of the US with life-threatening wind chills likely in the Midwest
A dangerous cold snap is sweeping across the United States, with life-threatening wind chills ranging from -30 to -55 degrees expected in the Rockies, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest. A lobe of the polar vortex has plunged temperatures to bone-chilling levels, making this
Trump announces US withdrawal from World Health Organisation
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is withdrawing the US from the World Health Organisation, a significant move cutting ties with the United Nation’s public health agency on his first day in office. Trump has long been critical of the WHO,
Will use US oil reserves to assert power globally, says Trump
President Donald Trump will use the US oil reserves as a weapon to assert its power and prevent friends and foes from “pushing it around.” “We’re not going to let all of our nations, our friendly and unfriendly nations, push us around from
‘We thank President Trump’: TikTok on process of restoring service in US
Chinese social media app TikTok has expressed gratitude to President-elect Donald Trump for “providing the necessary clarity and assurance” after confirming that it is in the process of restoring service in the US. This development follows Trump’s pledge to restore access to TikTok,
‘Invasion’ of US will come to halt, says Trump on immigration row
President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his commitment to implementing strict immigration limits, a central promise of his presidential campaign, on the first day of his presidency. Speaking at a ‘Make America Great Again Victory Rally’ in Washington on Sunday, Trump pledged to address
US conducts five strikes on Houthi military site in northern Yemen: Houthi TV
The US military conducted five strikes on a Houthi military site in Yemen’s province of Amran, north of the capital Sanaa, on Friday morning, according to the Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV. The strikes targeted an outpost in the Harf Sufyan district in northern Amran,
Indian Consulates in the US prepare for grand Republic Day celebrations
As India approaches its 76th Republic Day on January 26, 2025, Indian consulates across the United States are gearing up for grand celebrations to mark the occasion. These events will bring together Indian nationals, diplomatic staff, and local dignitaries to honor the nation’s
Yemen’s Houthis claim new attack against US aircraft carrier in Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthi group said in a statement that it had launched a new missile and drone attack against the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the northern Red Sea in the past 24 hours, claiming the attack lasted nine hours. “This is
The Third Eye: Terrorism on US Soil
The terror attack carried out by an ISIS convert, Shamsuddin Jabbar, on New Year’s Day at New Orleans’ famed Bourbon Street, has brought to light the harsh reality that Islamic radical forces, though weakened, remain active and are present across the globe as
12 Gold Vehicles for Ram Lalla from the USA: Discover Their Unique Significance
After the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla, a large number of gifts have been arriving from all over the world. Among these, a special and unique gift has arrived from across the seas. The NRI Vasavi Association USA has sent remarkable gifts
Winter storm: at least 4 dead as heavy snow and ice create dire travel conditions
A powerful winter storm has left at least four people dead as heavy snow and ice created hazardous travel conditions across multiple states in the U.S. over the weekend. The storm, which began to intensify on Friday, blanketed parts of the Midwest, Northeast,
Trump calls for US-Canada “merger”, hours after Trudeau resignation
Former US President Donald Trump stirred controversy on Monday by calling for a “merger” between the United States and Canada, just hours after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation. Trump, speaking at a rally in Florida, said that the merger would