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Kash Patel will appear before the US Senate Judiciary Committee on January 30 for his confirmation hearing to become the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Patel, 44, would make history as the first Indian American to lead the agency if confirmed. The Senate Judiciary Committee announced the hearing on Thursday, officially […]
In an area already tense following two fatal fires, a new wildfire broke out north of Los Angeles. It’s growing in size, causing tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes. The incident brings into sharp focus the uncontrolled combustion of fossil fuels that is impacting Earth. Climate activists and environmentalists have in the […]
“The golden age of America begins right now,” Donald Trump declared during his coronation as the US’s 47th president and second term at office. He administered the oath of office by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at the Capitol in Washington on Monday. He bellowed: “From this day forward our country will flourish and be respected […]
Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony on Monday will be held inside the Capitol Rotunda in Washington DC due to severe cold weather. This decision mirrors the actions of former President Ronald Reagan, who also had his 1985 inauguration moved indoors due to freezing temperatures. On January 17, Trump announced on Truth Social that he had ordered […]
US President-elect Donald Trump, just hours before his inauguration, declared that his administration would soon initiate the largest deportation exercise in American history. Speaking at the Make America Great Again (MAGA) Victory Rally in Washington, DC, on Sunday, Trump addressed the crowd with a direct message regarding immigration. “Before this, nobody could even think of […]
President-elect Donald Trump intends to issue over 200 executive orders on his first day in office, prioritising border security, energy, lowering living costs for American families, and dismantling DEI programmes within the federal government. A senior administration official told a section of the media that Trump plans to issue multiple “omnibus” executive orders, each encompassing […]
Nate Anderson, the ‘activist’ short-seller behind Hindenburg Research, is facing scrutiny after documents filed in a defamation lawsuit suggested he may have collaborated with hedge funds in preparing reports that target companies. Anderson, who recently announced the closure of his nearly eight-year-old research firm, is alleged to have shared research with hedge funds, including Anson […]
A Pakistan court on Friday found former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, guilty of corruption in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case. They were sentenced to 14 and seven years in prison, respectively. The verdict was delivered by Judge Nasir Javed Rana of the anti-corruption court. Initially scheduled for January 13, […]
A 53-year-old French woman, identified as Anne, fell victim to an elaborate scam involving artificial intelligence and impersonation, which led her to believe she was in a relationship with Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt. The scam resulted in Anne losing an estimated Rs 7.47 crore (approximately €830,000). The ordeal began in February 2023 when Anne, an […]
The city of Los Angeles is grappling with devastating wildfires that have engulfed half the city, claiming several lives and destroying numerous buildings. Despite the catastrophic fires, the city’s air quality remains significantly better than that of Delhi, India, where pollution levels continue to pose severe health risks. Days after the fires began, Los Angeles […]
At least 10 people have died and thousands of buildings have been reduced to ash as ferocious wildfires swept through Los Angeles, US officials confirmed on Friday. The fires, fuelled by intense dry winds and parched conditions, have devastated communities, forcing tens of thousands to flee smoke-filled canyons and neighbourhoods, including areas home to Hollywood […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stepped down as the head of state and leader of the Liberal Party, ending his nine-year tenure in office amid mounting internal pressure for a leadership change. With only two months left until the March 24 deadline to select a new leader, the race for his successor has intensified. […]
Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Prime Minister of Canada and leader of the Liberal Party on Monday, signalling the end of an era in Canadian politics. Trudeau will remain in office until the party selects a new leader, though the transition could occur swiftly. Trudeau’s resignation comes amidst heightened tensions between Canada and India, […]
The Canadian federal government has announced it will not accept new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Programme (PGP) for permanent residence in 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stated that only sponsorship applications submitted in 2024 will be processed throughout 2025. The department aims to process up to 15,000 such applications during the […]
President Joe Biden and his family received an array of luxurious gifts from foreign leaders in 2023, with First Lady Jill Biden being the recipient of the most valuable item—a $20,000 diamond from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 7.5-carat diamond topped the list of gifts presented to the Biden family, as per an annual […]
China is confronting an outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) five years after the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports and social media posts indicate that the virus is spreading rapidly, with claims of overwhelmed hospitals and crematories. Videos circulating online show crowded medical facilities, with users asserting that multiple viruses—including influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae and COVID—19—are […]
Indian IT services companies are set to benefit from potential reforms to the H-1B visa policy, despite holding a relatively small share of total visa sponsorships, according to a recent report by Macquarie Research. The study highlights the pivotal role of H-1B visas in addressing the technical talent gap in the United States, where hiring […]
The assailant linked to the white Ford F-150 Lightning vehicle that shook Bourbon Street in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter on New Year’s Day has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Army veteran and US citizen from Texas. The attacker, as reported was apparently inspired by the Islamic State group, drove into […]
The shares of American airline manufacturer Boeing Co. dropped by almost 5.3 per cent at the opening of Wall Street today, following the crash of Jeju Air’s 737-800 aircraft in South Korea on December 29. At the US market opening, Boeing Co. shares dropped 5.3%; however, as of 12:15 pm (EST) on Monday, the stock […]
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981, passed away at his residence in Georgia at the age of 100. Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is renowned for his humanitarian efforts and his role in mediating peace between Israel and Egypt. After defeating Republican incumbent President Gerald Ford in […]
