In his inaugural diplomatic journey to the United States, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spoke before a joint session of Congress, emphasizing a perceived wave of skepticism among American lawmakers at a juncture when American leadership is of paramount importance, The Hill reported on Friday. “Your steadfast belief has been that liberty is the lifeblood […]
A distinguished Indian-American lawmaker has put forth a measure in the House of Representatives that denounces Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry, and related acts of hate and bias. This proposition, put forward by Congressman Shri Thanedar on Wednesday, is now under review by the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The proposition acknowledges that, in spite of […]
Washington: In a strategic declaration, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin conveyed to legislators the importance of augmenting the Indian military’s strength to ensure a more balanced power dynamic throughout the Indo-Pacific expanse. He articulated before the Senate Armed Services Committee during a session on the Department of Defense’s fiscal plans that the US and Indian […]
London: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed regret on Wednesday following a stir on social media regarding his choice of a pair of Adidas sneakers, described as trendy. In a video shared online last week, the British Indian leader was seen sporting a pair of white Samba trainers from the renowned German athletic brand during an […]
Washington: On Wednesday, President Joe Biden confirmed that he is weighing a plea from Australia to rescind the long-standing US campaign against prosecuting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for disseminating a cache of American classified records. Australia has, for years, urged the US to withdraw its case against Assange, who has been waging a battle against […]
In a summon by a Senate subcommittee, Boeing’s CEO, David Calhoun, is called to testify regarding the company’s jetliners amidst safety-related accusations from a whistleblower, adding a layer of intrigue to the ongoing inquiry. Scheduled for next week, the hearing will feature a Boeing quality engineer, Sam Salehpour, poised to unveil safety concerns surrounding the […]
In a courtroom nestled within the heart of New York, a solemn verdict was rendered on Tuesday. A mother hailing from the sun-kissed shores of Florida, Aimee Harris, was met with the gavel’s resolute decree: one month behind prison walls and an additional three months cloistered within the confines of her own home. The reason […]
In Moscow, a tribunal in Russia augmented the duration of incarceration by an additional two years for a former associate of the deceased opposition luminary, Alexei Navalny, marking another progression in the Kremlin’s extensive campaign against dissension. Lilia Chanysheva, who formerly presided over Navalny’s bureau in the Russian territory of Bashkortostan, found herself ensnared in […]
In Ottawa, a person of Indian descent who possessed a construction enterprise and another individual met their demise, while another man sustained severe wounds during a daylight shooting episode in the Alberta province of Canada, as per a media disclosure. The occurrence unfolded on a Monday, prompting law enforcement officers to rush to the scene […]
In the midst of emerging reports surrounding the restriction of Facebook in Kabul, the ‘Committee to Safeguard Reporters’ headquartered in the United States has urged the ruling government of the Taliban to reconsider this decree, as per Khaama Press. Responding to the emerging news of Facebook’s prohibition in Afghanistan, the Committee to Safeguard Reporters (CSR) […]
Amid the realm of international relations, a new zenith has been attained in the alliance between India and the United States, accentuated by their concerted efforts in technology and various other domains, as articulated by the US National Security Advisor. “The collaborative endeavors between the United States and India, a pivotal member of the BRIC […]
In Nashville, Tennessee, Republican legislators achieved a significant milestone on Tuesday regarding a proposition to authorize certain trained educators and staff, not affiliated with law enforcement, to bear firearms on educational premises. This action represents one of the state’s most notable expansions of firearm accessibility since a tragic incident at an elementary school last year. […]
Amidst the maritime realms of Copenhagen, six nations of Northern Europe, embracing the azure expanse of the North Sea, have united under an accord to safeguard subaquatic infrastructure in the northern reaches of the Atlantic Ocean from the looming specter of sabotage. The Danish Ministry for Climate, Energy, and Utilities heralded the North Sea as […]
The discovery of the deceased Indian student in Cleveland, USA, has brought another tragic episode to light within the Indian community residing there. Mohammad Abdul Arfath, a 25-year-old individual from Nacharam, Hyderabad, embarked on his journey to pursue a Master’s degree in IT at Cleveland University in May last year. Expressing deep distress over the […]
In the bustling metropolis of New York, the former President Donald Trump articulated his stance on abortion, asserting that the regulation of abortion should be entrusted to individual states rather than a national mandate. His pronouncement came via a video released on Monday, which refrained from endorsing a nationwide ban, thereby dispelling months of speculation […]
Amidst the dynamic landscape of military aviation, China’s progress in helicopter development takes center stage. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA), once reliant on Russian and reverse-engineered European models, now pioneers indigenous designs, marking a significant shift. The unveiling of a novel heavy attack helicopter, reminiscent of the renowned American AH-64 Apache, captures widespread attention. Grainy […]
