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09 Apr 2025
New York CityNY doctor fined $1.6B for sexually abusing over 100 women
A court has ordered pediatrician Stuart Copperman to pay $1.6 billion to more than 100 former patients who had accused him of sexual abuse.
09 Apr 2025
United States of AmericaWhy Indian students in US might soon lose working rights
A new bill in the US Congress has sent waves of anxiety among international students, including Indians.
09 Apr 2025
EducationTrump freezes $1B funding for Cornell University, $790M for Northwestern
The Donald Trump administration has frozen over $1 billion in federal funding to Cornell University and $790 million to Northwestern University.
09 Apr 2025
United States of AmericaProtests, parking fines: Why your US visa might get canceled
International students in the US are at a greater risk of losing their visas than ever before.
09 Apr 2025
Donald Trump'Kissing my a—': Trump mocks countries eager for trade deals
US President Donald Trump has mocked world leaders keen to seal trade deals with the United States.
09 Apr 2025
PhilippinesPhilippine politician offers to sleep with 'lonely mothers'; faces disqualification
Filipino congressional candidate Christian Sia has created a storm with his misogynistic comments at a campaign event.
09 Apr 2025
Dominican RepublicRoof of Dominican nightclub collapses; 98 killed, including ex-MLB players
At least 98 people have died and nearly 200 injured after the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) collapsed early Tuesday.
09 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpLast extradition plea rejected, 26/11 mastermind arriving in India 'shortly'
Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, will be extradited from the United States to India "shortly," PTI reported.
09 Apr 2025
China'Ready to fully offset shocks': China after Trump's 104% tariffs
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has assured that China is well-prepared to counteract the potential economic impacts of United States President Donald Trump's unprecedented 104% tariffs on all Chinese imports.
08 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpTiffany Trump reveals baby's gender at her blue-themed shower
President Donald Trump's youngest daughter, Tiffany Trump, recently celebrated her baby shower and revealed the gender of her unborn child.
08 Apr 2025
South KoreaSouth Korea sets date for snap election after president's ouster
South Korea will hold a snap presidential election on June 3, after the impeachment and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo announced.
08 Apr 2025
ChinaIran, Iraq, Saudi executed 1,380 people last year—highest in decade
According to Amnesty International's latest annual report on death sentences, Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia are responsible for most of the 1,518 executions globally in 2024.
08 Apr 2025
TexasRFK Jr. endorses 'bogus' measles treatment after burying disease victim
United States Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed two controversial "healers" hours after attending the funeral of an eight-year-old girl who died in a measles outbreak in Texas.
08 Apr 2025
United States of AmericaUS student visa revoked? Here's what Indians can do next
In a recent development, the US Department of State has canceled over 300 student and exchange visitor visas.
08 Apr 2025
Joe BidenUS Supreme Court clears way for extradition of 26/11 mastermind
The US Supreme Court has rejected Tahawwur Rana's last-ditch plea to stop his extradition to India.
08 Apr 2025
ChinaTrump threatens extra 50% tariff on China; Beijing reacts
China has promised to "fight to the end" after United States President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on its imports.
07 Apr 2025
EuropeExplained: Why Malta's golden visa has many Indian takers
The Malta Permanent Residency Programme (MPRP), commonly known as the "golden visa," has become a hot favorite among Indians looking to settle down in Europe.
07 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpTrump insists there is no inflation despite market crash
US President Donald Trump has brushed away concerns regarding inflation in the country, amid a massive sell-off in global markets.
07 Apr 2025
Saudi ArabiaWhat's the difference between Hajj and Umrah dress codes
Millions of Muslims undertake the holy pilgrimages of Hajj and Umrah to Saudi Arabia every year.
07 Apr 2025
JapanJapan releases strategic rice reserves to combat price surge
Japan, where rice is not just a staple food but also a cultural symbol, has decided to tap into its strategic rice reserves. The move is aimed at reducing the burden of rising prices on its people.
07 Apr 2025
United States of AmericaPalestinian-American teenager killed by Israeli forces in West Bank
Israeli soldiers shot dead a 14-year-old Palestinian-American boy, Omar Muhammad Saadeh Rabee, during a counterterrorism operation in the West Bank town of Turmus Ayya, Palestinian officials said.
07 Apr 2025
Meghan MarklePrince Harry reportedly unhappy with Meghan using kids for brand
Prince Harry is reportedly "not overly happy" with Meghan Markle's decision to use their children to promote her lifestyle brand, As ever.
07 Apr 2025
Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg buys luxurious $23M mansion near White House
Mark Zuckerberg, the billionaire behind Meta, has been revealed as the buyer of a $23 million mansion in Washington, DC.
07 Apr 2025
AustraliaAustralia PM candidate retracts election promise to end work-from-home policy
Peter Dutton, leader of Australia's opposition party, has withdrawn an election promise to scrap the work-from-home option for public servants after a public backlash.
07 Apr 2025
EgyptSaudi suspends visas for India, 13 countries ahead of Hajj
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of certain visas to citizens of 14 countries, including India. The decision comes ahead of the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage.
07 Apr 2025
iPhoneUS: iPhone blamed for including journalist in classified military chats
A recent incident involving the US government's use of Signal, an encrypted messaging app, has sparked controversy.
07 Apr 2025
H-1B VisaWhy H-1B visa holders should not leave US right now
H-1B visa holders in the US are facing a unique challenge this year: top tech companies are advising employees to limit international travel.
07 Apr 2025
CanadaCanada's PM Carney celebrates Ram Navami at Toronto temple
Canadian PM Mark Carney recently attended the Ram Navami celebrations at Toronto's BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
07 Apr 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuTrump calls tariffs 'very beautiful thing' as markets continue collapsing
United States President Donald Trump has defended his recent tariff hikes, calling it a "beautiful thing," despite the economic turmoil they have caused.
06 Apr 2025
UkraineRussian missile strikes in Kyiv kill 1, injure 3
One person was killed and three were injured in a missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine. The assault also left massive destruction and ignited fires in several districts of the city.
06 Apr 2025
IranIran warns neighbors of consequences if they aid US attacks
Iran has refused US President Donald Trump's demand for direct negotiations, but is open to continuing indirect talks through Oman. An unnamed senior Iranian official told Reuters.
06 Apr 2025
Narendra ModiSri Lanka frees 11 Indian fishermen after PM Modi's appeal
Sri Lanka has set at least 11 Indian fishermen free, in a goodwill gesture.
06 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpTrump administration's budget cuts endanger foreign journalists working in US
United States President Donald Trump's recent executive order to dismantle the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has put foreign journalists in America in grave danger.
06 Apr 2025
United States of AmericaFailed H-1B lottery? Indians can try for these visas instead
Results have been declared for the 2026 H-1B visa lottery, leaving many hopefuls dejected. Demand has once again exceeded supply.
06 Apr 2025
Columbia UniversityColumbia University hires special officers with arrest powers amid protests
Columbia University has appointed 36 new special patrol officers, following a series of protests on campus.
06 Apr 2025
Berlin'Hands off!': Thousands rally across US against Trump, Musk's policies
A series of protests titled "Hands Off!" were held across the United States of America on Saturday, against President Donald Trump and his adviser, Elon Musk.
05 Apr 2025
Vladimir PutinUS warns Russia to act on Ukraine peace talks
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a stern warning to Russia, urging it to demonstrate its commitment to the ongoing peace talks with Ukraine.
05 Apr 2025
United States of AmericaImmigration ombudsman aiding H-1B, Green Card applicants disbanded: What's next?
The Donald Trump administration has dissolved the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Ombudsman, an important oversight body that played a key role in helping immigrants facing visa-related issues.
05 Apr 2025
MyanmarMyanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,354: Here's why
The death toll from Myanmar's recent earthquake has reached 3,354, with over 200 still unaccounted for, state media said on Saturday.
05 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpOver 1,000 protests against Trump scheduled across US today
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the US prepares for a wave of protests against Donald Trump. 'Hands Off' demonstrations are expected to draw over 500,000 people across the country.
