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Washington, May 15 (IANS) The Trump administration intensified its push to rein in soaring college costs, with Education Secretary Linda McMahon telling Congress that 43 million Americans are now carrying… Continue reading 43 million Americans buried in student debt: US Education Secretary

Washington, May 15 (IANS) The Pentagon is aggressively restructuring its science and technology apparatus around artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and low-cost weapons as senior US defence officials warned lawmakers that… Continue reading AI arms race drives Pentagon overhaul

Washington, May 15 (IANS) Senior US lawmakers and State Department officials warned that China’s growing support for Russia’s war machine is rapidly reshaping how the Baltic states view Beijing, with… Continue reading China’s Russia ties reshaping Baltic strategy, US lawmakers warn

Washington, May 15 (IANS) The Trump administration’s Iran campaign came under intense scrutiny at a Senate hearing, with US military commanders claiming Tehran’s military capabilities had been severely degraded even… Continue reading US military defends Iran strikes

Washington, May 15 (IANS) California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of appointments across state agencies, including the appointment of Indian American business executive Yogesh “Yogi” Chugh to the Structural… Continue reading California Governor appoints Indian American to Structural Pest Control Board

Beirut, May 14 (IANS) At least 59 children were reportedly killed or injured in Lebanon over the past week despite a ceasefire agreement, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said,… Continue reading At least 59 children killed or injured in Lebanon over past week: UNICEF

Seoul, May 14 (IANS) Two Chinese nationals were sentenced to prison Thursday for illegally filming fighter jets at several South Korean and US military facilities and attempting to intercept traffic… Continue reading Two Chinese nationals sentenced to prison for filming Korean, US air bases

Washington, May 14 (IANS) US lawmakers from both parties intensified pressure on President Donald Trump ahead of his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, urging him to confront Beijing on… Continue reading Trump faces pressure to confront China on rights, trade ahead of meeting with Xi

Washington, May 14 (IANS) A top US Air Force official warned lawmakers that autonomous fighter aircraft could eventually outperform human pilots, reflecting growing Pentagon concerns over the rapid evolution of… Continue reading US warns robot fighters may surpass human pilots

London, May 14 (IANS) United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that a leadership challenge against him would plunge the Labour Party into “chaos,” as speculation mounted over a… Continue reading UK PM Starmer warns of party chaos amid speculation over leadership change

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono arrived in New Delhi early on Wednesday for the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. In a post on X, the Ministry of… Continue reading Indonesian FM Sugiono arrives in Delhi for BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meet

Washington, May 13 (IANS) A new illustrated children’s book, Discovering Hinduism: The Timeless Path of Kindness, Truth & Love, attempts to explain one of the world’s oldest living traditions in… Continue reading Indian American author simplifies Hinduism for young minds

Addis Ababa, May 13 (IANS) The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) urged health authorities and the general public to remain… Continue reading Africa CDC, WHO call for greater preparedness despite low Hantavirus risk in Africa

United Nations, May 13 (IANS) A former president of the General Assembly, Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, has entered the race to become the next secretary-general, according to Assembly president’s Spokesperson… Continue reading Former UNGA president from Latin America enters race for secretary-general