Geneva, Jan 24 (IANS) The UN human rights chief condemned in a statement the repeated use of “unnecessary or disproportionate force” in US immigration enforcement. Volker Turk, the UN High… Continue reading UN human rights chief condemns abuse in US immigration enforcement
Los Angeles, Jan 24 (IANS) Approximately 100 clergy members were arrested at the US Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport during a protest against US immigration enforcement, organizers said. The faith leaders… Continue reading About 100 clergy arrested at Minneapolis airport in anti-ICE protest
Brasilia, Jan 24 (IANS) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that US President Donald Trump attempts to create a new United Nations and be its sole owner. “President… Continue reading Brazil’s Lula accuses Trump of attempting to create a new UN, be its sole owner
Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) The US risks losing its quantum edge unless it maintains investment, strengthens its workforce, and stabilizes supply chains, lawmakers and officials warned. During a Congressional hearing… Continue reading US quantum leadership at crossroads, lawmakers warn
Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) Legislation to strengthen the federal response to anti-Sikh discrimination and hate crimes is gaining bipartisan momentum in the US House of Representatives, as Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren… Continue reading US Rep Lofgren backs bill to curb anti-Sikh hate
Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) Three Republican senators are urging the Trump administration to shut down visa and parole programs they say allow Chinese nationals to exploit US citizenship laws through… Continue reading US Senators urge end to visa program linked to China birth tourism
Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) Two senior Democratic lawmakers, including Indian American Pramila Jayapal, have pressed Meta and Google to end their digital advertising partnerships with the US Department of Homeland… Continue reading US Democratic lawmakers urge Meta, Google to end ICE ad partnerships
Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) The US State Department is set to finalize an expanded version of the Mexico City Policy on Friday, sharply widening restrictions on how American foreign assistance… Continue reading US expands Mexico City Policy on foreign aid
Annapolis, Jan 23 (IANS) A one-day exhibition on the Ramayana’s spread across Asia and beyond was held at the Maryland State Assembly Building, drawing state lawmakers, diplomats, and community leaders… Continue reading Ramayana exhibit draws Maryland lawmakers
Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) The United States announced that it has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization, ending its membership in the global health body. The move, the Trump… Continue reading US exits WHO, citing COVID failures
Canberra, Jan 22 (IANS) Australians have been asked to light a candle and observe a minute of silence on Thursday night to commemorate the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting… Continue reading Australia observes national day of mourning for victims of Bondi attack
Canberra, Jan 22 (IANS) Australians have been asked to light a candle and observe a minute of silence on Thursday night to commemorate the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting… Continue reading Australia observes national day of mourning for victims of Bondi attack
Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the Middle East was more stable after talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Davos. He pointed to what he… Continue reading Trump praises Egypt, claims Gaza calm, warns Iran at Davos event
Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the Middle East was more stable after talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Davos. He pointed to what he… Continue reading Trump praises Egypt, claims Gaza calm, warns Iran at Davos event
Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) A new US rule, which changes how H-1B work visas are chosen, could bring strong economic gains over the next 10 years, according to a government… Continue reading New H-1B rule promises big gains, faces legal clock: US watchdog
