Dec 04, 2024, at 02:59 pm
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced that the United States is providing more than $1 billion in additional humanitarian assistance to address food insecurity and other urgent needs of refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and affected communities in 31 African countries.
Hindus demonstrate in Canada against atrocities faced by community members in Bangladesh
Dec 03, 2024, at 10:36 pm
Bangladeshi Hindus in Montreal recently took out a rally in the Canadian city to show solidarity with ISKCON, the religious outfit that has been targeted by alleged Islamists in Bangladesh in recent times.
Dec 02, 2024, at 04:08 pm
US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter in two criminal cases and described the decision as an 'abuse and miscarriage of Justice'.
Kash Patel, Trump's FBI director pick, joins X, Elon Musk reacts
Dec 02, 2024, at 03:40 pm
Indian-origin Kash Patel, who has been nominated by US-President elect Donald Trump as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director, joined the entrepreneur Elon Musk-owned micro-blogging platform X on Sunday.
Dec 02, 2024, at 03:02 pm
US President Joe Biden on Sunday pardoned his son Hunter who was facing sentencing this month on gun crime and tax convictions.
New York paying $220 million to hotel owned by Pakistan govt, says Vivek Ramaswamy
Dec 01, 2024, at 10:42 pm
New York: The City of New York is reportedly paying $220 million to rent the Roosevelt Hotel, owned by the Government of Pakistan, to house illegal immigrants.
Donald Trump nominates Indian-American Kash Patel as FBI Director
Dec 01, 2024, at 07:31 pm
US President-elect Donald Trump Saturday (US time) nominated Indian-American Pentagon official Kashyap 'Kash' Patel as FBI director in his new administration that will commence operating in January.
Donald Trump, Elon Musk celebrate Thanksgiving together, Tesla boss grooves to YMCA song
Nov 30, 2024, at 07:41 am
It seems like US President-elect Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have become the best of buddies ever since the elections earlier this month and their bromance was once again showcased during a Thanksgiving dinner in Florida.
Nov 29, 2024, at 10:52 pm
American singer Mary Millben has urged world leaders to address the arrest of ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das and the attack on Hindu and other minorities in Bangladesh, the latest episodes which have triggered fresh tension in the country that has witnessed political instability ever since former PM Sheikh Haina-led government was ousted from power on August 5.
Nov 28, 2024, at 05:11 am
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has accused The New York Times (NYT) and Bloomberg of "deliberately dropping" a groundbreaking study that exposed the extreme diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training programs in the United States actually increases racism.
USA: Indian-origin student Aryan Reddy dies after accidentally firing himself with a gun
Nov 22, 2024, at 07:57 pm
An Indian-origin student died in the United States after he misfired his gun during birthday celebration.
Donald Trump picks 'smart and tough' Pam Bondi as new US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdraws
Nov 22, 2024, at 05:03 pm
Washington D.C./IBNS: US President-elect Donald Trump has picked his loyalist Pam Bondi, describing her as "smart and tough", as the country's new Attorney General after controversial Matt Gaetz withdrew from the nomination for the post.
Donald Trump names Pam Bondi as attorney general
Nov 22, 2024, at 02:16 pm
US President Donald Trump on Friday named former Florida Attorney General and long-time ally Pam Bondi as his new attorney general.
Donald Trump-pick Matt Gaetz withdraws nomination as US Attorney General
Nov 22, 2024, at 07:03 am
Washington DC/IBNS: Scandal-hit Matt Gaetz, who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to take over as the US attorney general in the new administration, pulled out of the confirmation process on Thursday.
Donald Trump appoints former WWE Entertainment CEO Linda McMohan to lead Department of Education
Nov 20, 2024, at 09:12 pm
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon to lead the Department of Education.
Ukraine-Russia conflict: US embassy in Kyiv shuts down over threat of potential air attack
Nov 20, 2024, at 07:22 pm
The US government on Wednesday said its embassy in Kyiv will remain shut on Wednesday after receiving information about a possible air attack in Ukraine.
Nov 20, 2024, at 06:38 pm
Ukraine has fired US-supplied long-range missiles at Russian territory for the first time since Washington permitted Kyiv to conduct such attacks, media reports said.
Ex-Canadian PM Stephen Harper urges Canada to stop cultivating divisive Khalistanis, Jihadists
Nov 19, 2024, at 10:23 pm
In a candid critique that has reignited debates over Canada’s immigration and foreign policy, former Prime Minister Stephen Harper called on the nation to cease harboring divisive groups such as Khalistanis and jihadists.
Three die after homeless man goes on stabbing spree in New York
Nov 19, 2024, at 02:48 pm
At least three people died after a man went on a stabbing spree across the Manhattan region of New York during broad daylight on Monday.
USA: Flight evacuated after passenger's cellphone battery caught fire
Nov 18, 2024, at 09:27 pm
Passengers of a Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency exit after a smartphone battery of a co-traveller caught fire and damaged a seat in the US state of Denver.
Joe Biden allows Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles inside Russia
Nov 18, 2024, at 03:22 pm
President Joe Biden has approved Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles to fire into Russian territory, media reports said.
Donald Trump, Elon Musk team up to attend UFC event in New York
Nov 18, 2024, at 12:19 am
More than a week after he registered a victory in the Presidential polls, Donald Trump, along with Tesla chief Elon Musk, arrived at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York to witness an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) clash on Saturday.
Donald Trump picks anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as US health secretary
Nov 15, 2024, at 04:56 pm
Washington D.C./IBNS: Roiling public health experts, US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is widely known for his anti-vaccine conspiracy theories, as the US secretary of health and human services, media reports said.
Bitcoin hacker Ilya Lichtenstein sentenced to five years in prison in major crypto laundering case
Nov 15, 2024, at 03:23 pm
The US Department of Justice has said hacker Ilya Lichtenstein was sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in a money laundering conspiracy arising from the hack and theft of approximately 120,000 bitcoin from Bitfinex.
Donald Trump picks immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff for policy
Nov 15, 2024, at 05:43 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed his close aide Stephen Miller as the White House Deputy Chief Of Staff for policy.
Donald Trump picks former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard as US intelligence chief
Nov 14, 2024, at 04:45 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President-elect Donald Trump has picked former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard as the intelligence chief of his administration, media reports said.
'Welcome back': Joe Biden greets Donald Trump at White House
Nov 14, 2024, at 06:22 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Joe Biden Wednesday welcomed President-elect Donald Trump to the White House on Wednesday ending four years of bitter rivalry and marking the start of a smooth transfer of power.
Middle East: Mike Huckabee to be Donald Trump's envoy in Israel
Nov 13, 2024, at 10:13 pm
US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as the country's new envoy to Israel.
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead DOGE, announces Donald Trump
Nov 13, 2024, at 03:40 pm
US President-elect Donal Trump has announced tech billionaire Elon Musk and Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
President-elect Donald Trump likely to name Stephen Miller as Deputy Chief of Staff for policy
Nov 12, 2024, at 03:13 pm
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed immigration hawk Stephen Miller as his Deputy Chief of Staff for policy, confirmed Vice President-elect JD Vance.