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Indian American Impact Fund endorses Raja Krishnamoorthi for US Senate

Indian American Congressman from Illinois, Raja Krishnamoorthi, who announced his campaign for the United States Senate on Wednesday, has been endorsed by the Indian American Impact Fund that supports Indian American and South Asian political candidates. “Krishnamoorthi has distinguished himself as a principled, results-driven leader focused on expanding economic opportunity, strengthening national security, and ensuring […]

Robbie Ray pitches 6 effective innings as the Giants beat the Cubs 3-1

CHICAGO (AP) — Robbie Ray pitched six sparkling innings, Wilmer Flores had three hits and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Wednesday. Ray (5-0) allowed one run and three hits in his second straight win. Camilo Doval and Tyler Rogers each got three outs before Ryan Walker handled the ninth for […]

Pro-Palestinian students occupy Columbia University library, reviving campus movement amid federal scrutiny

Tensions at Columbia University reignited on Wednesday when dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters entered the main library and staged a sit-in, disrupting student preparations for final exams. The demonstrators, many wearing masks and kaffiyehs, moved into the second floor of Butler Library shortly after 3 p.m., hanging banners and chanting slogans. They renamed the space “the […]

Putin’s three-day truce to mark WWII victory begins

A Kremlin-declared three-day ceasefire to coincide with Russia’s World War II Victory Day celebrations began at midnight on Thursday. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order aims to mark the 80th anniversary of what Moscow calls the “Great victory.” The truce is set to run until the end of Saturday. Ukraine, however, has rejected the ceasefire outright. […]

17 states sue Trump administration over withholding $3.3 billion Electric Vehicle infrastructure money

Seventeen US states are taking legal action against President Donald Trump’s administration, accusing it of unlawfully withholding billions of dollars meant for building electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, reported AFP.The lawsuit, announced on Wednesday, claims the federal government has no authority to stop states from using funds already allocated by Congress. The funding — $5 […]

Carney says he asked Trump to stop calling Canada 51st state: ‘There’s a difference between wish and reality’

Carney privately told Trump to not refer to Canada as 51st state. Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly told President Donald Trumpthat Canada is not for sale. But privately he also asked the president to not refer to Canada as the 51st state, he revealed to the reporters after the meeting was over. On Canada […]

Donald Trump Offers Mediation Role As India-Pakistan Tensions Rise

Washington: Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, US President Donald Trump said if he could do anything to help, “I will be there” and wants the escalating conflict between the two countries to “stop”. “Oh it’s so terrible. My position is I get along with both. I know both very well and I want […]

Libya refuses to host US-deported migrants, says sovereignty ‘not negotiable’

The Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU) on Wednesday dismissed media reports suggesting that Libya had reached an agreement with the United States to accept migrants expelled from American soil. In its official response, the GNU made it clear that “there is no such deal or coordination” and called for respect of Libya’s national sovereignty. […]

George W Bush snubs Melania Trump’s White House event honoring his mother

Melania Trump holds a White House event for Barbara Bush but her son George W Bush won’t attend it. First Lady Melania Trump is hosting an event in the White House to unveil a postage stamp honoring former first lady Barbara Bush. But his son George W Bushplans to skip the event in the greatest […]

No Pope Yet: Black Smoke signals inconclusive first vote in Vatican conclave

Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel‘s chimney on the first day of the papal conclave, signalling that no new pope had been chosen. The smoke indicated an unsuccessful first ballot by the cardinals gathered in Vatican City to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church.The smoke rose at 9 pm, local time on […]