‘Excellent conversation’: Donald Trump, Xi Jinping discuss trade, Taiwan, Iran & Ukraine in ‘long and thorough’ phone call

[ad_1] File photo: US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping (Picture credit: PTI) US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a wide-ranging telephone conversation on Wednesday, discussing issues spanning trade, security, Taiwan, Iran and the war in Ukraine, as Washington and Beijing seek to stabilise ties between the world’s two […]

‘Indians came to America, and then they became…’: Burt Thakur speaks on ‘Indian takeover’ at Frisco council meeting

[ad_1] As the issue of ‘Indian takeover’ of Frisco rocked the council meeting Tuesday, pushed by influencers on social media, Frisco council’s first Indian-origin member Burt Thakur spoke about the issue and said Indians who came to America upheld American Dream because American Dream needs participation. “Somewhere along the way Indians came to America, and […]

Pakistani-American businessman says denying Green Card holders govt loan bad policy: ‘As a former SBA leader…’

[ad_1] On March 1, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration will require 100% U.S. citizen ownership for SBA loans. Even 1% green card ownership disqualifies a business. The rule impacts SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, key funding tools for real estate, equipment, and jobs. Pakistani-American businessman Dilawar Syed, who previously served in the Small Business […]

What happened to India-hater MAGA influencer Elijah Schaffer? Conspiracy theories abound over deleted posts on wife, kids, FBI

[ad_1] MAGA influencer Elijah Schaffer threw X into a tizzy after he made several posts and then deleted some, triggering speculations that something is not right with him. Schaffer is known for his anti-India posts on X but this time, he posted something alarming about his wife and kids, only to delete them soon. Schaffer […]

‘Getting out of India such a big deal’: Woman celebrating UK visa approval gets hate online; ‘We will make deportation parties’

[ad_1] The video of an Indian woman celebrating after her UK visa got approved found its way to the anti-India bloc on social media, who questioned why getting out of India is such a big deal. The video was originally posted on Instagram, where the creator documented how she prepared for Edinburgh after her visa […]

‘They made me look weak’: Arrested Minnesota protester breaks silence on White House doctored photo

[ad_1] Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted an arrest photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong (left); minutes later, the White House shared a manipulated version of the same image (right). A manipulated arrest image shared by the White House has sparked outrage, raising alarms over AI misuse, racial stereotyping and the political weaponisation of social media. […]

‘Could make good use of Noam’s advice’: Noam Chomsky’s wife asked Jeffrey Epstein to set up meeting with Donald Trump | World News

[ad_1] Emails exchanged in November and December 2016 show that Valeria Chomsky asked Jeffrey Epstein to help arrange a meeting between her husband, Noam Chomsky, and Donald Trump, shortly after Trump’s election victory. In the same correspondence, Valeria Chomsky also expressed interest in a political role inside the Trump White House. November 13, 2016: Post-election […]

Art Basel Qatar opens in Doha: Breaks its own rules in the Gulf and the art world is watching

[ad_1] Art Basel Qatar Opens in Doha: A New Era for MENASA Art Scene The inaugural Art Basel Qatar has officially opened in Doha, marking a significant milestone for the international art world and for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region. Instead of simply transplanting the familiar Art Basel formula from […]

Indian-origin man in New Jersey calls cops to brag about how he escaped a police chase, gets arrested

[ad_1] A 38-year-old Indian-origin man, Vishal Bhatt, was arrested in a surprising turn of events that started with him calling the police department first. According to East Rutherford Police in New Jersey, Bhatt called the police department to complain about a ticket he received on January 28. The comments that he was making over the […]

TikToker documents tense security showdown after arriving at Grammys without a pass

[ad_1] TikToker Steve Schenberg, known as @husbandtiktok, went viral after flying to Los Angeles for the 2026 Grammys without a ticket. Documenting every step, he used a VIP pre-party pass to navigate six security checkpoints. After nearly being denied at the final stop, fans recognized him, and security let him in, turning his bold gamble […]