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Iran protest: At least 500 dead in crackdown; Tehran warns US, Israel of consequences

Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests has reportedly killed over 538, with thousands detained amid an internet blackout. Tehran has warned the US and Israel of “legitimate targets” if force is used to protect demonstrators. Protests persist despite heavy security, fueled by economic collapse and calls challenging the theocratic system. A crackdown on nationwide protests in […]

Storms claim another life in UK

LONDON: UK police said a falling tree killed a man in England after record winds brought by Storm Goretti, and nearly 40,000 homes in France were still without power Saturday.Some 15 people have died in weather-related accidents this week across Europe as gale-force winds and storms caused travel mayhem, shut schools, and cut power to […]

With Cuban ally Maduro ousted, Trump warns Havana to make a ‘deal’ before it’s too late

President Donald Trump attends a meeting with oil executives in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) A person watches the oil tanker Ocean Mariner, Monrovia, arrive to the bay in Havana, Cuba, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) President Donald Trump attends a meeting […]

Family finds 3,000-year-old ‘treasure’ on a weekend walk | World News

What began as a relaxed weekend outing turned into a remarkable archaeological discovery when three generations of one family uncovered a 3,000-year-old Bronze Age hoard during a walk in the English countryside. Simon Weller, his 79-year-old father Chris, and his nine-year-old daughter Amelia were metal detecting in a field near Lewes when they unearthed several […]

Meet Nalini Joshi: Indian-origin mathematician who predicts humans will have ‘quantum money’ in 20 years

Nalini Joshi, a globally respected mathematician of Indian origin, has been named the 2025 NSW Scientist of the Year, marking the first time a mathematician has received the state’s highest scientific honour.Professor Joshi received the award at the NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science ceremony held at Government House in Sydney. The recognition places her at […]

Indian-American entrepreneur warns Hindu-hating Texas Republican for ‘demonic gods’ jibe: ‘Votes will go to Dems’

Texas GOP leader Alexander Duncan once again triggered anti-Hindu hatred as he cast aspersions on a Hindu temple in Texas and said “this does not belong in Texas”. Commenting on a video of the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land where the maker of the video exclaimed about the beautiful temple and how it made […]

Who could lead Iran if the regime falls? Here are the possible leaders

An exiled prince and an ex-president were among the top contenders who could ascend to power in Iran if its Islamist regime toppled after over four decades of repressive rule, experts told The New York Post.One name that reemerged was Reza Pahlavi, the former crown prince who fled to the United States in his teens […]

Doctors warn of deadly consequences among US kids as Trump, RFK Jr fuel vaccine rollbacks

Dangers of Not Taking Vaccines: Doctors Warn Trump-Era Immunisation Policies and RFK Jr’s Anti-Vaccination Influence Could Put US Children’s Lives at Risk On January 5, 2026, US federal vaccine guidelines were revised to reduce the number of vaccines universally recommended for children, changing some from routine to “shared clinical decision-making.” The newly released changes to […]

‘Climate of fear in Trump era’: US-born Somali-American couple flee Minneapolis after ICE killed woman

A young Somali-American couple, who were staying at an Airbnb in Minneapolis, booked a last-minute flight to California this week because of the worsening political atmosphere in the city.One of the Airbnb home owners, in a post on X, described the incident and said that during the Trump era, a climate of fear has thickened […]

Indian-origin judge accused of forcing Trump admin to ‘hand over tax dollars’ for alleged daycare fraud; Elon Musk calls it ‘problematic’

A row erupted after an Indian-origin federal judge blocked the Trump administration from freezing billions of dollars in child care and social services funding, with MAGA base accusing the judge of forcing taxpayers to keep paying money tied to “fraud.“Tesla boss Elon Musk weighed in and attacked US District Judge Arun Subramanian, calling the situation […]