National Archives Releases More Robert F. Kennedy Files

[ad_1] The National Archives released on Wednesday a second tranche of documents related to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy of New York, though the documents are unlikely to change scholars’ views of his murder. The release of 60,000 additional documents was announced by Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence. “After the initial […]

One teen dead, two injured in stabbing near Santa Ana school, suspects at large

[ad_1] One student was killed and two others injured in a stabbing outside Santa Ana High School on Wednesday afternoon, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred around 3:25 p.m. just after classes had ended. All three victims were male students; one died in hospital while the other two remain in stable condition. Police are searching for […]

South Korea says North Korea has fired several missiles towards its eastern waters

[ad_1] SEOUL: North Korea on Thursday fired several ballistic missilestowards its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, adding to a run of weapons tests that have raised animosity in the region. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the weapons fired from an area around the eastern port city of Wonsan were presumed to be […]

Indian American Impact Fund endorses Raja Krishnamoorthi for US Senate

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 — […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]