‘Trump’s tariffs pushing India away’: Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal warns US may lose trade ally to Russia and China

Indian-origin Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal criticised President Trump’s tariffs on Indian goods, saying they are raising prices for Americans and also pushing India closer to other global powers. In a post on X, Jayapal said, “Trump’s tariffs on India aren’t only raising prices for Americans — they are pushing India away as a trading ally and […]

‘My son is a hero’: Bondi saviour Ahmed al-Ahmed’s father speaks up, says he doesn’t discriminate people by race

Ahmed al-Ahmed, the Bondi hero, who took a gun from a shooter amid indiscriminate shooting has a passion to defend people; his family has spoken up as he recovers at a hospital. His cousins said what Ahmed did was a humanitarian act, a matter of conscience and he is very proud that he saved even […]

Indian-origin woman in Long Beach, Bubbly Kaur, detained by ICE from Green Card interview; living in US since 1994 | World News

An Indian-origin woman has been detained by the ICE during her Green Card interview at Long Island, blindsiding her family members, Long Beach Watchdog reported. 60-year-old Bubblly Kaur has been living in the US since 1994 and used to operate Natraj Cuisine of India and Nepal in Long Beach, along with her husband, until the […]

‘Have you been following the news?’: Redditor shares visa interview experience at Chennai consulate as social media vetting begins

A Redditor shared the experience of his visa interview at India’s Chennai consulate as the social media vetting process began on December 15. The process put hundreds of visa applicants in a limbo as the consulates deferred the interview to next year, claiming that the social media vetting process would take time and hence consulates […]

‘Hero’ of Bondi Beach who disarmed gunman Naveed Akram raises over $1 million in donations

Despite strict gun laws in many first-world countries, crime continues to run rampant, and since police cannot always be the first responders to deadly shootings, civilians sometimes have to take action themselves. One such “hero,” named Ahmed al Ahmed, put his life on the line and stopped one of the gunmen in last week’s Bondi […]

MAGA claims Republican Club leader Ellla Cook was Brown University shooting target; blames Kash Patel for the release of Benjamin Erickson

MAGA turned the heat on FBI director Kash Patel after officials acknowledged that the person of interst that they took into custody for the Brown University shooting was not the shooter, and the real gunman was still at large. Benjamin Erickson, the man initially taken into custody at a Hampton Inn hotel near Brown University, […]

Why did Mizkif’s girlfriend break up with him? Streamer confirms parting ways with Juice and break from social media

Mizkif (via Mizkif/YouTube) Twitch streamer Matthew “Mizkif” has confirmed that his relationship with his girlfriend, Juice, has ended. The popular streamer shared the update exclusively in a YouTube Shorts video. The video was titled Breakup. In it, Mizkif spoke directly to his fans and explained why he has been absent from streaming in recent days.The […]

Emirates NBD launches UAE’s first bank-branded gold bar | World News

Emirates NBD launches UAE’s first bank-branded gold bar, available in 10, 50, 100-gram denominations/Image: GDMO Emirates NBD has made history with the launch of ‘Emirates NBD Gold,’ the UAE’s first bank-branded gold bar for savers and investors. The move not only strengthens Dubai’s status as a global hub for gold trading but also highlights the […]

‘Rupert Murdoch of Asia’: Who is Jimmy Lai? Former Hong Kong media mogul found guilty in national security trial

Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy former Hong Kong media mogul and outspoken critic of Beijing, was convicted on Monday in a landmark national security trial, a verdict that could see him sentenced to life in prison. The 78-year-old was found guilty of conspiracies to commit sedition and to collude with foreign forces in a case that […]

Qatar Ministry of Interior sets vehicle decoration rules for National Day 2025 | World News

The Ministry of Interior banned tinted windows, colour changes, and plate obstruction during National Day/Representative Image As Qatar gears up for its National Day celebrations, the Ministry of Interior has issued clear guidelines for vehicle decorations to ensure safety and compliance. The rules, covering December 14 to 20, 2025, are designed to allow festive displays […]