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California: Diwali becomes state holiday; Indian American community hails move

California will officially recognise Diwali as a state holiday after governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill on October 6, joined by celebrations among Indian American communities and recognition from legislators. The law allows public schools and community colleges to close on Diwali and lets state employees take paid time off for the festival. The […]

‘Merger of Canada and US’: Donald Trump resurrects his 51st state joke, Mark Carney pushes back

Trump-Carney meeting: Jokes were shared and good words were spoken by the two leaders about each other. President Donald Trump brought his old joke back to life as he met Canadian PM Mark Carney in the Oval Office Tuesday. The cruel joke was one of the reasons that Carney’s predecessor Justin Trudeau had to leave, […]

Blue state crackdown: Trump authorises 300 National Guard troops to Chicago; ‘lawlessness plaguing US,’ claims White House

US President Donald Trump on Saturday authorised the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago to protect federal officers and assets, White House confirmed.The MAGA leader took the step after weeks of threatening action, despite objections from local leaders.“President Trump has authorized 300 national guardsmen to protect federal officers and assets,” White House spokeswoman […]

Utah State Univ: Bomb squad destroys suspicious device before first TPUSA event since Charlie Kirk’s assassination; building now safe

A suspicious device was detonated by law enforcement at Utah State University on Tuesday afternoon, ahead of the first Turning Point USA event in the state since the assassination of the organisation’s founder, Charlie Kirk. The university had already implemented additional security measures amid heightened concerns. According to a statement from Utah State University, the […]

‘Surrender to ransom demands’: Donald Trump condemns recognition of Palestinian state by West; warns it ‘rewards Hamas’

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized Western nations for recognizing a Palestinian state, arguing the move would reward what he called “horrible atrocities” committed by Hamas.“As if to encourage continued conflict, some of this body is seeking to unilaterally recognize the Palestinian state. The rewards would be too great for Hamas terrorists for their […]

‘True to the historic commitment’: France recognises Palestinian state at UN Summit; Macron links step to ‘peaceful future for Israel’

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanising support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at UN headquarters. (Picture credit: AP) France formally recognised the state of Palestine on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic step at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where world […]

‘Performative’: US on recognition of Palestinian state by UK, Australia, Canada; terms Israel’s security ‘priority’

The United States has termed the recognition of Palestinian state by key allies like Britain, Australia and Canada a “performative gesture.” It further cleared its stance on the middle east crisis listing Israel’s security as one of it priority, along with the release of hostages.“Our focus remains on serious diplomacy, not performative gestures. Our priorities […]

‘Need to fight false propaganda’: Netanyahu vows to oppose UN recognition of Palestinian state; warns it could threaten Israel’s survival

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed to oppose international efforts to recognise a Palestinian state, warning that such a move would threaten Israel’s survival. Netanyahu made the remarks as several countries, including France, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Belgium, prepared to announce recognition of Palestinian statehood at the United Nations next week.“We will […]

‘Heat of moment’: Expelled Texas State student who mocked Charlie Kirk’s assassination; regrets ‘mistake’

Devion Canty; Charlie Kirk A student who was expelled from Texas State University for mocking the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, defended his actions as a “mistake made in the heat of the moment” and has launched a GoFundMe to cover his education costs.Devion Canty Jr. was removed from the university after he […]

After the royal pomp, Trump’s state visit turns to politics and a meeting with Starmer

US President Trump and first lady Melania Trump (Image credits: AP) LONDON: After the pomp, it’s time for the politics. President Donald Trump will meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, the final day of the U.S. leader’s state visit to Britain, with tech investment, steel tariffs and potentially tricky topics on the agenda. The […]