President Donald Trump paid tribute to Charlie Kirk during the activist’s funeral, calling him a “great American hero” and a “martyr” for freedom. As thousands gathered to honor Kirk, Trump shared what he said were among Kirk’s final words to him, connecting his memory to the ongoing crime crisis in Chicago. “He was an all-American in everything he did,” Trump said. “One of the last things he said to me was, ‘Please sir,

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will hold crucial talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on Monday, September 22. This meeting, taking place on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, marks the first high-level engagement between India and the United States since President Donald Trump’s sharp policy moves targeting New Delhi, including a 50 percent tariff on Indian goods and a steep increase in H1-B vi

Meta and Microsoft have issued urgent advisories to their H-1B visa employees following US President Donald Trump’s latest immigration crackdown. Internal emails accessed on Saturday revealed that the two tech giants advised foreign workers not to leave the United States for at least 14 days and instructed those currently abroad to return within 24 hours to avoid possible denial of re-entry. Meta’s adviso

US President Donald Trump has stunned India with back-to-back decisions that are being described as both hostile and strategic. Just three days after wishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday and hailing him as a “tremendous friend,” Trump revoked the sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port and slapped an unprecedented $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applicants. Analysts believe these twin moves are a calculated attempt to pressure New

US President Donald Trump has described the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom as an “unbreakable bond,” highlighting both its historical significance and present-day strength. Speaking at a business roundtable alongside British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Trump emphasized that the bilateral partnership is not only rooted in history but also evolving with unprecedented trade and investment initiatives. He called the ties between the two nations &ldq

The United States has taken a strong stand against the illegal fentanyl trade by revoking and denying visas to several Indian corporate executives and their families over alleged links to trafficking of fentanyl precursors. The move was confirmed by the US Embassy in New Delhi, which described the measure as part of Washington’s intensified efforts to combat the flow of synthetic opioids into America. Although the statement did not name the individuals or companies involved, it signaled

FBI Director Kash Patel came under intense scrutiny on Tuesday, September 16, as he defended his leadership of the bureau before the Senate Judiciary Committee in a heated hearing that underscored the growing partisan divide over the FBI’s independence. The four-hour session marked Patel’s first formal appearance before lawmakers since his confirmation in February, and it quickly escalated into a bitter exchange of accusations between the director and Senate Democrats. A

In a rare and significant admission, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has publicly stated that India has never agreed to third-party mediation on bilateral disputes, reaffirming New Delhi’s long-standing position that issues between the two countries must be addressed directly. His comments, made during an interview, come at a time when US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, an

The United States was left shaken in the wake of the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump. His death, following a shooting at Utah Valley University, has stirred a heated political storm and brought renewed debate over gun violence, political extremism, and immigration policy. United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded firmly, declaring that immigrants found celebrating Kirk’s killing would face visa revocations and possible depo

The latest flashpoint in India-US trade relations has surprisingly centered on corn. US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick recently targeted India over its unwillingness to import American maize, questioning why a nation of 1.4 billion people does not buy even a single bushel of US corn while continuing to export heavily to the United States. His comments came against the backdrop of resumed trade negotiations and reflect Washington’s growing desperation to find buyers for surplus grain.

India and the United States are set to return to the negotiating table on Tuesday to work toward finalizing a crucial trade deal, weeks after relations were tested by steep tariffs imposed by Washington. The move follows President Donald Trump’s decision to levy punitive 50 percent tariffs on Indian exports as a response to New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil. The resumption of discussions marks a potential turning point in efforts to restore momentum in bilateral econom

President Donald Trump is once again threatening to declare a national emergency in Washington, D.C., reigniting a clash with Mayor Muriel Bowser over the city’s Metropolitan Police Department and its role in immigration enforcement. The threat comes as Trump’s 30-day emergency control of the capital’s police force, imposed under Section 740 of the Home Rule Act, has expired. In a post made shortly after midnight on Monday, Trump expressed frustration with Bowser&r

US President Donald Trump on Monday (September 15) announced that his administration had reached a preliminary agreement with a “certain company,” which he described as the one “young people” in the US “very much wanted to save.” While he did not directly name TikTok, it was evident from the context of his comments. The US Treasury later confirmed that Washington and Beijing had agreed on a framework deal regarding TikTok. Trump also revealed that he would

Utah Governor Spencer Cox revealed on Sunday that Tyler Robinson, the man arrested for assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, had been romantically involved with a transgender partner and was associated with leftist ideology. In his remarks, Cox confirmed that Robinson’s political leanings and personal life are being carefully examined by investigators as they piece together a possible motive behind the shocking killing. Speaking during a television interview, Cox a

US President Donald Trump on Sunday, September 14, condemned the horrific killing of Chandra Mouli "Bob" Nagamallaiah, an Indian-origin motel manager who was brutally beheaded in Dallas, Texas. The attack, carried out last week, has shocked the Indian-American community and drawn sharp political responses. Trump, addressing the incident in a post on his social media platform, described the act as a brutal beheading and vowed to crack down on undocumented criminals who commit violent

Days after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the Trump administration has moved to request additional federal funds aimed at expanding security measures for top officials. The proposal seeks $58 million in new allocations to strengthen protections for members of the executive and judicial branches, as well as to provide enhanced coverage for Supreme Court justices. This decision follows a series of violent incidents across the United States that have alarmed security ag

The United States has renewed its push for a tougher global stance against Russia’s energy exports, urging its Group of Seven partners to impose coordinated tariffs on countries that continue purchasing Russian oil. During a virtual call with G7 finance ministers, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer emphasized that only a unified approach targeting energy revenues could weaken Moscow’s ability to finance its war

The Trump administration has come under intense criticism after the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) confirmed that nearly ten million dollars’ worth of contraceptives earmarked for people in low-income nations were deliberately destroyed earlier this year. The products, which included birth control pills, intrauterine devices, and hormonal implants valued at $9.7 million, were stored in a warehouse in Belgium before being incinerated at a medical waste facilit

United States President Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has suggested that the president may travel to India later this year to attend the Quad Leaders Summit. The remarks came during his Senate confirmation hearing on September 11, where he spoke about the importance of the Quad partnership and the growing strength of India–US relations. While Gor did not announce a confirmed date, he noted that discussions have already taken place about a possible vis

The possibility of a significant trade agreement between the United States and India has taken center stage after fresh comments by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Speaking about key trade priorities, Lutnick made it clear that progress on the long-discussed deal will depend heavily on India ending its purchase of oil from Russia. His remarks underline the ongoing tensions between Washington and New Delhi over trade practices, energy choices, and global a