Medical crowdfunding money is not automatically taxable in the US. Genuine donations made from generosity, with nothing expected in return, may be treated as gifts. But tax treatment can change based on who contributes, why funds are raised and whether goods or services are provided. Is medical fundraiser money considered taxable income? Money raised through a medical crowdfunding campaign is

Are GoFundMe donations tax-deductible in the United States? Personal fundraiser donations generally do not qualify, while donations to eligible nonprofit campaigns may. New 2026 federal rules also provide a limited deduction for certain cash gifts to qualified charities. Are personal GoFundMe donations tax-deductible? In most cases, donations to personal GoFundMe campaigns are not tax-d

GoFundMe donations tax rules can be confusing for NRIs supporting friends or relatives in the United States. Personal fundraiser contributions are generally not charitable deductions, while genuine gifts may have different income and gift-tax treatment. Are GoFundMe donations tax-deductible? Giving money through GoFundMe does not automatically create a U.S. tax deduction.

The Sandeep Billam fundraiser is seeking community support for a 27-year-old software engineer from Medak, Telangana, who is critically ill and unconscious in intensive care at Washington Hospital in Fremont after suffering brain bleeding, a seizure and stroke. Sandeep Billam critically ill in Fremont ICU A community appeal is seeking support for 27-year-old Sandeep Billam, a s

The US Canada tariff crisis entered a sharper phase after negotiations in Washington ended without an agreement, clearing the way for 50% US tariffs on nearly $20 billion worth of Canadian imports. Canada responded by suspending negotiations and preparing matching retaliatory measures as the tariff impact threatens to deepen tensions between the neighboring economies. Canada retaliation follows collapse in negotiations

Two worshippers were injured in an Edmonton gurdwara attack early Friday, August 21, after a man entered the Nanaksar Sikh Gurdwara and allegedly stabbed two people who confronted him. Edmonton Police Service said a 27-year-old suspect was detained by witnesses before officers arrived, while investigators are now examining the motive and whether hate played any role. Nanaksar According to Edmon

Official Pentagon data for FY2025 shows a further US military assault decline, with estimated unwanted sexual contact falling among active-duty women and men. The 2025 survey also found a higher reporting rate, while total sexual assault reports declined from recent years. Pentagon data The FY2025 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military found that estimated unwanted sexual contact fell

US-Iran tensions, a deadly Russian drone attack in Ukraine, security concerns in Meghalaya and a new international notice linked to the Sambhal violence case. Officials have issued fresh statements as military, diplomatic and law-enforcement developments unfold. Trump Hormuz remarks sharpen US-Iran tensions US President Donald Trump said he views the Strait of Hormuz as “American territory”

Iran has sharpened its defence rhetoric as pressure from Washington intensifies, with Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps chief Ahmad Vahidi saying the country has built a “solid defensive shield” against external threats. His remarks come as President Donald Trump expands economic pressure on Tehran. Vahidi plan In a message marking National Defence Industry Day, Vahidi said Iran was confron

The Nigerian Navy has rescued nine suspected stowaways discovered aboard the merchant vessel MT Evgenia in Lagos and handed them over to the Nigeria Immigration Service. The NNS Beecroft handover followed an investigation into an alleged illegal travel attempt from Apapa, highlighting continuing concerns over maritime safety and irregular migration. NNS handover follows discovery aboard MT Evgenia

The northwest Indiana power outage continues more than 10 days after the August 11 derecho, with Gary and Lake County communities reporting prolonged disruptions. NIPSCO crews are repairing damaged lines as transformer failures and blocked access slow restoration. Gary and Lake County face prolonged outages Thousands of residents across northwest Indiana remained without electricity more than 1

US authorities have charged a 35-year-old Albany woman over an alleged ISIS-inspired plot targeting the New York State Capitol. The Justice Department says Jessica Bowie intended to use an explosive device against the building, kill public officials and later travel to Syria. She is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Jessica Bowie ISIS plot charge Jessica Bowie, 35, made her

Bilibili global push is taking China’s major long-form video platform into new international markets with easier sign-ups, creator recruitment and localization. But India is notably absent from its early expansion map, highlighting how the country’s restrictions on Chinese apps continue to shape global platform strategies. Bilibili global push expands beyo

Pakistan has formally expanded Asim Munir powers through new defence legislation that places joint operational command of the Army, Navy and Air Force under the Chief of Defence Forces. The law also gives the CDF broad personnel powers and establishes a new Defence Forces Headquarters. Pakistan defence law reshapes military command Pakista

The UK asylum booklet explaining British laws on consent, gender equality and public behaviour has triggered a wider political argument. The Home Office says the migrant guide helps newcomers understand UK law, while critics question whether singling out asylum seekers risks reinforcing stereotypes. UK asylum booklet explains British laws T

The US debt has crossed $40 trillion for the first time, putting renewed focus on federal deficits, higher interest costs and Treasury yields. The milestone does not mean an immediate debt crisis, but it highlights how rapidly Washington’s borrowing burden is growing. Why US debt keeps rising The United States’ gross national debt reach

The AI model release pace is accelerating so quickly that independent evaluation is struggling to keep up. New releases from Meta, xAI and Z.AI arrived within days of one another this month, while recent launches from OpenAI and Anthropic show how quickly the competitive frontier is moving. AI model release pace keeps accelerating The broad

PV Sindhu vs Wang Zhi Yi will be one of the biggest women’s singles contests in the BWF World Championships 2026 round of 16. Sindhu reached the stage with a straight-game win over Wen Yu Zhang and says consistency, recovery and long-rally discipline will be crucial against the Chinese world No. 3. Sindhu round 16 challenge PV Sindhu advanced to the pre-quarterfinals in New Delhi after defeat

The Natalie Harp Trump row has intensified after Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff publicly targeted President Donald Trump’s close working relationship with his executive assistant. The remarks triggered an unusually aggressive White House response and renewed attention on Harp’s access, personal letters and role inside Trump’s circle. Ossoff remarks put Natalie Harp in spotlight Democratic Sen

A US Antarctic C17 mission turned back to New Zealand after a Russia alert prompted aviation authorities to warn of potentially hazardous activity over the Southern Ocean. The C17 return disrupted a WINFLY mission to McMurdo Station while New Zealand established a temporary NZ danger area. Russia alert triggers C-17 return A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III flying from Christchurch to Antarcti