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

The WION Summit 2026 will bring policymakers, entrepreneurs, innovators and Indian diaspora leaders together in New Jersey and New York from September 9 to 14. The programme combines an Indo-US leadership agenda, Global Indian Honours, networking, Bollywood entertainment and New York Fashion Week access. WION Summit 2026 Agenda The Zee Media–WION Global Innovation & Leadership Summit is s

ICE is seeking a $470,584 civil penalty from New York immigration attorney Suraj Raj Singh, alleging that 118 documents filed across 54 asylum-related cases repeated nearly identical persecution narratives. Singh may contest the notice before an administrative law judge. ICE alleges 118 fraudulent documents U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is seeking a $470,584 civil penalty from New Yo

Netanyahu ICC Arrest Warrant: Israeli PM Cites Special Forces Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Netanyahu ICC arrest warrant will not prevent him from travelling abroad. Addressing the ICC arrest risk, Israel’s special forces and his planned New York visit, he rejected the allegations and challenged calls for his detention. Netanyahu ICC Arrest Risk Raised During US In

Mikey’s Late Night Slice will reopen in Grandview Heights on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 1312 Grandview Ave. The Columbus pizza chain will offer New York-style slices, late-night service, opening-day giveaways and plans to add lunch hours as it expands across central Ohio. Grandview Heights opening set for July 31 Mikey’s Late Night Slice will return to Grandview Heights, Ohio, with a new restaurant at 1312 Grandv

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have entered a public dispute over the ICC arrest warrant against the Israeli leader. Netanyahu accused Mamdani of “fomenting hate,” while the mayor called for the warrant to be taken seriously ahead of the 2026 UN General Assembly. Mamdani Netanyahu row escalates Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accuse

Two men were injured in separate Upper West Side stabbings before the NYPD arrested 51-year-old Raul Morales. Police are reviewing witness accounts and other evidence to determine the motive and whether either Manhattan attack should result in hate-crime charges. Upper West Side Stabbings A suspect is in custody after two men were stabbed in separate attacks on Manhattan’s Upper West Side on

Indian-American student Riddhi Chauhan, 17, leads nearly 300 NJROTC cadets at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens. Her command experience and admission to the Naval Academy Preparatory School mark major steps toward her goal of becoming a U.S. Navy officer. Indian-American student Riddhi Chauhan leads nearly 300 NJROTC cadets at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens, New York, while preparing to pursue a future c

Eight injured in Brooklyn shooting At least eight people, including four children, were shot late on July 4,2026 during a family barbecue in Brooklyn’s Coney Island area, according to police details reported after the incident. Officers responded at about 10:37 p.m. near West 31st Street after receiving an emergency call about gunfire. The victims were taken to hosp

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding buzz grows after $26M charity donation Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have once again become the centre of global attention after two major developments around their wedding week. According to reports, the couple has donated $26 million to charities ahead of their planned celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York. Another report has claimed that Swift and Kelce may have already married in a private ceremony before the larg

The Knicks Game 5 ticket restriction could lead to canceled primary-market orders for buyers living outside the San Antonio area. Ticketmaster sales for the potential championship-clinching game are limited to customers whose billing addresses are within 150 miles of Frost Bank Center. Game 5 is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, June 13, 2026 (8:30 p.m. ET), with New York leading San Antonio 3-1 in the NBA Finals. Knicks Game 5 ticket restriction uses billin

The incident reportedly happened on Friday night, June 5, 2026, in New York, USA.  A 26-year-old man from Telangana was allegedly shot dead while working as a pizza delivery driver in New York, United States. The victim was reportedly from Gundlapochampally in Medchal district. He had been living in the US and was working part-time as a pizza delivery driver.

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous monuments in the world and stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. This statue of liberty history begins with a gift from France to the United States, but its meaning is much bigger than a gift. It is a symbol of freedom, democracy, hope and immigration. For visitors, the statue of liberty location is important because it stands near Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants once arrived in America. Today, the site remains a major tourist

Darializa Avila Chevalier’s Biden posts are drawing new attention after Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed her campaign against Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York’s 13th Congressional District.

A FIFA ticketing investigation has been launched by New York and New Jersey officials over complaints about 2026 World Cup seat assignments and rising ticket prices. New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport subpoenaed FIFA on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, seeking information about ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The stadium is scheduled to host eight World Cup matches, in

JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini has filed a defamation countersuit against former banker Chirayu Rana in New York state court, denying his sexual misconduct allegations and accusing him of spreading false claims that harmed her reputation. The Lorna Hajdini countersuit follows Rana’s earlier lawsuit against Hajdini and JPMorgan Chase, in which he alleged sexual abuse, harassment and workplace coercion. Hajdini denies the allegations, and JPMorgan has said it does

US law enforcement officials announced Friday that Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, 32, a senior operative of the Iran-backed militia Kataeb Hezbollah, has been charged for plotting attacks targeting Jewish communities in Europe, Canada, and the United States. Prosecutors described Al-Saadi as a “high-value target” responsible for multiple international terrorism incidents, directing assaults on US and Israeli interests in retaliation for ongoing Middle East conflicts involving Iran.

Celebrity chef and filmmaker Vikas Khanna has created history by becoming the first Indian to receive a special citation honour from New York State during AAPI Heritage Month celebrations. The recognition was presented in appreciation of his remarkable contribution to the culinary world and his efforts in promoting Indian cuisine internationally. The achievement has been widely celebrated by fans, celebrities and members of the Indian community across the globe. Originally from Amritsar in Punjab, Vikas Khanna has earned worldwide recognition through his restaurants, cookbooks, television appearances and humanitarian activities. His New York-based restaurant has become popular among food lovers for offering authentic Indian flavours with a modern global touch. Apart from his culinary success, Khanna is also admired for his charity initiatives and food relief efforts during difficult times, which further strengthened his reputation internationally. After receiving the honour, Khanna expressed gratitude and described the moment as a proud achievement for India. He emphasized the importance of cultural connection through food and said Indian cuisine continues to unite people from different backgrounds around the world. The recognition during AAPI Heritage Month highlights the growing influence of Indian talent globally and further establishes Vikas Khanna as one of the most respected Indian chefs on the international stage.

JPMorgan Chase is facing renewed scrutiny after former banker Chirayu Rana rejected a reported $1 million settlement offer tied to allegations of sexual assault, racial harassment, and workplace misconduct in New York City. The refiled lawsuit, submitted this week, includes new witness statements

On May 6, 2026, a US judge released a handwritten note purportedly written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein weeks before his death in a New York jail. The note was discovered by Epstein’s former cellmate after an earlier alleged suicide attempt in July 2019, just weeks before Epstein was found dead in his cell. The note, written on lined paper, contains a disturbing message, "They investigated me for months -- Found NOTHING!!!" and ends with the words, "Watcha want me to do -- Bust