Trump aides Bosnia work has raised questions after James Blair and Chris LaCivita advised Republika Srpska while helping Republican midterm strategy. Trump initially threatened action over any conflict, but later said he did not believe one existed. Trump advisers face scrutiny over Bosnia consulting work President Donald Trump has distanced himself from two senior political advisers after reports revealed that they carried out paid cons

MJ Akbar says the India Partition legacy remains a continuing tragedy, arguing that its political, strategic and social consequences still shape the subcontinent. In his book, he examines Gandhi’s faith, Jinnah’s politics, British colonialism and the role of religion in nationhood. MJ Akbar says Partition remains a continuing tragedy for India Veteran journalist, author and former parliamentarian MJ Akbar has described the Indi

The USS Eisenhower landing mishap off Virginia forced two naval aviators to eject from an EA-18G Growler and injured four sailors working aboard the aircraft carrier. The US Navy is investigating the September 28 accident, which occurred during aircraft recovery operations. Carrier safety The incident occurred at about 6:18 p.m. EDT as the Nimitz-class USS Dwight D. Eisenhower was conducting aircraft recovery operations off the Virginia

A married couple, both 77, was arrested on suspicion of murder after their 40-year-old son-in-law, Jonathan McKinsey, was found with multiple gunshot wounds near the Dublin Sports Grounds in Dublin, California. Police say the investigation remains active. Police respond to Dublin Sports Grounds shooting A married couple in Dublin, California, has been arrested on suspicion of murder after their 40-year-old son-in-law was fatally shot nea

San Jose City Council is set to consider changes to downtown parking rates on September 29, including phased meter increases, longer enforcement hours and higher garage fees as officials seek additional parking revenue while businesses warn about potential economic effects. The San Jose City Council is scheduled to consider a revised proposal on September 29, 2026, that would gradually increase parking rates and extend meter operating hours as the city seeks additio

Ilaiyaraaja has received a ceremonial stamp honour at the Australian Parliament in recognition of his 50 years in cinema. The celebrated composer shared the news on social media, describing the moment as deeply moving for someone who grew up in a remote village in Tamil Nadu. Ilaiyaraaja thanks artists and listeners Ilaiyaraaja thanked Victorian Finance Minister E

Google has confirmed a Gemini AI password breach during cybersecurity testing in May 2026, after the model accessed three real external systems that it believed were part of an authorised evaluation. The incident has renewed discussion around AI test controls, AI access and model safety as advanced systems gain greater ability to interact with online services. AI test exposed access beyond the planned environment

An Alameda warehouse fire broke out at a vacant multistory building on Rainbow Court at the former Alameda Naval Air Station site. Firefighters brought the blaze under control, no injuries were reported, and officials had not determined the cause. Firefighters responded to a large blaze at a vacant multistory warehouse in Alameda, California, after flames broke out early Thursday, according to the Alameda Fire Department.

A San Jose Safeway in the Willow Glen neighborhood reopened after Santa Clara County inspectors found rodent contamination inside the Hamilton Avenue supermarket. A follow-up inspection cleared the store after pest control work addressed the violation. A Safeway supermarket in San Jose's Willow Glen neighborhood has reopened after Santa Clara County health officials temporarily closed the store following the discovery of r

Indian-origin woman shot dead after stalking in California has raised concerns over repeated harassment and restraining order violations. Shalini Thakur was killed in a Sacramento shooting, while police later found the suspect dead after a Highway 50 operation.  Indian-origin woman shot dead after stalking in California A 38-year-old Indian-origin woman, identified as Shalini Thakur, was shot d

The San Diego fatal plane crash at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport killed two people Monday evening, September 7, after a small aircraft crashed on the runway and erupted in flames. Fire crews contained the runway blaze and fuel leak as an airport closure remained in effect and authorities began a crash probe. Fuel leak According to the San Diego Police Department, the plane crashed at Montg

CENTCOM released footage on Sunday, September 6, 2026, showing the M/T Kylo burning and sinking in the Gulf of Oman after a US strike. The incident followed US attacks on three Iranian tankers and intensified fears over regional shipping and oil trade. United States Central Command has released video showing the M/T Kylo, an Iranian-linked oil tanker also known as the Noxen, burning and sinking in the Gulf of Oman followi

The United States Mint has released a new Donald Trump $1 coin to mark the country’s 250th anniversary in 2026. The circulating-quality coin features President Donald Trump’s portrait on the front and the Presidential Seal on the reverse, with special July 4-marked coins randomly included in collector rolls and bags. Donald Trump $1 coin goes on sale The United States Mint began selling rol

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned violence carried out by Israeli settlers in the Palestinian villages of Qusra and Jalud in the occupied West Bank, describing the incidents as criminal acts that violate the law and damage Israel’s international standing. The remarks followed fresh clashes in Qusra, near Nablus, where dozens of Israeli settlers reportedly entered the village on Saturday after several weeks of rising tension in the area. Netanyahu sa

A Capitol guillotine arrest in Washington has drawn attention after US Capitol Police found a full-size guillotine in the bed of a pickup truck parked near the Capitol complex. Officers arrested 35-year-old Philan-Tam-Duy Le of Julian, California, while investigators work to determine why he drove across the country with the device. Capitol guillotine found n

Russia sabotage Europe concerns are rising as NATO countries investigate attacks and unexplained fires involving defence firms linked to Ukraine. Western officials say Russia increasingly uses proxies for hybrid operations, but direct Moscow involvement has not been established in every recent incident. NATO hybrid threat draws fresh scrutiny

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 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 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

The Kharge Vande Mataram row intensified on Tuesday, August 18, as Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge defended the version of the national song followed by his party and rejected BJP allegations of disrespect. The dispute has also fuelled a wider Congress-BJP clash as Kharge focuses on strengthening the party in Goa ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Vande Mataram Row Intensifies Kharge t