Bruce Springsteen has released a new protest song addressing recent fatal incidents in Minneapolis, using his music to respond to what he describes as escalating state violence tied to immigration enforcement. The song, titled Streets of Minneapolis, was unveiled this week and directly references the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, two individuals killed during encounters involving federal immigration agents. The release comes amid heightened tensions following an immigration

The U.S. dollar has continued its recent decline, extending a trend that presents both opportunities and challenges for the American economy. President Donald Trump described the currency as “doing great,” reflecting his view that a moderately weaker dollar can provide strategic benefits in international trade. Despite this optimism, economists warn that the weakening greenback represents a “double-edged sword,” offering advantages to exporters while introducing risks related to inflatio

Family members of two Trinidadian men killed during a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean Sea have filed a federal lawsuit accusing the United States government of wrongful death and unlawful killings. The legal action, submitted Tuesday, challenges the legality of the strike and marks the first known case brought against the current administration over its expanded military campaign targeting suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the region. The lawsuit centers on the dea

Venezuela’s interim leadership is facing mounting domestic and international scrutiny as acting President Delcy Rodríguez sharply criticised sustained pressure from the United States and provided updated figures on political prisoner releases, figures that remain contested by human rights organisations and independent observers. Rodríguez’s remarks reflect broader tensions over sovereignty, human rights and the direction of Venezuela’s transitional government following the capture of for

Family members, friends, and the wider sports community are mourning the sudden and tragic loss of 35-year-old Arun K. Sandram, who was killed in a late-night crash on Interstate 40 in Raleigh. The incident occurred on Sunday evening along the eastbound lanes of I-40, just before the interchange with I-440, leaving loved ones struggling to come to terms with the unexpected loss of a man they describe as kind, energetic, and deeply passionate about sports. The news of his death has sent shockwave

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has made a major announcement that has brought fresh hope to Telugu NRIs living across Europe. Speaking during an interaction with Europe’s Telugu diaspora, the minister assured that the central government is actively exploring the possibility of launching direct international flights from Europe to Andhra Pradesh. Proposed destinations include Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and other major cities in South India. If implemented, this move would signi

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly criticised the World Economic Forum following the cancellation of his scheduled appearance at the organisation’s annual meeting in Davos, accusing the forum of applying inconsistent moral and political standards. The remarks came after the WEF announc

US President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric toward Iran on Saturday, calling for a change in leadership in Tehran just a day after publicly praising Iranian authorities for halting what he said were more than 800 scheduled executions. The remarks underscored the volatile and often contradictory tone of Washington’s messaging toward Iran amid recent unrest and deadly crackdowns across the country. Speaking in an interview, Trump described Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamene

A newly released video has revealed the details of a covert maritime operation that enabled Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to leave the country last month, defying a decade-long travel ban and nearly a year spent in hiding. The operation allowed Machado to travel to Norway, where she was scheduled to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, marking a significant moment in her long-running confrontation with Venezuela’s political establishment. According to footage shared

A senior Iranian cleric closely aligned with the country’s leadership has called for the execution of detained protesters and issued direct threats toward the United States, further intensifying tensions as Iran continues a sweeping crackdown on nationwide unrest. Speaking during Friday prayers in Tehran, Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami delivered a forceful sermon that was broadcast on state radio and echoed by chants from worshippers gathered in the capital. Khatami, known for his hardli

Bank of India’s Mumbai North Zone recently organised an NRI Meet titled “Pravasi Sampark” as part of its ongoing efforts to deepen engagement with Non-Resident Indian customers and better understand their evolving banking, investment, and remittance requirements. The initiative reflects the bank’s focus on strengthening long-term relationships with the global Indian diaspora by offering customer-centric and technology-driven financial solutions. The event was attended by sen

The protest movement against the Iranian regime is growing stronger and more vocal with each passing day. What began as domestic unrest has now expanded beyond the country’s borders, evolving into a global expression of dissent. Demonstrations are increasingly visible in Europe, the United States, and neighboring regions, highlighting the determination of Iranians and their supporters to draw international attention to long-standing political and social grievances. The expanding reach of these

Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has intensified his appeal to former United States president Donald Trump, urging immediate action against Iran’s leadership as nationwide protests continue to grip the country and reports of fatalities mount. In a series of statements issued on Monday, Pahlavi portrayed the Iranian government as severely weakened and argued that decisive international support could help protesters bring an end to the current political system. Pahlavi soug

Iran’s government said on Monday that it is prepared to enter negotiations with the United States, even as it warned that the country remains fully ready to defend itself militarily amid ongoing nationwide protests and rising international tension. The statement came after US President Donald Trump suggested that Iran’s leadership had expressed interest in talks following his repeated warnings of possible military intervention. Speaking at a conference of foreign ambassadors in

Iran remained largely cut off from the global internet on Friday as authorities enforced a nationwide digital blackout while protests continued to spread across the country, intensifying an already volatile political and economic crisis. Internet monitoring data showed that connectivity across Iran had dropped to almost zero for more than 12 hours, severely limiting access to online communication platforms as demonstrators gathered in cities nationwide. According to internet trackin

Violent clashes broke out at Tehran Bazar on Tuesday as Iranian security forces confronted demonstrators in one of the most significant flashpoints of a protest movement that has spread across the country over the past 10 days. The unrest, driven largely by public anger over worsening economic conditions, has left at least 27 people dead, according to estimates released by a human rights organization monitoring developments inside the country. The confrontation in the capital came a

India on Monday strongly rejected Pakistan’s allegations of mistreatment of religious minorities, asserting that Islamabad lacks the moral authority to comment on such matters given its own record. Responding to remarks from Pakistan’s Foreign Office, New Delhi said attempts to highlight alleged incidents in India cannot mask Pakistan’s well-documented history of systemic discrimination and persecution of minorities. The response came after Pakistani Foreign Affairs spokespers

An Indian student from Telangana pursuing higher education in the United States has died under suspicious circumstances, triggering concern among the Indian diaspora and student communities. The deceased has been identified as Pawan Kumar Reddy, a native of Melladuppalapalli village in Nalgonda district. The incident reportedly occurred late at night while he was having dinner with his friends.

A shocking incident has sent ripples through the Indian diaspora in Canada after a 30-year-old Indian-origin woman was found murdered in Toronto. Canadian police have confirmed that the case is being investigated as a homicide, with strong suspicion of intimate partner violence. Authorities have issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for a man believed to have been known to the victim. The woman has been identified as Himanshi Khurana, a resident of Toronto. Police are actively searchi