A new boycott effort is underway targeting McDonald's, led by the group People’s Union USA, which is calling for an economic blackout against the fast-food giant between June 24 and June 30. This group, known for organizing economic blackout campaigns, has accused McDonald's of various grievances, including price gouging, using tax loopholes to avoid paying taxes, suppressing workers' rights, and making false promises regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The gro

Increasingly, middle-class Indian couples are opting to invest in property in Dubai rather than India to build their retirement wealth. A notable trend among Indian buyers in the UAE reveals that many couples, after years of hard work and savings, have managed to purchase two to three properties. These properties offer attractive rental yields of 6-7%, and are financed at an interest rate of just 5%. This financial model provides sustainable assets that genera

  Following a series of aggressive airstrikes by the United States targeting Iran’s key nuclear sites, President Donald Trump declared the missions a major success, claiming that the Islamic Republic’s core enrichment facilities had been “completely and fully obliterated.” The American operation, conducted over the weekend, involved B-2 bombers and Tomahawk cruise missiles and focused on deeply buried nuclear locations including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfah

Dangeti Jahnavi, a young woman from Palakollu in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, has etched her name in history by becoming the first Indian to complete NASA’s prestigious International Air and Space Program. Her groundbreaking achievement has opened the doors to a historic space mission she is set to travel to space in 2029. The mission is expected to take her to the Titan’s Orbital Port Space Station, a major U.S.-based space infrastruc

The United States government has taken urgent steps to safeguard its citizens and diplomatic personnel in response to rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly following its recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. In anticipation of potential retaliation from Iran, the State Department has doubled the number of emergency evacuation flights available for American citizens wishing to depart from Israel. This move reflects growing concern over the rapidly deteriorating secu

A high-profile project to create a new public art landmark in downtown San Jose has officially been canceled as the nonprofit behind the initiative repositions its focus toward a broader and more community-centric redesign of Plaza de Cesar Chavez. After several years of planning and fundraising, the once-anticipated “Breeze of Innovation” sculpture will no longer be pursued. The nonprofit, which raised over $3.3 million in its quest to realize the ambitious project, n

US President Donald Trump has described recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as an act of "obliteration," even as official assessments continue to question the extent of the actual damage inflicted. The strikes, which targeted three major nuclear facilities in Iran early Sunday morning local time, have triggered a wave of scrutiny over how significantly Tehran’s nuclear program was impacted. Trump, however, insisted the damage was monumental and backed his claims w

The United States Supreme Court has handed President Donald Trump a significant legal victory by refusing to expedite a case challenging his broad reciprocal tariffs on imports. The court’s decision, delivered Friday, rejected an urgent scheduling request made by two family-owned companies that aimed to invalidate several of Trump’s import duties. The companies, Learning Resources Inc. and Hand2Mind Inc., had asked the justices to bypass the usual judicial process and conside

Across Central Texas, dozens of school districts are stepping up to provide essential nutrition to children during the summer months through free meal programs. These programs are designed to support children and teens aged 18 and younger, as well as disabled students up to 21 who are enrolled in school programs. Families do not need to register, provide identification, proof of residency, or income to access these meals, making it one of the most accessible su

In Columbus, Ohio, the state legislature is once again at the center of a heated debate over abortion rights. Lawmakers are preparing to introduce a controversial bill known as the Prenatal Equal Protection Act, which seeks to grant full legal protections to unborn children from the moment of fertilization. If passed, Ohio would become the 23rd state to consider legislation of this nature, reigniting fierce debate over bodily autonomy, constitutional law, and reproductive health S

The Supreme Court on Thursday strongly reprimanded the Karnataka government over its failure to ensure the release of actor Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life, which was pulled from cinemas amid threats by pro-Kannada groups. The film, originally scheduled to release in the state on June 5, became entangled in controversy after Haasan made a comment suggesting the Kannada language "was born out of Tamil" a statement that enraged several local

A political and administrative debate has erupted in Chhattisgarh over the BJP-led state government’s intention to reverse the five-day work week policy for government employees. Introduced in February 2022 by the former Congress government, the policy gave Saturdays and Sundays off in exchange for extended working hours during weekdays. It was aimed at enhancing work-life balance, promoting staff well-being, and streamlining public service delivery.

Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court is at the center of a major controversy following the discovery of a large pile of unaccounted currency at his Delhi residence. A Supreme Court-appointed internal inquiry panel has found compelling evidence pointing toward the judge's questionable conduct after a fire in March this year revealed stacks of Rs 500 notes some of them charred inside his official government accommodation.

In a landmark vote, the UK Parliament has taken decisive steps to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales, revoking parts of a 19th-century law that had made terminating a pregnancy a criminal offence punishable by life imprisonment. The amendment received overwhelming support, passing 379 to 137 in a free vote not bound by party directives. While abortion has been legal since 1967 under certain conditions such a

A student from India, who had secured admission into the Applied Data Science graduate program at Indiana University Bloomington, faced a sudden and disappointing turn of events during his F-1 visa interview at the US Consulate in Hyderabad on May 30, 2025. Despite having all necessary documentation and having passed the initial rounds of questioning smoothly, his visa was denied following a series of unexpected technical questions that marked a clear departure from the usual visa interview a

Meta Platforms has announced the launch of its first-ever Gaming Accelerator program in India, signaling a major investment in the country’s growing game development ecosystem. The program, which targets small and medium game developers and studios, aims to empower Indian talent with cutting-edge tools, AI support, and access to venture capital, placing them on the global gaming map. In the accelerator’s

A massive crowd of approximately 5,000 people lined the stretch of Dublin Boulevard from Interstate 680 to Dougherty Road on Saturday, participating in the Bay Area’s only No Kings Protest, a global movement sparked by ongoing concerns over immigration enforcement and authoritarian leadership. Organized by Indivisible Tri-Valley, the demonstration was a loud and visual statement against U.S. Immigration and Cus

Ravichandran Ashwin and his Tamil Nadu Premier League franchise Dindigul Dragons have been officially cleared of ball-tampering allegations following a formal investigation by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA). The accusations were initially made by Siechem Madurai Panthers after their nine-wicket defeat to the Dragons in a TNPL 2025 fixture on June 14 at the Salem Cricket Foundation Ground. The Madurai Panth

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly declared that Iran’s Islamic regime views US President Donald Trump as “enemy number one” and is actively seeking to assassinate him. Netanyahu made these claims during an interview with Fox News, emphasizing Trump’s decisive leadership in opposing Iran’s nuclear ambitions. According to Netanyahu, Trump’s termination of the Iran nuclear deal and the killing of Irani

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed the wedding of his son, Avner Netanyahu, amid escalating missile attacks from Iran and mounting public protests. The wedding, originally scheduled for Monday at Ronit’s Farm in Kibbutz Yakum near Tel Aviv, became a point of controversy as many Israelis expressed outrage over celebrations during a national crisis. Anti-government demonstrators condemned the Netanyahu family for planning festivities w