White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has again put US-India trade tensions in the spotlight after saying he was “firebombed” online by Indians over his criticism of New Delhi's tariff policies and purchases of Russian oil. His latest comments revive a controversy that began last year but come as Washington and New Delhi continue trying to manage their broader strategic and economic relationship. India backlash follows Navarro's trade criticism

Peter Navarro says Donald Trump and Narendra Modi can manage the Russian oil tariff dispute as Congress advances a sanctions package targeting major Russian energy buyers. The Senate passed the bill 86-11, while an identical House companion was introduced on August 11, 2026. A bipartisan U.S. sanctions push targeting major buyers of Russian energy is putting renewed pressure on India-U.S. trade ties, but White House Senior

The Peterborough Hindu temple operated by Bharat Hindu Samaj is challenging the city council’s proposed property sale in the UK High Court. Trustees argue that the bidding process was unlawful and could leave the area’s Hindu community without a suitable place of worship. A Hindu temple in Peterborough, England, has asked the UK High Court to overturn the city council’s proposed sale of its long-standing property to an Islamic organizati

The Utah mall stabbing left an Indian Muslim kiosk worker critically injured at Valley Fair Mall. Police allege that suspect Peter Michael Larsen selected Sohail because of his religion and intended to kill him before bystanders intervened. Utah Mall Stabbing Leaves Indian Muslim Worker Critically Injured An Indian Muslim kiosk worker was critically injured in an alleged religiously motivated s

A.R. Rahman has received the Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement in Washington, with filmmaker Peter Jackson presenting the honour. The recognition marks another proud global moment for the Oscar-winning Indian composer and for Indian music. AR Rahman Receives Golden Plate Award Music maestro A.R. Rahman has been honoured with the Golden Plate Award at an American Academy of Achievement

Peter Magyar Becomes Hungary PM After Historic Orban Defeat Peter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary’s new prime minister in Budapest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, ending Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule and opening one of Hungary’s biggest political shifts since the fall of communism. Magyar’s centre-right Tisza Party won 141 of 199 parliamentary seats, giving it a powerful two-thirds majority and a mandate to reshape Hungary’s political system. Why Magyar’s Victory Matters The result marks a sharp turn for Hungary after years of tension with the European Union over rule of law, corruption concerns and democratic checks. Magyar has pledged to rebuild trust with Brussels, strengthen institutions and unlock billions in frozen EU funds. The EU flag’s return inside Hungary’s parliament added symbolic weight to the transition, signaling a possible reset in Budapest’s relationship with Europe. Major Challenges Ahead Magyar inherits a strained economy, a widening budget deficit and deep political divisions after the Orban era. He has also urged several Orban-appointed officials, including President Tamás Sulyok, to resign before the end of May 2026. In his inaugural message, Magyar framed the election as more than a change of government, calling it a public demand for reform, accountability and a more hopeful future for Hungary.

The Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros will play a scheduled MLB doubleheader on Thursday at Camden Yards after a rainout forced the postponement of Wednesday’s game. The first matchup begins at 12:35 p.m., followed by the second game shortly after, marking Baltimore’s first doubleheader of the 2026 baseball season and adding pressure on both teams’ rotations and bullpen depth. Key Developments The Orioles Astros doublehe

Hungary election results 2026 Péter Magyar victory reshapes power Hungary’s political landscape has undergone a dramatic shift after Péter Magyar secured a sweeping victory, ending Viktor Orbán’s long-standing rule. The Hungary election results 2026 mark one of the most significant polit

Hungary experienced a dramatic political shift following its national elections held on Sunday, as Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat after a decisive loss to opposition leader Peter Magyar. The outcome triggered widespread celebrations across the capital, Budapest, with large crowds gathering along

San Jose officials say the city’s efforts to regulate immigration enforcement activities remain firmly in place, even as a recent federal court decision temporarily paused a related California law. Local leaders emphasized that the ruling does not weaken San Jose’s existing requirements for law enforcement officers to clearly identify themselves while on duty. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision Thursday that put California’s No Vigilantes Act on hold pending

Former United Kingdom ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to confirmation from London’s Metropolitan Police. The 72-year-old veteran Labour Party figure was detained at a property in Camden and taken to a London police station for questioning as part of an ongoing investigation. Police officials said the arrest followed the execution of search warrants at two separate addresses in the Wiltshire and Ca

Peter Mandelson has announced that he will step down from the United Kingdom’s House of Lords following fresh disclosures connecting him to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a development that has prompted a government review and renewed scrutiny from law enforcement authorities. The former British ambassador to Washington informed parliamentary officials of his decision to retire from the unelected upper chamber earlier this week. The move was confirmed by the Speaker of th

United States President Donald Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro has reignited controversy with remarks defending the administration’s decision to impose a 50 percent tariff on Indian imports. Navarro, who has been one of the chief architects of Trump’s protectionist trade policies, sparked outrage by linking his defense of tariffs to caste-based criticism of India’s elite while simultaneously accusing New Delhi of aiding Moscow in its

A devastating three alarm fire tore through the vacant former MACSA youth center in San Jose’s Mayfair district early Friday morning, leaving behind a shell of what was once an important hub for the local Latino and Mexicano community. Firefighters were called to the property at 600 Sinclair Drive around 1 a.m. after reports of a massive blaze. When crews arrived, the building was already fully engulfed in flames, making containment efforts extremely chal

Peter Navarro, a senior White House trade adviser known for his protectionist stance on global trade, has once again turned his attention toward India, this time accusing New Delhi of running what he describes as a profiteering scheme through its purchase of discounted oil from Russia. His remarks have reignited debate over the geopolitical and economic implications of India’s energy policies since the outbreak of the Ukraine war.

An Indian couple in Peterborough, Canada, endured a disturbing and aggressive incident of racial abuse when a group of teenagers targeted them in a mall parking lot. The confrontation, which took place on July 29, was captured on video and quickly went viral, drawing strong condemnation online and prompting a police investigation. The video shows three young men in a large white pickup truck blocking the couple’

The Vatican formally concluded the period of public mourning for Pope Francis with a solemn private ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica, during which his coffin was sealed. This event marked the end of three days during which nearly 250,000 visitors came to pay their respects to the late pontiff, who passed away at the age of 88 following a stroke and subsequent heart failure. In line with Pope Francis' longstanding wishes for simplicity, his body was placed in a single woo

In a provocative new HBO documentary titled "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery," filmmaker Cullen Hoback presents the theory that Canadian developer Peter Todd is the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. This claim has ignited discussions within the cryptocurrency community, especially as Hoback confronts both Todd and Adam Back, another prominent figure in the Bitcoin world, with his findings. In a pivotal moment captured in the documentary, Hoback asks Tod