Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s claims that India is “funding Russia’s war in Ukraine.” Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Zelenskyy stated that “India is mostly with us” while acknowledging ongoing energy challenges that complicate the picture. His comments came after Trump, during a speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), dir

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will hold crucial talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on Monday, September 22. This meeting, taking place on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, marks the first high-level engagement between India and the United States since President Donald Trump’s sharp policy moves targeting New Delhi, including a 50 percent tariff on Indian goods and a steep increase in H1-B vi

President Donald Trump is once again threatening to declare a national emergency in Washington, D.C., reigniting a clash with Mayor Muriel Bowser over the city’s Metropolitan Police Department and its role in immigration enforcement. The threat comes as Trump’s 30-day emergency control of the capital’s police force, imposed under Section 740 of the Home Rule Act, has expired. In a post made shortly after midnight on Monday, Trump expressed frustration with Bowser&r

US President Donald Trump delivered an emotional tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 11, declaring him a martyr for truth and freedom during a video message and later at the Pentagon 9/11 observance ceremony. Trump expressed grief over Kirk’s assassination on a college campus in Utah, saying that the shocking act had left the nation in mourning. He described Kirk as a man who devoted his life to liberty, democracy, justice, and the American people, adding that his

For a short-lived but historic moment, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison became the world’s richest man, overtaking Elon Musk after Oracle’s stock soared on the back of its booming AI cloud services. According to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index, Ellison’s net worth touched $393 billion, surpassing Musk’s $385 billion. The sudden surge was tied to Oracle’s quarterly earnings, which revealed a massive jump in cloud revenue foreca

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a new initiative called Operation Midway Blitz, aimed at stepping up immigration enforcement in the Chicago area with a specific focus on individuals it described as criminal illegal aliens. The announcement came only days after reports indicated that several federal agencies were preparing to surge manpower into the city. The operation was highlighted in a DHS social media post that cited the tragic case of Katie Abraham, a 20-year-old woman

Book lovers, bargain hunters, and community supporters can look forward to the return of the Fall Book and Media Sale at the Pleasanton Library from September 11–14. Hosted by the Friends of the Pleasanton Library, the event is held twice a year to raise funds for library programs, technology, and special needs. The sale has become a popular tradition in Pleasanton, typically raising close to $15,000 per event.

The Friends of the Pleasanton Library are calling on local high school students to take part in a rewarding community project this September. The nonprofit group, known for its fundraising efforts to support library programs and services, is preparing for its annual Book and Media Sale. This popular event draws thousands of residents who come to browse through a wide variety of books, music, and media at affordable prices, with all proceeds going toward enric

President Donald Trump announced that he would personally join law enforcement officers on patrol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday evening, underscoring his administration’s aggressive approach to what he has described as a “crime emergency” in the nation’s capital. While he did not reveal the specific neighborhoods he planned to visit, the president said he would be accompanied by both police and members of the military as part of an ong

Summary The Trump-Putin summit in Alaska ended without solving the Ukraine war. Two possible outcomes have emerged: Ukraine could become a smaller but sovereign nation with Western protection, or it could lose both land and indepen

The City of Dallas is facing a high-stakes decision after the Trump administration issued a directive requiring cities to end Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs or risk losing federal funding. Dallas stands to lose approximately $305 million in federal grants if it continues to award city contracts or benefits based on classifications such as race, gender, or national origin. In response to this pressure, the Dallas City Council voted on June 25

US President Donald Trump has once again asserted that his leadership has been instrumental in ending several major global conflicts, including the long-standing tensions between India and Pakistan. In a recent post on his social media account, Trump defended his record in response to criticism from radio host Charlamagne Tha God, insisting that the host knew nothing about his achievements on the world stage. Trump highlighted what he described as significant

In a move that has intensified already strained relations between Washington and Moscow, US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he has ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines to regions near Russia. This decision came as a direct response to threats issued by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who recently warned of potential nuclear retaliation using the Cold War-era Dead Hand system. The move signals a significant escalation in the ongoing standoff between the Un

The nonprofit organization Connected Horse is hosting its annual "Lassos with Love" fundraiser in Pleasanton on Sunday, Sept. 7, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Five Star Equestrian Center. This special event is designed to support equine-assisted therapy for dementia patients and their caregivers, an initiative that has shown profound benefits in reducing anxiety, depression, and PTSD, while boosting self-esteem, trust, and emotional regulation.

In a new controversy, US President Donald Trump has stirred social and political debate by posting an AI-generated video on his Truth Social platform, portraying Barack Obama being handcuffed and jailed. The video, designed using deepfake technology, opens with Obama stating, “No one is above the law,” followed by clips of Democratic leaders including Joe Biden repeating similar lines. It then dramatically shifts to show FBI agents arresting Obama

The Senate, led by Republicans, passed a sweeping package of federal spending cuts on Thursday morning following a lengthy and contentious debate. The legislation, formally known as a rescissions package, was originally requested by President Donald Trump and seeks to cancel $9 billion in previously approved funding. Notably, the cuts include allocations for foreign aid programs and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports radio and television services nationwide. The measure p

President Donald Trump has announced a major trade deal with Indonesia, declaring that the United States will now enjoy full market access to the Southeast Asian country. According to the President, Indonesia will impose a reduced 19% tariff on its exports to the United States, while American exports to Indonesia will be completely exempt from both tariffs and non-tariff barriers. In his statement, Trump also claimed that India is working along the same lines as Indonesia in its ongoing trade ta

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has issued a clear and stern warning to countries maintaining economic relations with Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. During recent meetings with U.S. senators, Rutte emphasized that countries like India, China, and Brazil risk facing severe secondary sanctions, including 100 percent tariffs, if they continue their commercial engagements with Russia. His message, delivered just a day after President Donald Trump revealed a new arms package for Uk

Nvidia has secured a crucial win in its ongoing negotiations with the U.S. government over AI chip exports to China. The Trump administration has decided to allow the tech giant to resume sales of its H20 chips to Chinese clients, following a reversal of earlier restrictions. According to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the green light for sales was granted on the condition that Nvidia would not export its most advanced chips, ensuring that national security interests remain protected whil

President Donald Trump on Sunday delivered a scathing rebuke of Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of speaking peacefully while engaging in violent actions. Addressing reporters, Trump expressed deep disappointment with Putin's recent moves, particularly Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine. “I thought he was somebody that meant what he said — and he’ll talk so beautifully, then he’ll bomb people at night. We don’t like that," Trump s