Palestinians in the West Bank and central Gaza voted on Saturday in municipal elections, the first since the Gaza war erupted, marked by low turnout and a narrow slate of contenders.Nearly 1.5 million people were registered to vote in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, as well as 70,000 people in Gaza’s Deir el-Balah area, according to … Read more
Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores with US agents The United States will allow Venezuela to pay for Nicolas Maduro’s legal defence, a court filing showed, lifting a roadblock on the ousted leader’s trial on drug and other charges in New York.US Treasury sanctions on Venezuela had previously blocked Venezuela — now ruled by Maduro’s … Read more
Sara gonzales at a TPUSA event An exchange on X reignited debate over immigration and Indian professionals in the United States, after Texas MAGA commentator Sara Gonzales made claims about H-1B visa workers that quickly drew a response from an Indian American user.The dispute began when Gonzales posted a message comparing her family’s military service … Read more
A foreign worker in the United States has found themselves racing against time after a job loss left them with just three weeks before their visa expires. This prompted urgent advice from strangers on Reddit on how the worker might be able to remain in the country.The worker is on an H-1B visa and explained … Read more
Swapnil Sagar returned from Houston, US to India to his family in Bengaluru “I feel free,” says former Microsoft professional Swapnil Sagar, who has left behind what many would call the American Dream and returned to India after a decade in the United States, citing visa uncertainty and job instability as key reasons for his … Read more
A teenage influencer styling herself as a “socialist socialite” has sparked debate online, blending left-wing politics with a taste for high-end fashion in New York City.18-year-old Ella Devi is a Sri Lankan-American content creator who has gained attention for backing NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani while showcasing a wardrobe filled with luxury vintage pieces. She first … Read more
A viral moment from California’s governor debate has put billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer under fresh scrutiny, after he appeared to dismiss the idea that he should personally pay more tax to tackle inequality.The exchange took place in San Francisco on Wednesday, where Steyer clashed with Republican Steve Hilton. Hilton claimed on stage that Steyer pays … Read more
US President Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump on Saturday cancelled a planned trip to Pakistan by his envoys, who were supposed to meet Iranian leaders in Islamabad and hold peace talks with Tehran. He also criticised Iran’s leadership, saying that “nobody knows who is in charge”.After calling off the visit to Islamabad, … Read more
Britain’s King Charles is set to attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the 9/11 memorial in New York City next week, as part of his official visit to the US, his office confirmed.The event will honour victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks, which killed over 2,600 people, including 67 Britons.New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is … Read more
A Russian businessman has been ordered by a UK court to hand over more than £100 million in money and assets to his ex-wife after it emerged he had been living a secret double life.Mikhail Kroupeev and Elena Kroupeeva were married in 1988 and spent over three decades together before their relationship broke down. The … Read more