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First person of Indian origin elected President of AMA

"To call this moment humbling doesn't capture it," said Bobby Mukkamala, MD, an otolaryngologist and the AMA's newly inaugurated 180th President. "It's moving. It's awe-inspiring," he said.

2025-06-11T23:43:28.754810+00:00 IST

“Our deal with China is done”: US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that the US reached a "deal" with China following intense trade negotiations in London and now stands subjected to approval by him and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

2025-06-11T13:18:38.311004+00:00 IST

Indian national detained at Newark Airport to be deported

The Indian Consulate in New York confirmed that an Indian from Haryana was detained at Newark Airport for entering the US illegally. He was restrained and admitted to a medical facility during transit. Once fit to travel, he will be deported to India, with the Consulate staying in touch with US authorities.

2025-06-11T09:01:40.661362+00:00 IST

"They went too far": Musk regrets Trump posts

Elon Musk said he regrets some of his recent posts about US President Donald Trump, admitting they "went too far." He shared this message on his official handle on X (formerly Twitter), following a week of online criticism and tension between the two public figures.

2025-06-11T08:08:55.971134+00:00 IST

Chinese student held in US for smuggling bio-materials

A Chinese national, Chengxuan Han, was arrested in Michigan for allegedly smuggling biological materials into the US and lying to officials. She is accused of sending concealed roundworm-related materials to a University of Michigan lab from Wuhan and making false statements to US border agents.

2025-06-11T06:41:48.119479+00:00 IST

California governor slams Trump’s ‘brazen abuse of power’

California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned President Trump's military deployment in Los Angeles as abuse of power. Protests intensified across US cities, with arrests and clashes reported. Trump defended the move, while California sought legal action to limit troop use. Disinformation online further fueled tensions, The New York Times reported.

2025-06-11T06:26:44.407748+00:00 IST

Mexican flag becomes symbol of LA immigration protests

Protesters in Los Angeles are waving Mexican, Latin American, and US flags to show support for immigrants and oppose federal raids. The Mexican flag has become a powerful symbol, sparking political debate and criticism from Republican leaders.

2025-06-11T05:29:00.262674+00:00 IST

ICE raids spark LA protests; officials say they lacked info

ICE raids in Los Angeles sparked protests, with city officials saying they weren't warned in advance. DHS disputes this, claiming LAPD was notified. The confusion delayed police response and fueled tensions, highlighting the conflict between federal immigration actions and California's sanctuary policies.

2025-06-11T04:24:28.288836+00:00 IST

Pakistani citizen extradited to US for ISIS-linked terror plot

A Pakistani man living in Canada has been extradited to the US for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish centre in New York to support ISIS. The FBI says the planned attack was set for October 7, 2024, marking one year since the Hamas attack on Israel.

2025-06-11T03:38:14.110482+00:00 IST

"India is an ally to embrace, not kick around": Michael Rubin

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin praised Canadian PM Mark Carney for trying to repair ties with India and criticised ex-PM Justin Trudeau for politicising the relationship. He said India should be treated as a key ally, not sidelined, and urged Canada to choose democratic partnerships over political posturing.

2025-06-11T02:53:31.559019+00:00 IST

"Nijjar, Khalistan claims were not real": Ex-Pentagon official

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin praised PM Modi's leadership and criticised Canada's handling of Khalistani extremism. He said Trudeau exaggerated the Nijjar issue to appease radicals and welcomed a shift under new leadership, urging Canada to act firmly against extremist groups lacking support in Punjab and among Canadian Sikhs.

2025-06-11T02:46:31.147050+00:00 IST

Axiom-4 mission postponed as SpaceX detects leak

The Axiom-4 mission to the ISS, set to carry India's first Gaganyatri, has been postponed after a LOX leak was found in SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket during testing. ISRO and SpaceX will fix the issue and announce a new launch date.

2025-06-11T02:07:28.515229+00:00 IST

American security expert torches Khalistanis, hails PM Modi

Former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Michael Rubin, has come out swinging against Khalistanis while praising Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to accept Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to the G7 Summit (from June 15 to 17) in Canada.

2025-06-11T01:50:23.697784+00:00 IST

Judge denies California’s request for immediate restraining order

A federal judge in San Francisco has denied California's request to immediately block the Trump administration from using Marines and National Guard troops to assist federal officials with immigration enforcement.

2025-06-11T00:44:08.445958+00:00 IST

Protests in LA intensify over federal immigration sweeps,

Protests outside a federal detention centre in Los Angeles turned tense as law enforcement agencies, including the California National Guard and Department of Homeland Security, fired non-lethal tear gas outside the facility to disperse protesters

2025-06-10T23:55:52.159015+00:00 IST

Trump slams Los Angeles protests as 'full-blown assault' on peace

The US President is speaking at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, marking the 250th anniversary of the US Army.

2025-06-10T22:57:17.106269+00:00 IST

Global economic growth outlook plunges to 2.3 per cent: WB

The World Bank on Tuesday lowered its 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3 per cent, down from 2.7 per cent previously expected.

2025-06-10T16:51:26.548243+00:00 IST

Trump’s border czar defends sending marines to Los Angeles

President Trump's border czar Tom Homan defended sending Marines to Los Angeles amid immigration protests, saying it was to protect property and officers. He told CNN the military won't enforce immigration law but will ensure safety as tensions and violence rise during nightly demonstrations.

2025-06-10T05:49:02.440519+00:00 IST

Trump's new travel ban targets 12 nations, draws backlash

President Trump's new travel ban targets citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries, citing visa overstays and weak screening. The policy, criticized by rights groups, aims to block new visa applicants while allowing those with existing visas to enter, CNN reported.

2025-06-10T05:10:05.238243+00:00 IST

California Governor Gavin Newsom accuses Trump of authoritarian behavior amid LA unrest

US President Donald Trump threatened to have California Governor Gavin Newsom arrested for allegedly obstructing federal law enforcement, prompting Newsom to accuse Trump of acting like a dictator. Tensions escalated as Trump deployed Marines and National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid ongoing protests.

2025-06-10T04:48:24.301621+00:00 IST

Immigration raids trigger chaos in Los Angeles; National Guard, LAPD clash with protesters in tense downtown standoff

Protests in Los Angeles turned violent after federal immigration raids, with National Guard troops deploying tear gas and LAPD clashing with demonstrators. Armed forces, mounted police, and riot gear were used to control crowds. Dozens were arrested as chaos spread to the 101 Freeway.

2025-06-10T03:55:42.184611+00:00 IST