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Ministry of Finance plans awareness session for Emirati pupils

The Ministry of Finance organised an awareness session at the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC, bringing together a group of Emirati students studying in the United States, in conjunction with the launch of the UAE Global Cadres initiative, aimed at exploring training programmes and career opportunities in international financial organisations.

2025-04-28T08:02:51.141532+00:00 IST

Clearwater ferry crash injures several

Several people were injured when a Clearwater Ferry carrying over 40 passengers collided with another boat near the Clearwater Memorial Causeway in Florida, prompting a mass casualty response, police said.

2025-04-28T03:28:29.742164+00:00 IST

US launched over 800 strikes against Houthis since March 15

In a statement released on Sunday, CENTCOM said that the campaign has significantly reduced Houthi attacks on international shipping, with ballistic missile launches dropping by 69 per cent and drone strikes decreasing by 55 per cent.

2025-04-28T03:20:04.865786+00:00 IST

Indian American community mourns lives lost in Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir

Speaking to ANI, one of the demonstrators spoke out against the Pahalgam terror attack, saying, "I am here to speak against the tragedy that occurred in the Kashmir valley. Hindus were targeted and killed... It was horrible...It is high time now to speak up against this..."

2025-04-28T01:36:07.444771+00:00 IST

Dawoodi Bohra Community in NY pays tribute to victims of J-K ter

Dawoodi Bohras, a global Muslim community across 40+ nations, also condemned the attack.

2025-04-27T13:43:20.700147+00:00 IST

Will continue offering our full support to Indian govt: FBI

Patel stated that the Pahalgam attack is a reminder of the constant threats that the world faces from the evil of terrorism.

2025-04-27T00:39:39.504728+00:00 IST

Trump questions Putin's willingness to stop war

Donald Trump even criticised former US President Barack Obama and suggested that he "made it possible for Russia to steal Crimea from Ukraine without even a shot being fired."

2025-04-27T00:32:42.387142+00:00 IST

US records over 800 confirmed cases of measles this year

The US has recorded 884 confirmed cases of measles so far this year, representing a significant surge compared to last year's figures.

2025-04-26T07:28:45.554187+00:00 IST

Uyghur leaders honour victims of authoritarianism in Washington

Rushan Abbas, Chair of the World Uyghur Congress Executive Committee, and Omer Kanat, Executive Director of the Uyghur Human Rights Project, participated in the 18th Roll Call of Nations Wreath Laying Ceremony in Washington, DC, an event organised by the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to honour the memory of those who suffered under totalitarian regimes, including the Uyghur people.

2025-04-26T06:15:04.568910+00:00 IST

US: Musk’s DOGE slashes USD 400 million in AmeriCorps grants

The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, has directed AmeriCorps to cut nearly USD 400 million in grants, about 41% of the agency's total funding for grants, according to three individuals familiar with the situation who requested anonymity, The Washington Post reported.

2025-04-26T04:14:40.947572+00:00 IST

UN condemns Kashmir terror attack that killed 26

The UN Security Council has unanimously condemned the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed at least 26 people, calling it "a reprehensible act of terrorism." In a formal statement, the 15-member body demanded justice for perpetrators and expressed condolences to victims' families and the governments of India and Nepal.

2025-04-26T02:47:40.026961+00:00 IST

US: Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal charges

During arraignment in Manhattan federal court on Friday, Mangione's legal team hinted it wants his federal case to go to trial before his state cases related to Thompson's death after the Justice Department announced it would seek the death penalty in the federal case.

2025-04-26T00:15:24.650598+00:00 IST

FBI arrests judge for allegedly obstructing immigration agents

Judge Hannah Dugan is facing two charges for hindering and concealing the person from arrest. She appeared in court initially and was released.

2025-04-25T22:21:25.991992+00:00 IST

"That was bad one": Trump on Pahalgam terrorist attack

Trump stated that tensions between the two nations on the border have been ongoing for a long time and expressed confidence that both sides will resolve the issue. He emphasised his close ties with India and Pakistan.

2025-04-25T19:22:24.880496+00:00 IST

"We stand in solidarity with India," US DNI Gabbard says

Gabbard affirmed her support to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in hunting the perpetrators down.

2025-04-25T13:58:46.636174+00:00 IST

US India Caucus calls for "intelligence cooperation"

In the statement, Khanna and McCormick called for counterterrorism operations to dismantle Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen.

2025-04-25T13:37:23.889695+00:00 IST

UN urges restraint from India, Pakistan following Pahalgam attack

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric emphasised that UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is closely monitoring the situation with deep concern. He reiterated the UN's strong condemnation of the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, and called on India and Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint to prevent further escalation.

2025-04-25T05:15:14.917094+00:00 IST

“It has echoes of October 7, 2023 attack” American Jewish Communi

Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer of the American Jewish Committee, Jason Isaacson, on Friday said that the Pahalgam terrorist attack was a "brutal" and "horrific" attack and compared it tothe October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel.

2025-04-25T04:56:21.176097+00:00 IST

Pak support for terror corrodes goodwill: Indian Embassy in US

Following India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the Indian Embassy in Washington emphasised that the treaty was signed in a spirit of goodwill and friendship. However, it noted that Pakistan's support for state-sponsored terrorism has "corroded this spirit."

2025-04-25T04:26:06.172000+00:00 IST

Joe Kasper steps down as Chief of Staff to Defence Secy Hegseth

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's chief of staff, Joe Kasper, officially stepped down from his position on Thursday, according to a report by The Washington Post.

2025-04-25T02:42:38.036017+00:00 IST

US State Department spokesperson shuns Pak journalist

Bruce shunned a Pakistani journalist's questioning over India-Pakistan border tensions following the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

2025-04-24T22:40:30.885769+00:00 IST