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Ukraine-Russia peace deal ‘closer than ever’, says Trump

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) stated that the peace deal to end the four-year-long running war between Ukraine and Russia is 'closer than ever' following ongoing talks between European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin.

2025-12-15T22:12:19.150420+00:00 IST

Trump pays tribute to victims of US campus shooting and Australia

"I want just to pay my respects to the people. Unfortunately, two are no longer with us. Brown University, nine injured. And two are looking down on us right now from heaven," Trump said. Referring to the attack in Australia, he added, "Likewise, in Australia, as you know, that was a terrible attack. Eleven dead, 29 badly wounded. And that was an anti-Semitic attack, obviously. And it's -- I just want to pay my respects to everybody."

2025-12-15T09:35:26.327302+00:00 IST

WUC raises alarm over imminent deportation of Chinese whistleblow

In its press release, WUC stated, "In 2020, Guan Heng secretly documented large-scale detention compounds in East Turkistan, producing rare visual evidence that corroborated survivor testimonies and investigative reporting on the Chinese government's mass repression campaign. His footage was later shared with journalists and researchers and contributed to the growing public record of mass detention, including reporting by BuzzFeed News' Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative team."

2025-12-15T07:00:40.261968+00:00 IST

Rubio speaks to Australian FM as US condemns “heinous” Bondi Beac

In a statement attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, the US State Department said Secretary Rubio "had a call today with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong to discuss the antisemitic terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach."

2025-12-15T04:57:19.387832+00:00 IST

“Celebrate proudly,” says Trump after deadly Hanukkah attack

US President Donald Trump has stated that people celebrating Hanukkah should not be worried about their safety and should "celebrate proudly," following a shooting that targeted the Jewish community at Australia's Bondi Beach and killed at least 11 people, CNN reported.

2025-12-14T19:28:31.502987+00:00 IST

Police detain person of interest in Brown University shooting

Police in Providence, Rhode Island, have detained a "person of interest" following an extensive manhunt for the gunman who killed two people at Brown University

2025-12-14T18:11:00.898240+00:00 IST

“We are providing the requested assistance": FBI director

Expressing solidarity with those affected, the FBI Director urged public support for the victims, stating, "Please keep the victims and their families in your prayers."

2025-12-14T17:05:48.665626+00:00 IST

CFU marks 40 years of 1985 Ürümchi Uyghur student protests

Campaign for Uyghurs marked 40 years of the 1985 Urumchi Student Movement, recalling mass protests against discrimination and nuclear testing. The group highlighted continued repression of Uyghurs, citing widespread abuses, imprisonment, forced labour, and cultural destruction recognised internationally as genocide.

2025-12-14T15:57:03.409347+00:00 IST

Bondi Beach shooting kills 11 in attack on Jewish community

At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured in a shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration. Police declared it a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community. Australian leaders and world leaders condemned the violence and expressed solidarity with victims.

2025-12-14T15:34:59.574112+00:00 IST

Rubio condemns Bondi Beach terror attack in Australia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the terrorist attack in Australia targeting a Jewish celebration, rejected antisemitism, and expressed prayers and solidarity with the victims, the Jewish community, and the people of Australia.

2025-12-14T14:02:13.035307+00:00 IST

US lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi condemns antisemitic and anti-In

In a statement, Krishnamoorthi reacted to reports of hateful graffiti, including swastikas and slurs, discovered at the Bern Dibner Library in Brooklyn, part of New York University.

2025-12-14T09:01:27.635427+00:00 IST

19 US state attorneys general sue Trump over USD 100,000 H-1B vis

A coalition of 19 US state attorneys general, led by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration challenging its policy imposing a USD 100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, calling the move unlawful and harmful to employers facing critical labour shortages.

2025-12-14T01:41:54.000287+00:00 IST

US: Two dead, eight injured in Brown University shooting

At least two people were killed and eight others injured following an active shooting at the US's Brown University's Barus & Holley Engineering Building on Saturday (local time), the university said in an official alert, with the suspect still at large.

2025-12-14T00:31:47.943404+00:00 IST

Active shooter reported at Brown University, suspect at large

Multiple shootings were reported at Brown University in the US state of Rhode Island on Saturday (local time), with law enforcement actively searching for the suspect, authorities said.

2025-12-13T23:22:27.182296+00:00 IST

Trump vows retaliation after ISIS kills 2 US soldiers, civilian

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) pledged "very serious retaliation" after an ISIS gunman killed two US soldiers and one civilian interpreter in an ambush in Syria, calling the attack a strike against both the United States and Syria.

2025-12-13T21:28:36.756627+00:00 IST

Two US soldiers, one interpreter killed after ambush by ISIS gunman in Syria

The US Central Command (USCENTCOM) on Saturday (local time) stated that two US soldiers and one civilian interpreter were killed, while three other soldiers were injured in an ambush attack by a lone ISIS gunman in Syria during ongoing counter-ISIS operations in the region.

2025-12-13T20:29:57.656611+00:00 IST

Trump backs primaries against Indiana GOP over redistricting

US President Donald Trump renewed his threat to back primary challenges against Indiana Republicans who blocked a redistricting plan, singling out Senate GOP leader Rodric Bray. The move has sparked party divisions as Republicans look ahead to the 2026 midterm elections.

2025-12-13T16:19:14.954354+00:00 IST

US warns Rwanda over “clear violation” of Congo peace deal

The US accused Rwanda of violating a peace deal after M23 rebels seized Uvira in eastern Congo. Despite a fragile calm, hundreds of civilians were killed and thousands displaced, raising fears the renewed fighting could derail US-brokered peace efforts.

2025-12-13T15:29:59.485432+00:00 IST

US President removes sanctions on Brazilian judge

The US government imposed sanctions against the justice, Alexandre de Moraes, in July under the Global Magnitsky Act after the case was brought against Bolsonaro, a Trump ally. The Magnitsky Act is a rarely used law that allows the United States to impose asset freezes and travel bans on foreigners accused of serious human rights abuses or corruption.

2025-12-13T13:12:36.087046+00:00 IST

"Almost every decision of Trump has been challenged": Sachdev

S President Donald Trump's decisions are facing challenges in the US Supreme Court, with 20 states opposing the H-1B visa fee hike. Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev noted that Trump's policies are being contested, with Democratic states leading the charge.

2025-12-13T12:20:57.322328+00:00 IST

US raids cargo ship travelling from China to Iran

Unnamed officials told the newspaper that US military personnel boarded the ship several hundred miles from Sri Lanka, according to the report on Friday. It was the first time in several years US forces had intercepted cargo travelling from China to Iran, according to the newspaper, as quoted by Al Jazeera.

2025-12-13T11:44:11.133259+00:00 IST