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US: Pramila Jayapal not in race for Democratic leadership
Washington: Putting an end to speculation of entering the House Democratic leadership race, Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said she will run for re-election as Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair. Jayapal also said that…
- World
US: 5 killed, 18 injured in gay nightclub shooting in Colorado
Washington: In another case of a mass shooting in the United States, five people were killed and another 18 were injured in a shooting incident at a gay nightclub “Club Q”, in…
- Middle East
US grants Saudi crown prince immunity in Jamal Khashoggi murder
Washington: The administration of US President Joe Biden revealed that Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has legal immunity from prosecution, in connection with the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside his…
- World
Many H1B Visa holders seek grace period extension – Here’s why
Amid huge layoffs across the United States, many H1B Visa holders who were sacked recently are seeking an extension of the grace period. Seeking an extension of 60 days, they said that…
- Middle East
United States imposes sanctions on senior Iran media officials
The administration of US President Joe Biden imposed sanctions on six senior employees of a the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), the Iranian state-run media corporation. The US Treasury Department said in a…
- World
Republicans gain control of US House of Representatives
Washington: The opposition Republican Party gained control of the 435-member US House of Representatives on Wednesday, but with a narrow majority. The Republicans now have 218 seats as against 211 of the…
- Middle East
Shireen Abu Akleh’s family welcome US probe into killing of journalist
The family of the Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on Tuesday expressed their hopes that the United States (US) investigation into Akleh’s killing would be “independent, reliable and lead to justice,” and…
- Technology
Apple may buy chips made in US, Europe
San Francisco: Apple is reportedly planning to buy chips made in the US and Europe. In an internal meeting, Apple CEO Tim Cook said th the company has “already made a decision…
- Middle East
Israel signs deal to secure economic rights to gas field on maritime border with Lebanon
Tel Aviv: Israel said that it has signed an agreement with the two energy companies licensed by Lebanon to drill in a gas field on the maritime border between the two countries…
- World
Former US President Donald Trump files papers for 2024 presidential run
Washington: Former United States President Donald Trump has filed papers to contest for the post of president again. He filed his documents establishing his candidacy to run for the presidency again in…
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Will Trump run again? He will indicate on Tuesday
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump plans to make an announcement on Tuesday that, he said, would be the “most historic day in the country’s history”. Though he has been coy about…
- Middle East
Newly-elected US senator John Fetterman wants to convert Turkey’s Hagia Sophia to museum
Ankara: Democratic Party member John Fetterman, who was elected to the Senate in the midterm elections in the USA, called for the Hagia Sophia Mosque to be turned into a museum again, local…
- Middle East
US President Biden, Egypt’s Sisi discuss regional, int’l issues
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his visiting US counterpart Joe Biden discussed a number of regional and international issues, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement. Meeting on the sidelines of…
- India
Sensex rallies 1,181 points to close at lifetime high
Mumbai: Equity benchmark Sensex vaulted 1,181 points to close at its all-time high on Friday, in lockstep with a rally in global markets after lower-than-expected US inflation data fuelled hopes that the…
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US: 82 Muslims win in midterm elections
As many as 82 Muslims won the midterm elections that took place a few days back. While 21 Muslims including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Andre Carson…
