United States

Republican States Push to Remove Diversity from Schools, Government

16 May 2025 13:46 PM IST

Republican-led states are rapidly broadening anti-DEI initiatives from universities to wider government sectors, echoing Trump-era policies. These laws, based on conservative think tank strategies, aim to dismantle DEI offices, restrict diversity training, and curb equity-based hiring, admissions, and curricula.

Salman Rushdie Stabbing Case Nears Climax: Hadi Matar Could Get 25-Year Sentence

16 May 2025 13:15 PM IST

Hadi Matar, convicted of stabbing author Salman Rushdie in 2022, will be sentenced today. Prosecutors seek the maximum 25 years for the attempted murder that left Rushdie blind in one eye.

Japan Faces Deeper Economic Contraction Ahead of Trump Tariffs

16 May 2025 13:08 PM IST

Japan's GDP shrank amid flat consumption and falling exports, with Trump’s tariffs looming over its fragile recovery.

US Tariff Relief Slows China Layoffs, But Economic Pain Lingers

16 May 2025 11:25 AM IST

US tariff cuts helped China dodge mass layoffs, but workers remain stuck in unemployment and economic uncertainty.

Trump Inks AI Deal with UAE to Build World’s Largest Data Centre Abroad

16 May 2025 10:06 AM IST

Trump UAE AI data centre deal paves the way for the largest US-operated AI hub abroad, boosting American tech reach.

Former FBI Chief James Comey Under Secret Service Probe Over ‘8647’ Instagram Post About Trump

16 May 2025 08:08 AM IST

James Comey faces a Secret Service investigation after posting a photo with numbers some believe hinted at violence against Donald Trump.

US Supreme Court Hears Case on Trump’s Executive Order on Citizenship

16 May 2025 02:27 AM IST

US Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump’s executive order aiming to limit birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.

Trump Unveils 0 Billion In US-UAE Deals, Including Major .5B Etihad Aviation Pact

Trump Unveils $200 Billion In US-UAE Deals, Including Major $14.5B Etihad Aviation Pact

16 May 2025 01:23 AM IST

President Trump announced major U.S.-UAE agreements exceeding $200 billion, featuring a $14.5 billion deal between Etihad Airways, Boeing, and GE Aerospace, reinforcing economic ties and strategic cooperation.

Ramaphosa Heads To Washington To Mend Fractured US-South Africa Ties Amid Rift

16 May 2025 00:36 AM IST

Ramaphosa’s visit to Washington seeks to reset diplomatic ties with the US amid disputes over refugee resettlement, land reform, and trade tariffs. Both leaders will discuss regional and global issues to ease mounting tensions and revive cooperation.

Trump Eyes US Takeover Of Gaza, Calls It ‘Freedom Zone’ Amid Global Outrage

16 May 2025 00:06 AM IST

Donald Trump reiterated his controversial plan to turn Gaza into a “freedom zone” under US control, drawing sharp backlash from Palestinians and global leaders who view it as forced displacement.

US Turns Up Heat on China: Huawei AI Chip Use Now Globally Restricted

15 May 2025 16:22 PM IST

The US warns that any use of Huawei AI chips globally may violate American export control rules.

Why Trump Doesn’t Want Apple to ‘Make in India’?

15 May 2025 15:29 PM IST

Donald Trump told Tim Cook he disapproves of Apple’s growing manufacturing presence in India, urging the company to invest in the U.S. Trump’s remarks come amid rising India iPhone production and ongoing efforts by Apple to diversify from China.