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4,00,000 Without Power In Florida As Hurricane Isaias Makes Landfall
Isaias, which is the first hurricane to hit the eastern US since Milton tore up the Gulf Coast of Florida in 2024, also is expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding.
Opinion: Opinion | Visa Shocks To Racist Attacks, When Did America Come To Hate Indians So?
Sometimes it is about H-1B visas. Sometimes it is jobs. Sometimes it is "foreigners." Sometimes it is about temples. The language of the attack varies, but the message is consistent
"Indelible Stain" On Norway: Trump Calls Nobel Peace Pick "Disgraceful"
Since returning to the White House in January 2025, Trump has made no secret of his desire to win the Nobel Peace prize.
Andhra-Born Dipika Damerla Makes Bollywood-Style Vote Appeal In Canada Mayor Race
Before entering politics, Damerla worked in corporate banking and ran a small business in Mississauga.
Mehul Choksi's Lawyer Charged With Rape, Sexual Assault In London
Indian lawyer Vijay Aggarwal faces rape and sexual assault charges in London court.
How Anthropic AI Bot's False Murder Tip Troubled US Cops For 2 Months
Philadelphia police said the phony tip, dated July 18, was flagged as spam and never reached the department's Real-Time Crime Center for vetting.
US Lifts Sanctions On Sale Of Russian Diesel Until April 2027
Trump said Russia will immediately supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel, followed by 500,000 tons in November, and one million tons immediately thereafter.
US-India Forum Defends Green Card, H-1B Programmes Amid Crackdown On Tech Firms
Five of the six recipients, according to USISPF, were born outside the United States. The forum cited their achievements as evidence of the contribution of immigrant talent to American innovation and prosperity.
2 Vans, 30,000 Bottles: 6 Thieves Carry Out Italy's Biggest Wine Robbery
The stolen wines were three of the company's reds -- Tignanello, Solaia and Guado al Tasso -- which sell for 120 to 300 euros or more depending on the vintages.
Panama President Declares "Major Disaster" After Earthquake
In Panama City, about 200 kilometers from the epicenter, there were scenes of panic as people rushed to evacuate from the city's emblematic skyscrapers.
"Won't Watch It": JD Vance Doubts Livestream Of Fort Hood Shooter's Execution
Nidal Hasan's execution -- scheduled for December 3 at Fort Hood, Texas, where he gunned down 13 people in 2009 -- is set to be the first by US military firing squad since 1945.
"Unworthy" And "Weak" Decision: Zelensky Slams Trump's Oil Deal With Putin
The US leader said earlier that Russia's President Vladimir Putin had agreed to supply diesel fuel to the US and world markets.
Trump Says No Decision Yet On Livestreaming Execution Of Fort Hood Shooter
US President Donald Trump said Friday there has been no decision yet on whether to publicly broadcast the execution of a military base shooter, though he expressed support for carrying out the death penalty by firing squad.
OpenAI Denies Firing Researchers Over AI Safety Warnings
Refuting claims that the exits were related to safety, the AI firm said an internal probe had uncovered "a significant breach of trust" beyond what they had disclosed.
Trump Says Putin Agrees To Major Release Of Diesel To US, Global Markets
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had secured Russian leader Vladimir Putin's agreement to release diesel into US and global markets, vowing this will help cool surging energy costs amid war with Iran.
Trump Picks Katie Zacharia As New White House Press Secretary
US President Donald Trump has picked conservative commentator Katie Zacharia as his new White House press secretary, an adminstration official said on Friday.
Ukraine Says It Attacked 3 Missile Production Facilities In Russia
In a statement on Telegram, Ukraine's General Staff said the Russian facility for "liquidation of intercontinental ballistic missiles" was hit to degrade Russia's ability to source explosives and rocket fuel.
Tsunami Threat In Pacific After Earthquake Of 7.6-Magnitude Shakes Panama
The quake was registered at a shallow depth of 12 kilometres, meaning its impact was likely to be more severe.
flydubai Co-Pilot Developed Extremist Views In 2017 While In Australia: UAE
The Omani national had drawn inspiration from the September 11, 2001, attacks on the US World Trade Centre's Twin Towers, which killed hundreds of people, according to his confession shared by investigators.
