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Who Is Anil Kochhar? Indian-Origin Philanthropist Who Cleared Student Loans For 176 Graduates In US
Dean David Hinks said he could not be more grateful to Anil and Marilyn for the extraordinary investment in the college's newest alumni.

US Sanctions 12 Iran-Linked Individuals, Entities Over China Oil Sales
As part of its war on Iran, the United States has tightened sanctions against Tehran's government and the IRGC in an attempt to economically stifle them.

Colombia Court Orders Full Disclosure About Epstein, Maxwell Visits
Former Colombian president Andres Pastrana, who governed from 1998 to 2002, is mentioned several times in files released by the US Justice Department regarding Epstein's crimes.

EU To Invite Taliban Officials To Brussels For Migrant Return Talks
As part of a broader tightening of immigration policies, around 20 EU countries are exploring how to return migrants -- particularly those with criminal convictions -- to Afghanistan.

UAE Has Been Secretly Carrying Out Attacks On Iran: Report
The United Arab Emirates has carried out military strikes on Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Trump Warns Mideast Truce On "Life Support", Iran Says Ready For Any Aggression
Iran War: After slamming the reply as "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE", Trump insisted the United States would see a "complete victory" over Iran.

Why West Asia Conflict Is A Major Test For India's Diplomacy
The conflict involving Iran, Israel and several Gulf nations has once again put the spotlight on New Delhi's strategy of maintaining ties with multiple global powers at the same time

Global Energy Shock From Iran War May Extend Till 2027: Saudi Aramco Chief
A day earlier, Aramco had announced a net profit rise of more than 25 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, fuelled by higher oil prices as exports remain blocked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump Says Will Discuss US Arms Sales To Taiwan With Xi During China Trip
The United States recognises only Beijing but under domestic law is required to provide weapons to Taiwan so that it can defend itself.

Trump Plans US Gas Tax Cut As Iran War Spurs Price Surge
US federal taxes on gasoline amount to 18.4 cents per gallon on gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon for diesel, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

'Iran Ceasefire On Life Support': Trump After Dismissing Tehran's Proposal
Trump's swift rejection of Iran's response on Sunday has fueled concerns that shipping through Strait of Hormuz will continue to be hampered.

Man Who Tried To Shoot Trump At White House Press Dinner Pleads Not Guilty
Cole Allen, 31, entered a not guilty plea during an appearance in a federal district court in the nation's capital, The Hill and other outlets said.

Elon Musk, Tim Cook To Be Part Of Team Trump For Key China Tour: Report
The group of more than a dozen top executives is joining Trump for a visit the US president hopes will unlock a series of business deals with Beijing.

"Extremisms Carry Consequences": EU Sanctions Israeli Settlers In West Bank
The move in response to rising settlement expansion in Israeli-occupied West Bank had been stalled by Hungary's former prime minister Viktor Orban.

Trump's 'Man In Baghdad': Tycoon Set To Lead Iraq Is Balancing US And Iran
US President Donald Trump has invited Zaidi to Washington and declared that Washington "is with him all the way."

Iran War, Oil Sanction, Energy: What Trump And Xi May Focus On During Talks
Talks on the Iran war may dominate the May 14 to 15 summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing.

WHO Confirms 7 Cases Of Hantavirus On Cruise Ship
The tally was updated after France reported that a French passenger evacuated from the MV Hondius had tested positive for the virus.

US Teacher, 25, Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Student In Classroom Closet, Vehicle
The disturbing phenomenon of teachers engaging in illegal sexual relationships with students is a growing concern in the United States.

Opinion: Opinion | 'Hellish Difficulty': Why India Should Be Keeping An Eye On China's New 'Shipborne' Drone
The GJ-21, which has a reported combat attack radius of up to 1,500 kilometres, when combined with a land-attack long-range precision-strike system, can have the ability to strike deep within a territory's mainland.


