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Indian-Origin Man In US Since 1996 Faces Citizenship Revocation Threat
The complaints against 25 people involve allegations including attempted murder, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, marriage fraud, identity fraud, passport fraud, bank and credit card fraud, and practising medicine without a license, among other offences.
Who Is Patrick Yaroch? FBI Agent Accused Of Stealing $1 Million In Crypto During Probe
Investigators say the cryptocurrency was worth about $1 million, although only $925,426 was recovered after agents searched his home in Ashburn, Virginia.
'Last Chance Before Decapitation': Trump Warns Iran As Talks Continue
Trump says Iran faces a "last chance" for a deal on Hormuz and denuclearization, as Tehran denies talks are underway with Washington
Pakistan Bans Al Jazeera For "Yellow Journalism" After Reports On PoK Crackdown
The criticism came shortly after Al Jazeera aired extensive reporting from the disputed region.
'Be Creative, Unconventional': US Military Asks Troops To Find New Ways To Punish Iran
A source noted that CENTCOM is looking at everything, acknowledging it needs to reevaluate the strategy.
Zelensky Sacks US Envoy Amid Push For More Patriot Missiles
Zelensky sacked Ukraine's US ambassador Olga Stefanishyna, as Kyiv lobbies Washington hard for more Patriot air defence missiles amid Russian strikes
Aung San Suu Kyi Meets Red Cross Official In Rare Contact Since 2021 Coup
Myanmar's detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with an ICRC official Monday, in her first known contact with the outside world since the 2021 coup
Trump Slams Big Oil Firms For "Making Too Much Money" Amid Iran War
US President Donald Trump said Monday that major oil companies are making "too much money" due to high prices stemming from the Iran war, seeking to address a political vulnerability ahead of midterm elections.
Nauru, World's 3rd-Smallest Country, Changes Its Name To Naoero
The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language.
More Than 6,000 Killed In June Earthquakes In Venezuela
The updated figure comes weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck on June 24, causing nearly 200 buildings to collapse, mostly in the worst-hit coastal state of La Guaira.
US To Close Consulates In Canada, Japan, Indonesia: Report
The US State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing of America's global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar with the notice.
Brown University's President, Who Clashed With Trump Over Funding, Resigns
Brown University President Christina Paxson said on Monday that she would leave her post at the end of the academic year, following a difficult period in which she clashed with President Donald Trump's administration over its threats to slash the Ivy League school's federal funding.
"Illegally Raise Taxes": 25 US States Sue Trump Over New Tariffs
Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February.
US Trial Opens On UN Worker Killed In Boeing 737 MAX Crash
A US court will hear claims from Ryan's survivors in order to determine damages, in one of the final civil claims stemming from two MAX calamities in 2018 and 2019 that together claimed 346 lives.
"Strait Of Hormuz Could Reopen By Tomorrow", Says Trump Amid Iran Talks
The US President further claimed Washington had been prepared to launch a major military operation against Iran before diplomatic interventions from regional countries.
US Has A New Challenge - Building Weapons Without China's Rare Earth Magnets
The US defence sector is particularly reliant on samarium and needs 50 to 100 tons each year, but the US capacity is very limited
Trump's Bank Accounts Were Closed In 2021 Over Money Laundering Suspicions
The court filing is tied to a lawsuit filed against Capital One by one of Trump's financial holding companies shortly after he was sworn into office a second time.
England, Wales Faced Driest July In History: Weather Office
The weather service said that of the two UK countries, England had recorded just 6.5 millimetres (0.25 of an inch) of rain, 10 per cent of the usual average figure, while Wales had 9.3 mm.
Bank Says It Closed Trump-Linked Accounts Over Money Laundering Concerns
Bank accounts held by President Donald Trump were closed by Capital One in 2021 after it flagged financial activity that had characteristics of money laundering, the bank disclosed in a court filing over the weekend.
