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TopicUnited States of America

Topic: United States of America

US court convicts Indian-American couple of coercing minor into forced labour

US attorney's office for the Eastern District of Virginia said Singh and Kaur allegedly confiscated minor's immigration documents & subjected him to physical abuse.

Pannun ‘murder’ plot: US objects to ‘production of discovery’ motion moved by accused Nikhil Gupta

Gupta's lawyer had asked for 'defence materials relevant to its ability to defend the instant charges', but US says it will provide information only when the accused appears in a New York court.

‘Political game’ — Yemen’s Houthis slam UN resolution on Red Sea, call for release of Palestinians

Houthi leader Mohammed Ali al-Houthi blamed US for violating international law. UNSC Wednesday endorsed a U.S.-led task force that has been defending vessels in the Red Sea.

‘Bangladesh elections not free and fair’, says US, as Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League returns to power

US State Department spokesperson said Monday that the country was 'concerned by the arrests of thousands of political opposition members and reports of irregularities on election day'. US State Department spokesperson said Monday that the country was 'concerned by the arrests of thousands of political opposition members and reports of irregularities on election day'.

Hindu temple defaced with ‘pro-Khalistan’ graffiti in California, 2nd such incident in a month

In December, suspected pro-separatist activists had allegedly defaced Swaminarayan temple in Newark, California. The exterior wall of the Hindu was defaced with anti-India graffiti.

Houthis launch surface drone attack in Red Sea a day after US warned of ‘consequences’

The Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) travelled from Yemen into international shipping lanes 'clearly with the intent to do harm' before detonating, said US Naval Forces.

Israel withdraws some troops, intensity of operation in north of Palestinian enclave lower, says US

Israel pulled tanks out of some Gaza districts Monday, as it announced plans to shift tactics and cut back on troop numbers. Meanwhile, fighting raged elsewhere along with bombardment.

66 arrested in pro-Palestinian protests at New York and Los Angeles airports

The protests came as the UN health agency reported thousands of people trying to flee fighting that has raged in the coastal Palestinian enclave since 7 October Hamas attack on Israel.

Israel strike on southern Gaza kills 24, calls to reduce civilian casualties intensify

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan will hold discussions with Israelis on the need to be more precise with their strikes against Hamas targets, says spokesperson John Kirby.

Majority of Americans hold Hamas responsible for conflict in Middle East, finds Pew survey

Pew survey also found that 41% respondents in US were concerned that ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict may lead to terrorist attack on American soil.

On Camera

Charlie Kirk’s killing has America at war with itself. Foreigners & visa-seekers ‘warned’

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, gunned down this week, was no ordinary influencer. He helped bring the Trump administration to power. His death has deepened America’s Left-Right divide.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.