Los Angeles: Firefighters on Sunday struggled to contain massive wildfires around Los Angeles as strong winds drove the flames toward previously unaffected neighborhoods, threatening some of the city’s iconic landmarks. At least 16 people were confirmed dead. from the fires that have ripped through the city, leaving communities in ruins and testing the mettle of…
London: UK borrowing costs have risen rapidly to their highest level since the banking crisis of 2007-08, with implications for the government’s tax and spending plans. Yields on gilts, as UK government bonds are called, have been rising – and these yields are effectively the level of interest that the government pays on its borrowing….
London: There is a strong belief in India’s democratic values and growth story here, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said in London during his ongoing visit to the UK. Addressing a community gathering at the High Commission of India in London on Wednesday evening, the Speaker shared insights from his dialogues with his UK counterpart…
Washinton: US President-elect Donald Trump has warned that “all hell will break out in the Middle East” if the hostages being held by Hamas are not released by Inauguration Day. Trump did not elaborate on what actions he might take if the captives are not released by the time he takes office. Officials say about…
Beijing/Kathmandu: A devastating earthquake struck Tibet on Tuesday morning, leaving at least 95 people dead and 130 injured. The quake, which hit at 9:05 am local time (01:05 GMT), was recorded at a magnitude of 6.8 by the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) and 7.1 by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake originated at…
Washington: Congressman Suhash Subramanyam, who is the first Indian American Congressman from the East Coast, took an oath of office on Gita, making him the only lawmaker from the community to do so on the holy Hindu book this year. Subramanyam’s mother, who immigrated through Dulles Airport, watched her son being sworn in on the…
Washington: An Indian American Dhol band has been invited to participate in the parade from Capitol Hill to the White House following Donald Trump’s swearing-in as the 47th US president on January 20. Shivam Dhol Tasha Pathak, a Texas-based Indian traditional drum and snare ensemble, will bring its vibrant beats and energetic rhythms to the…
Beijing: At least 36 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck a remote region of Tibet on Tuesday morning, according to Chinese state media. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the 7.1-magnitude quake struck at 9.05 local time and was followed by multiple aftershocks. Both the USGS and the China Earthquake Networks Center…
Washington: A joint session of the US Congress presided over by Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday formally certified the November 5 presidential elections, paving the way for the swearing-in of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States on January 20. Harris, 60, presided over the ceremonial function of the joint session…
Washington: Hours after the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday renewed his offer of making Canada the 51st state of the United States. Trudeau, 53, announced to resign Monday as he was forced by his ruling Liberal Party amidst his growing unpopularity. General elections are scheduled this year….
