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Thousands of Indians seeking US green cards could face greater scrutiny under new public charge guidance effective September 18. USCIS may consider housing assistance, food stamps and other means-tested benefits, along with applicants’ finances, health, family status, education and skills, when assessing eligibility
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India has signalled a willingness to strengthen ties with Bangladesh, with High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi saying Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would receive an honourable welcome in India. Both sides are seeking to resolve differences and expand cooperation in trade, business, education, healthcare and employment
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Trump has instructed his top envoys to halt talks with Iran, citing Tehran’s unwillingness to meet US demands. Washington is shifting toward financial pressure, targeting Iranian assets and payments. The decision comes amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty surrounding stalled negotiations
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Ukraine has intensified long-range drone strikes deep inside Russia, targeting military, industrial and logistics sites. The attacks have caused fires, disrupted airports and fuel supplies, and increased pressure on Moscow. Ukrainian commanders hope the campaign will weaken Russia’s economy and push it toward peace negotiations
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US law enforcement agencies recorded 189 anti-Sikh and 32 anti-Hindu hate crime offences in 2025, according to FBI data. The report does not separately identify Indian Americans, making it impossible to determine the number of Indian-American victims.
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Indian-American educator Pia Dandiya has won the Democratic primary for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District. She will face Republican Casey Askar in November. If elected, Dandiya would become the first South Asian American to represent Florida in Congress.
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US President Donald Trump threatened Oman over its negotiations with Iran on managing Strait of Hormuz shipping, regional officials said. The developments came amid renewed attacks, including a projectile striking a vessel and Iranian threats to keep the crucial waterway closed
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India said it seeks positive and constructive ties with Bangladesh based on mutual interests and reciprocity amid uncertainty over Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit. New Delhi said Bangladesh's extradition request for Sheikh Hasina is under established processes and is also examining Dhaka's energy request
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Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the shifting of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a private hospital in Islamabad for a medical examination. The order came after petitioners sought hospitalisation, citing concerns over his treatment at government hospitals.
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A Grade 9 student armed with two pistols killed a fellow student before dying by suicide at a Philippine high school, police said. The attack was livestreamed on Facebook and injured two others, prompting a major evacuation and renewed concerns over school security
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Bangladesh Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee urged India to consider Dhaka’s interests in resolving the long-pending Teesta water-sharing issue, stressing that friendly ties should not suffer. Bangladesh is also pursuing a China-backed Teesta restoration project amid concerns over floods, erosion and water shortages
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Several students, mostly girls, were seriously injured in a blast outside a private school in western Kabul on Monday evening. Police confirmed the incident and launched an investigation. Witnesses reported around 30 injured being rushed to hospital.
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US President Donald Trump has praised India’s election system while pushing for stricter electoral laws in America. He cited Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s remarks questioning the absence of voter ID in US polls. Trump highlighted India’s 646 million voters, nearly all using photo identification, and urged passage of the SAVE America Act mandating proof of citizenship, voter ID, and limiting mail-in ballots.
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Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed 2,325 people among 4,945 cases, making it the country’s deadliest outbreak on record and the fastest-growing globally. The WHO warned of an exceptional pace amid healthcare challenges, misinformation and insecurity, while response efforts are being significantly scaled up
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The Mecca Joint Defence Pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan under a collective defence commitment, signalling greater regional self-reliance. While the agreement resembles NATO’s mutual-defence principle, its effectiveness will depend on military coordination, shared threat perceptions and implementation
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Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm after battering Hawaii with heavy rain and powerful winds, washing away around 100 homes on the Big Island. Flooding, power outages, damaged infrastructure and widespread disruptions were reported, while officials urged residents to remain indoors
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended the peace MoU with the US, saying it was reached with dignity and strength. Meanwhile, Senator Ruben Gallego criticised the Trump administration for lacking a clear war plan, exit strategy and defined mission, citing military concerns
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Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh began a two-day visit to Armenia to strengthen defence and strategic cooperation. His meetings with Armenian leaders aim to expand bilateral ties, building on recent military engagements, operational cooperation, interoperability and discussions on joint military hardware development
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US President Donald Trump welcomed the Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defence agreement as a major step toward regional self-defence. India is assessing its implications for national security and regional stability, while reaffirming its commitment to protecting national interests and taking necessary measures
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US negotiator Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump, held a rare meeting in Cairo with Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to revive stalled Gaza ceasefire talks. The meeting focused on a US-backed 15-point plan for Hamas’ disarmament and Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza.
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The family of 18-year-old Indian student Romanch Mahajan, who died in a horse-carriage accident in New York’s Central Park last year, has filed a USD 105 million compensation claim against the city government.
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The death toll from a magnitude-7.7 earthquake in Indonesia’s Flores region rose to 51 on Sunday after rescuers recovered four more bodies. At least 101 people were injured, while thousands were displaced after landslides damaged homes and blocked roads
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has expressed confidence in a “more excellent future” for ties with Russia in a message to Vladimir Putin. His remarks come as Pyongyang and Moscow deepen strategic and military cooperation following their 2024 partnership.
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Yemen’s Houthi group reportedly fired three ballistic missiles at government-held Marib city, with no immediate casualties reported. The attack came amid escalating Houthi-Saudi tensions, including reported Saudi strikes in Saada and Houthi attacks targeting Saudi oil and energy facilities
