Combating hate: Hindu and Jewish leaders unite for seven-city US tour against rising hate | World News

Hindu and Jewish leaders have joined forces on a seven-city US speaking tour aimed at addressing rising discrimination and strengthening ties between the two communities. Organised by HinduACTion, the tour brought together faith leaders, civic activists, policy experts, and community members in Washington, D.C., New York, Texas, Ohio, San Francisco Bay Area, and Los Angeles.The…

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‘It’s been an honour’: Navy admiral leading US forces in Caribbean retires – who is Alvin Holsey?

Admiral Alvin Holsey (Courtesy: Southern Command) Admiral Alvin Holsey, who leads the US Southern Command overseeing operations across Central and South America, announced on Thursday that he is retiring from service. In his role, Holsey has overseen ongoing operations targeting suspected drug-carrying vessels in the Caribbean.“It’s been an honour to serve our nation, the American…

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‘President would love it’: White House on potential Putin-Zelenskyy talks; ‘He thinks it’s possible’, says press secretary Karoline Leavitt

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy US President Donald Trump would “love” to see Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.Also Read | ‘A very good step’: Trump to organise Putin-Zelenskyy talks; trilateral summit to follow“He thinks…

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US appeals court blocks Trump request to send National Guard to Chicago amid immigration protests

A US appeals court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump’s administration request to lift a lower court’s prohibition on deploying the National Guard in Chicago. President Trump ordered hundreds of National Guard troops to Chicago, asserting they were necessary to combat crime and safeguard immigration agents and facilities in America’s third-largest city, AP image reported….

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83-year-old McConnell falls in Capitol corridors amid ongoing health scrutiny — Watch

Senator Mitch McConnell had an unexpected “hall pass” on Thursday—literally. The 83-year-old Kentucky Republican briefly collapsed in the Capitol corridors while heading to the Senate, prompting aides to swoop in and steady him. Video footage captured the unsteady march toward the Senate chambers, leaving observers worried about the longtime lawmaker’s health. Even seasoned politicians can’t…

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‘Will meet Putin in Hungary soon’: Trump hails ‘productive’ call with Russian president; calls for end to ‘inglorious’ Ukraine war

Trump had met Putin in Alaska on August 15 US President Donald Trump said he had a “very productive” phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing it as a step towards ending the war in Ukraine.The two leaders agreed to hold a meeting of senior advisers next week, led by Secretary of State Marco…

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Racist, homophobic texts by young GOP leaders raise alarms — Are senior Republicans shaping the next generation?

Over seven months and across 2,900 pages of Telegram messages, a cohort of young Republican leaders in New York, Vermont, Arizona, and Kansas treated offensive language like casual conversation. The chats—dubbed the “RESTOREYR WAR ROOM” by insiders—blended political strategy with personal banter, frequently veering into racist, homophobic, and shockingly flippant references to Adolf Hitler and…

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