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Wounded soldiers, families accuse army, Pete Hegseth of downplaying war injuries Questions are growing over how the US military has described injuries suffered by American troops after an Iran-linked drone strike, with wounded soldiers and their families accusing the army of minimising the severity of what happened.The issue has also brought fresh attention to comments…

H-1B hiring at University of Michigan sparks row amid ‘No American qualified’ worries Concerns over foreign hiring in US public universities have resurfaced after new visa-related job postings at the University of Michigan triggered a row with MAGA critics questioning whether American workers are being overlooked.The debate was started again after independent journalist Chris Brunet…

An elephant at the edge of one’s own eye goes unnoticed, while an ant across the ocean is clearly seen It is strangely human: we can spot a tiny mistake in someone else’s life from a distance, yet remain completely blind to the larger problems sitting right in front of us.This contradiction is captured perfectly…

French woman, children held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan A French woman and her five children have been rescued in Pakistan after police said they had been confined and abused by the family’s father, a Pakistani national, for more than a decade.The rescue took place in Bara, a remote town in…

Donald Trump said he would not proceed until Congress passes the SAVE American Act US President Donald Trump on Wednesday cancelled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill designed to accelerate the construction of affordable homes, saying he would not proceed until Congress passes the SAVE AMERICA ACT, which he described as a national emergency….

Gates made the remarks during closed-door testimony before the House Oversight Committee on June 10 Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told US lawmakers that late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein appeared to be considering blackmailing him over his extramarital affairs, according to a transcript of Gates’ testimony released by a congressional committee.Gates made the remarks during closed-door…

An Indian-origin immigration attorney based in US is facing a fine of more than $250,000 (Source: Facebook) An Indian-origin immigration attorney based in US is facing a fine of more than $250,000 after federal authorities accused him of filing fraudulent asylum documents on behalf of clients.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Tuesday that…

Group of Indian women stand up to waiter using offensive slurs in Italy, police intervene. A heated argument at a restaurant in Italy has gone viral after an Indian woman and her friends confronted a waiter over anti-India remarks and demanded that he apologise.The incident was shared on Instagram by influencer Khushi Dubey, who posts…

Laura Loomer (Left) Usha Vance (Right) Far-right political activist Laura Loomer has come to the defence of US second lady Usha Vance, arguing that hate directed at her is because of her Indian heritage and Hindu faith.Loomer’s comments came after a clip from a recent CBS interview featuring Usha Vance and US vice president JD…

Sharjah extends parking timings to 8am–12am From July 1 Sharjah to extend paid public parking hours across the emirate starting July 1, with fees applying until midnight, Sharjah Municipality announced. The new timings will cover Sharjah city, Kalba, Khorfakkan and Al Dhaid, with parking charges running daily from 8am to 12am.The change standardises operating hours…