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Will the Laken Riley Act reshape immigration in the US and lead to visa bans for India?
The Laken Riley Act, named after a Georgia murder victim, proposes sweeping changes to US immigration enforcement, including mandatory detention for accused immigrants and visa bans for 'uncooperative' nations. India is on that list. With bipartisan support, it promises to reshape immigration policy but raises concerns about economic, humanitarian, and diplomatic repercussions
US withdraws from WHO: What kind of impact may we be looking at?
As the WHO’s largest donor, the US departure raises critical concerns about funding, global health initiatives, and pandemic preparedness. Experts warn that this move could weaken international health collaboration, while others see it as a push for much-needed reforms
Is Trump’s Cuba decision a sign of Vatican’s declining influence in diplomacy?
Despite a long history of mediation, the Vatican grapples with the volatile political climate testing its capacity to broker peace amid shifting US policies and deepening tensions within Cuba
'Leadership deficiencies': Trump fires Admiral Linda Fagan as Coast Guard chief
President Donald Trump has removed Admiral Linda Fagan - the first woman to lead one of the six US military services - as the head of the Coast Guard, with an official citing alleged "leadership deficiencies"
Marco Rubio to meet Jaishankar, other Quad foreign ministers: What to expect
On his first full day as US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio is engaging with the Quad — comprising the US, India, Japan, and Australia — aiming to strengthen diplomatic ties and counter China’s rising influence. With discussions on maritime security and defence cooperation, the Quad is increasingly seen as pivotal in maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific
Fact-checking the US president: What Donald Trump got wrong on Day 1 of his second term
In his second term, US President Donald Trump has doubled down on contentious claims about immigration, the economy, and global issues. From pledging to end 'catch and release' to revisiting the Panama Canal treaty, his statements have again been subject to a rigorous fact-check
US exits Paris pact, again: In Trump’s playbook, climate change is earth’s problem not his or America’s
With President Trump withdrawing the United States from the Paris climate agreement once again, the world faces renewed uncertainty in its fight against the escalating climate crisis, raising critical questions about global unity and environmental accountability
Trump wants the Panama Canal. Who owns it? Can US take it?
US President Donald Trump wants to regain control of the Panama Canal, claiming that American ships are being 'severely overcharged' by Panama. With the canal under Panama’s control for over two decades, we look at how the US can go about 'taking it back'
Trump's executive orders: Do they hold more power than Congressional laws?
Executive orders allow US presidents like Trump, Biden, and Obama to bypass Congress for swift policy changes. But do they carry the same weight as laws passed by Congress? From Trump’s immigration bans to Biden’s climate orders, these directives have reshaped America but have limitations
Trump had two Bibles by his side, but he didn't place hand on them to take the oath
During the oath-taking ceremony, First Lady Melania Trump stood next to Trump with two Bibles in her hands. However, while the 47th President of the United States raised his right hand to take the oath, her missed out putting his left on the bible
Billionaires in front of Cabinet: A look at who stood where at Trump's inauguration
President Donald Trump welcomed a mix of traditional, unprecedented and unorthodox guests at his inauguration ceremony
Trump redefines gender, makes biological sex a person’s identity: 8 key takeaways from his executive order
Trump's executive order clearly defines biological sex as unchangeable and impacts various government policies, possibly changing how sex and gender are handled in law and healthcare across the US
Hours after Trump sworn in, US Senate clears migrant detention law; several Democrats vote with Republicans
The bill mandates the federal detention of illegal immigrants who are accused of theft and burglary, among other things. The legislation was seen as a priority for Republicans after the immigration crisis turned out to be a major talking point for the Trump campaign
Unhealthy decision? Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from World Health Organisation
On his first day in the Oval Office, US President-elect Donald Trump signed an executive order which would withdraw United States from the World Health Organisation (WHO)
Pentagon removes portrait of General Milley, two hours after Trump assumes the Oval Office
Pentagon removed the portrait of former Joint Chiefs of Staff General Milley, two hours after US President Donald Trump returned to the White House
6 ways Trump 2.0 may change the world
Donald Trump’s 2025 return to the White House signals major shifts in trade, immigration, global alliances and climate policies with worldwide impact
Trump pardons Jan 6 riot defendants revokes 80 Biden policies at his inaugural parade
At his inaugural parade, US President Donald Trump confirmed that he would issue presidential pardons to Jan 6 defendants along with other executive orders
Power struggle or political ambition? Vivek Ramaswamy bows out of DOGE
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy departed from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) soon after Trump's inauguration ceremony, a White House spokesperson confirmed on Monday
Did 'first buddy' Elon Musk perform a Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk drew severe backlash after he performed what appeared to be a Nazi Salute at US President Donald Trump's inaugural parade
'Things that Joe did today...': Trump slams Biden's last-minute pardons
"I was going to talk about the things that Joe did today, with the pardons of people that were very, very guilty of very bad crimes," Trump told supporters at the US Capitol shortly after his inauguration
Minutes after inauguration, federal employee union sues Trump over 'Musk's 'Doge'
Minutes after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US president, the largest union of US federal government employees on Monday filed suit against Trump over his plans to create a cost-cutting "Department of Government Efficiency" headed by billionaire Elon Musk
5 things about North America’s tallest mountain that Trump wants to rename as Mt McKinley
At his rally in Phoenix on Sunday (January 19), Trump had said, 'They took his name off Mount McKinley...He was a great president, and we will restore his legacy by bringing back the name Mount McKinley'
'Golden age of America begins now': Donald Trump in inauguration address
"The golden age of America begins right now. From this day forward our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world," Trump said in the inauguration address
WATCH: Clintons, Obama booed at Trump inauguration ceremony
As Obama, Clinton, and Hillary, entered the US Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C., for Trump's historic swearing-in ceremony on Monday, loud boos echoed from the crowd at the Capitol One Arena
'Greater, stronger and far more exceptional': Donald Trump becomes president of the United States
Donald Trump is now President Donald Trump– the head of the state and the head of the government of the United States of America
Biden's last act as president: Pardon to family members shielding them from Trump action
In a statement, Biden said, that his family has been subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, 'motivated solely by a desire to hurt me— the worst kind of partisan politics. Unfortunately, I have no reason to believe these attacks will end,' he said in a statement
Biden pardons Fauci, Milley, and Jan 6 committee members to guard against Trump’s 'revenge'
President Biden has granted pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley, and members of the House committee that investigated the January 6 attack on the Capitol. In his final hours in office, Biden is using his extraordinary powers to protect against potential "revenge" from the incoming Trump administration
In frigid cold at -13°C, crowds gather for Trump inauguration
The Arctic blast sweeping across North America has brought record-breaking low temperatures, with Washington, DC, seeing a maximum of -4°C. The wind chill carried by gusts of up to 30 mph, temperatures were feeling as low as -13°C
‘Revolution of common sense’ to be Trump’s pitch in inauguration address
US President-elect Donald Trump will advocate for a "revolution of common sense" in his inaugural address, according to a report, citing excerpts of his prepared remarks
Inauguration Day: Why Donald Trump waits for 11 weeks to take oath as US president
In a historic election, Donald Trump beat Kamala Harris to clinch the US presidential race on November 5. However, his second term will begin today after the inauguration at the US Capitol. But why is the wait so long?