Indians flock to Hindu temples to pray for US visas after Trump crackdown

Chicago braces for immigration crackdown and deportations under Trump

CHICAGO — President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming border czar vows that the biggest city in the Midwest will be “ground zero” for mass deportations, and officials across the political spectrum in ...

NBC News - Jan. 20

TikTok begins restoring US service after Trump vows to delay ban

Chinese-owned video app thanks incoming president for ‘clarity’ after temporarily going dark over the weekend

Financial Times - Jan. 20

TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge

TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve.

BBC News - Jan. 19

TikTok says it is restoring service in US after Trump vowed to delay ban

President-elect says order would give company extra 90 days to find buyer and suggests that US take a 50% stake. TikTok said on Sunday that it was restoring services in the US after Donald Trump ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

Fire tears through tents at India's mega Hindu festival but causes no injuries

A fire has torn through at least 18 temporary tents at a massive Hindu festival thronged by millions of people in India’s northern Prayagraj city

ABC News - Jan. 19

Scores of Afghans have left for the US after their visas were processed in the Philippines

The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines says that nearly 200 Afghan nationals have been flown on to the United States after having their special immigration visas processed in the Philippines

ABC News - Jan. 18

Inside RedNote, the Chinese app that spurned TikTokers are flocking to

With the surge in international interest, RedNote is now offering many Americans a glimpse at online culture in China.

NBC News - Jan. 17

Video shows recovered jewellery from 2021 burglary case, not from 'Muslim employee of Hindu temple'

Yahoo News - Jan. 17

Retail investors flock to gilts in first two weeks of 2025

Platforms report surge in sales to take advantage of CGT exemption

Financial Times - Jan. 16

"TikTok refugees" are flocking to RedNote. Could it face the same fate?

With the U.S. ban on TikTok looming, many Americans are opting for another Chinese app known as RedNote. It could be short-lived.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Do Indians work too much?

An executive in the country has gone viral for saying workers should be in the office on Sundays

Financial Times - Jan. 16

TikTok Refugees Flock to China’s RedNote in Droves

As the popular video platform heads to a Jan. 19 ban, more than half a million new users are now on another Chinese social app, Xiaohongshu.

Inc. - Jan. 15

As Trump Allies Feud Over H-1B Visas, Business Owners Remain Conflicted

The MAGA coalition continues to bicker over the merits of the H-1B visa. Inc. 5000 leaders are mixed on whether these visas are helpful – or even feasible – for their businesses.

Inc. - Jan. 15

78 corpses pulled from besieged gold mine after 'horrific' crackdown in South Africa

At least 78 illegal miners have been pulled out dead from a South African mine where police blocked food and water supplies for months in what trade unions described as a “horrific” state crackdown ...

NBC News - Jan. 15

Trump Pentagon pick Hegseth nears US Senate approval after testy hearing

Former Fox News host claims ‘smear campaign’ sought to halt his nomination, but he appears likely to secure votes

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Millions start bathing in holy rivers at India's biggest Hindu festival

The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, described as humanity's biggest gathering, begins in India's Prayagraj.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Americans are still flocking to these 10 states—but not as many as before

Americans are still moving to the Sun Belt, but overall migration is slowing due to high homeownership costs.

CNBC - Jan. 11

Biden extends time in U.S. for 800K Venezuelans and Salvadorans as Trump readies immigration crackdown

The Department of Homeland Security also extended Temporary Protected Status to more than 103,000 Ukrainians and 1,900 Sudanese already living in the U.S.

NBC News - Jan. 11

Inside Trump’s Search for a Health Threat to Justify His Immigration Crackdown

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s advisers have spent months trying to identify a disease that will help them build their case for closing the border.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Six dead in Indian temple stampede as free passes draw crowd of thousands

At least six people were killed and 35 injured in a stampede near one of India’s busiest Hindu temples, after thousands assembled to secure free visit passes.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Filipino Catholics pray for good health and peace in huge procession venerating Jesus statue

Hundreds of thousands of Catholic worshippers are marching in an annual procession in the Philippines that venerates a centuries-old black statue of Jesus

ABC News - Jan. 9

Indian stocks will benefit from the Trump 2.0 era, portfolio manager says

Investors eyeing up firms with the potential to become the "blue chip companies of the future" should look to India, according to investor Kunal Desai.

CNBC - Jan. 7

‘A snowball’s chance in hell’: Trudeau rejects Trump threat to annex Canada

President-elect threatened to use ‘economic force’ to make northern neighbor part of US. Justin Trudeau has rejected threats from Donald Trump that the US could use “economic force” to annex its ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Greenland ‘not for sale’, says Danish PM after Trump call for US to buy it

US president-elect’s renewed interest in Arctic island poses challenge for Denmark’s government

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Trump Jr arrives in Greenland after dad says US should own the territory

The president-elect has said Denmark's territory "will benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part of our nation".

BBC News - Jan. 7

Indian investors rush into highly valued defence stocks

Asset managers have launched specialist funds as push for domestic armaments sends share prices soaring

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Kamala Harris says ‘America’s democracy stood’, after certifying Trump’s election victory – US politics live

Vice-president speaks to reporters after joint session to certify results exactly four years after Trump’s supporters stormed Capitol. Congress certifies Trump’s election win amid unprecedented ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Trump pitches 'merged' US, Canada after Trudeau resignation announcement

President-elect Trump pitched the idea of a “merged” United States and Canada after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation, noting there would be no tariffs if the two ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Harris to certify Trump's US election win, four years after Capitol riot

Monday's session in Congress comes on the anniversary of violence by Trump supporters on 6 January 2021.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Indian press groups call for investigation after journalist’s body found in septic tank

Mukesh Chandrakar had reported on alleged corruption in the construction industry and had a popular YouTube channel . Indian media rights groups have called for an investigation after the body of a ...