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Judges in deportation cases face evasion and delay from Trump admin

In case after case, the Trump administration has taken a similar approach to the numerous legal challenges that have emerged in recent weeks to President Trump's aggressive deportation plans

Amid reciprocal tariff row, NITI Aayog backs 'dual-track' India-US trade

In the aftermath of 'reciprocal tariffs' by the US, India should adopt dual-track approach and selectively reduce high tariffs on non-sensitive agricultural commodities imports from Washington, while also strategically offer concessions where domestic supply gaps exist, a NITI Aayog working paper has said. The Aayog in a working paper, titled 'Promoting India-US Agricultural Trade Under the New US Trade Regime', said that India's agricultural sector needs safeguards, to ensure price stability for both producers and consumers, against excessive volatility in international markets. "A dual-track approach is essential now. In the short term, India should consider to selectively reduce high tariffs on non-sensitive imports and negotiate non-tariff safeguards on vulnerable segments such as poultry," the paper said. It noted that sudden announcement of "reciprocal tariffs" and enhanced market access for US exports following re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States in

4 more victims identified in Boulder attack, number of injured now at 12

Four additional victims have been identified in the Boulder attack in which a man is accused of throwing Molotov cocktails into a group that had gathered to bring attention to Israeli hostages in Gaza, authorities said Monday, bringing the number of injured to 12. The man planned the attack for more than a year and specifically targeted what he described as a Zionist group, authorities said in court papers charging him with a federal hate crime. Witnesses said the suspect, identified by Boulder police as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, yelled "Free Palestine" and used a makeshift flamethrower and incendiary devices. The suspect's first name also was spelt Mohammed in some court documents. Federal and state prosecutors filed separate criminal cases against Soliman, charging him with a hate crime and attempted murder, respectively. He faces additional state charges related to the incendiary devices, and more charges are possible in federal court, where the Justice Department will seek a ..

Stabbing at Oregon homeless shelter injures 12, suspect in custody

A dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack at an Oregon homeless shelter on Sunday night, and a suspect was arrested, police said. A man with an eight-inch (20-cm) knife walked into the lobby of the Union Gospel Mission in Salem around 7:15 pm, the Salem Police Department said on Monday. The man had been talking to people in the lobby when he allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed several people, according to police. Other people in the vicinity were hurt when they tried to intervene, police said. The man then left the building and stabbed others who were nearby, sitting outside. Police arrested a suspect identified as Tony Williams, 42, across the street from the shelter. Eleven victims, including two shelter staff members, were taken to a hospital for treatment, and a 12th victim was identified as officers interviewed witnesses. Police said the victims suffered "varying types of injuries." All of the injured were men between the ages of 26 and 57, police said. Five peopl

India's energy trade with US facing price and transport challenges

Crude oil purchases are facing hurdles, LNG imports are crashing and potential LPG purchases are falling hostage to tariff and geopolitics, according to industry sources and ship tracking data

578 cultural artefacts returned from US to India since 2016: Govt

The total number of cultural artefacts returned from the US to India since 2016 stands at 578, the maximum number of such antiquities returned by any country to India, the government said on Monday. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the government in a statement outlined some of the key projects and milestones in the country's culture and tourism sectors. "Bringing back the nation's lost heritage has been a priority for the government. Before 2013, only 13 stolen antiquities had been returned to India from abroad. However, since 2014, 642 stolen antiquities have been traced and are at various stages of being brought back to the country," it said. Over the past 11 years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's cultural journey has "flourished like a rangoli: colorful, rooted in tradition and open to the world", the government said. "We must keep our culture, civilisation and values alive, preserve and enhance our spirituality and diversity, while continuous

Spruce Pine: Gem of a town in North Carolina that powers world's tech

Residents have a saying in Spruce Pine, that a piece of their home is in tech across the globe. But could geopolitical tensions hurt their mining tradition, and their lucrative quartz business?

Highways baking at 70 degrees C hint at scorching summer across China, US

Weeks before the official start of the Northern Hemisphere's summer, signs are emerging that the coming months will be blistering in North America, Europe and Asia

One dead, 11 others injured in North Carolina overnight mass shooting

One person is dead and at least 11 others were injured in a mass shooting during a party at a western North Carolina residence, according to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office. The shooting took place at about 12:45 a.m. Sunday in Hickory, a city in Catawba County. One victim is in critical condition and ten others are in serious condition at the hospital, according to the Sheriff's Office. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Hickory Police Department are investigating. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is also assisting. No arrests have been made and the number of shots fired is not yet known. The Sheriff's Department has not released the victims' names or ages, but Major Aaron Turk said at a press conference the street is usually quiet.

Canadian wildfires force evacuation, impact air quality in US border states

More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the US, according to officials. Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week. About 17,000 people there were evacuated by Saturday along with 1,300 in Alberta. About 8,000 people in Saskatchewan had been relocated as leaders there warned the number could climb. Smoke was worsening air quality and reducing visibility in Canada and into some US states along the border. Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour, Saskatchewan's Public Safety Agency warned Sunday. As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said ongoing hot, dry weather is allowing some fires to grow and threaten communities, and resources to fight the fires and support the evacuees are ..

Trump, Xi likely to speak soon on minerals trade dispute, says Bessent

President Donald Trump on Friday accused China of violating an agreement with the US to mutually roll back tariffs and trade restrictions for critical minerals

Iran growing uranium stockpile to weapons-grade levels: UN nuclear watchdog

Iran has increased its 60% enriched uranium stockpile, nearing weapons-grade levels. The IAEA urges cooperation as US-Iran nuclear talks continue and Trump pushes for a new deal

'Let's move on': Elon Musk shrugs off drug use accusation at White House

The New York Times report alleges Elon Musk frequently used ketamine, ecstasy, and psychedelics during his time in Trump's administration, sometimes daily, raising concerns over his behaviour

Biden says 'feeling good' in first remarks after cancer diagnosis

Former US President Joe Biden on Friday delivered his first remarks since announcing he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer, speaking in a steady voice during a sombre Memorial Day gathering and later smiling and saying he's "feeling good". Biden spoke at an annual gathering marking Memorial Day at Veterans Memorial Park in his home state of Delaware, not far from his home in Wilmington. The event coincided with the 10th anniversary of his son Beau's death. It also came amid renewed questions about Biden's mental and physical health after the recent publication of a book about his fitness for office. Speaking to reporters after the event, Biden said he was already undergoing treatment for cancer, which entailed taking a pill, he said. The expectation is we're gonna be able to beat this, he said. I'm feeling good. Biden dropped his reelection bid in July 2024 following a disastrous debate against Donald Trump, after which those in his party questioned whether he could continu

Trump thanks Musk for 'incredible service', says 'he'll be back & forth'

Donald Trump extended his good wishes to Elon Musk on his final official day at the White House. However, he added that Musk isn't truly leaving and will be 'back-and-forth'

Google case: Indian-origin US judge questions future of search amid AI rise

Indian-origin Judge Amit Mehta questions Google's search dominance amid AI rise, as DOJ seeks remedies including selling Chrome to boost competition and support AI rivals like OpenAI

Global universities woo students affected by Trump's education clampdown

Global universities are offering support, fee waivers, and transfers to students impacted by Trump's crackdown on US institutions, aiming to attract talent and academic revenue worldwide

On the campaign trail, Elon Musk juggled drugs and family drama

As Musk entered President Trump's orbit, his private life grew increasingly tumultuous and his drug use was more intense than previously known

US made a terrible mistake when it deported this Chinese rocket scientist

The implications of that single deportation are staggering: Dr Qian returned to China and immediately persuaded Mao Zedong to put him to work building a modern weapons program

US Supreme Court eases key environmental law to speed development projects

The Supreme Court on Thursday narrowed the scope of environmental reviews required for major infrastructure projects in a ruling that could accelerate development of railroads, highways and pipelines around the country. The 8-0 decision follows an appeal to the high court from backers of a multibillion-dollar oil railroad expansion project in Utah, which is aimed at quadrupling oil production in the remote area of sandstone and sagebrush. Environmental groups said the decision would have sweeping impacts on how the National Environmental Policy Act is applied. The landmark environmental law requires federal agencies to study the likely environmental impacts of government-funded projects in an often lengthy review process. President Donald Trump's administration has already said it's speeding up that process after the president in January declared a national energy emergency and vowed to boost US oil and gas production. Justice Brett Kavanaugh referred to the decision as a course ..