Found unresponsive in Florida: 19-year-old Mexican teen youngest to die in ICE custody

Found unresponsive in Florida: 19-year-old Mexican teen youngest to die in ICE custody

A 19-year-old Mexican national has become the youngest person to die in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody since Donald Trump began his second term, raising fresh concerns over conditions inside immigration detention facilities.Royer Perez-Jimenez was found “unconscious and unresponsive” in his cell at the Glades County Detention Center in Florida in the early…

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Will Northern Lights illuminate UK skies tonight? Rare aurora show likely across Britain

Will Northern Lights illuminate UK skies tonight? Rare aurora show likely across Britain

Will Northern Lights illuminate UK skies tonight? Forecasters hint at rare widespread show The UK could be in for another stunning celestial treat tonight, with forecasters suggesting the Northern Lights may once again illuminate large parts of the country. After a vivid display on Friday night, experts say conditions remain favourable for a repeat performance,…

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Indian-origin sheriff’s deputy Yash Patel arrested on suspicion of sexual battery, false imprisonment in California

Indian-origin sheriff’s deputy Yash Patel arrested on suspicion of sexual battery, false imprisonment in California

Indian-origin Yash Patel, a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy, has been arrested in Jurupa Valley, California, on suspicion of sexual battery and false imprisonment while off-duty, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced.The arrest took place earlier this month after the sheriff’s Special Investigations Bureau looked into the allegations.Patel began his employment with the sheriff’s department in…

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100+ days, not a single H-1B slot: Indian-American community asks USCIS to stop using Indians as political tool

100+ days, not a single H-1B slot: Indian-American community asks USCIS to stop using Indians as political tool

With no solution to the H-1B crisis in India triggered by the visa stamping delays, the Indian-American community voiced their concern and urged the USCIS to stop using Indian immigrants as a tool for political propaganda. Indian-origin investor and founder of the Indian-American Advocacy Council, Sidharth, said it has been more than 100 days thata…

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Meet Anant Yardi: Indian-origin billionaire alumnus donates  million to IIT Delhi | World News

Meet Anant Yardi: Indian-origin billionaire alumnus donates $8 million to IIT Delhi | World News

In a significant act of giving back to his alma mater, Anant Yardi, an Indian-origin entrepreneur and graduate of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, has pledged $8 million to the institute, matching an earlier contribution and taking his total donation to approximately $16 million. The funds will support artificial intelligence research and campus infrastructure development….

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‘Security of Cyprus fundamental to UK’: Keir Starmer says Cyprus bases won’t be used for Iran attacks

‘Security of Cyprus fundamental to UK’: Keir Starmer says Cyprus bases won’t be used for Iran attacks

File photo: UK PM Keir Starmer (Picture credit: AP) Britain has assured Cyprus that its military bases on the island will not be used for offensive action in the Iran conflict, even as London strengthens protective measures around the Republic of Cyprus amid regional tensions.As per news agency Reuters, the assurance was conveyed during a…

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1,300+ flight delays, 2-hour lines: TSA crisis sparks nationwide travel chaos as Democrats’ shutdown persists

1,300+ flight delays, 2-hour lines: TSA crisis sparks nationwide travel chaos as Democrats’ shutdown persists

Airports across the country were on the brink of closure as Transportation Security Administration agents continued to resign and call out, TSA acting deputy administrator Adam Stahl warned.“It’s not hyperbole to suggest that we may have to quite literally shut down airports, particularly smaller ones, if call-out rates go up,” Stahl told CNN.Thousands of TSA…

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‘Will put ICE in airports’: Trump threatens after bill to fund US homeland security failed

‘Will put ICE in airports’: Trump threatens after bill to fund US homeland security failed

US President Donald Trump threatened to put ICE agents to the airports ⁠if congressional Democrats don’t immediately agree to fund airport safety.In a post on Truth Social, Trump slammed immigrants from Somalia and said they entered after the approval of a corrupt Governor, Attorney General, and Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar, the once Great State of Minnesota.“If…

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‘Obnoxious India-India chant’: Professor says felt embarrassed as ‘Delhi bros’ created ruckus at Iguaçu Falls

‘Obnoxious India-India chant’: Professor says felt embarrassed as ‘Delhi bros’ created ruckus at Iguaçu Falls

Gaurav Sabnis, an Indian-origin professor at New Jersey’s Stevens Institute of Technology, shared his experience of visiting the Iguaçu Falls and how embarrassed he was as an Indian there as an Indian group created a ruckus, hollering, jumping the queue. Sabnis recalled that it was a boat safari and to reach the boat, the tourists…

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“He has finally healed”: Kai Cenat’s rare public appearance leaves fans concerned and curious

“He has finally healed”: Kai Cenat’s rare public appearance leaves fans concerned and curious

Kai Cenat made a rare public appearance during his streaming hiatus at IShowSpeed’s Baller League event, sparking emotional reactions online. Fans debated whether his recent breakup changed him or if he has healed. The viral moment, featuring warm interactions with Speed’s family, reignited excitement, with many hoping the popular streamer is preparing for a full…

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Iranian man, Romanian woman held after attempt to enter UK nuclear naval base amid Middle East tensions

Iranian man, Romanian woman held after attempt to enter UK nuclear naval base amid Middle East tensions

Two foreign nationals were arrested after allegedly attempting to enter a high-security UK naval base that houses Britain’s nuclear-armed submarines, raising fresh security concerns amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.Police detained a 34-year-old Iranian man and a 31-year-old Romanian woman near HM Naval Base Clyde, commonly known as Faslane, on Thursday evening. The base,…

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Immigration boost tied to drop in elderly mortality across US cities: Study

Immigration boost tied to drop in elderly mortality across US cities: Study

A new study found that increases in immigration were associated with lower mortality among older adults in US metropolitan areas, largely due to growth in the healthcare workforce.The research, conducted by scholars from Harvard Medical School, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Rochester, reported that adding 1,000 immigrants to a metropolitan statistical…

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Who was Gautham Rajanikanth? Indian-American student missing in Pittsburgh confirmed dead, family launches fundraiser

Who was Gautham Rajanikanth? Indian-American student missing in Pittsburgh confirmed dead, family launches fundraiser

A tragic end has come to the search for 17-year-old Indian-origin student Gautham Rajanikanth, who had gone missing earlier this week in Pittsburgh. His grieving parents have now confirmed that he passed away days after he was reported missing. In an emotional message shared through a GoFundMe campaign, Gautham’s parents, Rajanikanth Jayaseelan and Gayathri Krishnamoorthy,…

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‘Watch your back’: 26-year-old Massachusetts man charged with threatening Kash Patel’s girlfriend Alexis Wilkins

‘Watch your back’: 26-year-old Massachusetts man charged with threatening Kash Patel’s girlfriend Alexis Wilkins

A Massachusetts man sent a threatening email to Kash Patel’s girlfriend Alexis Wilkins saying that he would be happy when her face is “canoed by an assault rifle”. A 26-year-old Massachusetts man has been arrested and charged after he sent a threatening email to FBI director Kash Patel’s girlfriend Alexis Wilkins saying that he would…

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Statues down, streets renamed, mural covered: Fallout grows after claims against Cesar Chavez

Statues down, streets renamed, mural covered: Fallout grows after claims against Cesar Chavez

The name and likeness of Cesar Chavez were swiftly removed from buildings, roads, parks and schools after allegations surfaced accusing the farmworker rights icon of sexually assaulting minors and fellow labour leader Dolores Huerta. Within just two days of a New York Times investigation bringing the claims to light, officials and activists across California moved…

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How Donald Trump and team ‘miscalculated’ Iran response and now feel the pressure: Explained in 10 points

How Donald Trump and team ‘miscalculated’ Iran response and now feel the pressure: Explained in 10 points

NEW DELHI: Operation Epic Fury began as a lightning strike but has now devolved into a grinding 22-day war of attrition. The US and Israel launched a decisive salvo, obliterating several rungs of Iran’s leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Waves of missiles pulverised key military sites, aiming for a swift “get-in, get-out” decapitation.Yet Iran…

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