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Published on Jun 03, 2023 10:31 AM IST

With 2023 Champion, Dev Shah, Indian-Americans illuminate the Scripps National Spelling Bee stage.

Who is young Indian American spelling prodigy Dev Shah?

Young Indian American spelling prodigy Dev Shah crowned Champion at 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Dev Shah, 14, from Largo, Fla., reacts as he wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals.(AP)

Updated on Jun 03, 2023 09:18 AM IST

Ron DeSantis confronts heckler over left-wing indoctrination in schools

Read about how Ron DeSantis, Florida governor and Republican presidential candidate, confronts a heckler during a speech on left-wing indoctrination in schools.

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign event, in Clive, Iowa., Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)(AP)

Published on Jun 03, 2023 06:59 AM IST

President Biden's historic Oval office addresses ‘crisis averted’

46th U.S. President Joe Biden lauds 'crisis averted' with debt ceiling deal in first Oval Office address

US President Joe Biden during a national address in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, June 2, 2023. Biden�defended a debt limit deal he struck with Republicans as necessary to prevent an �economic collapse� and said he would sign it on Saturday amid frustration from many lawmakers in both parties who backed the agreement reluctantly. Photographer: Bonnie Cash/UPI/Bloomberg(Bloomberg)

Published on Jun 03, 2023 05:32 AM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Tuhin Das Mahapatra

DeSantis' New Hampshire rally takes an unexpected turn, is there a conspiracy?

In a shocking turn of events during a campaign rally in New Hampshire, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faced a disruptive interruption

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign event.(AP)

Published on Jun 02, 2023 09:53 PM IST

ByPaurush Omar

Navigating student loan maze- What does debt ceiling deal mean for borrowers?

A provision included in the debt ceiling bill has raised concerns among advocates for student loan relief, prompting questions about what lies ahead

The debt ceiling deal solidifies the White House's plan to resume loan payments at the end of the summer, but what does it mean?

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 08:59 PM IST

ByPaurush Omar

Body language expert reveals similarities between Harry & Meghan, William & Kate

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle share a "telepathic connection" like Prince William & Kate Middleton, says body language expert.

FILE - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit the track and field event at the Invictus Games in The Hague, Netherlands, Sunday, April 17, 2022. A spokesperson for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan says the couple were involved in a car chase while being followed by photographers. The couple’s office says the pair and Meghan’s mother were followed for more than two hours by a half-dozen vehicles after leaving a charity event in New York on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.(AP)

Published on Jun 02, 2023 07:33 PM IST

GOP candidate showdown! Trump and DeSantis face off in epic campaign clash

With both candidates refusing to back down, tensions are escalating as they vie for the title of the GOP's top contender

The race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination is heating up, as former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis clashed in their first dueling appearances on the campaign trail.(AFP)

Published on Jun 02, 2023 07:00 PM IST

ByPaurush Omar

Mexico police find 45 bags with human body parts in ravine

The authorities had launched a search for two women and six men, all aged around 30 years, who had been reported missing since around May 20.

Forensic experts work with several bags of human remains extracted from the bottom of a ravine by a helicopter, which were abandoned at the Mirador Escondido community in Zapopan, Jalisco state, Mexico on May 31. (AFP)

Published on Jun 02, 2023 06:28 PM IST

AFP |

AgeAge or accidents? 5 ‘embarrassing’ moments raising question on President Biden's fitness

President Joe Biden stumbled after his speech, raising concerns about his age. This incident adds to a list of other disoriented moments during his presidency.

Published on Jun 02, 2023 06:26 PM IST

BySingh Rahul Sunilkumar

Pakistan to release 200 Indian fishermen, three civilian prisoners

Last month, Pakistani authorities released 198 Indian fishermen, languishing in a prison in Karachi after being arrested for allegedly fishing illegally.

Sources said Pakistan will release another batch of Indian fishermen in July as a goodwill gesture. (PTI/File)

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 06:25 PM IST

PTI |

Istanbul students protest despite ban after Erdogan win

Students turned their backs in front of Erdogan-appointed rector's office for 880th day — a routine protest that has been going on since January 2021.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, 69, takes the oath of office Saturday and starts his third presidential term after scoring another electoral victory last month.(AP/File)

Published on Jun 02, 2023 06:13 PM IST

AFP |

‘Are you blind?’ Governor Ron DeSantis challenges AP reporter's assertion

Governor Ron DeSantis clashes with reporter, highlighting strained media relationship in Presidential campaign.

Florida Governor and 2024 hopeful Ron DeSantis meets with supporters after speaking during a campaign stop at Manchester Community College in Manchester, New Hampshire, on June 1, 2023. The event is part of a four-day

Published on Jun 02, 2023 06:00 PM IST

US to offer maintaining current nuclear weapons limit with Russia

The last US-Russia arms control treaty – New START – is largely moribund and due to expire in 2026.

Russian president Vladimir Putin with his US counterpart, Joe Biden (File Photo/AP)

Published on Jun 02, 2023 05:53 PM IST

AFP |

Salman Rushdie to write ‘not the easiest’ book accounting being stabbed on stage

The author suffered a knife injury after he was attacked on stage last year when he was about to deliver a lecture in the US.

British-US-Indian author Salman Rushdie.(AFP)

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 05:51 PM IST

BySnehashish Roy

Checkmate or check please! Has Vivek Ramaswamy found solution to Ukraine war?

In a speech delivered in New Hampshire, Ramaswamy outlined his proposal

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy visits the 3rd Phase Barbershop in the South Shore neighborhood on May 19, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.(Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Jun 02, 2023 05:48 PM IST

ByPaurush Omar

Russia accuses US of hacking several thousand iPhones of diplomats, nationals

The Russian security agency claimed that Apple Inc., the maker of iPhone, works closely with US intelligence, particularly the National Security Agency.

Apple didn’t comment on whether any Russian iPhones were breached.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 04:51 PM IST

Bloomberg |

Students facing deportation in Canada stage indefinite protests

These former students have gathered at the makeshift location on Airport Road in Mississauga, set up temporary shelter, hoping for a resolution to their collective problem.

Former international students from India facing potential removal from Canada at the site for their protest in the Greater Toronto Area.

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 02:10 PM IST

ByAnirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto

Join the colorful extravaganza: Complete list of 2023 Pride Parades in the US

Stonewall sparked a movement. Pride parades celebrate love, diversity, and resilience. Check out the anticipated 2023 US schedule.

The Pride Flag flies at the Wisconsin State Capitol, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Madison, Wis.(AP)

Published on Jun 02, 2023 12:22 PM IST

Andrew Tate denies misogyny allegations in explosive BBC interview

Andrew Tate, under investigation for serious allegations, vehemently denied fueling misogyny in a combative BBC interview.

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate arrives at the Directorate for the Investigation of Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) to attend a hearing.(AFP)

Published on Jun 02, 2023 12:01 PM IST

7 takeaways from Forbes' latest list of America's wealthiest self-made women

7 takeaways from Forbes' latest list of America's wealthiest self-made women.

Forbes' America's Richest Self-made Women: Diane Hendricks (left), Johnelle Hunt (right).

Published on Jun 02, 2023 11:47 AM IST

Imran Khan's repute 'adversely affected' after arrest, to file defamation suit

The former Pakistan PM said his arrest last month was ‘illegal and malafide’ and that the warrant was unlawful and unconstitutional.

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan. (Reuters)

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 11:20 AM IST

BySnehashish Roy

Pakistan hit record high inflation of 38 per cent, bypasses Sri Lanka

While the inflation in India stands at 4.7 per cent in May 2023, Pakistan has broken all records and has the highest inflationary pressure in Asia.

File photo on PTI instigated mayhem and violence in Pakistan on May 9 after the arrest of Imran Khan Niazi.

Published on Jun 02, 2023 11:03 AM IST

ByShishir Gupta

Indian-American 14-year-old boy crowned US National Spelling Bee champion

Shah, a student at Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School, had correctly, and swiftly, spelled "bathypitotmeter" in the 14th round.

Published on Jun 02, 2023 10:06 AM IST

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Typhoon Mawar: Heavy rains, mudslide risk in Japan's southern islands

Typhoon Mawar: Residents in vulnerable areas were warned of the potential for flooding and mudslides, and dozens of local flights were canceled for the day.

People make their way in a strong rain in Kochi, southern Japan. (AP)

Published on Jun 02, 2023 09:23 AM IST

AP |

‘Big win,' says Joe Biden as US Senate approves debt deal avoiding default

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said ahead of voting that the bill's passage means “America can breathe a sigh of relief.”

Biden said in a statement following passage that senators from both parties “demonstrated once more that America is a nation that pays its bills and meets its obligations — and always will be.”(AP)

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 09:18 AM IST

AFP |

Bipartisan deal passes Senate resolving debt ceiling crisis and budget cuts

The Senate has approved a bipartisan deal to address the debt ceiling and implement budget cuts, avoiding a potential U.S. default.

In this image from Senate Television, the final vote of 63-36 shows passage of the bill to raise the debt ceiling Thursday night, June 1, 2023, in the Senate at the Capitol in Washington. President Joe Biden is expected to quickly sign the bill that will stave off default. (Senate Television via AP)(AP)

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 09:57 AM IST

AP | | Posted by Tuhin Das Mahapatra

US averts first-ever default as Congress passes debt deal

The upper chamber of Congress rubber-stamped a bill passed earlier by the House of Representatives to extend the country's borrowing authority through 2024

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 09:08 AM IST

AFP |

AI-Controlled drone turns on operator in shocking simulated test

The shocking incident at a London summit where an AI-licensed drone turned against its human operator during a simulated test.

Published on Jun 02, 2023 08:31 AM IST

Watch: Joe Biden tumbles on stage at Air Force academy graduation ceremony

The 15-second video which has been widely shared on social media showed Biden was walking back to his seat when he fell forward.

Biden points to sandbags after falling on stage during the 2023 Air Force Academy graduation ceremony. (AP)