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As Trump threatens mass deportations, Central America braces for migrants

As dozens of deported migrants pack into a sweltering airport facility in San Pedro Sula, Norma sits under fluorescent lights clutching a foam cup of coffee and a small plate of eggs all that was waiting for her in Honduras. The 69-year-old Honduran mother had never imagined leaving her Central American country. But then came the anonymous death threats to her and her children and the armed men who showed up at her doorstep threatening to kill her, just like they had killed one of her relatives days earlier. Norma, who requested anonymity out of concern for her safety, spent her life savings of USD 10,000 on a one-way trip north at the end of October with her daughter and granddaughter. But after her asylum petitions to the US were rejected, they were loaded onto a deportation flight. Now, she's back in Honduras within reach of the same gang, stuck in a cycle of violence and economic precarity that haunts deportees like her. They can find us in every corner of Honduras, she said i

UnitedHealth CEO murder suspect Mangione hires former top NY prosecutor

Friedman Agnifilo spent decades working in New York City's criminal justice system, serving as the top assistant for seven years to former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance

When John F Kennedy wrote a 'letter of thanks' to law student SM Krishna

When John F Kennedy thanked SM Krishna for his support during the 1960 campaign, little did he know that the young law student would later shape India's politics

How hostility towards immigrants could harm America's technology sector

Mr Trump's obsessions with tariffs and immigration go way back, and he probably won't respond well if people ridicule him for not delivering on his signature policy ideas

Tropical storm Sara makes landfall in Honduras, brings heavy rain to region

Tropical Storm Sara made landfall in northern Honduras late Thursday and threatened to dump torrential rains across parts of Central America and southern Mexico. Sara hit land about 105 miles (165 kilometers) west-northwest of the Cabo Gracias a Dios on the Honduras-Nicaragua border, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami. That is near Brus Laguna, a village of about 13,000 inhabitants. There are few other population centers nearby. Mexican authorities warned it could cause intense rains over the resort-studded Yucatan Peninsula. Sara had winds of about 45 miles per hour (75 kph) and was moving west at about 10 miles per hour (17 kph). It was expected to remain roughly on that path before heading out to sea again and threatening the coast of Belize. The center said that along the way Sara was forecast to drop 10 to 20 inches (25 to 50 centimeters) of rain, even up to 30 inches (75 centimeters) in isolated areas. Such heavy rain could lead to life-threatening floo

India-US trade not hit by regime changes: Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal

Since 2001, the US has shown a steady and growing demand for goods from India, with imports rising significantly

America hires strongman: Donald Trump wins US presidential election

Unlike in 2016, when he scored a surprise electoral victory but lost the popular vote, Mr. Trump will go to Washington able to claim a broad mandate

US will be more isolationist whoever wins election: EAM Jaishankar

'We all have an interest today in creating some kind of collaborative consensual arrangement.' Jaishankar said

US Election: Millions of citizens cast their votes ahead of polling day

The 42 Broadway in New York is an important address in this election season in the US. This is the office of the Board of Elections. Michael Ryan, executive director, and his deputy Vincent Ignizio are upbeat about the figures that the early voting has drawn for the city. On the first day, about 140,000 votes were cast in the early voting. We don't want to pat ourselves on the back but we are upbeat about this. New York has already created a record in early voting and it is still on, says Ryan. Across the United States, tens of millions of voters have already cast their ballots. According to the data from the University of Florida's Election Lab tracker, more than 68 million Americans have already voted. Across the nation, voters are taking advantage of the flexibility offered by early voting options, whether through mail-in ballots or in-person polling sites. This trend allows voters to avoid potential issues such as inclement weather, long queues, or unforeseen scheduling confli

TSMC's Arizona chip production yields surpass Taiwan's in win for US push

The accomplishment is a sign of progress for Washington's efforts to revitalise American semiconductor manufacturing

Immigrants fuel America's economy: Will elections value or endanger them

Few things say America like Janille and Tom Baker's ranch, with its grazing cattle, scrub brush-dotted desert and snow-capped mountains. If only they could get American citizens to work on it. The ranch in remote eastern Nevada produces around 10,000 tons of hay annually, and combines cowboy culture with a dash of Manifest Destiny. Rabbits, gophers and the occasional badger always outnumber humans and the nighttime sky is dark enough to count the stars. But the Bakers' business couldn't survive without an agricultural guest worker program that brings in Mexican immigrants for about nine months a year to help harvest crops in fields where temperatures frequently exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius). When people complain that foreign workers are taking their jobs, I roll my eyes, said Janille Baker, who manages the ranch's accounting. In any industry, everybody's trying to find help. So this anti-immigration stance doesn't really make sense to me. If everyone needs workers, h

US investigates leak of classified documents on Israel's attack plans

The US is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents that assess Israel's plans to attack Iran, three US officials told The Associated Press. A fourth US official said the documents appear to be legitimate. The documents are attributed to the US Geospatial Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency and note that Israel continues to move military assets in place to conduct a military strike in response to Iran's blistering ballistic missile attack on Oct. 1. They were sharable within the Five Eyes, which are the US, Great Britain, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted online to Telegram and first reported by CNN and Axios. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. The investigation is also examining how the documents were obtained including whether it was an intentional leak by a member of the US intelligence community or obtained by

India's road infrastructure will surpass that of US: Nitin Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday asserted that India's road infrastructure will be better than that of America in the coming time, underscoring that efficient highways, waterways and railways can lower logistics costs and boost the economy. He also took potshots at consultants making detailed project reports (DPR) for roads, saying they prepare this document by sitting at home. The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways was addressing the inaugural session of a two-day seminar in Bhopal on Latest emerging trends and technologies in road and bridge construction'. Gadkari recalled that when he was a minister in Maharashtra, he had a quote by former US President John F Kennedy in his office: American roads are not good because America is rich, but America is rich because American roads are good. The senior BJP leader said his friend Ratan Tata, who died earlier this month, had asked him several times about the quote during his visits to the minister's office. In the .

US weighs capping exports of AI chips from Nvidia, AMD to certain countries

The new approach would set a ceiling on export licenses for certain countries in the interest of national security

US spends $17.9 bn on Israel as military aid since its war with Gaza began

The United States has spent a record of at least USD 17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the war in Gaza began and led to escalating conflict around the Middle East, according to a report for Brown University's Costs of War project, released on the anniversary of Hamas' attacks on Israel. An additional USD 4.86 billion has gone into stepped-up U.S. military operations in the region since the Oct 7, 2023, attacks, researchers said in findings first provided to The Associated Press. That includes the costs of a Navy-led campaign to quell strikes on commercial shipping by Yemen's Houthis, who are carrying them out in solidarity with the fellow Iranian-backed group Hamas. The report completed before Israel opened a second front, this one against Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, in late September is one of the first tallies of estimated U.S. costs as the Biden administration backs Israel in its conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon and seeks to contain hostilities by ...

Sachin Tendulkar joins America's NCL ownership group to grow cricket in US

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has joined America's National Cricket League (NCL) ownership group, a move that is expected to give a big boost to the sport in the United States in the coming years. "Cricket has been my life's greatest journey and I am pleased to join the National Cricket League at such an exciting time for the sport in the US," Tendulkar said after the NCL announced that the batting legend has joined them. "The NCL's vision to create a platform for world-class cricket while inspiring a new generation of fans to resonate with me. I look forward to being part of this new initiative and witnessing the growth of cricket in the US first hand," Tendulkar said. The NCL tournament opens with a performance by singer Mika Singh and features themed nights, bringing a Coachella-like energy, a media release said. This season, the NCL brings together cricket legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Zaheer Abbas, Wasim Akram, Dilip Vengsarkar, Sir Vivian Richards, Venkatesh Prasad, Sanath .

'Work in progress': TotalEnergies CEO Pouyanne on plans for NY listing

The company's plan to turn its American depositary receipts into ordinary shares is "work in progress," Pouyanne said during the company's annual investor day in New York Wednesday

Pet care explosion: Why we're spending more on pets than children

People in the US are spending more on their furry companions than on childcare, with billions pouring into everything from premium food to vet visits

American lawmakers announce launch of Quad Caucus ahead of summit

A bipartisan group of American lawmakers on Friday announced the creation of a QUAD Caucus in the US Congress. The announcement was made a day before the four-nation Summit begins. US President Joe Biden has invited leaders from Australia, India, and Japan for the QUAD summit at his home in Wilmington, Delaware. The Quad leaders seek to discuss major initiatives on infrastructure, maritime security, public-private partnership, climate, health, critical and emerging technologies, and space during the Summit. The announcement for the QUAD Caucus came from Congressman Ami Bera, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Indo-Pacific Subcommittee, Congressman Rob Wittman, and Senators Tammy Duckworth and Pete Ricketts, both members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. "As the Indo-Pacific becomes increasingly important to global security and economic prosperity, it is essential that the United States continues to strengthen relationships with our Quad partners," Bera said. "Th

Climate, abortion, and gun control: Young women demand change in America

Young men have shown reluctance to embrace the liberal label, despite becoming more progressive on select issues, said a recent report