New York, March 3 (IANS) The fallout from the distant Iran war has claimed the life of a student of Indian descent in Texas, who was killed along with another student by a man wearing a symbol of Iran who opened fire outside a popular venue.Officials identified Savitha Shan on Monday as one of the two dead in the shooting early Sunday morning in Austin that also injured 14 others.The shooter was identified as an immigrant from Senegal, who was wearing a T-shirt with the Iranian flag and a shirt …
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Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump spotlighted a fresh oil arrangement with Venezuela during remarks at a major Texas export hub, arguing that expanded refining and exports from Corpus Christi signal what he called a historic American energy revival.Speaking at the Port of Corpus Christi, which he described as “one of the largest energy export hubs anywhere in the world,” Trump said his administration had acted swiftly on energy policy. “On day one, I declared a national e…
Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) The US on Tuesday signalled a sharp escalation in export control enforcement, warning that companies and individuals violating dual-use technology restrictions would face tougher penalties and increased scrutiny. Testifying before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs’ South and Central Asia Subcommittee, David Peters, Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement at the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), said the risks to American technology had “never been highe…
Los Angeles, Feb 20 (IANS) Hollywood star Timothee Chalamet feels Gen Z will bear the brunt of teaching society how to live with AI. He also accepts that he has a duty to support them to achieve that. Speaking at Variety and CNN’s town hall event in Texas, Chalamet said: “It’s going to be all of our war to wage — sounds confrontational, I don’t mean to say it like that — but it’s a dual responsibility. Unfortunately for your generation, I think it’s going to be you guys that figure…
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) Two Pakistani nationals have been indicted in Chicago for their alleged roles in a $10 million healthcare fraud scheme that prosecutors say siphoned funds from medicare and private insurers and routed proceeds overseas. Burhan Mirz and Kashif Iqbal, along with several co-schemers, used nominee-owned laboratories and durable medical equipment providers in 2023 and 2024 to submit fraudulent claims for items and services that were never provided, federal prosecutors allege…
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) Nineteen Buddhist monks completed a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace to Washington, drawing lawmakers, faith leaders, and thousands of supporters as they delivered a message of compassion in the heart of the American Capital. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Grace Meng led 22 House and Senate Democrats in welcoming the monks at the Peace Monument west of the US Capitol on Wednesday (local time).“It is a great honour to welcome the Venerable Monks who…
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) A prominent American lawmaker has criticised Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s order freezing new H-1B visa petitions at public universities and state agencies, calling it harmful to the state’s workforce and economy.Congressman Marc Veasey said the decision would weaken Texas at a time when skilled labour and innovation are critical.Abbott last month ordered state agencies and public universities to halt new H-1B visa petitions through the end of 2027 while his administr…
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday ordered an immediate freeze on new H-1B visa petitions by all Texas state agencies and public universities, directing a statewide review of what his office described as possible abuse of the federal visa program.In a letter to educational institutions and organizations, Abbott said the move was necessary to ensure that jobs funded by Texas taxpayers are filled by Texans first. “The economy of Texas should work for the benefit of T…
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) At least 28 weather-related deaths were reported as a massive winter storm dumped snow across dozens of US states over the weekend, causing widespread power outages, flight cancellations and school closures.The death toll included two people run over by snowplows in Massachusetts and Ohio, and fatal sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas. In New York City, officials said eight people were found dead outdoors as temperatures plunged at night, Xinhua news agency reported….
San Francisco, Jan 26 (IANS) A private business jet carrying eight people crashed during takeoff at Bangor airport in the US state of Maine, with no casualties reported.Bangor International Airport said in a statement that emergency crews responded to the accident at around 7:45 p.m. Eastern Time (0045 GMT Monday), and the airport has been closed temporarily, Xinhua news agency reported.Citing a source briefed on the accident, local media reported that the extent of injuries remains unknown. The…