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Mayor Adams' cabinet of loyalists and more: Letters to the Editor — June 9, 2024
Loyalty pays Mayor Adams presents us another episode in the continuing saga of the “confederacy of dunces” (“Troubled jail big’s new gig,” June 4). Louis Molina failed to right the...
India’s PM Narendra Modi set to win historic third term -- but with surprisingly slim majority
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi looked set on Tuesday to retain power at the head of a ruling coalition but his Hindu nationalist party lost its outright majority for the first time...
G20 summit statement takes aim at Russian invasion of Ukraine
“All states must refrain from the threat or use of force to seek territorial acquisition,” summit leaders at G20 summit said in their annual joint communique.
Missing from Biden-Modi meet: How to end India's Russian fuel imports
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoyed a rousing welcome from Congress and a congenial White House visit, culminating in a state dinner Thursday.
Adani Group faces US scrutiny over alleged stock manipulation, accounting fraud
A scathing report published earlier this year claims "Adani Group has engaged in a brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud scheme over the course of decades."
Hunter Biden beams at WH state dinner also attended by Merrick Garland amid alleged DOJ coverup in tax fraud case
The roughly 400-person guest list includes Hunter, 53, and his uncle James Biden, with whom the first son partnered on some of his lucrative foreign dealings, including in China.
Biden dismisses 'hysteria' over frayed US-China ties, claims Xi's comments had no 'real consequence'
President Biden minimized the growing public concerns over his administration's struggling relations with China, calling it "hysteria" during a press briefing Thursday.
Biden oddly puts hand on heart for India anthem while welcoming prime minister
President Biden caused an awkward spectacle Thursday morning, putting his hand on his heart for the Indian national anthem as he welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House....
Why Queen Camilla won't wear notorious Koh-i-Noor diamond for coronation
The $400 million Koh-i-Noor diamond is said to bring good luck to women who wear it — and has been the showpiece of every queen consort’s crown since 1849, until now,...
India PM blasts 'lies and abuse' by critics over ties to Gautam Adani
Narendra Modi said that Indians will not swallow "lies and abuse" against him, as critics accuse his government of giving favors to a business group led by Gautam Adani.
Meet Asia's richest man: Accused by Hindenburg of ‘largest con in corporate history’
The mega-billionaire industrialist is chairman of Adani Group, a sprawling $21 billion conglomerate.
'Twitter Files' show world leaders who incited violence stayed while Trump got boot
Twitter allowed several world leaders clearly inciting violence to remain on the platform despite permanently banning former President Donald Trump, the “Twitter Files” revealed.
9 arrested over Indian bridge collapse that killed at least 134
Police in India have arrested nine people, including managerial staff, ticket agents and security guards, in connection with Sunday's bridge collapse in Morbi, Gujarat state, that killed at least 134...
Video appears to show person shaking India bridge before collapse killed 141
One person appeared to shake a pedestrian suspension bridge moments before it collapsed Sunday, killing at least 141 people in India's western state of Gujarat.
How India is changing vaccine plan amid shortages
NEW DELHI — Starting Monday, every adult in India will be eligible for a free vaccine paid for by the federal government. The new policy, announced by Prime Minister Narendra...
Biden's G-7 gaffe sparks laughter from world leaders
President Joe Biden mistakingly thought South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was skipped during the introduction at the summit.
Indian PM faces mounting calls for national lockdown amid COVID crisis
India has faced a surge of COVID-19 cases the country is struggling to contain. Multiple leaders are calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lock down the country.
Indian officials ignored warning new strain would spread fast
Indian officials ignored their panel of advisors who warned in March that a new strain of the coronavirus was spreading rapidly across the country.
Indian government asks Twitter to take down criticism of its COVID-19 response
India has a new strategy for fighting it's COVID-19 crisis -- asking Twitter to take down the criticism of the government,
Indian farmers block highway outside Delhi marking 100th day of protest
NEW DELHI - Indian farmers began gathering on Saturday to block a six-lane expressway outside New Delhi to mark the 100th day of protests against deregulation of agriculture markets, to...