A Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas hit a massive $1.817 billion jackpot on Christmas Eve, marking the second-largest lottery prize ever claimed. The win gives the ticket holder a choice between a lump-sum payout or long-term annuity.
A 44-year-old Indian-origin man died of a suspected cardiac arrest after waiting more than eight hours in a Canadian hospital emergency room, raising serious questions about delays, triage decisions, and patient safety in the health-care system.
US President Donald Trump announced American airstrikes against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria, saying the action followed the killing of Christians. The operation, conducted with Nigerian cooperation, has reignited debate over religion and security in the region.
A 20-year-old Indian doctoral student was fatally shot near the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus, triggering a homicide investigation. Police say the suspects fled before officers arrived, as authorities and India's consulate assist the grieving family.
A student of Indian origin at the University of Texas at Dallas has been arrested in North Texas on serious charges, including arson at a place of worship, as authorities withhold details and the case awaits court proceedings.
Far-right activist Nick Fuentes sparked widespread outrage after responding to Vice President JD Vance’s defense of his wife with racist remarks, turning a political spat into a broader controversy over hate speech and public accountability.
An entrepreneur’s advice to H-1B professionals stuck in visa delays has triggered strong reactions online, highlighting the human cost of new US visa rules that have left many workers stranded abroad for months.
Tighter H-1B visa rules under president Donald Trump have intensified uncertainty for immigrant workers and employers, while an Indian-American influencer’s viral “America for Americans” post has ignited fierce debate over identity, immigration, and political alignment.
A Bangladeshi student leader's sweeping claim that India depends on Bangladesh for survival has triggered anger, ridicule, and concern among analysts, further straining already tense India-Bangladesh relations amid political unrest and rising nationalist rhetoric.
All US diplomatic missions in India are suspending routine consular services for three days from December 24 to 26, 2025, following a Presidential Executive Order granting time off to federal employees around Christmas.