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Congressional candidate courts Indian American vote in New Jersey’s special election

Lalit K Jha | January 6, 2026 6:55 AM

Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) John Bartlett, a county commissioner and voting rights attorney running in the special election to represent New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, is making a direct appeal to Indian American voters, describing himself as both personally connected to the community and politically responsive to its concerns.

Most UN Security Council members criticise Maduro’s capture; US says it’s ‘law enforcement,’ not war

IANS | January 6, 2026 6:49 AM

United Nations, Jan 6 (IANS) Facing criticism at the Security Council from allies and adversaries for capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, the US has defended it as a “a law enforcement operation” and not a war.

Vivek Ramaswamy raises $9.88 million for Ohio Governor bid

IANS | January 6, 2026 6:35 AM

Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy raised $9.88 million during the second half of 2025, his campaign said, setting a fundraising record for an Ohio governor’s race.

Rubio tasked to lead US post-operation strategy in Venezuela: White House

IANS | January 6, 2026 6:26 AM

Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been designated by President Donald Trump to lead implementation of Washington’s post-operation strategy in Venezuela, the White House said, outlining a whole-of-government effort that spans diplomatic, economic, financial, and military tools.

Indian nationals held in US cocaine trafficking case

IANS | January 6, 2026 6:21 AM

Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) Two Indian nationals have been arrested in the United States after authorities discovered more than 300 pounds of cocaine hidden inside a semi-truck in Indiana, according to the US Department of Homeland Security.

US weighs embassy reopening as Venezuela risk persists

IANS | January 5, 2026 11:03 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) The Trump administration is preparing for a possible reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, even as American officials warn that the security situation in Venezuela remains “fluid” and continues to pose severe risks to U.S. citizens.

My family was away during Ohio home attack: Vance

IANS | January 5, 2026 9:53 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance Monday said his family was not at home when an intruder attempted to break into his Ohio residence, thanking the US Secret Service and Cincinnati police for a swift response, as local authorities charged a 26-year-old man in connection with the incident.

Pakistan's economy shifts from growth to survival amid shrinking purchasing power: Report

IANS | January 5, 2026 9:34 PM

Islamabad, Jan 5 (IANS) With Pakistani households forced to spend nearly two-thirds of their income on food and electricity, the economy has ceased to be about growth and has become one of survival, a report said on Monday.

High maternal mortality, gender inequality hampers Pakistan's growth: Report

IANS | January 5, 2026 9:33 PM

Islamabad, Jan 5 (IANS) Pakistan's maternal mortality remains alarmingly high, with millions of women deprived of access to family planning services, persistent early marriages and widespread gender-based violence — all factors influencing fertility patterns, female labour participation and development of human capital, a report said on Monday.

China using Kazakh legal system to silence Uyghur activists: Report

IANS | January 5, 2026 9:25 PM

Astana, Jan 5 (IANS) The lawsuit filed in Kazakhstan against Bekzat Maksutkhan, head of Kazak advocacy group Nagyz Atajurt Volunteers, and 18 other co-defendants on charges of inciting “national (or ethnic) discord against the Chinese people,” has raised concerns over the sovereignty of the Kazakh legal system, a report said on Monday.

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Congressional candidate courts Indian American vote in New Jersey’s special election

Most UN Security Council members criticise Maduro’s capture; US says it’s ‘law enforcement,’ not war

Vivek Ramaswamy raises $9.88 million for Ohio Governor bid

Rubio tasked to lead US post-operation strategy in Venezuela: White House

Indian nationals held in US cocaine trafficking case

US weighs embassy reopening as Venezuela risk persists

My family was away during Ohio home attack: Vance

Pakistan's economy shifts from growth to survival amid shrinking purchasing power: Report

High maternal mortality, gender inequality hampers Pakistan's growth: Report

China using Kazakh legal system to silence Uyghur activists: Report

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