Indian American student says Campus Reform dropped him after anti-bigotry vote

IANS | October 24, 2026 8:20 AM

Washington, Oct 24 (IANS) A 21-year-old Indian American student journalist in Texas says the conservative higher-education outlet Campus Reform has ended his role as a correspondent after he publicly said he voted for a Democrat to protest anti-Indian bigotry, a case that has become a flashpoint in the debate over rising hostility towards Indian Americans on the American right.

US intelligence chief warns of advanced Iranian plots against American officials

IANS | October 24, 2026 7:23 AM

Washington, Oct 24 (IANS) Iran has sharply stepped up efforts to target American officials, with some lethal plots now at an advanced stage, the top US intelligence official has warned Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as Washington pulls diplomats out of Saudi Arabia and trims staff at several other embassies in the region.

India committed to people-centric healthcare partnership with Naoero: MoS Margherita

IANS | October 23, 2026 11:30 PM

Yaren (Naoero), Oct 23 (IANS) India is committed to strengthening people-centric partnerships with Naoero through the provision of medicines and medical equipment and the training of healthcare professionals, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita said on Friday after visiting the Pacific island nation's public hospital.

Trump dismisses midterm backlash warning

IANS | October 23, 2026 11:06 PM

Washington, Oct 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday rejected warnings that his aggressive campaigning could backfire on Republicans in the November midterm elections, launching a personal attack on veteran Republican strategist Karl Rove and insisting that his rallies were helping candidates across the country.

Laos airfield sparks concerns over China's expanding military presence in Southeast Asia

IANS | October 23, 2026 9:20 PM

Washington, Oct 23 (IANS) Laos, a landlocked nation ruled by a fellow communist government, appears to be a natural ally for China, as it does not perceive Beijing as a direct security threat. Chinese assistance in air force training and support could strengthen Laos’ military capabilities while providing access to economic assistance, despite the risks of increasing dependence on Beijing, a report has stated.