Trump says Putin wants Ukraine peace deal

IANS | October 11, 2026 10:10 AM

Washington, Oct 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin was keen to reach a settlement to end the war in Ukraine, while accusing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of repeatedly missing opportunities to negotiate peace.

Indian Americans chase historic firsts from Los Angeles to Texas

IANS | October 11, 2026 9:38 AM

Washington, Oct 11 (IANS) Indian-American candidates are chasing a string of firsts in the November 3 elections, from Nithya Raman's bid to unseat Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to a possible first Hindu in the Texas Legislature, after a poll published on Friday put Raman ahead in the mayoral race.

Trump to call Saudi Crown Prince after Houthi strike on Riyadh airport

IANS | October 11, 2026 9:35 AM

Washington, Oct 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump called the deadly attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport "terrible" and said he would speak to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as Washington condemned the strike that killed 12 people, including an American.

Trump sets condition for ending Iran war

IANS | October 11, 2026 9:32 AM

Washington, Oct 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that the United States could end its military involvement in Iran immediately but would not do so without guarantees that Tehran would never acquire nuclear weapons, even as he suggested the seven-month conflict could soon come to an end.

Flash flood in Nepal's Bhudi Gandaki River washes away dozens of houses

IANS | October 11, 2026 9:18 AM

Kathmandu, Oct 11 (IANS) Massive flooding in the Budhi Gandaki River in Nepal's western Gorkha district swept away dozens of houses and other infrastructure, in an incident reminiscent of the devastating floods in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers on August 26, a senior district official said on Sunday.

Samosa Caucus set to shrink as two Indian Americans exit

IANS | October 11, 2026 9:03 AM

Washington, Oct 11 (IANS) The number of Indian Americans in the US House of Representatives is set to fall from six to four after the November 3 midterm elections unless Democrats Amish Shah in Arizona or Pia Dandiya in Florida win their closely fought races, as Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Shri Thanedar prepare to leave the chamber.

Ramaswamy eyes third Indian-American governorship in Ohio toss-up

IANS | October 11, 2026 8:57 AM

Washington, Oct 11 (IANS) Indian-American Republican Vivek Ramaswamy's race for Ohio governor against Democrat Amy Acton is now rated a toss-up by all three major forecasters, as he seeks to become only the third Indian-American governor in US history after Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley.