Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) A New Jersey physician has been charged in a sweeping 58-count federal indictment accusing him of running an opioid “pill mill,” exchanging prescriptions for sexual favors, and defrauding the state’s Medicaid program over several years, US prosecutors have said.
Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration is creating a new assistant attorney general position with nationwide authority to coordinate fraud investigations, saying the effort will begin in Minnesota but expand across the country.
Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) The White House is prepared to allow India to buy Venezuelan oil under a new US-controlled framework, according to a senior administration official, signaling a potential reopening of supplies to one of Venezuela’s largest pre-sanctions customers as Washington moves to market the country’s crude globally.
Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance defended an ICE officer who fatally shot a woman during an immigration enforcement action in Minneapolis, calling the death “a tragedy” while saying the officer acted in self-defence and accusing Democrats and parts of the media of stoking hostility toward federal agents.
Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) US security officials drove External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar 416 miles during a September government shutdown after commercial flights were grounded, according to a State Department report released this week.
United Nations, Jan 9 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is defiant that the world organisation will continue all its mandated activities despite US President Donald Trump’s announcement that the US was cutting ties to 31 UN-related entities and ending funding.
Los Angeles, Jan 9 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to present an award at the upcoming edition of the Golden Globe Awards.
Madrid, Jan 8 (IANS) Although many eyes will be on Jeddah for the Spanish Supercup final on Sunday - featuring Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, and Athletic Bilbao - the other 16 La Liga sides are in action in what promises to be a key weekend.
Los Angeles, Jan 8 (IANS) Hollywood actress Sophie Turner has shared that she can’t watch her superhit series ‘Game of Thrones’ anymore. The actress said that the ‘Game of Thrones’ theme song has given her “PTSD”.
Diu, Jan 8 (IANS) Till two years back, there was no opportunity for lakhs of talented youngsters around the country to participate in major beach games. The Khelo India Beach Games, currently being held in Daman and Diu, has come out as a great opportunity for these sportspersons to showcase their talent and hope to make it to the international stage from there.
