The United States government on Thursday unsealed an indictment against Vikash Yadav, a former Indian intelligence officer, accusing him of spearheading a failed plot to murder Indian-American Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on US soil in 2023. The unveiling of the charges was accompanied by a series of stern comments from top US law enforcement officials, including Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray, saying Washington would not tolerate a foreign national targeting American citizens. The case has muddied waters for India and the US, close partners who both see China as a principal rival, and comes at…
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Former President Donald Trump laced into Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats on Thursday in a pointed and at times bitter speech as he headlined the annual Al Smith charity dinner in New York. Trump, in remarks that often felt more like a rally performance than a comedy routine, repeatedly criticized Harris over her decision to skip the event in a break from presidential tradition as she campaigned in Wisconsin. She recorded a video that was played onscreen, but Trump called the decision “deeply disrespectful.” “If you really wanted Vice President Harris to accept your invitation, I guess you should have told her the funds were going to…
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Middle-income countries are in a race against time to raise their income levels. While several have a goal of reaching high-income status, since the 1990s, only 34 of 108 had succeeded at the end of 2023. Five of them – Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, St Kitts and Nevis, and Trinidad and Tobago – are in the Caribbean. A new World Bank study, discussed today in Jamaica, provides the first comprehensive roadmap to enable developing countries to escape the “middle-income trap.” Drawing on lessons of the past 50 years, the World Development Report 2024: The Middle-Income Trap…
Globally, the workforce is seeing its fastest demographic growth among women who are of menopausal age.1. By 2030, it is projected that over one billion women worldwide will be perimenopausal or postmenopausal, with nearly 50 million women reaching menopause each year.2 However, many women lack the necessary support to manage menopausal symptoms, leading to reduced responsibilities or leaving the workplace entirely.2 In light of World Menopause Day, International SOS, the world’s leading health and security risk services company, is calling on organisations to enhance their Duty of Care by implementing comprehensive support systems for female employees experiencing menopause. Dr Katherine O’Reilly, Regional Medical…
K.Keed Celebrates 100K Views On ‘Year 24’ Music Video Featuring Nasty C. Rising rap star, K.Keed has reached an exciting milestone, celebrating 100,000 views on the music video for her single “Year 24.” The achievement announced through a heartfelt post on her social media, signifies the growing support for the rising star in the local hip-hop scene. K.Keed Celebrates 100K Views On ‘Year 24’ Music Video Featuring Nasty C “Thank you for the 100k on the Year 24 music video 🤞🏾❤️,” K.Keed shared with her fans, expressing appreciation for the love and engagement surrounding her work. The music video featuring…
New York Jets third-year star Garrett Wilson indicated he can’t wait to play with fellow wide receiver Davante Adams. The Jets recently acquired Adams, a six-time Pro Bowler, in a blockbuster deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. On Thursday, Wilson told ESPN’s Rich Cimini he’s “excited” to play with Adams, and he was “one of [his] favorite players growing up.” “It’s a great opportunity for me to learn a lot,” Wilson said. “Hopefully, we can get this thing rolling and start winning a few games.” The Jets offense has looked underwhelming through its first six games. New York (2-4) is tied…
European Union leaders have called for new legislation to ‘speed up returns’ of asylum seekers from the 27-nation bloc.A baby has died after a boat carrying asylum seekers towards the United Kingdom sank in the English Channel off the coast of France, the authorities said. The local coastguard in France said on Friday the incident took place on Thursday night off the French town of Wissant. The French maritime prefecture for the English Channel and the North Sea said 65 people were rescued and taken to the port at Boulogne-sur-Mer. Authorities said searches are ongoing to find any more missing…
A quarter-billion-dollar project to make it easier on subway riders at busy Grand Central is now in the home stretch. Finally. “Customers are more comfortable getting to their trains quicker and getting off the platform quicker,” said Matthew Zettwoch, Vice President of Construction and Development at the MTA. Zettwoch acknowledges riders have had to navigate narrow platforms and constant construction over the past eight months. But he says the $250 million project to add 11 new stairwells and eight new escalators, while adding flood-proofing, new lighting and closed circuit cameras, will make for a better experience at the crowded subway hub…
By Caribbean News Global TORTOLA, BVI – The Virgin Islands government shared significant updates on the implementation of its National Action Plan aimed at enhancing the jurisdiction’s compliance with international standards and was developed in response to the publication of the Fourth Round Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) Mutual Evaluation Report (Report). Premier, Dr Natalio Wheatley reinforced the commitment of the Virgin Islands government, stating: “We are dedicated at the highest levels to remediating the Recommended Actions outlined in the Mutual Evaluation Report. Our government will continue to invest the required technical and financial resources to achieve these critical…
Nasty C Announces Johannesburg As First Stop For Ivyson Tour 2025. Rap sensation Nasty C has just dropped an exciting announcement for his fans: the Ivyson Tour 2025 is officially set to kick off in Johannesburg on December 7th. Nasty C Announces Johannesburg As First Stop For Ivyson Tour 2025 Taking to social media, the award-winning rapper confirmed the date, encouraging fans to grab their tickets now via the link in his bio or Webticket. “Ekse Johannesburg, 7 Dec is your date! Tickets are on sale through my LINKINBIO or Webticket 👁V☀️,” Nasty C shared in his post, igniting a…