U.S. sanctions Indian national, 2 India-based entities for transporting Iranian petroleum

The U.S. has sanctioned a United Arab Emirates-based Indian national and two India-based entities operating as part of Iran’s “shadow fleet” and involved in shipping Iranian oil. Jugwinder Singh Brar owns multiple shipping companies that boast a fleet of nearly 30 vessels, many of which operate as part of Iran’s “shadow fleet”, the U.S. Department … Read more

At least 69 killed in thunderstorms in India, Nepal

At least 69 people were killed this week in unusually intense thunderstorms across eastern India’s Bihar state and in neighbouring Nepal, officials said Saturday (April 12, 2025). While flash floods and lightning kill thousands of people each year, scientists warn that rising global temperatures are unleashing a cascade of extreme weather events. Bihar disaster authorities … Read more

Indian-origin councilman among several people charged with racketeering, gambling offences in U.S.

An Indian-origin councilman is among several people charged in the U.S. with racketeering, money laundering, and other crimes for allegedly playing a role in an illegal gambling scheme that netted more than $3 million. Anand Shah, 42, Prospect Park, New Jersey council member and local business owner was identified as allegedly managing illegal poker … Read more

6.2-magnitude quake hits off Papua New Guinea coast: USGS

Earthquake off Papua New Guinea coast, which lasted for about a minute. Photo: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/ “A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck on Saturday (April 12, 2025) off the coast of Papua New Guinea’s New Ireland province,” the United States Geological Survey said. The quake struck at a depth of 72 km (44 miles) about 115 km southeast of … Read more

Taiwan holds first tariff talks with United States

File picture of U.S. President Donald Trump listening to C.C. Wei, chairman and CEO of Taiwan’s TSMC at the White House. Home to the world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC, Taiwan has long sought a free trade deal with the United States | Photo Credit: Reuters Taiwan officials held their first tariff talks with U.S. officials … Read more