New US policy to turn away more asylum seekers

New US policy to turn away more asylum seekers

US President Donald Trump’s administration will implement a new asylum policy at the border that will result in potentially thousands of asylum seekers being turned away before they can plead their case in court. The guidance issued on Wednesday also applies to refugee applicants — immigrants seeking similar protections in the US who are still […]

Japan floods toll reaches 199

Japan floods toll reaches 199

The death toll from devastating floods resulting from torrential rains in Japan has increased to 199, a government official said on Thursday. Nearly 73,000 army, police and fire brigade personnel continue to look for the missing with the help of 83 helicopters and dozens of vessels, government spokesperson Yoshihide Suga said during a press conference. […]

INDIA HAVE CHANCE TO OVERTAKE ENGLAND AND GRAB TOP ODI SPOT

INDIA HAVE CHANCE TO OVERTAKE ENGLAND AND GRAB TOP ODI SPOT

South Africa, Pakistan need comprehensive wins in upcoming series to maintain respective positions; Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, West Indies vie for mid-table points  ·       Seven of 10 sides to play in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 will be seen in action over the next one month  ·       Nepal, Netherlands players will hope to make impressive entries in MRF […]

Masala Theory – a genuine “Neo” Indian experience

Masala Theory – a genuine “Neo” Indian experience

By Shashikanth Narasimhiah There is nothing theoretical about this Masala Theory restaurant which serves “Neo” Indian food. Everything you see would be very typically practical – Indian type of being practical. This is a relatively new restaurant– not just in terms of when it was established but also in terms of its theme, ambience and […]

Angry protesters pursue US Senate leader outside restaurant

Angry protesters pursue US Senate leader outside restaurant

A group of angry protesters pursued US Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell as he was leaving from a restaurant in Kentucky, berating him with a mixture of immigration rhetoric and personal insults, a media report said. McConnell, who supports President Donald Trump’s administration’s detention of families who illegally cross the border but opposed the president’s […]

Trump ‘very close’ to decide on SC pick

Trump ‘very close’ to decide on SC pick

US President Donald Trump said was “very close” to deciding on his Supreme Court nominee, and anticipated a final announcement by Monday. “I’m very close to making a decision,” CNN quoted Trump as saying on Monday. “Have not made it official yet, obviously. Have not made it final. But we’re very close to making a […]

Japan floods: Toll reaches 85, 2mn forced to evacuate

Japan floods: Toll reaches 85, 2mn forced to evacuate

The death toll from the devastating floods after record rains pounded Japan has increased to 85, with two million others forced to evacuate from their homes, authorities said on Monday. At least 58 people have been reported missing and six were in critical condition, reports CNN. “The record rainfalls in various parts of the country […]

Xiaomi shares drop after poor Hong Kong debut

Xiaomi shares drop after poor Hong Kong debut

In a disappointing start, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi’s shares nosedived nearly five per cent on Monday after the company debut its IPO at the Hong Kong Exchange at bottom end of its target range. Xiaomi’s IPO raised $4.7 billion at a valuation of about $54 billion — far lower than was reported earlier in 2018. […]

Brexit Secretary David Davis resigns

Brexit Secretary David Davis resigns

David Davis, the man responsible for overseeing the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU) has resigned, citing irreconcilable differences with Prime Minister Theresa May. In a resignation letter sent to May late Sunday night, Brexit Minister Davis said it was looking “less and less likely” that the Conservative-led government would be able to deliver […]