Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-07) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, led 117 Democratic members of the House of Representatives in …
Human Rights
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Brampton Seeks Federal Action as Extortion and Transnational Crime Target Punjabi Community in Canada
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readA rapid escalation in extortion threats and transnational organized crime has left city councils with large Punjabi immigrant populations increasingly alarmed, prompting urgent appeals to provincial and federal governments for …
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Australia Mourns After Deadly Hanukkah Shooting in Sydney, PM Says Attack “Tears at Our Nation’s Soul”
by Pooja Bhardwaj 6 minutes readAustralia continues to mourn the loss of victims of a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah gathering in Sydney, an attack Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, “tears at our nation’s soul.” …
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At UN Security Council, India Affirms Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh as Integral Parts of India, Criticizes Pakistan’s Conduct
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, has asserted that the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are an “integral and inalienable” part of India. …
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Jimmy Lai: From Refugee Entrepreneur to Beijing’s Most Defiant Critic — And the Trial That Sealed Hong Kong’s Fate
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 7 minutes readWhen Jimmy Lai walked into Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday morning, smiling faintly and waving to family members, the moment carried the weight of more than a single verdict. …
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GSA Global Eye Magazine Honors 20 Community Changemakers at Capitol Hill Awards Ceremony
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe GSA Global Eye Magazine honored 20 outstanding achievers from across the United States at an awards ceremony on Capitol Hill on December 11, 2025, recognizing their work in transforming …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Henrik Syse
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readHenrik Syse is an eminent philosopher, author, and former Vice Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Nobel Peace Prize. He served a full six-year term from 2015 …