Australia 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.” …
Politics
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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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Illinois’ 8th District Race: First-Generation Indian American Candidate on Jobs, Healthcare, American Dream, and Immigration
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readNeil Khot is a first-generation Indian American entrepreneur who built a successful business from the ground up in Illinois. Khot is now a Democratic candidate for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, …
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Krishnamoorthi, Ross, Veasey, Introduce Resolution to End Trump-Era Emergency Tariffs on Indian Imports
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readU.S. Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Deborah Ross (D-NC), and Marc Veasey (D-TX) have introduced a resolution to terminate President Donald Trump’s national emergency that authorized tariffs of up to 50 …
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The GOP’s ACA Gambit: Why Republicans Are Betting the House on a Losing Hand
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 7 minutes readAs Congress hurtles toward a December 31 deadline that will strip health insurance subsidies from 24 million Americans, a puzzle emerges: Why are Republican hardliners courting what even their own …
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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 …
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Nida Allam Launches Congressional Bid in North Carolina’s 4th District with Major Progressive Endorsements
by SAH Staff Reporter 5 minutes readDurham County Commissioner Nida Allam announced on December 11, 2025, that she is launching a campaign for the US House of Representatives to represent North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District, mounting …
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Opinion: Ramping up Pressure on Maduro
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readTensions and tempers are rising in the Caribbean. After hitting some 20-plus boats of Venezuela supposedly carrying narcotics to America, resulting in the death of some 87 persons, the Trump …
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Congress Pressures Pentagon as Hegseth Faces Scrutiny Over Deadly Boat Strike Amid Rising Tensions with Venezuela
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 7 minutes readIn a rare show of bipartisan resolve, the House of Representatives this week passed a sweeping $900 billion defense policy bill that places extraordinary pressure on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, …