Americas

Texas Bans Sharia Law After Cleric Asks Shopkeepers Not To Sell Liquor, Pork

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said his state has banned the enforcement of Islamic Sharia law and urged residents to report any attempts to impose "Sharia compliance" on businesses or individuals.

Charlie Kirk's Shooter Lived With Transgender Roommate, Who Is Now Helping FBI: Report

Tyler Robinson, 22-year-old accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, was living with a transgender partner, law enforcement sources confirmed Saturday. Lance Twiggs, 22, was reportedly in process of transitioning from male to female

US Must Lead On Tariffs To Bring Putin To Table For Peace: Senator Lindsey Graham

Stressing that "the free world must act, and America must lead," Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on Saturday said he and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick will move forward with legislation to authorise US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs

Indian-Americans Donated $46 Million To Democrats In 2020, Just $16 Million To Republicans: Study

Indian-Americans overwhelmingly favour Democratic candidates, contributing nearly three times more to their campaigns than to Republicans, a new study shows.

Man Who Beheaded Indian National At US Motel Faces Deportation

Two days after Chandra Nagamallaiah was murdered by an undocumented immigrant from Cuba, the US Department of Homeland Security announced that ICE has started the process of the attacker's "removal" from the country.

Charlie Kirk's Assassination Sparks Fresh Fears About Safety At Political Events

The assassination of Charlie Kirk offers the latest example of how ordinary security measures can be defeated in an era of escalating political violence, when anyone associated with the political process is a potential target, including influencers.

Charlie Kirk Shaped Young Generation Into Conservative Force. Here's How

Charlie Kirk began plotting a way to mold young minds into conservatism at an age when he was still sorting out his own path.

Trump To Award Charlie Kirk Presidential Medal Of Freedom Posthumously: What Is It

Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was shot dead, will be honoured with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honour, posthumously, US President Donald Trump announced at the Pentagon on Thursday.

US Threatens Visa Revocations Over Online Posts Of Charlie Kirk Killing

The US State Department on Thursday threatened to strip visas over online support for the killing of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, encouraging internet users to flag foreigners' posts.

FBI Seeks Public Help In Finding Kirk's Shooter, Receives Over 7,000 Tips

Investigators searching for the man who killed right-wing activist Charlie Kirk appealed for the public's help Thursday, with no one in custody more than a day after a murder that has rocked America's fractious politics.

From 'Still Alive' To 'Satirical': AI Chatbots Fuel Confusion Following Charlie Kirk's Killing

With a fire hose of misinformation surrounding assassination of US activist Charlie Kirk, social media users have turned to AI chatbots for reliable updates, only to encounter contradictory or inaccurate responses, further fueling online confusion

Trump Draws Cheers, Boos As He Attends Yankees Game On 9/11 Anniversary

President Donald Trump attended the New York Yankees game on Thursday night, drawing a mixed reaction while marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Trump Moves 9/11 Ceremony Indoors After Ally Charlie Kirk's Assassination

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump marked 24 years since the September 11, 2001, attacks at a service at the Pentagon on Thursday.

Man Accused Of Trying To Kill Trump At Florida Golf Club Goes On Trial

Opening statements are set to begin Thursday morning for the trial of a man charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump while he played golf in South Florida last year, when he was campaigning for a second term.

24 Years After 9/11: What Really Happened That Day

Twenty-four years ago, United States witnessed a series of attacks that changed the course of history. On September 11, 2001, four coordinated attacks orchestrated by suicide hijackers from the terrorist group al-Qaeda targeted key locations in US

What We Know About Utah College Where Charlie Kirk Was Fatally Shot

The Utah college where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot Wednesday is the state's largest public university after years of rapid enrollment growth, but is lesser known than other colleges in the state.

Musk Is World's Richest Person Again After Briefly Losing Title To Ellison

Elon Musk temporarily lost his position as the world's richest person on Wednesday, overtaken for a few hours by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison.

Colorado High School Shooting: Student Dies After Wounding 2 Peers

A student shot two of his peers Wednesday at a suburban Denver high school before shooting himself and later dying, authorities said.

Charlie Kirk Played Key Role In Trump's 2024 Victory, Galvanising Youth

US right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk was part of a constellation of influencers who helped amplify Republican President Donald Trump's agenda, galvanizing conservative youth and rising to international prominence

"Person Taken Into Custody In Charlie Kirk Killing Released": Kash Patel

A person taken into custody on suspicion of involvement in Wednesday's assassination of far-right activist Charlie Kirk has been released, the FBI director said hours after announcing the detention.