An Indian-American woman, Reeva Gupta, is suing a flight school for negligence after surviving a deadly 2023 plane crash in Long Island that killed her mother and the pilot. The lawsuit alleges ignored safety warnings led to the unavoidable accident, as an electrical short caused an in-flight fire.
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Princess Kate Middleton was observed commenting on Prince William's uniform during his passing out parade at Sandhurst in December 2006. She attended the event with her parents, marking her first official public appearance at a Royal Family event.
Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament on Tuesday approved cuts to this year's budget that President Lai Ching-te's party says will hamper its ability to govern and harm the island's security. Ahead of the final vote on Tuesday, Premier Cho Jung-tai said opposition parties had engaged in "ridiculous behaviour" and undermined confidence in the island's commitment to boost its defences.
A 42-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, starting Sunday, aims to halt Gaza's conflict. The deal includes a significant prisoner-hostage exchange. Israel will release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in return for 33 Israeli hostages. Mediators will monitor compliance with the ceasefire terms, with hopes for long-term peace.
Suhag Shukla of the Hindu American Foundation condemned Republican Brandon Gill for his remarks, which she deemed as anti-Indian and anti-Hindu. Gill criticized a cultural gathering of the Patel community in Texas, mislabeling it as caste-based, promoting harmful rhetoric that led to recent violence.
Hamas returned the remains of four Israeli hostages, including members of the Bibas family, to Israeli authorities, amid a fragile ceasefire. The group indicated willingness to release all remaining hostages in a single swap to secure a permanent ceasefire with Israel.
Serena Williams faced backlash after performing the Crip Walk at Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show. Critics recall her sister's 2003 murder by a Crip gang member. Williams defended her participation, noting Lamar's invitation and her past C-Walk at the 2012 Olympics.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum declared Mexico will not tolerate any invasion of its sovereignty following the US designation of drug cartels as terrorist organizations. She emphasized collaboration, not subordination, and hinted at expanded legal actions against US gunmakers. Rising tensions involve increased drug seizures and troop deployments as both nations combat narcotics smuggling.
US President Donald Trump advocated for expanding the H1B visa program to include top global talent in non-STEM areas, such as high-quality waiters and wine experts. His remarks angered MAGA supporters who oppose immigration and H1B visas. Critics argue that Trump is favoring donors, despite the opposition wanting tighter immigration control.