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Racist Backlash Targets Indian Americans Amid MAGA Surge

By Suraj Karowa/ANWWashington, D.C. — November 17, 2025 In the wake of Donald Trump’s triumphant return to the White House, a chilling wave of bigotry has swept across social media and into American streets, zeroing in on Indian Americans. What began as fringe vitriol has exploded into mainstream conservative discourse, with far-right voices decrying Diwali […]

Henley Passport Index 2025: Singapore Tops the List as US Falls Out of Top 10 for First Time

a big change to global travel rankings, Singapore has taken the top spot as the world’s strongest passport in the 2025 Henley Passport Index. This news came out on October 15, 2025, and shows how passports are becoming more important for easy travel around the world. The index looks at how many countries people can visit without needing a visa first. A stronger passport means more freedom to travel, which depends on a country’s friendships with others and its power in the world.

Geopolitics

India Scrambles for Oil as Iran Standoff Grips the Strait of Hormuz India Scrambles for Oil as Iran Standoff Grips the Strait of Hormuz | America News World Est. 2024  ·  Trusted. Independent. Global. America News World Breaking stories from every corner of the globe ⚡ Breaking Thursday, March 12, 2026 World Edition World  ·  […]

War, Oil & a World Holding Its Breath:The U.S.–Iran Crisis Explained

America News World – Deepika Lama Live Updates Thursday, March 12, 2026 World Edition America News World Truth. Clarity. Courage. 🇺🇸 U.S.A 🌍 World ⚡ Politics 💰 Economy 🛡️ Defense 📰 Opinion ⚡ Breaking U.S.-Iran conflict escalates — Strait of Hormuz blockade pushes oil past $120/barrel  |  Pentagon identifies 7th American KIA  |  Global markets […]

Is Our Son’s Life Worth So Little?” — A Dalit Family’s Heartbreak After BIT Mesra’s Deadly Silence

America News World — BIT Mesra Student Death America News World Truth · Courage · Impact Home World India Justice Politics Opinion Thursday, March 12, 2026  |  Breaking News  |  Justice Edition ⚖ Justice & Human Rights “Is Our Son’s Life Worth So Little?” — A Dalit Family’s Heartbreak After BIT Mesra’s Deadly Silence Raja […]

Samurai treasures, modern luxuries: Island-hopping through Japan’s stunning Seto Inland Sea

By Suraj Karowa/ANW March 12 2026 Japan’s Seto Inland Sea is emerging as one of the country’s most distinctive slow-travel escapes, where samurai treasures, pirate lore and island life meet cycling routes, boutique inns and surreal rabbit encounters. A new spotlight on the Geiyo islands The Geiyo archipelago, once largely overlooked, has been transformed by […]

Iran Strikes Ships in Strait of Hormuz — Three Crew Members Still Missing

March 12, 2026 | America News World | World Desk The already volatile Middle East conflict took a dangerous new turn on Wednesday when Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched projectile attacks on at least four commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. The […]

We’re Not Finished Yet” — Inside America’s Escalating War with Iran and the Crisis Reshaping the Middle East

America News World – US–Iran War: What You Need to Know America News World Thursday, March 12, 2026  |  Breaking Coverage  |  West Asia Conflict 🔴 LIVE Trump: “We are NOT finished with Iran”  •  IRGC holds Strait of Hormuz  •  Oil prices surge past $120/barrel  •  Gulf states hit by drone and missile strikes […]

We’re Not Finished Yet” — Inside America’s Escalating War with Iran and the Crisis Reshaping the Middle East

America News World – US–Iran War: What You Need to Know America News World Thursday, March 12, 2026  |  Breaking Coverage  |  West Asia Conflict 🔴 LIVE Trump: “We are NOT finished with Iran”  •  IRGC holds Strait of Hormuz  •  Oil prices surge past $120/barrel  •  Gulf states hit by drone and missile strikes […]

Trump Says Iran War to End ‘Soon’ as Israel Claims No Time Limit

Tornado Kills 2 in Indiana as Dangerous Storms Continue Across Central US

By Suraj Karowa/ ANW , March 11, 2026 Dangerous storms packing tornadoes and giant hail ripped through the Central US overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, claiming at least two lives and leaving a trail of devastation. The threat persists today, with over 90 million people from the Gulf Coast to the Mid-Atlantic under risk for severe […]

India’s Restaurant Crisis: How a Middle East War Is Shutting Down Kitchens

With commercial LPG supply restricted across India, restaurants are rationing fuel, trimming menus and shortening hours as they prepare for possible shutdowns. Induction cooktops are replacing gas burners, biryani is being slow cooked, and in some kitchens the sigri is back.

U.S. Navy Sinks 16 Iranian Ships as Iran Tries to Close Off the World’s Most Important Oil Route

America struck. Iran still has its mines, its boats, and its motive. Oil prices are climbing. Insurance is disappearing. And one of the most important shipping lanes on the planet is now a war zone. Whatever comes next in this standoff will be felt not just in Washington and Tehran, but at every gas station, port, and power plant on earth.

More Iranian Women’s Soccer Players Seek Asylum in Australia as Team Departs Amid Fears Gold Coast

By Suraj Karowa /ANW Australia — Seven members of the Iranian women’s national soccer team have stayed behind in Australia seeking asylum, even as the rest of the squad departed for home on Tuesday amid emotional scenes and heightened security. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed earlier that five players received humanitarian visas, citing safety […]

Press Freedom in the Americas Hits Record Low as United States Suffers Most Dramatic Decline in History of Annual Report

A press freedom index has given the Americas its lowest average ranking since it started recording results six years ago.

Swiss Postal Bus Fire Kills 6, Injures Several; Arson Suspected in Kerzers Tragedy

Authorities have said that an unspecified “voluntary act could be the cause” of the blaze. Ambulance and helicopter teams ferried three injured people to hospitals.

Europe and Asia Are in a War of Their Own — Over Natural Gas

By John Zurcher | America News World | March 10, 2026 While missiles and drones dominate the headlines of the Iran-US war, a quieter but equally consequential battle is being fought thousands of miles away from the front lines. Europe and Asia are locked in a fierce competition for liquefied natural gas, and the stakes […]

Iran-US War Sends Oil Past $110: How India, Pakistan, China and Others Are Fighting the Fuel Crisis

Strait of Hormuz’s near closure has pushed Saudi, the world’s largest oil exporter, to cut output. Many nations have increased efforts to avoid fuel shortages.

Dhurandhar 2 Ticket Prices Skyrocket to Rs 3100 as Advance Booking Breaks Bollywood Records

There are still eight days to go before Dhurandhar: The Revenge hits the screens, first with paid previews in select theatres across India on March 18, and then with its wide release on March 19. However, already the tickets for paid previews are selling like hot cakes, despite the astronomical prices.

Iran’s New Supreme Leader May Have Been Wounded in the Ramadan War

After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing in a US-Israeli strike, his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, was appointed the Supreme Leader. However, Mojtaba neither appeared in public nor delivered an address after that. The state media calling him a ‘Jaanbaz of Ramadan War’ has added to the buzz that he might have been injured in the strikes.

AMERICA DRAWS A HARD LINE: AFGHANISTAN LABELED A SPONSOR OF WRONGFUL DETENTION

Iran was given an identical designation, one day before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against the Islamic Republic

US-Iran War Shakes the Middle East: What Is Happening and What Comes Next

By Sadab Khan | America News World The Middle East is going through one of its most dangerous moments in years. A full-scale conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has been rocking the region since late February 2026, and the world is watching closely. Missiles are flying. Sirens are blaring. Ordinary people are […]

Thousands of Stranded Travelers Finally Head Home as 60 Repatriation Flights Take Off from the Middle East

By Deepika Lama | America News World It has been a stressful few days for thousands of travelers stuck in the Middle East. Rising tensions in the region suddenly disrupted air travel, leaving people stranded at airports across the UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. Many of them had no idea when — or even if […]

India Wants Peace in West Asia, Working Hard to Bring Citizens Home Safely

**AMERICA NEWS WORL American WORLD NEWS | Monday, March 9, 2026 By Prashant Jain | America News World | March 9, 2026 India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar stood up in Parliament on Monday and gave a clear message to the whole country: India wants the war in West Asia to stop, and the government will […]

Iran-Israel War Escalates: New Supreme Leader Named, Missiles Hit Gulf States

By Prashant Jain | America News World | March 9, 2026 The Middle East is on fire right now. The war between Iran and Israel has entered a dangerous new phase — and the whole world is watching closely. After nine days of intense fighting, Iran has quietly chosen a new Supreme Leader. The country’s […]

Israel Strikes Tehran Oil Depot as Iran War Spirals — Netanyahu Vows ‘Many Surprises’

By Andrew Rose | America News World | March 8, 2026 The skies above Tehran turned a violent shade of orange late Saturday night as massive pillars of fire erupted over one of the Iranian capital’s most critical oil storage facilities. The strike, confirmed by Iranian state media, marked a dangerous new chapter in the […]

INDIA ASSERTS ENERGY INDEPENDENCE: “WE BUY OIL WHERE PRICES ARE MOST COMPETITIVE”

By Atish Oraon | America News World | March 8, 2026 In a bold and confident statement that reaffirmed its independent foreign policy stance, the Indian government on Saturday made it crystal clear that the country purchases crude oil from wherever the most competitive and affordable prices are available — and answers to no one […]

US Allows India to Buy Russian Oil — Trump Aide Says “Indians Have Been Good Actors”

By Andrew Rose | America News World | March 7, 2026 | World News** 🔴 Breaking: A Big Energy Deal Between the US and India The United States government has made a major and surprising move. It is now allowing India to buy Russian oil that is already sitting on ships floating in the ocean. […]

Holi 2026: Festival of Colors Across India and the World

By America News World | March 4, 2026 Millions of people around the world are celebrating Holi 2026, the colorful Hindu spring festival that marks the victory of good over evil. From the streets of northern India to communities in Kenya, Nepal, and beyond, the Festival of Colors has once again filled the world with […]

Jim Carrey Looks Very Different at César Awards 2026 – Was It Really Him?

The famous actor accepted an Honorary César Award in Paris, but his changed face and French speech started a big online debate. Here is everything you need to know. By America News World Staff Jim Carrey, one of the most famous comedy actors in Hollywood history, showed up at the César Awards 2026 in Paris, […]

India and Canada Forge Historic Reset With Landmark Nuclear Energy Deal

By John Zurcher | America News World In a sweeping diplomatic turnaround that signals a new chapter for two nations that once stood on the brink of a full-scale diplomatic rupture, India and Canada have announced a sweeping package of agreements \u2014 the crown jewel of which is a landmark 10-year nuclear energy deal that […]

PM Modi Condemns Iran’s Attacks on the land of UAE

AMERICA NEWS WORLD | By Sadab Khan | March 2, 2026 New Delhi— Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday night spoke directly with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, strongly condemning the Iranian missile and drone strikes that have battered the Gulf nation over the past 48 hours, killing three people and injuring […]

Israel Bombs Beirut After Hezbollah Launches Attack on Israel

Beirut, Lebanon — Israeli warplanes launched a series of devastating airstrikes on Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, on Monday after Hezbollah fired rockets and drones at a military base near Haifa in northern Israel. The attack killed at least 31 people and injured 149 others, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA), marking one of the […]

Khamenei Killed US and Israel big Strikes on Iran

Iran has attacked an oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Oman as it retaliates with all its might to avenge the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the US and Israel.

Pakistan Bombs Kabul: Taliban Ready to Talk

By America News World | February 28, 2026 Pakistan and Afghanistan at War: What Is Happening? A Taliban soldier stands next to an anti-aircraft gun while on lookout for Pakistani fighter jets, in Khost province, Afghanistan [File: Reuters] A major military conflict has exploded between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Pakistan launched powerful air strikes on the […]

Arvind Kejriwal Gets Clean Chit in Delhi Liquor Policy Case — Court Slams CBI for Zero Evidence

Arvind Kejriwal Gets Clean Chit in Delhi Liquor Policy Case — Court Slams CBI for Zero Evidence By Deepika Lama | America News World | February 27, 2026 After four long years, one of India’s most talked-about political cases is finally over — and the court has ruled in favor of the accused. On Friday, […]

why Anthropic Rejects Pentagon’s Demands for AI Military Use.

By John ZurcherAmerica News WorldFebruary 27, 2026~777 words · 4 min read Anthropic ,the Pentagon, headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense, issued a Friday deadline to Anthropic over its refusal to grant unrestricted military access to its Claude AI system. | Public Domain / DoD Anthropic Rejects Pentagon’s Demands Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company […]

Islamic State Claims New Attacks in Syria, Announces ‘New Phase’ Against Government

By Sadab Khan|America News World 24 February 2026 The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for two new attacks on Syrian military personnel, signaling what it calls a “new phase” of operations against the country’s current leadership under President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The attacks occurred Saturday in northern and eastern Syria, targeting soldiers in the cities […]

Mexico Sends 10,000 Troops to Stop Cartel Violence After Drug Lord ‘El Mencho’ Is Killed

By andrew rose|America news world MEXICO CITY — Mexico has rushed 10,000 troops to western states to stop retaliatory attacks by cartel gunmen after special forces killed Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera, the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) . The 59-year-old kingpin was wounded Sunday during a shootout with soldiers in the […]

Trump Raises Tariffs to 15% After Supreme Court Loss

By John Zurcher Published: February 22, 2026 10:45 PM EST WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump has raised tariffs on goods coming into the United States from 10 percent to 15 percent. The move comes just one day after the Supreme Court ruled that his earlier tariff plans were against the law. Trump made the […]

Akshaye Khanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the Running for Prime Villain Role in “Tumbbad 2”

By Deepika Lama|America News World desk February 17, 2026 The wait for the sequel to the 2018 cult classic Tumbbad just got more interesting. Inside sources close to the production reveal that the makers are locking in on who will play the central antagonist. Two of the industry’s most respected talents—Akshaye Khanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui—have […]

Mob Justice Fears: Lawyer Drags Man on Car Bonnet to Escape Crowd in India

By ATISH America News World RANCHI, INDIA – A dramatic incident unfolded on the streets of Ranchi city on Tuesday, when a man was seen clinging to the bonnet of a moving luxury car driven by a high-profile lawyer. The entire scene was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media, sparking […]

Kenyan Police Used Israeli Phone-Hacking Tech on Activist, Citizen Lab Alleges

By:John Zurcher |America News World Date: February 17, 2026 NAIROBI, KENYA — A prominent Kenyan activist and potential presidential candidate had his personal cellphone hacked by government authorities using sophisticated Israeli technology during a controversial arrest last summer, according to a new forensic report released Tuesday. The report from Citizen Lab, a prestigious research group […]

Trump Says He Will Be Involved ‘Indirectly’ in High-Stakes US-Iran Nuclear Talks

Washington D.C. – February 17, 2026 – United States President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will be involved “indirectly” in the upcoming nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran. The high-stakes negotiations are scheduled to begin on Tuesday in Geneva, Switzerland, amid heightened military tensions in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters aboard […]

India Sends Lok Sabha Speaker to Bangladesh Swearing-In as PM Modi Declines Invite

In a significant diplomatic development, India has confirmed that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent the Government of India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s newly-elected Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman. The ceremony is scheduled to take place in Dhaka on February 17, 2026. While an invitation was extended to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the […]

Jharkhand Launches Landmark Loan Program to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

By Atish Oraon | America News World RANCHI, INDIA – In a significant move aimed at boosting women’s economic independence, the state government of Jharkhand, India, has announced a new low-value loan program exclusively for women. The initiative, unveiled on Saturday, February 7, 2026, will provide loans of 20,000 Indian Rupees (approximately $240 USD) to […]

FD Interest Rates 2026: RBI Holds Repo Rate, Top Banks Offering Up to 8% for Senior Citizens

RBI holds repo rate steady at 5.25%, providing stability for FD investors. Discover the highest fixed deposit rates for senior citizens In a decision that brings relief to fixed deposit (FD) investors, particularly senior citizens dependent on interest income, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has maintained the key repo rate at 5.25%. This announcement, […]

India’s Quiet Diplomacy Pays Off as Trump-Modi Trade Deal Resets US Ties

India’s recently announced trade agreement with the United States did not emerge overnight. It was the result of months of discreet diplomacy, backchannel negotiations, and strategic patience by New Delhi, aimed at repairing a relationship badly strained by tariffs, public criticism, and geopolitical tensions. The breakthrough highlights how India worked behind the scenes to stabilize […]

Mandelson’s Epstein Ties Ignite Crisis in British Politics London

By Suraj Karowa / ANW February 4 2026 — A once-powerful Labour figure, Peter Mandelson, has plunged Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government into turmoil with revelations of his close friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier convicted of sex crimes. Newly released U.S. Justice Department files allege Mandelson leaked sensitive market information to Epstein during […]

Pregnant Venezuelan Mom Seeks Self-Deportation Amid Trump’s Crackdown New York

By Suraj Karowa /ANW February 2 2026 — Franyelis, 28, never planned to get pregnant again after fleeing Venezuela with her partner Yonquenide and their two young sons two years ago. Now seven months along with their third child, she desperately wants to self-deport from the U.S. to reunite with her family—but bureaucratic hurdles have […]

Teen Prodigy Sam Ruthe Shatters Records with Blazing 3:48.88 Mile in Boston

By Suraj Karowa /ANW February 2 ,2026 — A 16-year-old New Zealand running sensation has rewritten the record books, clocking an astonishing 3:48.88 for the mile at the John Thomas Terrier Classic on January 31, 2026. Sam Ruthe not only claimed the world indoor record for under-18 athletes but also eclipsed New Zealand’s all-time mark […]

Millions in Delhi Face Days Without Water as Yamuna River Turns Toxic New Delhi

By Suraj Karowa/ ANW February 1 2026 Ravinder Kumar trudges through ankle-deep sludge daily to exit his home in Sharma Enclave, northwest Delhi. Inside his brick tenement, the 55-year-old father of three twists empty plastic taps, yearning for a drop to drink. “Water comes once every three days, and even then, only clean for an […]