Former US Marine Paul Whelan (53), who is in a Russian prison over charges of spying, has told BBC that he feels "abandoned" and betrayed by his home country. Whelan has been handed a 16-year jail sentence for spying and has been in prison since 2018.

I feel 'abandoned', says ex-US marine Whelan held in Russian prison

Republican lawmakers Pete Sessions and Elise Stefanim on Tuesday announced the inauguration of a Congressional Hindu Caucus to protect the interests of this religious minority and raise their issues in the US Congress. Originally established during the 115th Congress, the caucus continues its pivotal role in forging a vital connection between the Hindu-American community and policymakers.

US: Republican congressmen announce creation of Hindu caucus

US President Joe Biden said he does not expect an Israel-Hamas deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza to be struck soon. "We're pushing," Biden told reporters during a trip to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Efforts are under way to try to arrange for the release of more hostages, with the heads of the U.S. CIA, Israel's Mossad and Qatar's prime minister expected to meet and discuss the issue.

Israel-Hamas war: "No new hostage deal expected anytime soon", clarifies Joe Biden

The United States is preparing to release Colombian businessman Alex Saab, a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in exchange for Americans jailed in Venezuelan prisons, according to multiple news reports in the Western media.

US to release close ally of Venezuela President Maduro in exchange for US detainees

Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Donald Trump from primary ballot for inciting 2021 Capitol attack. Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy has pledged to withdraw from the race until Trump is allowed. What's next for Republican poster boy Trump? Senior journalist, Ray Locker answers from Washington, D.C.

US: Donald Trump to run for President despite legal troubles?

The strong relationship between the two nations, which has endured despite Russia's military invasion of its neighbour Ukraine in early 2022, has faced pointed criticism from Western leaders in recent years.

China's Xi Jinping says strong Russia ties a 'strategic choice'

Harvard President Claudine Gay under microscope over plagiarism. According to reports, Gay committed plagiarism as a student. Plagiarism discovered in Gay's Doctoral Dissertation.

Harvard President scholarly work under microscope over plagiarism

Some of the Americans who were freed by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government in a U.S. prisoner swap have landed at a U.S. military base in San Antonio, Texas, a Reuters witness said.

Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap land at Texas base

The city of El Paso, Texas, was described as being at a "breaking point" due to a dramatic increase in migrants crossing the US border from Mexico. The migrant crisis has been ongoing since 2018, with periodic surges and lulls.

US: Authorities close bridges with Mexico to contain migration

Former Mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani has been ordered by a federal judge on Wednesday (Dec 20) to immediately start paying the $148 million he owes to two former election workers in the US state of Georgia after he was found guilty of falsely accusing them of manipulating ballots after the 2020 elections last week.

Judge orders former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani to immediately pay $148mn to Georgia election workers

The swap includes notorious key ally of Nicolas Maduro. Some of the Americans who were freed by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government in a U.S. prisoner swap have landed at a U.S. military base in San Antonio, Texas, a Reuters witness said.

US & Venezuela swap prisoners: Who is Fat Leonard? | WION Dispatch

Following the US warning to New Delhi about its suspected role in a failed plan to murder a Sikh separatist leader on US soil, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he has observed a "tonal shift" in India's stance towards Ottawa.

India-Canada ties: Canada's PM sees change in India's tone after US involvement |Pannun murder plot

US: Trump legal team appeals US top court against Colarado ruling, appeals ineligibility in ruling

US: El Paso at 'breaking point' amid surge in illegal migrants

Venezuela: Americans freed in swap deal, Fat Leonard returned

Venezuela frees dozens, including Americans, in prisoners swap

Calling India an important strategic partner, the White House once again called for full investigation into alleged failed plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's comments are seen as a change in tone after months of rhetoric. He also says India's tone with the country has changed ever since Washington warned New Delhi of its role in a plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpawant Singh Pannun on American soil.

Canada's PM changes tone on India | Pannun Murder Plot

Donald Trump will appeal a verdict finding him ineligible for Colorado primary ballots, and his odds with the conservative-dominated US Supreme Court are good. However, he is fighting many legal challenges at the same time.

Trump all set to run for US president despite legal troubles?

According to U.S. Park Police, crews are cleaning up outside the Lincoln Memorial after it was defaced with red paint. An image from WTOP's Kate Ryan shows the words "Free Palestine" and another message that says in part "land back!!" spray sprayed at the base of the memorial, on the steps near the reflecting pool.

Lincoln Memorial vandalized with red paint and 'Free Gaza', ‘Free Palestine' messages

Some of the Americans who were freed by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government in a U.S. prisoner swap have landed at a U.S. military base in San Antonio, Texas, a Reuters witness said. #us #prisonerswap #latestnews

US and Venezuela swap prisoners

Babcock Ranch is a town near the US Gulf Coast that was created with two imperatives- homes have to be built sustainably and must be able to withstand hurricanes, a constant menace. Watch this video for all details.

A hurricane-proof town? This Florida community took on Ian, a powerful category 4 hurricane

The clashes between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces are intensifying in Sudan. The war has resulted in over 10,000 casualties. The country is facing the world's largest internal displacement crisis.

Sudan: Clashes intensify between Army & Rapid Support Forces

President Biden’s approval rating hit a record low. According to reports, Biden pulled up senior campaign officials in November for failing to sell his achievements. Biden stands at 34% in Monmouth University Polls.

US: 53% voters disapprove Biden's work on tackling unemployment

A US court entered an order against crypto exchange Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, approving billions of dollars in fines for money laundering following a case brought by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the agency said on Monday.

US court approves order for Binance to pay $2.7 billion to CFTC

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