The meeting serves as a curtain-raiser for the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit which starts on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, followed by two days of high-level engagements with key partners including China, Japan, India, Australia, Russia, South Korea and the US.
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Indian immigrants top US economic impact list, report says
The study, released on Thursday, October 23, found that Indian immigrants contribute more to the US economy and national finances than any other immigrant group, significantly reducing national debt while boosting overall economic growth.
Tokyo: Knife-wielding man arrested after he injures cop close to US Embassy ahead of Trump’s visit
At least one person was injured after a knife-wielding man attacked him when he was stopped for questioning close to the US Embassy in Tokyo city in Japan.
Moonlighting: Indian-origin man arrested for stealing USD 50,000 while secretly working in two jobs in US
An Indian-origin man has been arrested on charges of ‘grand larceny’ after an investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office on October 15.
Sikh illegal immigrant driver, high on drugs, kills 3 in US truck crash; White House blames California
A 21-year-old Indian national, Jashanpreet Singh, has been arrested after allegedly driving a semi-truck while under the influence of drugs and causing a fiery eight-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Ontario, Southern California
Trump reiterates claim that India will stop buying Russian oil by year-end
According to the US, India is helping Putin to finance the war through its purchase of Russian crude oil.
Indian-origin Nirav Shah launches campaign for Maine governor as Democrat
Launching his campaign on Monday, October 20, Shah said Maine was at a defining moment and needed leadership that could deliver results from the first day in office.
May our two great democracies continue to illuminate the world with hope: Modi thanks Trump on Diwali greetings
Indian PM Narendra Modi thanked Donald Trump for his ‘Diwali’ greetings and said he hoped to see the two great democracies continue to ‘illuminate’ the world with hope
US clarifies USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee won’t apply to status changes or extensions
Indians make up an estimated 71 per cent of all approved H-1B applications in recent years, according to the USCIS. Companies pay to sponsor H-1B applicants.
Diwali is a timeless reminder of light’s victory over darkness: Trump greets Americans
Trump has wished Americans on the Hindu festival of Diwali, saying the religious event marks a timeless reminder of light’s victory over darkness
