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Amnesty International accuses Pakistan of systematic persecution of Ahmadis

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Islamabad [Pakistan], May 21 (ANI): Amnesty International has issued a strongly worded open letter to Pakistan’s Punjab provincial government, accusing Pakistani authorities of enabling “structural and persistent discrimination” against the Ahmadiyya community…

‘Enriched uranium should not leave Iran’: Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei hardens stand, defies Trump’s key demand

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Tehran [Iran], May 21 (ANI): Amid highly volatile and fragile diplomatic engagements between Tehran and Washington, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered that the stockpile of enriched uranium ‘should not…

“Incredible achievement”: US Envoy Sergio Gor thrilled by Indian firms’ USD 20 billion investment blitz

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Thursday observed that commercial establishments from India are consistently scaling up their corporate footprint across America. Concurrently, the…

“Baseless allegations, appalling lie”: Iran refutes US claims over Minab school strikes

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Tehran [Iran], May 21 (ANI): Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday rejected US Central Command’s assertion that the school hit in February missile strikes in Minab was part of a missile launch facility,…

“No EU member state can be threatened…”: European Parliament express solidarity with Baltic states amid Russian allegations

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Brussels [Belgium], May 21 (ANI): The European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents has expressed full solidarity with Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania, strongly rejecting what it described as “unfounded and dangerous” allegations by Russia…

“Confident” US-India trade deal will be finalised in “coming weeks”: Ambassador Gor

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): Highlighting the strong economic ties and momentum between the two democracies, US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Thursday expressed immense confidence regarding the finalisation of a landmark…

10 nations summon Israeli envoys over minister Ben-Gvir’s flotilla abuse video

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Ottawa [Canada], May 21 (ANI): Ten countries, including seven European nations, have summoned Israeli ambassadors in protest against a controversial ‘abuse’ video broadcast by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir that allegedly showed…

Lawmakers Jayapal, Hirono Introduce Legislation To Ensure AANHPI Students Are Accounted For In Schools

Posted on May 21, 2026May 30, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) introduced the All Students Count Act, legislation May 21, 2026, that would require more comprehensive and equitable disaggregation of…

Reps. Khanna and McCormick introduce bipartisan legislation to assess and grow the American biotechnology workforce

Posted on May 21, 2026May 30, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Representative Ro Khanna, D-California, the China Committee and CITI Ranking Member, alongside Representative Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, introduced bipartisan legislation May 21, 2026, to start a federal assessment of the growing biotechnology workforce….

Describing India As A “Great Ally” Secretary Rubio Says US Wants To Do More With India

Posted on May 21, 2026May 30, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Secretary of State Marco Rubio in remarks to the press at Miami Homestead Airport May 21, said Washington was keen to do more with India on the oil supply and other fronts….