The 43-year-old Varadkar had done an earlier stint as prime minister – or Taoiseach, as it is formally known in the Gaelic language – from 2017 to 2020.
Pakistani minister Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora honored for his work on human rights and minority empowerment
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Of feathers, friendship and peace: A South Asian Briton finds unexpected community connection through poultry farming in London
Chickens are incredibly intuitive. They can sense your mood, your energy. And in return, they’ve taught me to slow down, to be present. In moments of stillness, my hens are calm and responsive, and in their peaceful company, I’ve learned that there’s no need to rush.
Why Muslim Americans lag behind Jewish and Hindu Americans in US public life
Public perception is arguably the biggest political obstacle Muslim Americans face. Islamophobia has fueled unfavorable preconceptions since 9/11, which has hindered Muslim candidates' ability to win widespread support. While religiously driven opposition is uncommon for Jewish and Hindu politicians, Muslim candidates frequently face allegations of being "anti-American" or "radical."
Trump's deportations could potentially scar the Indian American population, impact ties with India
The manner and time span in which the 18,000 Indians are deported can serve to embarrass the Narendra Modi government and hurt Indo-US ties. It will bring new questions for an image-sensitive government that projects India as a growth engine while an increasing number of Indians, as alleged by the US, look to settle in a foreign land. For now, India is right in asserting that it will take back deportees after verifying that they indeed are Indian citizens.
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Biden backs bill to accelerate immigration by scrapping country limits on Green Cards
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Indiaspora launches DiasporaNEXT Social Entrepreneurs List: Highlights young Indian-origin social entrepreneurs creating social impact and change
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US designates Pakistan, along with China, Russia and Saudi Arabia, as religious freedom violators
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Bangladesh’s signal backend contribution to FIFA World Cup 2022
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The first major international event focused on India’s globalisation following India’s ascendency to the G20 Presidency
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Indian, US officials discuss boosting India’s defence industry, accelerating indigenous production
“Kahl reaffirmed the importance of the US-India Major Defense Partnership to shaping the future of the Indo-Pacific”, he said.
Growing speculation about India’s peacemaking role in Ukraine
"Peacemaking could carve a more prominent place for India in the global order and possibly bring it closer to a long-sought prize of a fairer power distribution — a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council", the paper said.
No one needs to sit in judgement on India’s position on Ukraine”: US Congressman
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Leading Indian Americans honored by New York City mayor
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Pakistan's top police officer Faisal Shahkar appointed United Nations Police Adviser
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