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Published: May 03, 2025, 05:18 PM

India Bans All Trade with Pakistan, Bars Pakistani Ships After Pahalgam Terror Attack

In a decisive response to the Pahalgam terror attack, India has imposed a blanket ban on the direct and indirect import of goods from Pakistan and barred Pakistani-flagged ships from accessing Indian ports. While direct imports from Pakistan have been minimal, several items were entering India through third countries. ...

Published: May 03, 2025, 05:14 PM

Pakistan Test-Fires Abdali Missile Amid Rising Tensions with India; India Responds with Military Drills

Amid rising tensions with India, Pakistan on Saturday conducted a successful test of the Abdali surface-to-surface ballistic missile, which has a range of 450 km. The launch was part of a military drill named 'Exercise INDUS' and took place at the Sonmiani Ranges. It was reportedly an operational trial overseen by the ...

Published: May 03, 2025, 05:12 PM

India Urges IMF, Global Lenders to Reassess Pakistan Aid After Pahalgam Terror Attack

India plans to urge global financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to reassess the loans and assistance extended to Pakistan, following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists. "We will be asking all multilateral agencies to review the loans and support to Pakistan,...

Published: May 03, 2025, 05:10 PM

Prince Harry Seeks Reconciliation After Losing UK Security Case, Blames Palace for Risks

Prince Harry has expressed a desire to reconcile with his family following a court loss regarding his publicly funded security, which he claims led to King Charles III ceasing communication with him. Speaking to the BBC, Harry said he wants peace, especially as his father battles cancer. However, he criticized Buckingh...

Published: May 03, 2025, 02:35 PM IST, Updated: Nov 01, 2025, 05:12 AM IST

US Government Reveals Details on Crackdown and Status Cancellations for International Students

The US government has started revealing details about its crackdown on international students, explaining how it targeted thousands and outlined reasons for terminating their legal status. These revelations came through lawsuits filed by students whose status was abruptly canceled in recent weeks with little explanatio...

Published: May 03, 2025, 02:33 PM IST, Updated: Nov 01, 2025, 06:15 AM IST

Bangladesh Rejects Ex-General’s Call for China Alliance Against India After Kashmir Attack

In a provocative statement, retired Bangladeshi army officer Major General ALM Fazlur Rahman suggested that Bangladesh should ally with China to seize India’s northeastern states if New Delhi attacks Pakistan in response to a recent terrorist strike in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. The attack killed at leas...

Published: May 03, 2025, 02:30 PM

PM Mark Carney to Meet Trump Amid Trade Tensions, Vows Bold Action for Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Friday that he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. The meeting comes amid escalating tensions over Trump’s ongoing trade war and threats of annexation. Carney’s Liberal Party recently secured a dramatic election victory, seen ...

Published: May 03, 2025, 02:18 PM

Australia's General Election: Cost of Living and Housing Dominates Campaign

Australia’s general election began on Saturday, with the rising cost of living and housing shortages dominating the campaign. Voting runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time across the country, which spans three time zones. In Western Australia, polling begins and ends two hours later. Of the 18.1 million registered...

Published: May 03, 2025, 01:57 PM IST, Updated: Nov 01, 2025, 06:15 AM IST

Trump Faces Backlash Over AI-Generated Image and 'Pope' Joke After Francis' Death

US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself in papal attire after jokingly expressing a desire to become the Pope. This post followed his attendance at Pope Francis' funeral, where he paid his respects, sitting in the front row at St. Peter’s Square. Pope Francis, the first Latin American po...

Published: May 02, 2025, 06:04 PM

JD Vance Reacts to Pahalgam Terrorist Attack, Urges India-Pakistan Cooperation

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, commenting on the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack that resulted in 26 deaths, expressed concerns about the potential for the incident to escalate into a larger regional conflict. Vance made these remarks during his first official visit to India, which took place from April 21 to 24, whi...

Published: May 02, 2025, 05:55 PM

China Considers U.S. Tariff Negotiations Amid Ongoing Trade War

On May 2, China announced it is evaluating the possibility of engaging in trade talks with the United States over tariff reductions, following multiple recent communications from Washington. The Chinese Commerce Ministry stated that the U.S. had expressed a desire to negotiate on tariff issues through relevant channels...

Published: May 02, 2025, 05:52 PM

Reform UK Gains Momentum in UK Elections, Challenging Labour and Conservatives

Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK party gained momentum in early election results on Friday, winning its fifth parliamentary seat, its first mayoral position, and several local council seats. These victories highlight the growing challenge Reform poses to Britain’s two main political parties, Labour and the Con...

Published: May 02, 2025, 05:50 PM IST, Updated: Nov 01, 2025, 05:56 AM IST

Vatican Prepares for Conclave as Chimney Installation Signals Start of Pope Selection Process

 Medications for the  forthcoming conclave to  handpick a new pope  boosted on Friday with the installation of the chimney stack atop the Sistine Tabernacle,  motioning the  launch of the process. Vatican firefighters were seen installing the chimney stack, an important step for the M...

Published: May 02, 2025, 05:06 PM IST, Updated: Nov 01, 2025, 05:56 AM IST

xAI's Grok Chatbot Introduces Memory Feature for Personalized Responses

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, is gradually enhancing its Grok chatbot with new features to rival platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. The latest update introduces a memory function, enabling Grok to remember past conversations and provide more personalized, context-aware responses. This memo...

Published: May 02, 2025, 04:41 PM

Neuralink Receives FDA "Breakthrough" Designation for Speech-Enhancing Device

Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain implant company, announced on Thursday that it has received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) "breakthrough" designation for its device aimed at restoring communication for individuals with severe speech impairments.  This device is designed to assist people with con...

Published: May 02, 2025, 04:38 PM

Amazon Posts Strong Q1 Results Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Cloud and AI Investments Surge

Amazon reported a strong first-quarter performance, surpassing analysts’ expectations with higher profits and sales. The company earned $17.13 billion, or $1.59 per share, up from $10.43 billion last year, while revenue rose 9% to $155.7 billion.  Its cloud unit, Amazon Web Services, grew 17% to $29.3 billi...

Published: May 01, 2025, 05:54 PM IST, Updated: Nov 01, 2025, 05:55 AM IST

South Korea's Acting President Han Duck-soo Resigns, Signals Presidential Run

South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo announced his resignation on Thursday, stating he is stepping down to shoulder a "heavier responsibility," amid widespread speculation that he will enter the upcoming presidential race. Han is seen as a leading conservative contender, and local media reports say he will...

Published: May 01, 2025, 05:17 PM IST, Updated: Nov 01, 2025, 05:52 AM IST

Conestoga High School Teacher Charged with Sexually Assaulting Student, Facing 63 Criminal Counts

Michelle Mercogliano, a 35-year-old special education teacher at Conestoga High School in Chester County, is facing serious criminal charges for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student. Authorities charged her on Wednesday with 63 counts, including institutional sexual assault, corruption...

Published: May 01, 2025, 05:14 PM

Tesla Board Reportedly Seeks New CEO as Elon Musk Focuses on Washington Role

The Tesla board is reportedly exploring options to replace Elon Musk as CEO, according to the Wall Street Journal. Executive search firms have been approached to find a suitable successor, as concerns grow over Musk’s focus on Tesla amid his responsibilities in Washington. Musk currently heads the Department...

Published: May 01, 2025, 02:42 PM IST, Updated: Nov 01, 2025, 05:52 AM IST

Palestinian Columbia Student Released After Judge Cites Free Speech Violation

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the release of Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian Columbia University student detained by immigration officials during his U.S. citizenship interview. Mahdawi, a legal permanent resident since 2014, had led protests against Israel’s war in Gaza, where over 52,000 Palestinians have ...

Published: May 01, 2025, 02:33 PM IST, Updated: Nov 01, 2025, 05:51 AM IST

US Senate Rejects Bid to Block Trump's Tariffs with Tie-Breaking Vote

On Wednesday, the US Senate narrowly rejected an effort to block President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.  The resolution sought to revoke the national emergency declared by Trump, which imposed 10% global tariffs on all trading partners and higher recipr...

Published: May 01, 2025, 01:46 PM

US Urges India-Pakistan Dialogue After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, the United States has urged India and Pakistan to engage in dialogue and work toward de-escalating tensions.  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed condolences and reaffirmed cooperation with India against terr...

Published: Apr 30, 2025, 05:21 PM

UN Chief Condemns Pahalgam Attack, Urges De-escalation as India-Pakistan Tensions Rise

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday held separate phone conversations with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, strongly condemning the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir...

Published: Apr 30, 2025, 02:05 PM

Amazon Denies Plans to Show Tariff Costs Next to Product Prices Amid Trump Administration Backlash

Amazon has denied reports that it plans to display tariff-related costs alongside product prices on its website, pushing back against speculation sparked by a Punchbowl News article. The outlet claimed Amazon was preparing to show how much of each item’s price came from tariffs, prompting a sharp reaction from th...

Published: Apr 30, 2025, 01:40 PM

Trump Says US-India Trade Deal Progressing Well, Expects Agreement Soon

US President Donald Trump stated that trade negotiations with India are progressing well and that a deal is expected soon. His comments follow remarks from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who also suggested that the US and India were close to finalizing a trade agreement.  Speaking to reporters outside the W...

Published: Apr 30, 2025, 01:30 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 10:36 AM IST

Nepal Proposes Stricter Everest Climbing Rules to Enhance Safety and Cleanliness

Nepal is set to implement stricter rules for Mt Everest expeditions, requiring climbers to have successfully scaled a peak above 7,000 meters before attempting the world's highest mountain. This move aims to reduce the number of deaths in the high-altitude zone. Since the first summit by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norg...

Published: Apr 29, 2025, 06:11 PM IST, Updated: Nov 01, 2025, 04:50 AM IST

Spain and Portugal Recover from Massive Power Outage

Power was nearly fully restored across Spain by early Tuesday morning, though questions remained about the cause of one of Europe’s most severe blackouts. The outage had grounded flights, paralyzed metro systems, disrupted mobile networks and shut down ATMs in Spain and Portugal. By 6:30 a.m., Spain’s elec...

Published: Apr 29, 2025, 05:48 PM IST, Updated: Nov 01, 2025, 04:50 AM IST

Missing Indian Student Found Dead in Ottawa: Investigation Underway

A 21-year-old Indian student from Ottawa, Canada, who had been missing for two days, was found dead, the Indian Embassy in Canada confirmed on Tuesday. Vanshika had disappeared on April 25, sparking a massive search operation. The Indian Embassy expressed deep sadness at her death, noting that the local authorities ar...

Published: Apr 29, 2025, 05:29 PM IST, Updated: Nov 01, 2025, 04:50 AM IST

Leonardo DiCaprio's Beach Cleanup Sparks Debate Over Environmental Hypocrisy

Leonardo DiCaprio, the actor and environmental activist, was recently spotted collecting plastic waste from the sea off Formentera, Spain, as part of a documentary on Posidonia oceanica, an endangered seagrass vital to the Mediterranean ecosystem.DiCaprio, who joined children in cleaning the beach, was praised by some ...

Published: Apr 29, 2025, 03:17 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 10:28 AM IST

Canada Votes in Crucial Election Amid Trump Tensions and Liberal Comeback

Canadians headed to the polls Monday in a pivotal election shaped by tensions with the U.S., as Donald Trump’s renewed threats of trade retaliation and annexation stirred last-minute drama. The vote will determine whether newly appointed Prime Minister Mark Carney, leading the Liberals, or Conservative leader Pie...

Published: Apr 29, 2025, 02:00 PM IST, Updated: Nov 01, 2025, 04:47 AM IST

Trump Administration Eases Auto Tariffs on Foreign Parts to Boost U.S. Manufacturing

The Trump administration is set to ease the impact of auto tariffs by reducing duties on foreign parts used in domestically manufactured vehicles. This move aims to support U.S. automakers and workers while maintaining tariffs on fully imported cars. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that the policy rewards comp...

Published: Apr 26, 2025, 03:32 PM

Apple Plans to Shift U.S. iPhone Production to India Amid Trump’s China Tariffs

Around 90% of iPhones are currently made in China, but this could soon change. Apple is reportedly planning to shift production of all iPhones sold in the U.S. to India, driven by President Donald Trump's trade tariffs. According to the Financial Times, citing insider sources, Apple aims to make the move by next year. ...

Published: Apr 26, 2025, 03:21 PM

Trump Acknowledges Longstanding India-Pakistan Tensions Amid Kashmir Attack Fallout

US President Donald Trump on Friday commented that there has always been tension between India and Pakistan, expressing hope that the two nations would resolve their issues. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, "They’ve had that fight for a thousand years in Kashmir," and added, "There’s ...

Published: Apr 26, 2025, 01:53 PM

Virginia Giuffre, Epstein and Prince Andrew Accuser, Dies by Suicide in Australia at 41

Virginia Giuffre, known for her allegations of sexual abuse against Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew, has reportedly died by suicide at her home in Western Australia. Who was Virginia Giuffre?Virginia Giuffre was an American-born advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking. She played a pivotal role in exp...

Published: Apr 24, 2025, 03:53 PM

Michelle Obama Breaks Silence on Inauguration Absence and Divorce Rumors

Speculation over Barack and Michelle Obama’s marriage surged on social media after the former First Lady chose not to attend Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Months later, Michelle addressed the rumors on her podcast IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson, sharing her reasons for skipping the ...