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Ex-Pentagon Official Calls for Terror Tag on Pakistan, Compares Army Chief to Bin Laden

Michael Rubin, former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, strongly condemned Pakistan and its military leadership following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. Rubin called for the U.S. to officially designate Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism and label its ...

Cardinal Joseph Zen Leaves Hong Kong to Attend Pope Francis’ Funeral Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

Hong Kong’s outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen has been granted permission to travel to Vatican City to attend the funeral of Pope Francis. The 93-year-old retired bishop departed Hong Kong on Wednesday night after successfully applying to the court for the return of his passport, which had been confiscated following ...

India Suspends Pakistan's X Account and Indus Waters Treaty After Pahalgam Attack

Following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, India has escalated its response by suspending the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Pakistan government within the country. This digital crackdown comes amid a series of strong diplomatic actions taken against Pakistan, which New Delhi has accused of backing cros...

Trump's Trade War Reshapes Canadian Election, Boosts Liberal Comeback Under Mark Carney

U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and controversial remarks have unexpectedly shifted Canada’s election landscape, boosting support for the Liberal Party, now poised for a potential fourth consecutive term. Liberal leader and new Prime Minister Mark Carney was initially expected to lose Monday’s...

EU Slaps Apple and Meta with Major Fines for DMA Violations

The European Union’s competition authority has imposed hefty fines on major U.S. tech firms for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which is designed to ensure fair competition and give smaller companies a fighting chance in the digital marketplace. Apple was fined €500 million (approximately $570 mill...

Global Leaders Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack and Express Condolences

Condolences poured in from global leaders following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of at least 26 people. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, US President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed their solida...

Two Decades After Destroying the Bamiyan Buddhas, Taliban Now Claim to Protect Afghanistan’s Heritage

In March 2001, the Taliban shocked everyone by detonating the giant BUddhas of Bamiyan. Two decades later, they’re back in power and have reportedly changed strides by preserving Afghanistan’s rich cultural heritage sites including pre-Islamic relics. Even months before their takeover in 2021, they s...

Trump Signals Tariff Reductions and Supports Fed Chair Powell Amid Trade Tensions

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump stated he had no plans to fire US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and hinted at a “substantial” reduction in tariffs on China, moves that calmed global markets rattled by his aggressive trade policies. Trump's previous criticisms of Powell, especially over the Fed's...

Cardinal Kevin Farrell Takes Helm of Vatican After Pope Francis’s Death

Following Pope Francis’s death on Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, a 77-year-old Irish-American, has assumed interim leadership of the Vatican as camerlengo—a centuries-old role overseeing the Church during the papal vacancy, or Sedes Vacans. Appointed by Francis in 2019, Farrell is now responsi...

Harvard Risks Losing International Students Amid Trump Administration Crackdown

Studying at Harvard, a top Ivy League university, is a dream for many Indian students—but this opportunity could be at risk. Amid escalating tensions with the Trump administration, Harvard has been warned that it may lose its ability to host international students. This follows accusations by Donald Trump, who la...

NZ Gender Identity Bill Sparks National Debate Over Legal Definition of Sex

A new bill introduced in New Zealand’s Parliament by coalition partner New Zealand First has ignited a national debate over gender identity and legal recognition. The proposal aims to define men and women strictly by biological sex, excluding transgender individuals from being legally recognized under those terms...

PM Modi Visits Jeddah: India and Saudi Arabia to Sign Key MoUs, Discuss Hajj Quota and Strategic Ties

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jeddah on Tuesday, India and Saudi Arabia are anticipated to subscribe at least six Memoranda of Understanding( MoUs), with addresses ongoing to finalize fresh agreements, sources revealed. Modi is also listed to meet Crown Prince and Prime Minister...

Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over $2.2 Billion Funding Freeze Amid Campus Policy Dispute

Harvard University on Monday, 21 April 2025, announced that it was suing the Donald Trump administration to halt a freeze on more than USD 2.2 billion in grants after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration’s demand to limit activism on campus. In a letter to Harvard earlier this mont...

Flipkart to Shift Domicile to India from Singapore Ahead of Potential IPO

Walmart-owned e-commerce company Flipkart announced on Tuesday that it will relocate its domicile from Singapore to India — a move widely viewed as paving the way for a potential public listing in the Indian market. Currently, Flipkart is based in Singapore. “Flipkart, India's homegrown e-commerce platform...

Pope Francis Dies at 88: Vatican Announces Passing of Reformist Leader

Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican announced on Monday through Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father,” said Farrell, praising the Pope’s lifelong service to the Church. Born Jorge Mario Be...

Zelenskyy Accuses Russia of Violating Easter Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Attacks

The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday indicted Russia of creating a false narrative of recognizing a ceasefire blazoned by the Russian President Vladimir Putin for Easter, pressing continued attacks on Ukrainian positions despite a temporary armistice. Zelenskyy stated that while...

Russia Captures Border Villages in Kursk, Intense Fighting Continues in Nearby Karnal

Russian forces have reportedly driven Ukrainian troops out of one of their last strongholds in the Kursk region, capturing the border village of Oleshnya, according to the Russian Defence Ministry. The ministry stated that the “North” military group secured the village during ongoing offensive operations. U...

US Issues Fresh Travel Advisory for Bangladesh, Citing Security Risks and Chittagong Hill Tracts Warning

The United States has renewed its travel advisory for Bangladesh, maintaining a 'Level 3: Reconsider Travel' alert and a stricter 'Level 4: Do Not Travel' warning for the Chittagong Hill Tracts due to heightened security threats. The Level 4 advisory, updated on April 18, highlights dangers in Khagrachari, Rangamati, a...

Indian Student Killed by Stray Bullet in Gangland Shooting in Hamilton

A tragic incident in Hamilton, Ontario, claimed the life of a 21-year-old international student from India, Harsimrat, who was struck by a stray bullet during a gang-related shooting. The victim, a Mohawk College student, was waiting at a bus stop on her way to work when she was hit. Police believe she was an innocent ...

Federal Judge Blocks Trump-Era Passport Policy for Transgender Plaintiffs, Citing Constitutional Violations

A federal judge ruled on Friday that a Trump-era policy denying transgender and nonbinary Americans passports reflecting their gender identities is likely unconstitutional. However, she declined to issue a nationwide injunction. U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick in Boston granted a preliminary injunction for six of the...

Trump May Abandon Russia-Ukraine Peace Effort Within Days, Says Rubio

U.S. President Donald Trump is ready to walk away from peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine within days if there’s no tangible progress, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday. Speaking during a visit to Paris after meeting with European and Ukrainian officials, Rubio stated, “We’re not g...

PM Modi, Elon Musk Discuss Tech Collaboration and Innovation Opportunities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he had a conversation with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, where they revisited topics discussed during Modi’s U.S. visit earlier this year. Taking to X, Modi shared, “Spoke to Elon Musk and talked about various issues, including those covered during our meeting i...

Trump Signals Caution on China Tariffs, Says Beijing Seeking Trade Deal

On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hesitation about further increasing tariffs on China, warning that doing so could hinder trade between the two nations. “At a certain point, I don’t want them to go higher because at a certain point, you make it where people don’t buy. So I may...

Hero Passenger Stops Plane Hijacking in Belize by Fatally Shooting Attacker

A U.S. citizen hijacked a domestic Tropic Air flight in Belize on Friday, stabbing two passengers and the pilot mid-air. One of the injured passengers, despite serious wounds, managed to fatally shoot the attacker, averting what authorities called a potential mass casualty incident. The plane, carrying 14 passen...

Luigi Mangione Indicted in UnitedHealth CEO Murder; Federal Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty

A federal grand jury has indicted Luigi Mangione, accused of killing United Health Group executive Brian Thompson in New York last year, enabling prosecutors to pursue the death penalty, according to filings released Thursday. Mangione, 26, already faces state murder and weapons charges, though New York does not...

Indian Student Among Four Suing US Authorities Over Unlawful Visa Termination

An Indian student, Chinmay Deore, is among four international students at Michigan public universities who have filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, challenging what they allege was an unlawful termination of their student visa status. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michiga...

US Clarifies China Tariffs: Select Imports Now Face Up to 245% Duty

The White House issued a clarification on Wednesday following confusion over reports that some US imports from China now face tariffs as high as 245%. Last week, the Trump administration imposed a 145% tariff in response to China's trade practices. This is in addition to existing levies ranging from 7.5% to 100% on sel...

Pakistan Army Chief Reaffirms Two-Nation Theory, Urges Citizens to Uphold National Identity

Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir in a recent speech at the Overseas Pakistani Convention in Islamabad, emphasized the difference between India and Pakistan’s culture and how they’re completely two different nations. He implored the citizens to educate and narrate on how the nation was born. The ...

China Escalates Trade Tensions with U.S. Through Non-Tariff Measures

China recently declared it would no longer respond to U.S. tariff hikes, dismissing further increases from President Trump as a “joke.” Instead, Beijing has shifted to non-tariff measures, such as tightening rare-earth mineral exports and launching antitrust probes into U.S. firms like Google and DuPont. Tr...

Reopening of Sterkfontein Caves: A Step Closer to Our Human Origins

Itumeleng Molefe, sitting on sandbags in South Africa’s Sterkfontein caves, gently swept ancient soil into a blue dustpan, searching for hidden clues. The caves, located 50 kilometers northwest of Johannesburg, reopened on Tuesday after nearly three years of closure due to flooding. The reopening offers vi...

India Rejects Religion-Based Criteria for UNSC Reforms, Reaffirms Support for Regional Representation

India has firmly opposed proposals to introduce religion and faith as criteria for representation in a reformed United Nations Security Council (UNSC), stating that such suggestions undermine the long-standing principle of regional representation. Speaking at the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) meeting on the Coun...

PwC Shuts Down Operations in Multiple Countries Amid Global Scandals and Strategic Overhaul

PwC has shut down operations in over a dozen countries considered too small, high-risk, or unprofitable, according to the Financial Times. This strategic move aims to avoid further reputational damage following a series of global scandals. Sources cited by the FT revealed growing tensions between PwC&rsq...

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Office Raided Amid Ongoing Insurrection Probe

On April 16, 2025, South Korean police raided the office of former president Yoon Suk Yeol and his security team as part of a growing criminal investigation. Yoon had declared martial law in December and deployed armed soldiers to parliament, later reversing his decision. Lawmakers swiftly impeached him, but he resiste...

Katy Perry Kisses the Ground After Historic Spaceflight: Returns After 11-Minute Journey

Katy shared that it had been her childhood dream to go to space. Since she couldn’t bring her daughter Daisy along, she carried a real daisy flower in her memory. She said the experience taught her how deep love can truly be. Her videos and reflections from the journey are receiving widespread love and admiratio...

US Visa Bulletin May 2025: EB5 Retrogression Hot Indian Applicants Hard

The US Department of State's Visa Bulletin for May 2025 has created challenges for Indian nationals seeking H-1B visas and green cards, especially under the Employment-Based Fifth Preference (EB-5) category. The EB-5 Unreserved category for Indian applicants has retrogressed by over six months, from November 1, 2019, t...

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