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11-year-old girl kills self after bullies threaten to deport parents
20 Feb 2025
Donald Trump'They're safe': India updates status of deportees held in Panama
The Indian embassy in Panama has confirmed that the Indian migrants deported from the United States are safe and have access to essential amenities at a hotel where they are currently housed.
20 Feb 2025
Bird FluTrump administration trying to rehire bird flu experts fired 'accidentally'
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said it is trying to rehire bird flu experts who were accidentally sacked.
20 Feb 2025
Pope Francis'May not make it..': Pope Francis's funeral rehearsals reportedly underway
The funeral of Pope Francis is reportedly being rehearsed after the 88-year-old expressed concern that he may not be able to "make it this time."
20 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpStarmer backs Zelenskyy after Trump calls Ukrainian president 'dictator'
United States President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him a "dictator without elections."
20 Feb 2025
Amit Malviya'Have to tell India...': Trump hints at US poll meddling
United States President Donald Trump has hinted at election interference in India after Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) canceled a $21 million USAID grant to India to boost voter participation.
20 Feb 2025
Amritsar'Help us': 300 US deportees, including Indians, held in Panama
Nearly 300 deportees from 10 Asian countries, including India, are being held at a hotel in Panama.
19 Feb 2025
GermanyGermany elections: Meet the 4 candidates in race for chancellorship
Germany is gearing up for a key election this Sunday after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government was dissolved.
19 Feb 2025
DhakaAs India-Bangladesh relations worsen, Dhaka approaches China for medical needs
The political turmoil in Dhaka since July 2024 has drastically changed Bangladesh's foreign relations, especially with India.
19 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump orders dismissal of all remaining Biden-era US attorneys
United States President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to fire all remaining US attorneys appointed during Joe Biden's presidency.
19 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpHamas to release 6 hostages, return bodies of Bibas family
Hamas has announced that it will release six Israeli hostages from Gaza and return the remains of four, including Shiri Bibas and her sons Kfir and Ariel, aged two and five.
19 Feb 2025
Africa'Not acceptable': India criticizes nations opposing UNSC permanent seats expansion
India has slammed nations opposing the expansion of permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
19 Feb 2025
Afghanistan7 Punjabi travelers lined up and shot dead in Pakistan
Seven Punjabi travelers were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Balochistan region late Tuesday night, AFP reported.
19 Feb 2025
AmritsarUS advertises 'ASMR' video showing illegal immigrants in handcuffs, shackles
The United States has released a video of how illegal immigrants are treated before they board a deportation flight from the country.
19 Feb 2025
Pope FrancisPope Francis remains hospitalized with pneumonia in both lungs
Pope Francis, 88, remains admitted at Rome's Policlinico Agostino Gemelli hospital after a respiratory tract infection was revealed to be pneumonia in both lungs.
19 Feb 2025
EgyptEgypt uncovers 1st royal tomb in over 100 years
In a major discovery, archeologists have unearthed the tomb of Egyptian King Thutmose II, the first royal tomb to be discovered since King Tutankhamun's in 1922.
19 Feb 2025
Hamas'Settlers go back': Anti-Israel protest erupts in NYC's Jewish neighborhood
An anti-Israel demonstration turned violent in Boro Park, an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City on Tuesday night.
19 Feb 2025
Donald Trump'Zelenskyy should have never...': Trump blames Ukraine for starting war
United States President Donald Trump has expressed hope of achieving a peace deal to end the ongoing war in Ukraine.
19 Feb 2025
Jair BolsonaroBrazil's ex-President Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup plot
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been formally charged over an alleged coup plot to overturn the 2022 election results.
19 Feb 2025
Shinzo AbeMan who attacked Japan's ex-PM Kishida sentenced to 10 years
Ryuji Kimura, a 25-year-old Japanese man, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to kill former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
19 Feb 2025
Bangladesh'They have...more money': Trump questions $21 million fund for India
The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, rescinded a $21 million grant previously given to increase voter participation in India this week.
18 Feb 2025
RussiaUS, Russia to appoint teams to negotiate ending Ukraine war
The United States and Russia started talks to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine on Tuesday, as a follow-up to President Donald Trump's conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 12.
18 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpUS and Russia begin talks on ending war without Ukraine
United States and Russian officials met in Riyadh on Tuesday to discuss possible resolutions to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
18 Feb 2025
Elon MuskMusk not DOGE employee, has no decision-making authority: White House
The White House has released a statement clarifying that Elon Musk, despite being a senior adviser to President Donald Trump, doesn't have any decision-making power in the administration.
18 Feb 2025
Elon MuskMusk-led DOGE might get access to taxpayer data in US
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is mulling a request to give Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to sensitive taxpayer data, The New York Times has reported.
18 Feb 2025
Pope FrancisPope Francis begins 'tying up loose ends' as health deteriorates
Pope Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Friday after a major health decline.
18 Feb 2025
Climate ChangeWhy Iran is considering moving capital from Tehran
Iran is mulling shifting its capital from Tehran to the Makran region on the Gulf of Oman.
18 Feb 2025
United States of AmericaCosta Rica to accept Indians, Central Asians deported by US
Costa Rica has agreed to take in illegal migrants deported by the United States.
18 Feb 2025
Donald Trump'No country can complain': Trump outlines plan for reciprocal tariffs
United States President Donald Trump has unveiled a new trade policy based on reciprocal tariffs.
18 Feb 2025
UkraineAustralia 'seriously concerned' after Russia releases video of emaciated-looking soldier
The Australian government has expressed "serious concerns" over the welfare of Oscar Jenkins, an Australian citizen captured by Russian forces.
18 Feb 2025
AustraliaNotorious Australian pedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale dies in prison
Australia's most notorious pedophile and former Catholic priest Gerald Ridsdale has died at the age of 90.
18 Feb 2025
FacebookDelta plane flips upside down at Toronto airport, 18 injured
A Delta Air Lines regional jet overturned on landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, injuring 18 of the 80 people on board.
17 Feb 2025
SingaporeSingapore: Indian-origin opposition leader convicted of lying to parliament
Pritam Singh, the leader of Singapore's Workers's Party, has been convicted on two counts of lying to a parliamentary committee.
17 Feb 2025
Emmanuel MacronLeft out of Russia-Ukraine talks, European leaders rush to meet
European leaders are meeting in Paris for an emergency summit to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
17 Feb 2025
New ZealandNew Zealand's 'Everyone must go!' tourism campaign faces backlash
New Zealand's latest tourism campaign, "Everyone must go!," has been widely ridiculed amid widespread job cuts and record numbers of New Zealanders moving abroad.
17 Feb 2025
ArgentinaArgentina's President Javier Milei might be impeached for promoting cryptocurrency
Argentina's President Javier Milei may be impeached after his endorsement of a cryptocurrency caused massive losses to investors.
17 Feb 2025
Amit MalviyaExplained: The controversy over USAID's $21M grant for Indian elections
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has canceled a $21 million grant that was previously allocated to boost voter participation in India.
17 Feb 2025
London'Will be greenest...Olympics': Nita Ambani says India ready to host
Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, has made a strong case for India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics.
17 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump's team heads to Saudi for Russia-Ukraine talks without Ukraine
A high-level United States delegation, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, is on its way to Saudi Arabia.
17 Feb 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuRubio says Hamas must be eradicated amid fragile Gaza truce
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has supported Israel's war aims in the Gaza Strip, saying Hamas "must be eradicated."
16 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpMacron calls emergency meeting to discuss Trump's actions: Report
According to reports, French President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency meeting of European leaders to address the recent actions of United States President Donald Trump.
16 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump's immigration crackdown: Impact on US visa wait times
President Donald Trump's latest executive order, "Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats," will tighten visa regulations.
16 Feb 2025
Elon MuskUS federal agencies begin mass layoffs amid chaos
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the federal workforce, the Trump administration, along with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has begun sweeping layoffs across federal agencies.
16 Feb 2025
Cape TownWorld's 'first openly gay imam' shot dead in South Africa
Muhsin Hendricks, the world's first openly gay imam, was shot dead near Gqeberha, South Africa.
16 Feb 2025
AustriaSyrian man kills teen, injures 4 in Austria
A 23-year-old Syrian man, who legally resides in Austria, went on a knife rampage, attacking five people in Villach on Saturday.
16 Feb 2025
UkraineUkraine rejects US's demand for half of its mineral resources
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected an offer from the Trump administration, which asked for half of Ukraine's mineral resources in a closed-door meeting.
16 Feb 2025
Elon MuskMusk-led DOGE scraps $21M funding for increasing India's voter turnout
Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has canceled a $21 million funding initiative to increase voter turnout in India.
16 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpElon Musk yet to disclose finances, potential conflicts of interest
Elon Musk, recently appointed by President Donald Trump to spearhead a cost-cutting initiative, has yet to publicly file an ethics form revealing his finances and potential conflicts of interest.
16 Feb 2025
AustraliaAustralia imposes 2-year ban on foreigners buying existing homes
The Australian government has announced a two-year ban on foreign investors buying existing homes in the country.
16 Feb 2025
Bill ClintonMeghan, Harry's charity donated $600k to Democrat-linked causes: Report
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Archewell Foundation has reportedly funneled more than $600,000 toward causes linked to the Democratic Party.
16 Feb 2025
IranIran, Lebanon FMs working to resolve flight cancelations
Iran and Lebanon are working together to resolve the cancelation of two flights from Tehran to Beirut.
16 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpIsrael begins releasing hundreds of Palestinians after Hamas hostage swap
As part of a ceasefire deal, Israeli forces have begun releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
15 Feb 2025
EuropeUkraine's Zelenskyy calls for creation of 'Armed Forces of Europe'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for an "Armed Forces of Europe" at the Munich Security Conference.
15 Feb 2025
Hamas3 Israeli hostages released in Gaza, Israel frees 369 Palestinians
Three Israeli hostages were released in Gaza on Saturday under a prisoner exchange deal.
15 Feb 2025
ChinaUK lawyers for Hong Kong activist targeted by Chinese state
Lawyers in the United Kingdom, representing Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, have been targeted in a coordinated campaign of intimidation.
15 Feb 2025
CanadaWWF accused of supporting polar bear fur trade
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF), a popular wildlife charity, is being accused of backing the polar bear fur trade while it uses polar bear images for its fundraising campaigns.
15 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump announces plan to impose auto tariffs by April 2
US President Donald Trump has announced his plans to impose tariffs on imported automobiles around April 2.
15 Feb 2025
Elon MuskMusk's 13th child 5 months old; who is mother
Conservative author and columnist Ashley St. Clair has publicly revealed she gave birth to a child fathered by Elon Musk five months ago.
15 Feb 2025
New York City'Grateful for support': Luigi Mangione's 1st public statement since arrest
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has released his first public statement since his arrest.
15 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump, Musk's federal layoffs: Nearly 10,000 workers fired
In a major step to cut down on bureaucracy, President Donald Trump and his advisor Elon Musk have kicked off a wave of layoffs affecting more than 9,500 federal workers.
14 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump approves Tahawwur Rana's extradition; but what took so long
US President Donald Trump has approved the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai terror accused Tahawwur Rana to India.
14 Feb 2025
AsteroidChina recruits for 'planetary defense force' amid asteroid impact fears
In light of the threat of an asteroid collision in 2032, China has launched a recruitment campaign for a "planetary defense force."
14 Feb 2025
Bill GatesTrump appoints Usha Vance as trustee of Kennedy Center
United States President Donald Trump has appointed Vice President JD Vance's wife, Usha Vance, as a trustee of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
14 Feb 2025
UkraineRussian drone attack hits Chernobyl nuclear plant
A Russian drone, equipped with a high-explosive warhead, hit the protective shelter over Chernobyl's destroyed reactor close to Ukraine's border with Belarus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Friday.
14 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump eyeing $1 trillion in revenue from reciprocal tariffs
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to impose "reciprocal tariffs" on international trade, in a bid to reportedly generate $1 trillion in revenue.
14 Feb 2025
Elon MuskTrump administration cancels $400M armored Tesla purchase plan: Here's why
The Donald Trump administration has scrapped plans to award a $400 million contract for armored Tesla vehicles, according to a public State Department document.
14 Feb 2025
Donald Trump'Can't understand a word': Trump skips Indian reporter's question
United States President Donald Trump skipped a question by an Indian reporter during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House.
14 Feb 2025
Donald Trump'He's tougher, better': Trump praises PM Modi's negotiation skills
United States President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's negotiation skills, calling him a "tougher" and "better" negotiator.
14 Feb 2025
OhioOhio bill plans to criminalize ejaculating without intent to conceive
Lawmakers in Ohio and Mississippi have introduced a draft bill that aims to make it a crime to ejaculate without the intent to conceive.
14 Feb 2025
China'Not neutral, we stand for peace': Modi on Russia-Ukraine war
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his meeting with United States President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, said India is not neutral in conflicts.
14 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpExplained: PM Modi's 'MAGA+MIGA=MEGA' equation to India-US ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that like US President Donald Trump's motto, Make America Great Again (MAGA), the people of India are also moving toward development with the determination of Viksit Bharat 2047.
14 Feb 2025
Donald Trump'Fully prepared to bring back illegal migrants': Modi in US
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced India's willingness to bring back its citizens illegally residing in the United States.
