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05 Apr 2025
United States of AmericaTrump effect: IRS to fire 20,000 employees in the US
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the US has announced mass job cuts, reducing its workforce by up to 25%. This will affect almost 20,000 employees.
05 Apr 2025
United States of AmericaWoman serving life for dismembering boyfriend attacks her lawyer
Taylor Schabusiness, a convicted murderer serving life for the brutal dismemberment of her boyfriend, has reportedly assaulted her defense lawyer during a court hearing in Wisconsin, United States of America.
05 Apr 2025
ColomboIndia, Sri Lanka sign landmark defense pact
India and Sri Lanka signed their first-ever defense cooperation pact, a landmark in their diplomatic ties.
05 Apr 2025
AfghanistanUK denies asylum to Afghan human rights defender
The UK Home Office has denied asylum to a brave Afghan woman, Mina, who devoted her life to fighting for human rights in Afghanistan.
05 Apr 2025
Climate ChangeFEMA terminates disaster preparedness program, citing cost-cutting measures
The Trump administration has announced it is ending the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, a flagship program that was aimed at assisting communities across the United States of America in preparing for natural disasters.
05 Apr 2025
Green CardGreen Card application rules changed: How it affects married couples
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced significant changes in the Green Card application process for married couples.
05 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpTrump actively negotiating trade deal with India amid tariff hike
Indian exporters are expected to be hit hard by United States President Donald Trump's latest move to increase tariffs.
05 Apr 2025
Narendra ModiPM Modi's key messages to Bangladesh's Yunus during Bangkok meeting
PM Narendra Modi recently had a meeting with Bangladesh chief advisor Muhammad Yunus in Bangkok.
05 Apr 2025
China'They played it wrong': Trump mocks China's retaliatory tariffs
US President Donald Trump has ridiculed China for its reaction to the tariffs he slapped on several countries.
04 Apr 2025
BangkokBeijing censors search on Chinese-built skyscraper that collapsed in Bangkok
Beijing is reportedly censoring news related to the recent collapse of a high-rise in Thailand's Bangkok.
04 Apr 2025
China'Typical unilateral bullying practice': China reacts to Trump's 34% tariff
China has announced that it will impose reciprocal 34% tariffs on all imports from the United States starting April 10 after Donald Trump also imposed a 34% tariff on Chinese imports.
04 Apr 2025
BangladeshWhat Modi, Bangladesh's Yunus discussed in 1st in-person meeting
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus discussed the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina in their first bilateral meeting in Thailand.
04 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpOut of DOGE, but Musk to remain Trump's 'friend, adviser'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk will remain a "friend and adviser" to the Trump administration even after his tenure at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ends, Vice President JD Vance announced on Thursday.
04 Apr 2025
BangladeshModi meets Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus amid Northeast remark row
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor of Bangladesh's interim government, on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit on Friday.
04 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpWhite House tweaks 14 tariff levels, including India's, after confusion
The White House has amended reciprocal tariff rates for 14 countries after inconsistencies with its figures and the ones quoted by President Donald Trump during his "Liberation Day" announcement.
04 Apr 2025
South KoreaSouth Korean president removed from office after court upholds impeachment
Suspended South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been officially dismissed from office.
04 Apr 2025
London250 passengers on London-Mumbai flight stuck in Turkey for 39hrs
Over 250 passengers of a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai have been stuck at Turkey's Diyarbakir Airport for over 39 hours.
03 Apr 2025
KentuckyUS forecaster warns of '1-in-1,000-year' flood this week
The central United States could experience historic flash floods this week caused by heavy rains and thunderstorms.
03 Apr 2025
ChinaUS officials in China banned from dating locals
The US has banned romantic relationships for its staff, relatives, and contractors in China. This also includes those with security clearances, AP reported.
03 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpWhy Trump excluded Russia from his reciprocal tariff list
United States President Donald Trump recently announced a sweeping reciprocal tariff plan, placing a 'baseline' 10% tariff on all imports to the US.
03 Apr 2025
ThailandWhat's 'earthquake drunk' syndrome many Thais are experiencing
Even days after a massive earthquake in Thailand, many residents have reported that they still feel dizzy as if the ground is swaying beneath them.
03 Apr 2025
Joe RoganWhat made Joe Rogan criticize Donald Trump
Podcast host and staunch Donald Trump supporter Joe Rogan left his listeners stunned recently when he spoke against the US President.
03 Apr 2025
AntarcticaTrump imposes tariffs on Antarctic islands, where only penguins live
In a rare decision, United States President Donald Trump has placed a 10% tariff on goods from Heard Island and McDonald Islands - two remote volcanic islands near Antarctica.
03 Apr 2025
United States of AmericaUS mayor resigns after 'accidentally' sending masturbation video to attorney
Tom Ross has resigned as mayor of Minot, North Dakota, after texting a video of himself masturbating on his lunch break to a city attorney in January.
03 Apr 2025
United States of AmericaTraveling outside US? Every document US visa holders must carry
If you are a US visa holder and traveling abroad (to say India), you need to prepare well, especially regarding documentation.
03 Apr 2025
BangladeshJaishankar rebuffs Bangladesh's Yunus over Northeast 'landlocked' remark
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has clarified that India is aware of its role in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
03 Apr 2025
China'Modi a friend but..': Why Trump imposed 26% India tariffs
United States President Donald Trump has announced a 26% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods.
03 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpTrump announces reciprocal tariffs on countries worldwide; India imposed 26%
United States President Donald Trump has announced a minimum 10% tariff on goods imported from all foreign countries.
02 Apr 2025
UNESCOHow the Palestinian city of Nablus makes UNESCO-listed soap
At the Touqan soap factory in Nablus, workers are continuing a tradition of over 150 years.
02 Apr 2025
AmazonJeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez's wedding might disrupt Venice? Mayor rubbishes claims
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is set to marry Emmy-winning journalist Lauren Sanchez in Italy this summer.
02 Apr 2025
JapanJapan opens 2nd 'baby hatch' where mothers can abandon newborns
Japan has opened its second "baby hatch" at a Tokyo hospital. The initiative by the welfare corporation San-ikukai Social Welfare Inc. seeks to provide a safe place for unwanted babies.
02 Apr 2025
BangkokThai theme park's 2-way mirror in men's restroom sparks outrage
Dream World Bangkok, a popular amusement park in Thailand, has come under severe backlash for placing a two-way mirror in the men's room.
02 Apr 2025
China'No phones, lunch at desk'—Chinese firm slammed for harsh rules
Super Deer, a dental care products company headquartered in Hefei, Anhui province of eastern China, has been criticized for its draconian workplace policies.
02 Apr 2025
PennsylvaniaProsecutors seek death penalty for UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione
United States prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare's CEO.
02 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpBillionaires' spending reached record levels in 2024 US elections: Report
Billionaires upped their spending during the 2024 US elections by a wide margin, a new report by Americans for Tax Fairness said.
02 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpDemocratic senator breaks record with 25-hour speech against Trump's policies
Democratic US Senator Cory Booker has broken an all-time Senate record by speaking for 25 hours and four minutes.
02 Apr 2025
EnglandOver 200 fall sick after norovirus outbreak on luxury cruise
Over 200 people have become ill due to a norovirus outbreak on Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2 cruise ship.
02 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpTrump's 'Liberation Day' today: How India, other countries are preparing
As United States President Donald Trump gets ready to announce his much-anticipated "reciprocal tariffs" on Wednesday, countries and markets alike are gearing up for the impact.
01 Apr 2025
ChinaVideo: Myanmar earthquake survivors share harrowing experiences from under rubble
A deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on Friday, killing over 2,000 people and causing massive destruction.
01 Apr 2025
Droupadi MurmuIndia-China ties should take form of 'elephant-dragon tango': Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping, on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties with India, called for closer cooperation between the two countries.
