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24 Apr 2025
GulmargUS issues 'Do not travel' advisory for Jammu and Kashmir
The United States has issued a 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 people.
24 Apr 2025
FranceFrench PM's daughter alleges Catholic school priest punched, kicked her
Helene Perlant, daughter of French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, has alleged brutal mistreatment at a private Catholic school, which is at the center of a massive sexual abuse scandal that has shocked the country.
24 Apr 2025
California12 US states sue Trump over tariffs disrupting global trade
Twelve states in the United States have sued President Donald Trump over his chain of tariffs, which they say have thrown global trade into disarray.
24 Apr 2025
BahrainIndian man stuck in Bahrain for 4 decades returns home
Gopalan Chandran, a 74-year-old Indian expatriate, has finally returned home to Kerala after being stuck for over four decades in Bahrain.
24 Apr 2025
Narendra ModiPakistan's top brass to meet today after India's punitive measures
Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership will meet on Thursday in the wake of India's recent punitive measures following a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.
24 Apr 2025
IstanbulVideo: Anchor cuts interview to call mother during Istanbul earthquake
Three earthquakes as powerful as 6.2 magnitude hit Turkey's biggest city, Istanbul, on Wednesday.
24 Apr 2025
Pope FrancisConvicted fraudster cardinal demands voting rights to elect new pope
Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, convicted of financial crimes, has claimed that he is entitled to attend the upcoming Vatican conclave despite being listed as a "non-elector."
23 Apr 2025
RussiaVance issues Russia, Ukraine ultimatum after Rubio snubs London summit
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pulled out of a crucial London summit to solve the ongoing Ukraine war.
23 Apr 2025
BeijingChina calls on European nations to unite against US tariffs
China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, has invited European nations to join forces with Beijing in response to the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
23 Apr 2025
Pope FrancisPope's coffin arrives at St. Peter's Basilica ahead of funeral
Pope Francis's body has been moved to St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, where it will be on display for three days before his Saturday funeral.
23 Apr 2025
Vladimir PutinWho is Putin's 'secret' son Ivan, pictured for 1st time
A photo of Ivan Vladimirovich Putin, the alleged "secret son" of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his former girlfriend Alina Kabaeva, has emerged.
23 Apr 2025
United States of AmericaUS visas issued to Indian students down 30% YoY
The US has reported a sharp 30% year-on-year (YoY) drop in the issuance of student visas to Indians in February 2025.
23 Apr 2025
New JerseyRaging New Jersey wildfire spreads to 8,500 acres; 3,000 evacuated
A major wildfire, termed the Jones Road Wildfire, has broken out in New Jersey. The catastrophic fire has already burned more than 8,500 acres of land and has forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes.
23 Apr 2025
Ajit DovalModi's flight avoided Pakistan airspace after Pahalgam attack, data shows
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi from Jeddah on Wednesday, but not without a change in his course.
23 Apr 2025
Shehbaz Sharif'No connection': Pakistan denies role in Pahalgam attack, blames locals
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has distanced Pakistan from the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on Tuesday, which killed 26 people.
22 Apr 2025
Singapore Airlines'Grabbed, pushed into toilet': Indian man molests flight attendant mid-air
A 20-year-old Indian youth has been charged with allegedly molesting a female cabin crew member on a Singapore Airlines flight.
22 Apr 2025
Indira GandhiPM Modi's Jeddah visit: Here's what his itinerary looks like
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a historic visit to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This is the first visit by an Indian PM to the port city in over 40 years.
22 Apr 2025
Washington DCUS Homeland Security chief's bag stolen with Secret Service nearby
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's bag, including $3,000 in cash, was stolen while she was out dining with family on Sunday night at a downtown Washington, DC, restaurant on Sunday night.
22 Apr 2025
LondonPutin proposes direct talks with Ukraine for the first time
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested bilateral peace talks with Ukraine for the first time since the early days of the war in 2022.
22 Apr 2025
Pope FrancisPope Francis's funeral to take place on Saturday
Pope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday at 10:00am local time, the Vatican has confirmed.
22 Apr 2025
United States of AmericaTrump administration seeks biometrics, home addresses from H-1B visa holders
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has started sending out Requests for Evidence (RFEs) to H-1B visa holders.
22 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpTrump administration considering '$5,000 baby bonus' plan to boost birthrate
The Trump administration is reportedly looking at a range of measures to boost the birthrate in the United States of America.
22 Apr 2025
United States of America100 university presidents sign letter denouncing Trump administration's 'unprecedented overreach'
More than a 100 presidents of United States universities have come together in opposing the Trump administration's "unprecedented government overreach and political interference" with higher education.
22 Apr 2025
Pope FrancisMeet 4 Indian Cardinals who'll vote to elect new Pope
After the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the Catholic Church is set to witness a major change.
22 Apr 2025
White HouseWhite House looking to replace Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief?
Amid allegations that Pete Hegseth shared classified military information in a family group chat, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a change in leadership at the Pentagon, according to NPR.
22 Apr 2025
Pope FrancisPope Francis died of stroke, irreversible heart failure: Vatican doctor
Pope Francis died on Monday morning of a stroke and heart failure, according to his death certificate released by Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli.
22 Apr 2025
Trump AdministrationHarvard sues Trump administration over $2.2B federal fund freeze
Harvard University has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration for its decision to freeze $2.2 billion in federal funding.
21 Apr 2025
United States of AmericaApplying for H-1B, H-2B visas? Check eligibility, documents required
The petition filing window for those selected in H-1B and H-2B visa lotteries is now open.
21 Apr 2025
Cannes Film FestivalDid you know? Late Pope Francis was a 'movie star'
Pope Francis died aged 88 on Monday. The Vatican announced his death, saying he died at his residence, Casa Santa Marta.
21 Apr 2025
Pope FrancisWho will be the next Pope after Francis's death?
Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday morning. The Vatican announced his death shortly after he was seen at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday.
21 Apr 2025
Sri LankaSri Lanka police to probe Buddha tooth relic leaked photo
Sri Lanka's sacred Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in the picturesque Kandy city is embroiled in controversy over a leaked photograph. It was clicked from an area where photography is banned.
21 Apr 2025
BangladeshBangladesh seeks Interpol's red notice against former PM Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh Police have asked Interpol to issue a red corner notice against its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in India since August 2024.
21 Apr 2025
Pope FrancisPope Francis's death triggers centuries-old Vatican protocols for succession
With the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, a sede vacante has been declared in the Catholic Church.
21 Apr 2025
Pope FrancisPope Francis dies at 88 on Easter Monday
Pope Francis died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced.
21 Apr 2025
United States of AmericaGerman teens detained, deported from US over 'suspicious' vacation plan
Two German teenagers were recently detained and deported from the United States of America because their lack of fully booked accommodations raised suspicions with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
21 Apr 2025
JapanTrade deals: China warns countries against 'appeasing' US
China has warned countries considering trade deals with the United States of America that would harm its interests.
21 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpTrump administration mulls another $1B funding cut for Harvard University
The conflict between the US government and Harvard University is reaching new heights.
21 Apr 2025
PentagonUS defense secretary leaked Yemen war plans to family: Report
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire after he reportedly shared sensitive military information regarding imminent strikes on Yemen with his family via a private Signal group chat.
20 Apr 2025
MyanmarPope Francis makes public appearance on Easter Sunday
Pope Francis appeared in public for a short time on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square. The event was a milestone in his recovery from a severe bout of double pneumonia.
20 Apr 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuQatar's chief negotiator expresses frustration at 'slowness' of Gaza talks
Qatar's chief negotiator, Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, has expressed frustration at the slow pace of the ceasefire discussions in Gaza.
