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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within minutes of each other on Wednesday evening, causing significant damage in the capital city of Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts across parts of the Caribbean. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the first earthquake measured 7.2 in magnitude and struck near Montalbán, west of the coastal town of […]
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a substantial increase in fees for naturalisation applications, a move that could significantly raise the cost of becoming a US citizen for permanent residents, including thousands of Indians who apply for citizenship every year. If implemented, the proposal would increase the filing fees for key […]
In a remarkable story of corporate generosity, a small-town American family has sold its electrical equipment manufacturing company for $1.7 billion (approximately ₹14,600 crore) and shared a significant portion of the proceeds with its employees, turning hundreds of factory workers into millionaires. The company, Fibrebond, based in Minden, Louisiana, was acquired by power-management giant Eaton […]
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation on Monday and outline a timetable for his departure, according to reports. The development comes amid growing pressure within the Labour Party, following senior resignations, disappointing local election results, and increasing calls from MPs for a leadership transition. The United Kingdom is facing a […]
Moscow witnessed one of the largest Ukrainian drone attacks since the start of the full-scale war, with nearly 200 drones launched towards the Russian capital. The attack caused fires, damaged key infrastructure, disrupted air travel and left residents alarmed as thick black smoke rose over parts of the city. One of the main targets was […]
From cigarettes and football banter to missing watches, bicycles, Greenland and the return of “Melodi”, world leaders at the G7 Summit revealed a candid side rarely seen in official communiqués. Diplomacy is usually wrapped in carefully scripted speeches, tightly choreographed photo opportunities and polished statements crafted by teams of advisors. But every now and then, […]
Britain has announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 16. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the decision has been taken to protect children’s wellbeing and help them grow up in a safer environment. While announcing the ban, Starmer said that children today are growing up in a world […]
Four Indian crew members were killed after a suspected US missile strike hit the oil and chemical tanker MT Liaki Freedom late on Friday night near Oman, according to information shared by a sailor on board the vessel. The tanker was travelling from Khor Fakkan anchorage to Shinas port in Oman when the attack happened […]
A lunar meteorite discovered in Antarctica more than four decades ago has now been linked to the Chandrayaan-3 landing site on the Moon, according to a new study by scientists from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) published in the journal NPJ Space Exploration. The research connects ALHA 81005, a meteorite found in Antarctica in 1981, […]
A federal judge in Boston has ruled that the $100,000 fee introduced by US President Donald Trump for certain new H-1B visas is unlawful, saying it amounted to a tax that was never approved by Congress. The decision was issued on Monday by US District Judge Leo Sorokin in a case brought by 20 Democratic […]
‘Let’s call it quits. I’ve had enough. Thank you, darling.’ With that parting shot, US President Donald Trump abruptly ended a nationally televised interview, removed his microphone and walked away from the set after a prolonged and increasingly hostile confrontation with NBC News moderator Kristen Welker over his continued claims that the 2020 US presidential […]
A powerful 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines on Monday, causing widespread panic and significant destruction in several areas. The strong tremor was so intense that buildings were seen collapsing into rubble, while thousands of residents rushed to safety as tsunami warnings were issued. Videos shared on social media captured terrifying scenes of the earthquake’s impact. […]
US President Donald Trump’s latest medical examination has once again triggered public debate over the health and fitness of America’s oldest serving president, after White House doctors advised him to lose weight and increase physical activity despite declaring him in “excellent health.” The White House on Friday released details from Trump’s annual physical examination conducted […]
France is confronting one of its most disturbing child protection controversies in recent years after authorities uncovered widespread allegations of abuse involving children as young as three years old at multiple nursery schools, primary schools and daycare centres. The scandal erupted after French police launched a series of investigations into school monitors and childcare staff […]
The Ebola outbreak in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is escalating rapidly, with suspected infections crossing the 900 mark and health authorities struggling to contain the spread in conflict-ridden areas. According to Congolese authorities, the country has now recorded 904 suspected Ebola cases and 119 suspected deaths in the latest […]
The Indian has rupee slipped to a fresh record low against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and a spike in global bond yields amid concerns over stalled US-Iran peace talks. The local currency opened 33 paise lower at 96.86 per dollar, down from its previous close of 96.53. […]
A Norwegian journalist named Helle Lyng has become the center of attention after trying to ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi a question during his visit to Norway. Lyng alleged that after the backlash on the internet, her social media accounts got suspended. She said it is a small price to pay for Press freedom. For […]
The United States has launched a sweeping crackdown on alleged misuse of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, with immigration authorities identifying nearly 10,000 foreign students — including several Indians — for suspected visa and employment fraud. The announcement was made by acting US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons, who described the […]
It’s been two months since the war between Iran and Israel started. In this war, America has also taken part by attacking Iran along the way. But after the global crude oil route passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the crucial routes for global supply, became dangerous to pass through, the […]
A federal judge in the United States has ordered the release of a handwritten document described as a suicide note allegedly written by late financier and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, reviving global attention around one of the most controversial deaths in recent American criminal history. The note, which includes the line, “It is a […]
