German Chancellor Friedrich Merz flags economic strain, sets 2026 recovery as top priority
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has acknowledged that Germany’s economy remains under severe pressure, warning that earlier policy measures have not been sufficient to restore competitiveness and growth. In a letter sent at the start of the year to members of his governing coalition,
Indian American lawmaker Ro Khanna to succeed Raja Krishnamoorthi as top Democrat on US China panel
Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna is set to take over as the Ranking Member of the US House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, succeeding fellow Indian American lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi. The announcement was
Trump warns Iran against violent crackdown as US sanctions drone networks
US President Donald Trump on Friday issued a strong warning to Iran, saying the United States would respond if Iranian authorities used deadly force against peaceful protesters, even as Washington announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting Iran’s weapons and drone networks linked
Trump shops for marble as plans advance for White House ballroom
US President Donald Trump made a low-profile visit to a Florida stone supplier on Friday as part of preparations for a new ballroom at the White House, with officials confirming that he is personally selecting and purchasing materials for the project. According to
FBI arrests North Carolina teenager over alleged New Year’s Eve ISIS attack plot
US federal authorities have arrested an 18-year-old North Carolina resident on charges of planning a New Year’s Eve terrorist attack in support of the Islamic State (ISIS), the Justice Department announced. According to officials, Christian Sturdivant was taken into custody after investigators uncovered
Trump blocks Chinese-linked deal involving US semiconductor assets
US President Donald Trump has blocked a transaction involving American semiconductor assets and a company linked to China, citing concerns that the deal could pose a threat to US national security. In an executive order issued on Friday, Trump prohibited HieFo Corporation from
US Senator backs Trump-led unity in Ukraine peace talks
A senior US senator has welcomed reports that the United States, Ukraine, and European allies have aligned around a shared negotiating position aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, saying Western unity has significantly weakened Russia’s strategic position. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman
Trump defends long-term high-dose aspirin use despite medical advice
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than doctors typically recommend, saying he prefers to continue a routine he has followed for more than two decades for what his physician describes as cardiac prevention. In
Venezuelan President and wife captured after Caracas strikes, claims Trump
US President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured and flown out of the country following large-scale US military strikes on Venezuela that triggered explosions across the capital, Caracas. In a post on
Colombia on high alert, calls for urgent UN meeting over Venezuela crisis
Colombia has been placed on high alert amid escalating tensions following reported US military strikes on Venezuela, with President Gustavo Petro calling for an urgent meeting of the United Nations to address the unfolding crisis. Expressing deep concern, Petro said Colombia firmly opposes
Whereabouts of President Maduro and wife unknown after US strikes, says Venezuela Vice President
Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said on Saturday that the whereabouts of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, remain unknown following US military strikes carried out across multiple regions of the country in the early hours of the morning. Speaking after
South Korea orders protection of its nationals in Venezuela, evacuation plans prepared
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday directed government officials to ensure the safety of South Korean nationals in Venezuela and to prepare emergency evacuation plans amid escalating tensions following a confirmed US military strike on the South American nation. According to
Russia, Iran and Cuba condemn US ‘armed aggression’ against Venezuela
Several countries, including Russia, Iran and Cuba, strongly condemned the United States’ military strikes on Venezuela on Saturday, denouncing the action as a grave violation of Venezuelan sovereignty and territorial integrity. Moscow called the strikes “deeply concerning” and unacceptable, saying that the stated
U.S. launches major military strikes on Venezuela, Trump confirms capture of Maduro
The United States has launched large-scale military strikes against Venezuela, with President Donald Trump announcing that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country early Saturday morning. The announcement followed reports of multiple explosions in Caracas
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Legendary devotional singer Lakhbir Singh Lakha to enchant US & Canada in spiritual tour, June-July 2026
By: Dr Avi Verma After the success of an amazing “Mela Maiya Maiya Da” tour across the United States in 2025, Jagran TV Chicago, under the leadership of Dr. Avi Verma, is bringing back the beloved devotional singer Lakhbir Singh Lakha and his troupe for another mesmerizing spiritual tour
Satellite-enabled robotic surgery: A new frontier in global healthcare
By: Dr. Avi Verma In a development that once belonged to the realm of science fiction, Chinese surgeons have recently demonstrated the feasibility of performing highly complex robotic liver surgeries over thousands of miles using satellite communication. This achievement marks a significant milestone
आंध्र प्रदेश: ग्यारहवां पड़ाव – श्री कुर्मम मंदिर (Srikakulam)
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Gita Swadhyay – My understanding, chapter 18: Moksha Sannyasa Yoga (Part 1)
Dear Readers, We have now reached the final chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, known as the Moksha Sannyasa Yoga. This chapter encapsulates the essence of the entire Gita, providing the fullest possibility of liberation (moksha). To aid comprehension, this chapter has been divided
Navigating a harder world: Entering 2026 with eyes open
By: Dr Avi Verma As we step into 2026, we do so without illusions. The past year made one thing unmistakably clear: the global order many assumed was permanent is no longer intact. What replaced it in 2025 was not chaos, but something