Multiple Trump cabinet nominees targeted by threats
Several of US President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet and administration picks were targeted by bomb threats and “swatting incidents,” the Trump transition team said. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s cabinet nominees and administration appointees were targeted in violent, un-American threats
Laos capital aims to become green city by 2030
Laos has unveiled the Green City Action Plan for 2023-2030 in its capital, Vientiane, with the goal of transforming the city into a sustainable, climate-resilient, and eco-friendly urban environment by 2030. The plan focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving waste management, conserving
After many decades, Delhi now understands economics under PM Modi: Jim Rogers
Giving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic policies a big thumbs up, Jim Rogers, a veteran global investor known for his expertise and strategic insights, told IANS on Thursday that for decades, the central governments talked about a lot of good things but they
Harris tells supporters to safeguard their power
In her first message after her concession speech, a subdued and sad-sounding US Vice President Kamala Harris has told her supporters to safeguard their power. As the nation awaits her next act, she said in a video message, “I just have to remind
New centre to strengthen Australian ties with Southeast Asia: FM Penny Wong
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has launched the ASEAN-Australia Centre in the nation’s capital. Wong and Kao Kim Hourn, secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), officially launched the new centre at an event in Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday
Trump’s proposed tariffs threaten North American jobs, says Mexican employers’ association
US President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to slap tariffs on Mexico and Canada could threaten the regional job market and create economic uncertainty, the Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex) warned. Coparmex on Wednesday said that Trump’s repeated tariff threats would impact the
India can become AI chip capital of the world: SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son
As India makes strides in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, SoftBank’s Founder and CEO Masayoshi Son has said that the country can become the AI chip capital of the world. In a meeting with some leading Indian startup founders in the national capital,
Masato Kanda elected as ADB president
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Thursday that its Board of Governors has unanimously elected Masato Kanda as the ADB’s 11th president. Kanda, 59, currently serves as special advisor to Japan’s prime minister and minister of finance, Xinhua news agency reported. He
Abu Dhabi T10: Great boost to have Dinesh Karthik with us, says Bangla Tigers’ Dasun Shanaka
Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka believes the presence of Indian cricketers in Abu Dhabi T10 helps attract fan attention and also aids in developing talent. The bowling allrounder, who is playing for Bangla Tigers in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10, is teammates with former
Global study links 1.5 million deaths every year to air pollution from wildfires
An Australian-led international research has found that over 1.5 million deaths globally every year were linked to the health impacts of air pollution caused by landscape fires. According to the research published on Thursday by Monash University in Melbourne, 1.53 million deaths per
Rajesh Tailang says his father’s unfulfilled dreams are coming alive through ‘Bandish Bandits 2’
Acclaimed actor Rajesh Tailang, who reprises the role of Rajendra, Radhe’s father, in the second season of “Bandish Bandits 2,” said that his father’s unfulfilled dreams are coming alive through the character. Rajesh, who hails from the prestigious Bikaner Gharana, talked about his
“I am very happy today,” Priyanka Gandhi takes oath as Lok Sabha MP
It is another milestone for the Nehru-Gandhi family as Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took the oath of affirmation as a member of the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Wearing an off-white saree with a golden border and holding the Constitution booklet, which has become a
EAM Jaishankar meets Italy’s counterpart during G7 foreign ministers’ meeting
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a meeting with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Fiuggi, Italy. The EAM on Tuesday wrote in a post on X, “A warm meeting with DPM
Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar Adani clear of bribery charges as per US DoJ indictment
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar Adani, and senior executive Vneet Jaain are clear of any bribery charges as per the US Department of Justice (DoJ), according to the latest filing with the stock exchanges by a group company, Adani Green Energy
Delhi-NCR air quality deteriorates as AQI nears ‘severe’ levels
The air quality in Delhi-NCR remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 396, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The worsening pollution levels have escalated health concerns for the region’s residents,
Hyundai Motor to buy back $716 million in shares to enhance shareholder value
Hyundai Motor said on Wednesday it will buy back 1 trillion won ($716 million) worth of its own shares as part of efforts to boost its shareholder value. In the buyback plan approved by the board of directors, Hyundai will repurchase 4.66 million
India awarded hosting rights of 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup
The executive committee of the Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC) has awarded the hosting rights for the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2026 to India, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced. The letter from Eng. Duaij AlOtaibi, secretary general of ASC, stated that
G7 foreign ministers urge Israel to comply with international law
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries called on Israel to comply with its obligations under international law at a meeting. The ministers said in a statement that they support a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and the full implementation of
UN welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement
The United Nations welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, a senior UN official said in a statement. The agreement marks the starting point of a critical process, anchored in the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006), to restore the
India, UK need to collaborate in AI, tele-medicine, agri-tech: Piyush Goyal
India and the UK have the potential to further collaborate in fields like artificial intelligence (AI), tele-medicine, climate modelling, and agri-tech to improve the lives of millions of people in both countries, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. Addressing