A major UK-based review has found that young people who use e-cigarettes face higher health risks and are more likely to later take up cigarette smoking. The umbrella review, conducted by the University of York and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical

Hungary celebrated its state foundation day with grand cultural and religious events, capped by one of Europe’s largest firework displays, honoring the legacy of King Saint Stephen, the nation’s first monarch. The festivities began with the national flag-raising at Kossuth Square and the

South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the conservative opposition People Power Party (PPP) are heading for another parliamentary clash over a controversial broadcasting bill. The DP, which holds a majority with 167 of 298 seats, plans to unilaterally propose amendments to the

At least 18 people were arrested after an anti-Israel protest at Microsoft’s Redmond campus in Oregon escalated into vandalism and property damage. Redmond Police said demonstrators poured paint over the Microsoft sign, blocked a pedestrian bridge with stolen tables and chairs, and resisted

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has warned that growing tariff disputes between Washington and New Delhi could derail decades of progress in India-US relations. In a Newsweek opinion piece, Haley criticized the Trump administration’s decision to impose a 25%

A 77-year-old German national has been charged in Australia after authorities allegedly discovered cocaine in his luggage upon arrival at Perth Airport. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF) said the man was stopped on August 8 during a baggage

Frank Caprio, the beloved Rhode Island judge known worldwide as “America’s nicest judge,” has died at the age of 88 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully on August 20. Caprio rose to fame through his

India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held a series of meetings with American lawmakers this week, focusing on trade, energy security, and the evolving India–US partnership. On Wednesday (India time), Kwatra met Representative Pete Sessions, Chairman of the Congressional Sub-Committee

Russia’s Deputy Ambassador to India, Roman Babushkin, on Wednesday assured that Moscow’s crude oil exports to India will remain stable despite international sanctions and trade restrictions. Speaking at a media briefing at the Russian Embassy in New Delhi, Babushkin stressed that Russian oil

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday, delivering a personal message and invitation from President Xi Jinping for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit scheduled later this month in Tianjin. Wang Yi, who is also

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could end the war with Russia “almost immediately” if he accepts some of Moscow’s conditions, a statement that sets the tone for Monday’s high-stakes meeting at the White House with Zelensky and

US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new partnership with Pakistan to jointly develop its oil reserves has stirred fresh debate about South Asia’s geopolitical balance. While Trump highlighted “massive oil reserves,” Pakistan’s proven crude capacity remains limited at around 238 million barrels,

Seattle came alive with vibrant colors, music, and cultural performances as the city hosted its first-ever India Day Parade last week, marking India’s 79th Independence Day. The grand celebration, organised in partnership with the City of Seattle, featured an ‘India Pavilion’ with over