Biden orders airstrikes on ISIS in Syria amid uncertainty following overthrow of al-Assad
Amid growing uncertainty in Syria following the rapid overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, the United States has bombed sites controlled by the Islamic State (ISIS) as President Joe Biden’s administration seeks to recalibrate its strategy in the country. The US is facing a complex
New Zealand women’s cricket coach Ben Sawyer receives contract extension
New Zealand women’s cricket coach Ben Sawyer has been awarded a two-year contract extension, ensuring he will remain in charge until December 2026. This extension means Sawyer will oversee New Zealand’s campaign at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India next year,
Kochi-bound SpiceJet flight makes emergency landing at Chennai airport after mid-air snag
A SpiceJet flight from Chennai to Kochi made an emergency return to Chennai airport due to a sudden technical glitch mid-air on Monday morning. The flight, which took off from Chennai at 6:30 A.M. with 117 passengers, including crew members, encountered the issue
Daniel Craig reveals why ‘male vulnerability’ is interesting
Hollywood star Daniel Craig shared his thoughts on the concept of “male vulnerability,” calling it “interesting” and noting that men, despite appearing tough, are often hiding their vulnerabilities. Craig explained, “Male vulnerability is really interesting because, as tough as men appear to be,
Assad Flees to Russia After Rebels Take Over Damascus
Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, along with his family, has reportedly fled to Russia after rebels captured Damascus. According to a Russian state news agency, the Kremlin has granted Assad political asylum, offering him refuge in Moscow. The fall of Damascus to the
Putin approves signing Russia-Belarus security guarantee agreement
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a proposal to sign a security guarantee agreement with Belarus within the framework of the Union State, the Kremlin said in a statement. “By his order, the president resolved to approve the Russian Foreign Ministry’s proposal, coordinated
Subsidiary of US consulting firm pays $122 million to resolve South Africa bribery case involving Indian ex-executive
A subsidiary of global consulting company McKinsey has agreed to a $122.85 million settlement with US prosecutors in a South African bribery case involving a former Indian executive, officials said. “McKinsey Africa has agreed to pay a criminal penalty of more than $122
India to chair UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs for the first time
India has been chosen to chair the 68th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), according to a statement from the Indian Embassy in Austria on Friday. Ambassador Shambhu S Kumaran, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, officially assumed
Canada launches Arctic foreign policy
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly announced the launch of Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy. The Arctic Foreign Policy is a diplomatic strategy designed to guide Canada’s engagement in the Arctic. It aims to enhance Canada’s presence and partnerships to address current needs while maintaining
Romania to restart presidential election, investigation launched against leading candidate
The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) has decided to annul the entire electoral process of the presidential elections, despite the second round of voting already having begun for the diaspora. The ruling was announced on Friday, just two days before the second round,
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024 awarded to former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet
Michelle Bachelet, the former President of Chile and a prominent global advocate for human rights, has been awarded the 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development. The announcement was made by an international jury chaired by Shivshankar Menon, former National Security
Russian foreign minister warns of nuclear escalation risks in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has expressed concerns about the potential for nuclear escalation in Ukraine, while reaffirming Russia’s openness to dialogue. In an interview with American reporter Tucker Carlson, Lavrov discussed Russia-US relations, the ongoing Ukraine crisis, and the broader geopolitical context.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy seek to cut government spending
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, tasked by President-elect Donald Trump to head the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), have begun meetings with congressional Republicans to discuss cutting federal spending and regulations. The goal is to overhaul the federal budget, a challenge that has
Trump nominates Paul Atkins to head Securities and Exchange Commission
President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he has nominated Paul Atkins, a former commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to be the agency’s chairman. Atkins, the CEO and founder of Patomak Global Partners, a risk management consultancy, served as an
Trump names staunch loyalist, trade hardliner as senior advisor
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has named Peter Navarro, a staunch loyalist and trade hardliner, as his top advisor on trade. Navarro previously defied a Democratic-led Congress and went to prison rather than cooperate with its inquiry into the Capitol riots. Trump shared on
PM Modi and Bhutan King discuss enhancing economic connectivity, fast-tracking ‘visionary’ Gelephu Mindfulness City project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated India’s strong commitment to Bhutan’s economic development, highlighting the doubling of India’s development support to the neighbouring country for its 13th Five-Year Plan period during his meeting with Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in New Delhi, on Thursday.
Putin lauds PM Modi’s ‘Make in India’ policy, says Russia willing to invest
President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘India-first’ policy and the ‘Make in India’ initiative and expressed Russia’s willingness to establish manufacturing operations in India. Addressing the 15th VTB Russia Calling Investment Forum in Moscow, President Putin drew parallels between Russia’s import
Tribunal established by Sheikh Hasina bans former PM’s speeches in Bangladesh
Terming it as a “hate speech,” a domestic war crimes tribunal in Bangladesh on Thursday ordered that the recent remarks made by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina should be removed from all social media platforms in the country with immediate effect. Earlier this
Netanyahu thanks Trump for ‘strong’ statement warning Hamas to release hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked US President-elect Donald Trump after the latter called for the hostages held in Gaza to be released by Hamas the day he takes charge as president. In a post on X, Netanyahu on Tuesday expressed his
S. Korea president Yoon’s senior aides offer to quit over martial law declaration
Senior aides of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, including his chief of staff, offered to resign together in large numbers on Wednesday, the presidential office said, after the National Assembly blocked Yoon’s surprise declaration of martial law. They include Chung Jin-suk, the