New York Mayor indicted on federal criminal charges.
Mayor Eric Adams, 64, has been indicted on federal criminal charges, marking a historic moment as the first sitting mayor in modern New York City to face such allegations, according to local media reports. The specifics of the sealed indictment are set to
US Congress passes short-term funding bill to prevent a government shutdown ahead of the elections.
The US Congress has overwhelmingly approved a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown. On Wednesday evening, the Senate voted 78-18 to pass the measure, following the House’s approval with a vote of 341-82. Opposition came solely from Republicans in both chambers,
“You’ve Got to Be on Your Game Bowling Against Him”: Lyon on Facing Pant
As excitement builds for the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon shared his insights on tackling India’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant. Lyon emphasized, “You’ve got to be good to bowl against him,” highlighting the challenge posed by Pant’s aggressive
EAM Jaishankar Meets Global Officials for Discussions
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has met with officials from Asia, Europe, and Latin America on the sidelines of the UN high-level meetings to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss international and regional issues. His discussions began with France’s new Foreign Minister, Jean-Noel Barro,
Following ‘Successful’ US Trip, PM Modi to Address Rally in Gohana, Haryana Today
Following his three-day ‘successful’ trip to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to return to the campaign trail in Haryana, where Assembly elections are scheduled for October 5. Modi will hold his second public meeting in the state today, aiming to
Trump Claims Reelection Would Trigger ‘Mass Exodus’ of Manufacturing Back to the US from South Korea and Other Nations
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump stated that a vote for him in November would result in a “mass exodus of manufacturing” to America from countries like South Korea and China. He made these comments during a campaign speech on tax policy in Savannah,
Turkish President omits reference to Kashmir at UNGA for the first time since 2019.
In a notable shift, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan did not reference Kashmir during his annual address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this year, marking the first time he has skipped this topic since 2019. Erdogan has previously used the UNGA
EAM Jaishankar Meets G4 Foreign Ministers on UNGA Sidelines
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in discussions with the foreign ministers of the G4 countries on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation among Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan, particularly in the context of global
PM Modi’s Whirlwind US Trip Achieves ‘Very Significant Outcomes’: Foreign Secretary
During his brief 55-hour trip to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured “very significant outcomes” across both bilateral and multilateral spheres, allowing India to articulate its perspectives on the global stage, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. Misri briefed reporters on Modi’s
Trump-Announced Meeting with PM Modi Did Not Take Place
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump had indicated plans to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to New York, but the meeting did not take place. PM Modi’s trip was a brief 55 hours filled with engagements, while Trump was focused
Zelensky Expresses Gratitude for PM Modi’s Support of Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday for his “clear support” of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the UN Summit of the Future to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine
6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Indonesia’s Gorontalo Province; No Tsunami Alert Issued
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake shook Indonesia’s Gorontalo province early Tuesday morning, but no tsunami warning was issued, according to the country’s meteorology, climatology, and geophysics agency. The quake struck at 2:51 A.M. Jakarta time, with its epicenter located 77 km southwest of Gorontalo city
ADB Unveils 5-Year Strategy to Enhance Fiji’s Climate Resilience
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Tuesday the launch of a new country partnership strategy for Fiji covering 2024-2028, aimed at strengthening the South Pacific nation’s resilience to economic and climate-related challenges. This five-year plan will focus on enhancing public sector management,
Russia Will Only Resume Nuclear Tests If the U.S. Does, Says Deputy FM
Russia will refrain from conducting nuclear tests as long as the United States maintains the same stance, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, as reported by local media. Ryabkov emphasized that while Russia has the capability to conduct nuclear tests, it will
WHO and multilateral development banks sign a $1.5 billion agreement to finance primary health care.
In a major step to enhance healthcare in low and middle-income countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) and multilateral development banks (MDBs) have introduced a $1.5 billion primary health financing platform covering 15 countries. This groundbreaking initiative, part of the new ‘Health Impact
EAM Jaishankar Meets Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor in New York Amid Tensions
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. This marks the first high-level engagement between India and Bangladesh’s interim
Sensex Hits Record High, Bharti Airtel and SBI Lead Gains
Indian stock indices hit an all-time high on Monday, buoyed by strong performances from major players like Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India (SBI), and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M). In early trading, the Sensex and Nifty marked new records, reaching 84,862 and 25,911,
PM Modi Inspiring Us to Utilize AI for the Benefit of People: Google’s Sundar Pichai
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet and Google, shared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the tech giant to focus on using AI to tackle pressing societal issues. He highlighted that Google is not only investing heavily in
South Korean and US Space Agencies Collaborate on Research Initiatives
The Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) has signed a joint statement with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to enhance cooperation in various areas of space and aerospace research. The agreement was finalized at NASA headquarters in Washington, DC, during discussions between
NCPCR Meets with Google and Social Media Platforms to Discuss Child Safety Measures
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) recently convened a meeting with Google and major social media platforms, including Meta, X, Snapchat, and others, to address child protection and safety concerns. In its statement, the NCPCR outlined that the discussions covered