What caused the plane crash in Toronto, and how did everyone manage to survive?
Passengers aboard a Delta flight that crash-landed in Toronto on Monday afternoon have described their astonishment after nearly all of them escaped unharmed. The flight, carrying 80 people, experienced a harrowing crash sequence when it skidded along the runway in flames before flipping
Casemiro: Real Madrid never gives up against Man City
Casemiro, Manchester United’s holding midfielder who joined the club from Real Madrid in 2022, has expressed that he was not surprised by Real Madrid’s remarkable comeback win against Manchester City in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League. Having been a part
Hasina accuses Yunus govt of turning Bangladesh into terrorism hub
Ousted Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has accused the Mohammed Yunus-led interim government of transforming the country into a hub of terrorism and lawlessness. Hasina vowed to return to Bangladesh, promising justice for the families suffering under the regime and assuring accountability
African Union Summit highlights reparations and elections
The 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of the Heads of State and Government opened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, focusing on reparations and the election of senior AU Commission leadership. The two-day meeting, which includes African leaders and heads of
Russian officials in Riyadh for Trump-Putin talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov are heading to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to meet with a US delegation, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. The meeting on Tuesday
US Secretary of State Rubio in Riyadh for Gaza and Ukraine talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Riyadh for talks with Saudi officials, focusing on a controversial US proposal for Gaza. This visit marks Rubio’s first Middle East tour as the top US diplomat. Rubio’s trip to Saudi Arabia follows US President
Qatar’s Emir welcomed at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday during his two-day state visit to India. This marks his second visit to the country since March 2015, following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India, Philippines mark 75 years of ties with cultural summit in Cebu
India and the Philippines celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations with the Indo-Philippine Cultural and Educational Exchange Summit in Cebu, the Queen City of the South. A key highlight of the event was the unveiling of a statue of Tamil saint and poet
Jaishankar meets neighboring foreign ministers at Indian Ocean Conference
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a series of meetings with his counterparts from neighboring countries, including Bangladesh, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat on Sunday. “Met Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain of the Interim Government of
Turkiye aids Syria in Damascus airport renovation
A 25-member technical team from Turkiye has begun work in Syria to renovate Damascus International Airport, Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced. “Our team, consisting of personnel from the General Directorate of State Airports Authority, has been deployed to restore Damascus
Netanyahu and Rubio discuss US-Israel coordination on Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, stated that Israel and the US are working in “full cooperation” on issues related to the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu described his meeting with Rubio as “very productive,” highlighting discussions
Senior Seoul trade official heads to US for talks on Trump tariffs
South Korea’s Deputy Trade Minister Park Jong-won departed for Washington on Monday to discuss new U.S. tariffs and trade policies under President Donald Trump, his office announced. During his five-day visit, Park will meet officials from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S.
Tulsi Gabbard vows to strengthen US-India ties
Tulsi Gabbard, the newly confirmed US Director of National Intelligence, has reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening US-India relations. In a post on X, Gabbard expressed her enthusiasm for enhancing bilateral ties. “It was an honor to welcome India’s Prime Minister @narendramodi back to
OpenAI rejects Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion acquisition bid
OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, has officially rejected billionaire Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion offer to acquire the nonprofit company. In a statement on X, OpenAI Board Chair Bret Taylor dismissed Musk’s proposal as an attempt to “disrupt his competition.” “OpenAI is not for
India and Thailand share deep cultural ties spanning over 2000 years: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the deep cultural and spiritual ties between India and Thailand, which have flourished for over 2,000 years, during the fourth edition of SAMVAD – the Global Hindu-Buddhist Initiative for Conflict Avoidance and Environmental Consciousness in Bangkok. Expressing his
South Korea seeks investment, trade deals to counter U.S. tariffs
South Korea must bring strong “bargaining chips” to the negotiation table with the United States, such as increased corporate investments in the U.S. and enhanced cooperation in key strategic industries. These measures could help minimize the impact of Washington’s “America First” trade policies
From F-35 fighter jets to doubling US-India trade: Key takeaways from the Modi-Trump meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, on Friday, discussing ways to deepen the India-US partnership across various sectors, including defense, trade, and energy. The meeting reaffirmed both leaders’ commitment to enhancing strategic collaboration and
PM Modi to stay at Blair House during US visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will stay at Blair House, the official guest residence for visiting dignitaries, during his two-day visit to the United States. Located at 1651 Pennsylvania Avenue, directly across from the White House, Blair House is more than just a guest
PM Modi arrives in Washington for talks with President Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a two-day visit at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. His visit aims to strengthen the growing strategic partnership between India and the United States. “Landed in Washington DC a short while
PM Modi welcomed in Washington ahead of Trump meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Washington on Wednesday for a high-profile meeting with re-elected US President Donald Trump. The visit aims to strengthen ties between the world’s two largest democracies. Despite chilly