Man imprisoned for attempted killing of former Japanese Prime Minister
A man has received a 10-year prison sentence following his conviction for the attempted murder…
India’s Modi joins the Trump-owned portal Truth Social
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has joined a select group of global leaders by signing up for Truth Social, the social media platform established by US President Donald Trump. On Monday, Modi made his inaugural post, featuring a photograph with Trump captured in Houston, Texas, during his 2019 visit to the United States. He expressed…
Trump and Putin to discuss ceasefire deal soon, says US envoy
In the coming days, US President Donald Trump is set to engage in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin as negotiations persist regarding a potential ceasefire in the ongoing three-year conflict in Ukraine. US envoy Steve Witkoff, following his meeting with Putin in Moscow on Thursday, informed CNN that he anticipates a call between both…
Serbia sees record 325,000 protesters against government
On Saturday, hundreds of thousands gathered in the capital of Serbia to voice their outrage following the tragic deaths of 15 individuals in a railway station collapse. The government reported an attendance of 107,000 at the event in Belgrade, but an independent monitor claimed that the number of participants reached 325,000 or possibly higher, marking…
India arrests crypto administrator with Russian ties, wanted by the US
In a significant development, Indian authorities have apprehended an administrator of a cryptocurrency exchange who the United States seeks for purportedly facilitating money laundering for cybercriminals and breaching sanctions. Aleksej Besciokov, a Lithuanian national residing in Russia, was apprehended on Tuesday in the southern Indian state of Kerala, according to statements from the country’s leading…
Indian Americans are anxious about US ties under Trump
A recent survey reveals that Indian Americans are growing more optimistic about the future of India. However, they express significant apprehensions regarding US-India relations should Donald Trump secure a second term in office. In October, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, in collaboration with YouGov, conducted the 2024 Indian-American Survey, which explored the political attitudes…
Air India flight turns back after toilets clog with plastic and rags
Air India has reported that a recent flight had to make an unexpected turnaround due to a significant blockage in its toilets caused by plastic bags, rags, and clothing items. A plane en route from Chicago to Delhi, India, spent several hours airborne before returning to the US. Footage captured within the aircraft revealed chaos,…
Mark Carney beats Trudeau to become Canada’s prime minister
Mark Carney, the former central banker, has emerged victorious in the contest to lead Canada’s ruling Liberal Party, positioning him to succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister, according to official results released on Sunday. Carney is set to assume leadership during a challenging period in Canada as the nation navigates a trade conflict with its…
Gunfire erupts in Toronto pub: three suspects at large after 12 injured
Three suspects are still at large after 12 people were injured in a shooting at a pub in Toronto, police in the Canadian city say. A shooting incident occurred at 22:39 on Friday local time (03:39 GMT Saturday) near Scarborough city centre in eastern Toronto. Authorities said six people suffered bullet wounds, and others were…
Twelve hurt in shooting at Toronto pub
Authorities in Toronto report that a shooting at a local pub has left a dozen individuals injured, with three suspects currently evading capture. A shooting incident occurred at 22:39 on Friday local time (03:39 GMT Saturday) in proximity to the Scarborough city centre in eastern Toronto. Officials reported that a total of 12 individuals sustained…
United States charges Chinese hackers who targeted dissidents
In a significant development, US prosecutors have brought charges against 12 Chinese nationals, accusing them of involvement in a purported hacking operation that allegedly sold information about US-based dissidents to the Chinese government. According to the Justice Department (DOJ), the operation, described as “state-sponsored,” also focused on government agencies such as the Treasury. According to…