Pope Francis emerged onto a rain-drenched makeshift stage, undeterred by the off-season typhoon that had lashed the area, to address a sea of hundreds of thousands of emotional pilgrims in the central Philippines. Despite warnings from organizers about deteriorating weather conditions, he proceeded with the 2015 open-air mass in Tacloban.Despite the challenges, Francis remained undeterred,…
The US Commerce Department has revealed intentions to impose tariffs of as high as 3,521% on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian countries. A year-long investigation culminated following requests from several major solar equipment manufacturers for the administration of then-President Joe Biden to safeguard their operations in the United States. The proposed levies are…
Australia has promptly rejected China’s proposal to collaborate against Donald Trump’s tariffs amid the intensifying trade conflict between Washington and Beijing. The White House has announced a new import tax of 10% on goods from Australia. In contrast, tariffs on imports from China, Australia’s largest trading partner, have increased to a staggering 125%. In an…
During a recent interview, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism regarding India’s relationship with its long-time rival, China. He stated that normalcy has been restored along the contentious India-China border and emphasised the need for enhanced relations. The remarks are particularly noteworthy, given the heightened tensions that have persisted since a violent border clash in…
Canadian authorities have confirmed that four Canadians were executed in China earlier this year on drug-related charges. According to Canada’s foreign minister, Mélanie Joly, all individuals involved held dual citizenship, and their identities have been kept confidential. A representative from the Chinese embassy in Canada has reportedly called on Ottawa to “stop making irresponsible remarks,”…
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…
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…
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 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,…
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…
