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30 Apr 2025
Abu DhabiGates Foundation announces $500M fund for Africa: What's the purpose?
A group of philanthropic organizations, including the Gates Foundation, has created a $500 million fund to improve maternal and newborn health in sub-Saharan Africa.
30 Apr 2025
Elon MuskMusk is no longer working from the White House: Report
World's richest man Elon Musk is no longer regularly working from the White House, as per the New York Post.
30 Apr 2025
IslamabadWhy Pakistan's challenge to India's Indus Treaty suspension won't work
After India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan is looking to challenge the decision on an international platform.
30 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpTrump jokes he'd like to be next Pope
United States President Donald Trump has jokingly said he would like to be the next Pope.
30 Apr 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu's wife says 'fewer' than 24 hostages alive in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife, Sara Netanyahu, has caused a storm by hinting that fewer than 24 hostages are still alive in Gaza.
30 Apr 2025
BangladeshFormer ISKCON priest granted bail in sedition case in Bangladesh
A Bangladeshi high court has granted bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former ISKCON priest, in a sedition case.
30 Apr 2025
Jammu And Kashmir'Pakistan has all capabilities': Imran Khan warns India amid standoff
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is in prison over corruption charges, has issued a stern warning to India after the Pahalgam attack.
30 Apr 2025
White HouseHarvard University president apologizes for 'antisemitism, Islamophobia' on campus
Harvard University President Alan Garber has apologized after internal reports outlining instances of anti-Muslim and antisemitic prejudice at the institution were released.
30 Apr 2025
Meghan MarkleWill Prince William remove Harry and Meghan's royal titles?
Prince William, the heir apparent to the British throne, reportedly plans to strip Meghan Markle and Prince Harry of their HRH (His/Her Royal Highness) titles.
30 Apr 2025
United States of AmericaExplained: How employers misuse H-1B visas to hire foreign workers
The H-1B visa program, meant to assist US businesses in hiring skilled foreign workers, has been under the scanner for possible fraud.
30 Apr 2025
ChinaPakistan braces for record-breaking heatwave this week; may touch 50°C
Pakistan is bracing for a severe heatwave, with temperatures expected to touch 50°C this week. This bout of extreme weather might break the previous global record for April.
30 Apr 2025
Antonio GuterresUN chief speaks to India, Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has spoken to India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 dead.
30 Apr 2025
COVID-19Indian-origin robotics company CEO kills family, then self, in US
Harshavardhana Kikkeri, a 45-year-old entrepreneur from Mysuru, is alleged to have murdered his wife Shwetha (41), and their 14-year-old son before taking his own life.
30 Apr 2025
UkraineUkrainian journalist tortured, had organs removed in Russian captivity
Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, who died in Russian detention, underwent brutal torture and organ removal before her body was released.
30 Apr 2025
Amazon'P*ssed' Trump called Bezos after Amazon considered displaying tariff costs
President Donald Trump reportedly vented his anger to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos over the company's proposed move to make tariff costs visible on some products.
30 Apr 2025
Donald Trump'Think we'll have a deal': Trump on India tariff talks
United States President Donald Trump sounded hopeful on ongoing tariff negotiations with India, hinting at a possible agreement between the two countries.
30 Apr 2025
IslamabadPakistan minister claims India planning military action in 36 hours
Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has made a serious allegation that India is planning to launch a military operation against Pakistan in the next 24-36 hours.
29 Apr 2025
CanadaHow did Indian-origin candidates perform in Canadian elections?
The Canadian federal election resulted in the Liberal Party retaining power for the fourth consecutive term, with Prime Minister Mark Carney continuing his term.
29 Apr 2025
Elon MuskOnly 35% Americans support Musk's work for Trump, says poll
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's cost-cutting push for the Donald Trump administration has not gone down well with the American public.
29 Apr 2025
Jack MaAlibaba's Jack Ma helped Chinese government intimidate a businessman: Report
Jack Ma, the billionaire co-founder of Alibaba, was involved in an intimidation campaign by the Chinese government targeting a specific businessman, according to documents reviewed by The Guardian.
29 Apr 2025
LondonHuge fire at electrical substation in London; 100 firefighters deployed
A major blaze has broken out at an electrical substation in north-west London, United Kingdom.
29 Apr 2025
CanadaWhat Liberal Party's victory means for India-Canadian relations
Mark Carney and the Liberal Party's win in the Canadian elections signal a possible revival of one of the country's most strained foreign ties: with India.
29 Apr 2025
United States of AmericaGetting US visa 'almost impossible' for citizens of these countries
Acquiring a US visa has become very difficult in 2025, especially for citizens of certain countries, according to a study by Brooks Law Firm.
29 Apr 2025
EgyptUS Navy's $60 million-worth jet falls overboard from aircraft carrier
An F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet of the United States Navy has been lost at sea after it fell off the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier.
29 Apr 2025
CanadaCanada's Liberal wins fourth term as Mark Carney declares victory
Canada's Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, has won a fourth consecutive term in office.
29 Apr 2025
Beijing4 imprisoned pro-democracy lawmakers from 'Hong Kong 47' group released
The first batch of pro-democracy lawmakers of the "Hong Kong 47" group, accused of conspiracy to commit subversion, has been released after four years and two months in prison.
29 Apr 2025
Line of Control (LoC)Pakistan moves radar systems along LoC fearing Indian airstrikes
Responding to increasing tensions with India, the Pakistani army is moving its radars closer to the border.
29 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpUS to criminalize revenge porn, AI deepfakes
The US Congress has passed a landmark legislation, Take It Down Act, which seeks to ban non-consensual intimate photos and videos from online platforms.
29 Apr 2025
JapanClimber rescued from Fuji goes back for phone—needed rescuing again
A 27-year-old Chinese student living in Japan was airlifted from Mount Fuji twice in four days.
29 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpKhalistan supporter Jagmeet Singh announces resignation after losing own seat
Jagmeet Singh of the New Democratic Party (NDP) has announced his resignation after losing his Burnaby Central seat.
29 Apr 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Missing AAP leader's daughter found dead in Canada after days
An Indian student, Vanshika, was found dead in Canada under mysterious circumstances, confirmed the Indian High Commission in Ottawa.
29 Apr 2025
SpainSpain, Portugal declare states of emergency after nationwide power blackout
Spain's Interior Ministry has announced a state of emergency after a massive blackout hit most parts of the Iberian Peninsula.
29 Apr 2025
Jammu And Kashmir'Pakistan's confession to backing terrorism not surprising': India at UN
India has criticized Pakistan at the United Nations (UN) in the wake of a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists.
29 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpLiberals projected to win Canadian election
Mark Carney's Liberal Party is expected to win the required number of seats in the House of Commons to form a government, Canada's public broadcaster, CBC News, is projecting.
29 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpMark Carney's Liberals take early lead in Canadian elections
Canadians have voted in a crucial election to choose their next Prime Minister, amid increasing tensions with the United States of America.
28 Apr 2025
Japan'Funeral...expensive': Japanese man hides father's corpse in wardrobe for years
A 56-year-old man in Japan, Nobuhiko Suzuki, has been arrested for allegedly hiding his father's death.
28 Apr 2025
PortugalSpain, Portugal hit by major power outage: Train services suspended
Spain and Portugal are currently dealing with a major power cut that has hit several parts, including their capitals.
28 Apr 2025
Vladimir PutinPutin announces 3-day ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a "humanitarian" truce from May 8 until midnight May 11.
28 Apr 2025
ChinaPakistan receives PL-15 missiles from China amid tensions with India
Pakistan has reportedly received advanced PL-15 long-range air-to-air missiles from China.
28 Apr 2025
New York CityLetter written onboard Titanic sells at auction for $400,000
A historic letter card penned by Archibald Gracie, a prominent Titanic survivor, has fetched nearly $400,000 (₹3.4 crore) at an auction.
