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09 Jun 2025

Greta Thunberg

Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid ship; detains Greta Thunberg, other activists   

The Israeli military has intercepted and boarded a Gaza-bound aid ship named "Madleen," detaining those onboard.

09 Jun 2025

Bernie Sanders

LA protests intensify: Trump deploys National Guard; many protesters arrested

Tensions in Los Angeles have reached a boiling point as protests against President Donald Trump's immigration policies entered their third day.

08 Jun 2025

Afghanistan

Trump's travel ban on 12 nations begins early Monday

United States President Donald Trump has imposed a travel ban on citizens of 12 countries, effective from 12:01am ET (9:31am IST) on Monday.

08 Jun 2025

Bangladesh

Saudi suspends 'block work visas' for Indians, 13 other countries

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of "block work visas" to nationals from 14 countries, including India.

08 Jun 2025

Canada

Pro-Khalistani supporters 'assault' journalist in Canada, threaten him: Details here

Canadian investigative journalist Mocha Bezirgan has alleged he was assaulted and threatened by pro-Khalistan activists in Vancouver.

08 Jun 2025

Elon Musk

Did physical fight break out between Musk, Bessent?: Report

According to Stephen K Bannon, right-wing strategist and podcaster, tensions precipitated during a heated dispute between Musk and Bessent over who would lead the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Didn't get H-1B? You can try for these US visas

With the United States tightening its immigration policies and tech layoffs continuing, Indian professionals are increasingly looking for alternative visa options.

08 Jun 2025

Climate Change

This new method could solve the world's growing water crisis

Water scarcity is a growing global concern, with half of the world's population facing severe water shortages for at least one month every year, according to the United Nations.

08 Jun 2025

Pablo Escobar

Colombian presidential candidate shot during campaign event

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot during a campaign event in Bogota's Fontibon district on Saturday.

08 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

2,000 troops deployed to LA amid protests against ICE

The Trump administration has deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles as protests against immigration enforcement raids intensify.

08 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

Trump severs ties with Musk, warns of 'serious consequences'

United States President Donald Trump has severed ties with billionaire Elon Musk, warning of "serious consequences" if the Tesla and SpaceX CEO supports Democrats in future elections.

07 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

Elon Musk deletes post linking Trump to Epstein files

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has deleted a controversial post on his social media platform, X.

07 Jun 2025

Hamas

Body of Thai hostage recovered by IDF in Gaza

The Israeli military has recovered the body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai hostage who was held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.

07 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

Russian ex-president offers to mediate Trump-Musk 'peace deal'

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has humorously offered to mediate a "peace deal" between United States President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.

You can get your US visa faster at these places

Indian applicants for tourist visas to the United States are facing long delays in getting interview appointments.

07 Jun 2025

Amnesty International

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong faces new national security charges

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has been slapped with fresh national security charges.

07 Jun 2025

Bangladesh

Bangladesh polls in April 2026, says Muhammad Yunus

The Awami League has slammed Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus for his recent announcement about the upcoming general elections in Bangladesh.

US Congressman calls on Pakistan to act against Jaish-e-Mohammed

United States Congressman Brad Sherman has called on Pakistan to take strong action against the terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).

07 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

Russia launches massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine

In a major escalation of the ongoing conflict, Russia has launched a massive attack on Ukraine using over 400 drones and 40 missiles.

07 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

Trump lifts longstanding ban on supersonic flights over US

President Donald Trump has initiated the process to lift the 52-year-old ban on supersonic flights over the continental US.

07 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

Trump hints at review of Musk's government contracts

United States President Donald Trump has hinted at a possible review of government contracts held by Elon Musk's companies.

06 Jun 2025

Bangladesh

Bangladesh's interim leader Yunus finally announces dates for general elections 

Bangladesh will hold its national elections "on any day in the first half of April 2026," interim chief Muhammad Yunus announced on Friday.

06 Jun 2025

China

Chinese man arrested after 32 years for killing mother, girlfriend 

A man in China, identified only by his surname, Li, has been arrested after evading capture for 32 years.

06 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

Russia's mysterious 'doomsday radio' is transmitting again

The mysterious Russian radio station, UVB-76, referred to by some as the 'Doomsday Radio,' has resumed its cryptic transmissions.

06 Jun 2025

North Korea

North Korea refloats capsized warship; to undergo repairs at dock 

North Korea has successfully refloated a new destroyer that capsized during its launch last month.

06 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's ban on Harvard's foreign students 

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a proclamation by President Donald Trump that sought to bar foreign students from entering the United States to attend Harvard University.

06 Jun 2025

Myanmar

Myanmar junta arrests 6-year-old girl for killing retired military officer 

Myanmar's military junta has arrested a six-year-old girl, accusing her of being part of a "terrorist" group responsible for the assassination of retired military officer and diplomat Cho Htun Aung.

06 Jun 2025

Afghanistan

US sanctions 4 International Criminal Court judges 

The administration of US President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on four judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

06 Jun 2025

China

Deport 'illegal alien' Musk immediately: Trump's aide Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon, the former chief strategist of President Donald Trump, has called for an investigation into Tesla CEO Elon Musk's immigration status.

06 Jun 2025

China

Trump confirms China visit after 'very good' call with Xi 

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he will visit China after a "very good" phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

06 Jun 2025

London

Will return to India if assured fair trial: Vijay Mallya

Vijay Mallya, the former owner of Kingfisher Airlines and erstwhile Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL franchise, has said that he will consider returning to India if assured a "fair trial."

06 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

'Trump in Epstein files': Musk unleashes wild claim against president  

The spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, which initially began over the president's "big, beautiful bill," appears to have become personal, with the Tesla CEO bringing out skeletons from the "Epstein Files" closet.

06 Jun 2025

Donald Trump

Trump threatens to cut Elon Musk's government contracts

In a dramatic turn of events, United States President Donald Trump has threatened to terminate the government contracts and subsidies of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk.

05 Jun 2025

Australia

One in 3 Australian men have committed intimate partner violence

A study in Australia has revealed that over one in three men have committed intimate partner violence (IPV), a significant increase from one in four a decade ago.

05 Jun 2025

Columbia University

Trump threatens Columbia University's accreditation: How will this impact students? 

The US Department of Education has threatened to revoke Columbia University's accreditation, alleging the institution failed to protect Jewish students from harassment.

05 Jun 2025

Vietnam

Indian student in Vietnam dies after crashing motorcycle into wall 

A 21-year-old Indian student, Arshid Ashrith, from Telangana, died in a freak accident in Vietnam's Can Tho city on Wednesday.

05 Jun 2025

New Zealand

New Zealand PM's staff, who secretly filmed sex workers, resigns  

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is contemplating new privacy laws following allegations against his deputy chief press secretary, Michael Forbes.

05 Jun 2025

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel recovers bodies of 2 Israeli-American hostages abducted by Hamas 

The Israeli military has recovered the bodies of two American-Israeli citizens, Judi Weinstein-Haggai (70) and her husband Gad Haggai (72), who were taken hostage during a Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023.

05 Jun 2025

North Korea

Who is stabbing survivor Lee Jae-myung, South Korea's new president? 

Lee Jae-myung, the newly elected president of South Korea, has had a tumultuous journey to the top.

05 Jun 2025

Denmark

US vetoes UN resolution calling for unconditional ceasefire in Gaza

The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in Gaza.