In an unusual incident in New York, French President Emmanuel Macron had to wait on the streets due to a traffic halt caused by former US President Donald Trump’s convoy. Security personnel reportedly asked Macron to pause until the motorcade passed. Amused by the situation, Macron immediately called Trump to inform him about the unexpected...
A 13-year-old boy from Afghanistan allegedly reached Delhi by hiding inside the landing gear compartment of a KAM Airlines flight from Kabul, according to reports. The incident was detected around 11 am on Monday, when flight RQ-4401 landed at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport after a two-hour journey. The boy, identified as a resident of...
Updated: Sep 23rd, 2025 Super Typhoon Ragasa slammed into the northern Philippines on Monday, unleashing torrential rains and strong winds that triggered flooding, toppled trees, and tore roofs off homes. The intense weather prompted the evacuation of more than 10,000 residents as authorities scrambled to ensure public safety. Roads in many areas became impassable due...
New York: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described India as a “critical partner” for the United States after meeting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday during the UN General Assembly session. According to the US State Department, Rubio appreciated India’s continued engagement on key areas including trade, defense, energy, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals....
Los Angeles: Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to return to air on Tuesday, September 23, after being suspended over host Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial comments regarding the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Disney, ABC’s parent company, confirmed on Monday that the decision to temporarily pull the show was made after internal discussions, calling Kimmel’s remarks...
Updated: Sep 22nd, 2025 Khalistani extremist Inderjit Singh Gosal, regarded as a close aide and right-hand man of terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has reportedly been arrested in Ottawa on multiple charges related to firearms possession, several reports indicated on Monday. Gosal rose to prominence as a key Canadian organiser for the US-based Khalistani outfit Sikhs...
Updated: Sep 22nd, 2025 30 people killed by Pakistani Air Force air strike on a village in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (image: IANS) Over 30 people, including several women and children, were killed on Monday after the Pakistani Air Force dropped eight bombs on a village in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, several media reports have...
Updated: Sep 22nd, 2025 Donald Trump’s sudden move to slap a $1,00,000 fee on H-1B visas isn’t just poor policy, it’s a strategic windfall for China. While the US, in the name of MAGA, drives talent away, Beijing is opening its doors with the new K-visa programme to attract global STEM professionals. China will introduce...
Updated: Sep 22nd, 2025 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on Monday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, officials confirmed. They said the discussion will serve as a continuation of efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and bridge the differences...
In a coordinated diplomatic move ahead of the high-stakes United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session this week, three major Western countries — the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada — on Sunday formally recognised the State of Palestine, reviving global debate over the long-standing two-state solution. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the UK’s recognition of...