A new population-based study from South Korea has triggered global discussion after researchers reported a potential association between COVID-19 vaccination and an increased risk of certain cancers within one year of receiving the vaccine. While the study does not establish causation, it has raised questions that warrant further investigation into long-term vaccine safety. The Research...
U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered a stern warning to Hamas, urging the militant group to accept the proposed Gaza peace deal or face what he described as “all hell.” The statement marks one of Trump’s most forceful interventions in Middle Eastern affairs since leaving office, sparking global debate on the viability of a long-term...
In response to a spate of violent attacks on cinema halls in Canada, several theatre chains have announced they will temporarily cease showing Indian films, citing safety concerns for patrons and staff. The decision comes after recent arson attempts and a shooting incident targeting venues that regularly screen South Asian cinema. The Violent Incidents That...
A fresh wave of concern has swept through the Indian diaspora in Canada after hateful graffiti was discovered in Mississauga, where the words “Indian Rats” were painted near a children’s park. The offensive message has caused deep outrage among Indo-Canadians, particularly because it appeared in a space often visited by families and young children. The...
In a rare and candid admission, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has acknowledged that the country functions under a hybrid political system where power is shared between the civilian government and the military establishment. His remarks have once again brought the spotlight on the powerful role of the army in Pakistan’s governance structure. Admission of...
In a striking public declaration, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded U.S. President Donald Trump as a “man of peace,” asserting that Trump played an instrumental role in facilitating the ceasefire with India earlier this year. Sharif’s remarks mark a dramatic diplomatic posture, especially given India’s consistent rejection of any third-party intervention in the...
Updated: Sep 26th, 2025 Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has filed a lawsuit against rival OpenAI, alleging theft of trade secrets through hiring its former employees. Intensifying the ongoing conflict between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, a complaint was filed in California federal court that former xAI employees were poached to obtain...
Updated: Sep 26th, 2025 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the ministers of the G4 have reviewed the state of negotiations for reforming the Security Council while reiterating their commitment to the goal. After their meeting on Thursday, he posted on X that the “G4 reiterated its commitment to reforming the United Nations including the...
Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas, riding high on rising support for statehood while also facing relentless Israeli attacks, on Thursday, denounced Hamas and offered to work with the US President Donald Trump to implement a peace plan endorsed by the UN. Speaking through a video link after the US barred him from coming to New York...
Updated: Sep 26th, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced tariffs of up to 100% on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, starting October 1, 2025. The move could hit the Indian pharmaceuticals sector hard as it is significantly dependent on trade with foreign countries, particularly the US. In a post on Truth...