US: Palestinian Columbia Student Arrested During Citizenship Interview Over Gaza Activism A Palestinian student from Columbia University, Mohsen Mahdawi, was arrested by immigration officials while attending a U.S. citizenship interview in Colchester, Vermont. Mahdawi, a legal permanent resident since 2015, had actively participated in pro-Gaza demonstrations and co-founded the Palestinian Student Union at Columbia. His […]
Myanmar Hit by Second Earthquake in 24 Hours
Myanmar Rocked by Second Earthquake Within 24 Hours as Aftershocks Continue Following March Devastation Myanmar has been shaken by yet another earthquake, the second within a span of 24 hours, as the country continues to reel from the catastrophic 7.7 magnitude quake that struck on March 28. Since that major seismic event, aftershocks have become […]
India Supports Landmark Global Carbon Tax on Shipping Industry
India Backs First-Ever Global Carbon Tax on Shipping: Purpose and Impact India has voted in favor of the world’s first global carbon tax on the shipping industry, joining 62 other nations — including China and Brazil — in supporting a proposal by the United Nations’ shipping agency, the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The initiative is […]
Israeli military announces dismissal of air force reservists who criticized the Gaza war.
The Israeli military has announced plans to dismiss Air Force reserve soldiers who signed a public letter criticizing the ongoing war in Gaza. These reservists, in the letter, accused the Israeli leadership of prolonging the conflict for political gain rather than focusing on securing the release of hostages. Although the military did not disclose the […]
US Russia Ties
US-Russia Ties: Prisoner Exchange Leads to Release of Treason-Convicted Dual Citizen Ksenia Karelina In a significant development in US-Russia relations, a prisoner exchange between the two countries has resulted in the release of Ksenia Karelina, a dual US-Russian citizen who had been serving a sentence in Russia for treason. Karelina, a former ballet dancer who […]
Tahawwur Rana Expected to Be Extradited to India Soon
Tahawwur Rana Likely to Be Extradited to India Soon; Legal Formalities Underway in the US Los Angeles/New Delhi – Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, may soon be extradited to India as legal proceedings and paperwork in the United States near completion. A Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, the 64-year-old […]
Microsoft Workers Fired
Microsoft Fires Employees for Disruptive Pro-Palestine Protest at Company Event Microsoft has terminated two employees who disrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration in Washington with a protest in support of Palestine. The incident occurred on Friday night during a high-profile company event, leading to significant disruption and drawing attention to Microsoft’s controversial ties with the […]
President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Lisbon, Portugal.
Portugal: President Droupadi Murmu Arrives in Lisbon — First Indian Presidential Visit in 27 Years; Slovakia Visit to Follow Summary:President Droupadi Murmu is on a state visit to Portugal and Slovakia — marking the first visit by an Indian President to Portugal in 27 years, and to Slovakia in 29 years. Her visit coincides with […]
PM Modi receives the Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana Award.
PM Modi Receives ‘Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushan Samman’; Calls It an Honour for 140 Crore Indians Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the prestigious Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushan Samman by the Government of Sri Lanka. This award is presented to heads of state from nations that share strong and friendly ties with Sri […]
PM Modi meets Myanmar General during BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand.
PM Modi Meets Myanmar’s General Min Aung Hlaing at BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand, Assures Full Support for Earthquake Relief Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Myanmar’s military leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, Thailand. During their first-ever meeting, PM Modi expressed condolences over the devastating earthquake that struck […]