Amid Iran Tensions, US Asks India To Absorb Russian Oil Meant For China; What The Proposal Means For India?

Amid Iran Tensions, US Asks India To Absorb Russian Oil Meant For China; What The Proposal Means For India?

• US suggested India absorb Russian oil waiting for Chinese refineries• Over 100 million barrels of crude currently floating offshore• Extra cargoes could benefit Indian refiners through discounted supply• Move aimed at cooling global oil prices amid Middle East tensions The United States has proposed that India reflect on absorbing over 100 million barrels of […]

Britain’s Royal Family Member Andrew arrested in Epstein Scandal (Timeline)

Britain’s Royal Family Member Andrew arrested in Epstein Scandal (Timeline)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of the British Royal family was taken into custody on Thursday, his 66th birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office as part of an investigation connected to his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Investigators have not filed any charges, and Andrew has consistently rejected allegations of wrongdoing. He is believed […]

Echoes of ‘Stop the Invasion’ Reverberate Across X on All Migrants in US

Echoes of ‘Stop the Invasion’ Reverberate Across X on All Migrants in US

On the social media platform X, the rallying cry “Stop the Invasion” has exploded into a digital battleground, capturing the raw pulse of America’s polarized immigration debate. What began as a staple in Republican political rhetoric has evolved into a grassroots hashtag and slogan, amassing thousands of posts in recent months. With U.S. President Donald […]

‘Stop invasion and deport them’: Texas activist targets Hanuman temple, Indian Immigrants

‘Stop invasion and deport them’: Texas activist targets Hanuman temple, Indian Immigrants

A Texas-based conservative activist has sparked controversy after sharing a video of a 90-foot-tall “Statue of Union” of Lord Hanuman, which is located at the Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, Texas. While sharing the video, Carlos Turcios, a Republican activist based in the Dallas, Fort Worth region, said that third World Aliens are slowly […]

In the hands of innovators from the Global South, AI can transform lives

Fodder cutters are fearsome machines with huge circular blades spinning at high speed, powered by small generators. Operated by rural workers in several developing countries, including India, Pakistan and Kenya, they pose a constant risk – many have had hands or arms amputated following accidents. The consequences are devastating. Tasks that shape daily life – […]

World News in Brief: Deadly strikes in Sudan, Guterres calls for unity ahead of Ramadan

World News in Brief: Deadly strikes in Sudan, Guterres calls for unity ahead of Ramadan

Fresh waves of violence in Sudan and neighbouring South Sudan are pushing fragile communities into deeper crisis, with attacks on towns, health facilities and aid infrastructure forcing thousands to flee and leaving humanitarian agencies scrambling to respond. Over the past week, conflict has intensified in Sudan’s North Kordofan state, where more than a dozen attacks […]

‘Like a scene out of a horror movie’: UN report warns of war crimes in Sudan’s El Fasher

A new United Nations report has documented widespread atrocities in Sudan’s Darfur region, accusing fighters from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias of carrying out mass killings, sexual violence and other grave abuses during an assault on the city of El Fasher. The findings, released by the UN human rights office, highlight what […]

Madagascar: ‘Overwhelming’ destruction, surging needs after back-to-back cyclones – WFP

Madagascar: ‘Overwhelming’ destruction, surging needs after back-to-back cyclones – WFP

Madagascar is grappling with a growing humanitarian emergency after two powerful cyclones struck the island nation within three weeks, leaving widespread destruction and pushing hundreds of thousands of people into urgent need of assistance. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) says around 400,000 people are now facing acute humanitarian needs following the storms, which […]

Political violence against MPs rising worldwide: IPU

Political violence against MPs rising worldwide: IPU

  Violence and intimidation against elected lawmakers are rising across the world, increasingly fuelled by online hostility and political polarisation, according to a new report presented at the United Nations. Martin Chungong, Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), warned that the growing hostility directed at parliamentarians could have serious consequences for democratic institutions if […]

World News in Brief: Violence, Terror Attacks And Digital Security Dominate Global Concerns At UN

World News in Brief: Violence, Terror Attacks And Digital Security Dominate Global Concerns At UN

Rising conflict, humanitarian emergencies and growing concerns over critical digital infrastructure dominated recent discussions involving United Nations agencies and global leaders, with crises unfolding from South Sudan to Pakistan and new efforts launched to safeguard global communications networks. Fighting In South Sudan Displaces Thousands Renewed violence in South Sudan’s Jonglei state has triggered a large-scale […]

UN Condemns Russian Strikes On Ukrainian Cities As Energy Infrastructure Comes Under Pressure

UN Condemns Russian Strikes On Ukrainian Cities As Energy Infrastructure Comes Under Pressure

United Nations officials have expressed alarm over renewed Russian strikes targeting Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure, warning that the attacks are worsening conditions for civilians as winter temperatures continue to grip the country. Matthias Schmale, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, said he was “appalled” by the latest attacks reported in the cities of Dnipro, […]

Invisible highways: Undersea Cables Power 99% Of Global Internet Traffic, Despite Growing Risks

Invisible highways: Undersea Cables Power 99% Of Global Internet Traffic, Despite Growing Risks

The world’s digital economy depends heavily on a vast network of undersea cables stretching across the ocean floor, quietly carrying nearly all international internet traffic and enabling trillions of dollars in financial transactions every day. Despite their central role in modern connectivity, these cables remain largely invisible to the public, even as governments and technology […]

Budget 2026 Raises Aid For Nepal, Afghanistan; Allocation To Bangladesh Cut

Budget 2026 Raises Aid For Nepal, Afghanistan; Allocation To Bangladesh Cut

India has recalibrated its neighbourhood development assistance in the Union Budget 2026–27, increasing allocations for countries such as Nepal, Afghanistan, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, while sharply reducing aid to Bangladesh, signalling a selective realignment of regional priorities. According to Budget documents, India’s development assistance to Bhutan has been raised to Rs 2,288.56 crore, reaffirming Thimphu’s […]