International
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ruled out any direct negotiations with the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme. He described such talks as a “dead end” and accused the U.S. of making demands amounting to bullying. Iran’s Nuclear Position Reiterated Khamenei reaffirmed that Iran does not intend to develop nuclear weapons, citing a […]
Business
President Donald Trump is expected to sign off on a deal for TikTok on Thursday, a White House source has confirmed. The move comes after months of negotiation over the app’s ownership and operations in the U.S. Divestment And National Security The deal is expected to involve divestment of TikTok’s U.S. operations from its Chinese […]
International
U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking after meeting Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, described Russia as a “paper tiger.” He claimed the country was struggling economically and urged Ukraine to reclaim all territory seized by Russia. Russia’s Strong Rebuttal The Kremlin quickly rejected Trump’s comment. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated Russia is “not a tiger” but
International
The United Nations has dismissed claims that the escalator which abruptly stopped during President Donald Trump’s visit was sabotaged. According to UN officials, the halt was caused by a built-in safety mechanism in the escalator system. What UN Says Happened UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated that a videographer from Trump’s delegation, who was walking backward […]
Op-Eds Opinion
In 2025, Ladakh has once again erupted in turmoil. The streets of Leh and Kargil reverberate with chants for statehood, constitutional safeguards, and cultural protection. At the heart of this agitation stands Sonam Wangchuk, once celebrated globally for ice stupas and sustainable innovation, now transformed into the political face of Ladakh’s dissent. But while the […]
International
Hong Kong began reopening on Thursday after a 36-hour shutdown triggered by Super Typhoon Ragasa, considered the strongest tropical cyclone of 2025. Businesses, public transport, and certain schools resumed operations as the storm weakened. Airport, Flights, And Transport The Hong Kong International Airport restarted operations from 6 a.m., with all three runways in use.
International
In a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that three technical malfunctions during his visit were deliberate acts of sabotage. He described them as “sinister events” and a “real disgrace.” The incidents included a halted escalator, a malfunctioning teleprompter, and audio failures during his address. Details Of The Incidents
Business
The Government of India has changed the import policy for silver and certain silver jewellery items, making them “Restricted” instead of “Free”. This restriction will remain in place until March 31, 2026. Reason Behind the Move Officials say the change was prompted by a sharp rise in silver imports, especially from ASEAN countries like Thailand. […]