Trudeau says Canada will respond to U.S. tariffs as Ontarios premier says Trump declared war
Canadas leaders confident in avoiding U.S. President Trumps tariffs, but Ontario premier Doug Ford predicts inevitable trade war with U.S. looming
Is Trump justified in asking EU to buy more oil and gas from the U.S.?
The European Unions oil and gas imports from the U.S. are already increasing at a rapid pace, as the bloc does not want to purchase these products from Russia
Mr. Hosseins visit is the first since China announced plans to build a mega dam on Yarlung Tsangpo which flows into India as Brahmaputra which is known as Jamuna and Meghna in Bangladesh
World Bank Neutral Expert says competent to judge Indus Water Treaty dispute
Decision does not help resolve a demand by India to renegotiate Indus Water Treaty, which was implemented in 1960
Wake up and spend more on defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes office
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to wake up and spend more on defense, in a speech to the French military as Donald Trump returns to power
Ukraine war will not end tomorrow or day after, says French President Macron
Let us not delude ourselves, Mr. Macron said in his New Years address to the French armed forces.
Trump, invoking expansionist agenda, says U.S. will take back Panama Canal
Trump again accused Panama of breaking the promises it made for the final transfer of the strategic waterway in 1999 and of ceding its operation to China - claims that the Panamanian government has vehemently denied
Trump signs slew of executive orders on Day 1: A full list
President Donald Trumphas begun his promised flurry of executive action on Day 1.
Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into law
We dont want criminals coming into our country, Mr. Trump told supporters at the Capitol, adding he looked forward to holding a bill signing within a week or so
How Irish solidarity with Palestine forced the closure of the Israeli embassy
Ever since violence in Gaza escalated from October 2023, there have been demonstrations as well as massive rallies against Israel in Dublin at least once a month
8 people die in a fire at a home for the elderly in Serbia, officials say
Serbian officials say eight people have died in a fire at a home for older people on the outskirts of the capital that is suspected of being set by a resident
Tripura public works experts visit Bangladesh dam construction site
They are expected to submit a report to the State government
Trump inauguration LIVE: Swearing-in ceremony to begin at 10:30 p.m. IST
Incoming Vice President J.D. Vance will also be sworn in with Mr. Trump; the outgoing President, Democrat Joe Biden, has said he plans to attend the ceremony to witness the transfer of power
Billionaire wealth soars three times faster by $2 trillion in 2024: Oxfam
The wealth of the world's ten richest men grew on average by almost $100 million a day even if they lost 99% of their wealth overnight, they would remain billionaires, Oxfam said
Trump to sign barrage of executive orders on immigration, border security, energy
Trump is also expected to roll back some of the executive orders and actions of outgoing President Joe Biden
'We won', declares Trump at Raucous MAGA rally on inauguration eve
Jubilant crowds celebrated Mr. Trumps second term and MAGAs total control of the Republican Party.
Trump meets with GOP senators as supporters cheer his return on eve of inauguration
After meeting with senators, Mr. Trump headed to Arlington National Cemetery, where he and Vice President-elect JD Vance walked together to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a wreath-laying ceremony
Far-right ally of Netanyahu quits government over Gaza ceasefire deal
Israel says ceasefire agreement with Hamas begins, after 3-hourdelay
Hamas attributed the delay to technical reasons, as well as the complexities of the field situation and the continued bombing, ultimately publishing at around 10:30 a.m.
Senior Taliban person urges group's leader to scrap education bans on Afghan women, girls
Sher Abbas Stanikzai, political deputy at the Foreign Ministry, told an audience at a religious school ceremony there was no reason to deny education to women and girls
Southeast Asian foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputes
The retreat on the idyllic northern resort island of Langkawi was the first major meeting of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations hosted by Malaysia
Nate Anderson: Activist short-seller
Known for investigative reports on publicly listed companies, the founder of Hindenburg Research says he is disbanding the group
Netanyahu says Israel reserves 'right to resume war if necessary' with U.S. support
If we are forced to resume the war, we will do so with force, Mr. Netanyahu said, adding that Israel had changed the face of the Middle East since the war began
Impeached South Korean president argues for his release as court reviews his formal arrest
South Koreas impeached president has argued for his release before a Seoul judge as the court reviewed whether to grant a law enforcement request for his formal arrest
Croation deputy PM quits over video of him firing from car
Croatian Deputy PM resigns after video of shooting from car surfaces, adding to government troubles
Nigeria admitted as partner country of BRICS bloc
Nigeria becomes the ninth BRICS partner country, joining Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.
UN announces new plan to counter surge in antisemitism
Miguel Moratinos, the head of the UN Alliance of Civilisations, which developed the plan, said he was alarmed at the surge in antisemitic incidents online and offline, citing attacks on synagogues and religious sites
Arvind Venkat, the first Indian American representative in Pennsylvania, focuses on making healthcare more affordable and accessible. Balancing his roles as a physician and lawmaker, Venkat emphasizes reducing healthcare costs and improving public health. He actively connects with and represents the Indian American community while addressing political engagement and combating racism.
US consulate to open in Bengaluru on Friday, but no visa services for now
The US consulate office in Bengaluru will open this Friday with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in attendance. Initially hosted at JW Marriot hotel on Vittal Mallya road, it will later move to a permanent facility. The consulate aims to ease visa processes for residents and support American citizens and businesses.
H-1B clash exposes a tough choice for Trump: MAGA or Musk
Trump's skilled worker visa program, H-1B, faces tension as Silicon Valley backers like Elon Musk clash with MAGA supporters. Critics highlight its flaws, including wage suppression and displacement of American workers. Reform is needed to strike a balance between attracting skilled foreign workers and protecting local jobs, challenging Trump's previous hardline immigration stance.
