WASHINGTON — On Thursday, the Supreme Court rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s request to block criminal proceedings in his New York hush money case, allowing a sentencing hearing scheduled for Friday to proceed. In a 5-4 decision, with four conservative justices dissenting, the conservative-majority court diverged from its earlier decisions that had favored Trump. The brief, unsigned

California is enduring a series of catastrophic wildfires that have claimed seven lives and caused extensive destruction across the Los Angeles area. The Palisades and Eaton fires have been particularly devastating, with five fatalities linked to the Eaton fire and two to the Palisades fire. Thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate as firefighters battle to contain the flames. There has been some progress in

The Henley Passport Index 2025 reveals that India’s passport has dropped five places, now ranking 85th globally. Indian passport holders can travel visa-free to 57 destinations, sharing the position with Equatorial Guinea and Niger. Singapore continues to top the rankings with visa-free access to 195 destinations. The top 10 list is largely dominated by European countries, with Japan, South Korea, and Finland making notable appearances. A significant change in this year’

India has extended invitations to Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other neighboring countries to participate in a unique seminar marking 150 years of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This initiative aims to set aside political differences and highlight the shared history of the Indian subcontinent. The seminar is being hailed as a first-of-its-kind effort by the Indian government to foster regional cooperation. Invitations have been sent to Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Afghanis

Republican Congressman Andy Biggs has reintroduced a bill in the US House of Representatives that seeks to revoke Pakistan’s designation as a major non-NATO ally. The bill stipulates that the U.S. president should not certify this status unless Pakistan continues to take significant military action against the Haqqani Network, a militant group that has long used Pakistan as a safe haven. The bill&

Two U.S. astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for months, provided an update on their extended stay. Initially, they were expected to spend just eight days aboard the ISS after arriving in June via Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. However, technical issues with the Starliner’s propulsion system forced NASA to change their return plans, pushing their departure to March 2025 at the earliest. Despite the

A significant high-level meeting took place in Dubai between senior Indian officials and the Afghan Taliban leadership. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented India, while Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi attended on behalf of the Taliban government. The meeting, which is vital for fostering stronger bilateral relations, aimed to improve cooperation across various sectors, including humanitarian aid, development, trade, and security. One of the

As concerns rise over the outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, with subsequent detection in India, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a statement to ease public fears. The WHO explained that HMPV is a common respiratory virus that typically causes mild symptoms, similar to the common cold. It emphasized that the virus has been circulating globally for years and is not new. Recent reports from China highlighted an increase in respiratory infections, includin

Justin Trudeau's allegations against India likely contributed to his downfall in several ways. Firstly, his claims that India was involved in the killing of Khalistani militant Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada and was sponsoring criminal activities on Canadian soil were vehemently denied by New Delhi . This led to a diplomatic fallout, with India expelling six Canadian diplomats and recalling its envoy to Ottawa.  

US President-elect Donald Trump proposed using "economic force" to pressure Canada into becoming the 51st state of the United States, citing concerns over trade imbalances and the cost of US military assistance. Trump emphasized his intention to impose "substantial" tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods to address these issues. "The US absorbing Canada would really be something," Trump sta

Elon Musk recently shared his concerns about the global population decline, labeling it as humanity’s greatest threat. Musk's post on X (formerly Twitter) included a graph that displayed projected population changes for several countries, including Nigeria, the US, Indonesia, and Pakistan, between 2018 and 2100. In his post, Musk agreed with the statement “Population collapse is humanity's greatest threat,” originally shared by the Tesla Owners Silicon Vall

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington has claimed the top spot as the No. 1 metropolitan area for relocation in 2024, according to U-Haul's Top U.S. Growth Metros and Cities report. This marks a significant leap for DFW, which climbed eight places from its No. 9 ranking in 2023—a proud achievement for the region. Sean Fullerton, president of U-Haul Company

The residential real estate segment, particularly luxury housing, saw remarkable growth in 2024, drawing increased interest from both end-users and buyers . As the Union Budget 2025-26 approaches, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to unveil measures aimed at further supporting the real estate sector. Key areas of focus include reducing the GST burden on developers, reviving the Credit Linked Subsidy Schem

“Democracy Prevails”: Vice President Kamala Harris Certifies Donald Trump’s Return to the White House On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris made a succinct yet powerful declaration to reporters in the Senate chamber when asked about presiding over the certification of the 2024 presidential election: “Democracy prevails.”

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has officially announced his resignation as the leader of the ruling Liberal Party and confirmed that he will step down as prime minister once a new leader is chosen to succeed him. Here’s a detailed recap of the day’s key developments: Trudeau declared that "this country deserves a real choice

LONDON — In this historic election year, global governments faced a significant setback. The most notable defeat for Americans was Vice President Kamala Harris losing to President-elect Donald Trump. However, this is just one example of a broader trend seen across the globe, from India to Austria, Botswana to South Korea, and Britain to Uruguay. At the start of 2024, a media reported that the year would witness more elections than any other, with ove

On December 13, 2024, the United States and China signed a bilateral science and technology agreement, revising a 45-year-old pact. However, this new agreement limits research collaboration and narrows the scope of topics allowed for joint study, reflecting heightened concerns over international research security. Governments worldwide, including the U.S., European Union, Canada, and Japan, have introduced stricter measures to safeguard sensitive scientific data from foreign interference, esp

India strongly condemned the Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan civilians, which resulted in at least 51 deaths, including women and children, in Afghanistan’s Paktika province on December 24. In a statement on Monday, Indian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned the attack, describing it as part of Pakistan's longstanding practice of blaming its neighbors for its internal problems. The airstrikes targeted areas in Paktika, particularly affecting the village of Laman,

Severe Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice, and Dangerous Travel Conditions Across Central U.S. A powerful winter storm swept through the central U.S. on Sunday, bringing snow, ice, high winds, and plummeting temperatures, creating hazardous travel conditions. The storm, described by the National Weather Service as potentially delivering the “heaviest snowfall in a decade,” affected millions acro

Canadian PM Trudeau Likely to Step Down Amid Growing Resignation Calls – Sources OTTAWA, Jan 5– Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is increasingly likely to announce his intention to step down, although no final decision has been made yet, according to a source familiar with the matter. The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, shared this insight after a media repor