Trump Administration Targets ICC Prosecutor with Sanctions Amid War Crimes Investigations The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan, marking the first major action in its renewed clash with the global judicial body. The sanctions freeze Khan’s U.S. assets and bar him and his family from entering the country. This move comes in

Japan’s PM Wins Big in Trump Meeting: A Masterclass in Diplomacy Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pulled off a diplomatic victory in Washington, successfully securing reassurances from Donald Trump while avoiding the turbulence that has defined many of Trump's international dealings.   Strategic Prep

The 2025 Delhi Assembly elections have marked a dramatic shift in the city’s political landscape as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made a stunning comeback after 27 years in the political wilderness. The party secured 48 of the 70 seats, comfortably crossing the halfway mark of 36, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had dominated the last two elections, managed to win only 22 seats. This res

The Union Budget 2025 has introduced significant changes to the income tax regime, offering relief to middle-class taxpayers. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed raising the basic exemption limit to Rs 4 lakh and increased the income threshold for the rebate under Section 87A to Rs 12 lakh. This means individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh, with a standard deduction of Rs 75,000, can avoid paying taxes altogether. But for those earning more than Rs 12.75 lakh, choosing between the old

Congressman Al Green to File New Impeachment Articles Against Trump Houston Representative Al Green has announced plans to introduce new articles of impeachment against former President Donald Trump, citing what he calls "dastardly deeds proposed and dastardly deeds done."   Key Highlights:

BJP’s Projected Victory: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to end its 27-year drought in Delhi and secure a victory in the 2025 assembly elections. Most exit polls predict the BJP winning between 39-60 seats out of the 70-member assembly, making it the largest party. AAP’s Decline: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), currently in po

The Congress Party, once a dominant force in Delhi's politics, is facing a potential rout in the upcoming 2025 assembly elections. After struggling in the 2015 and 2020 elections, where it failed to secure any seats, the latest exit polls suggest that Congress might not open its account again. Various exit polls predict a strong win for the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), with the party expected to win anywhere from 39 to 60 seats. In contrast, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is projected to win b

The high-stakes Delhi Assembly elections have commenced, with over 1.56 crore electors casting their votes across 70 constituencies in a single phase. A total of 13,766 polling stations have been set up across 2,696 polling locations. Employees in both government and private sectors in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana have been granted a paid holiday due to the elections.As voter turnout is expected to be a decisive factor in this election, all eyes are on Delhi’s electorate. In the 20

 Alphonso Davies has signed a five-year contract extension with Bayern Munich, keeping him at the club until 2030, the German club announced on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Canada captain had been linked with a move to Real Madrid, but he chose to remain with Bayern, where he has already won five Bundesliga titles and a Champions League.Davies, who joined Bayern from Vancouver Whitecaps in 2019, expressed his excitement for the future, saying that although he has already achieved a lot, ther

Stuttgart secured a 1-0 win over Augsburg on Tuesday, thanks to a 29th-minute goal from striker Deniz Undav, sending them through to the German Cup semi-finals. Undav, who made his loan from Brighton permanent in the summer, slotted home a clever one-two with Ermedin Demirovic, breaking through Augsburg’s defense after a deflection off Keven Schlotterbeck.While the game wasn’t Stuttgart's strongest performance, with coach Sebastian Hoeness acknowledging the win wasn’t ea

Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz faced a tough challenge in his first match since his quarter-final loss at the Australian Open. In the opening round of the Rotterdam Open, the top seed battled against local hero Botic van de Zandschulp, ranked 81 places below him, to secure a hard-fought 7-6 (7-3), 3-6, 6-1 victory. The match lasted nearly three hours.Alcaraz admitted to feeling nervous at the start, which led to some early mistakes and allowed van de Zandschulp to take control of the matc

Wealthiest Candidates in Delhi Elections 2025: Ahead of Delhi's elections tomorrow, an Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report has highlighted the wealthiest candidates in the race. Leading the list is Karnail Singh from BJP, contesting from Shakur Basti, who has declared a staggering asset value of Rs 259.67 crore, making him the richest among the 699 candidates in this year's Delhi elections. Close behind him is BJP's Manjinder Singh Sirsa, contes

In a sharp speech in Parliament today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took direct aim at his political rivals ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections. Referring to Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), he criticized the Delhi CM for allegedly spending taxpayer money on luxurious amenities for his official residence, famously dubbed 'sheeshmahal.' Modi highlighted that while Kejriwal focused on "jacuzzis and stylish showers," his government had prioritized providing tap wa

The trade war between the world's largest economies has flared up once again. In response to President Trump's 10% tariff on Chinese goods, China has imposed a series of countermeasures, including a 15% tariff on US coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, alongside a 10% fee on US oil and agricultural equipment.   In a move that could further complicate relations, China has launch

In a bold move, U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to create a sovereign wealth fund for the United States, with the potential to become one of the world’s largest. The executive order signed earlier this week marks the first step in establishing the fund, which could play a key role in driving national investments and generating wealth for future generations.   While many nat

In a dramatic shift for U.S. foreign aid, President Donald Trump has placed the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the control of the State Department, marking a potential end to the agency’s independent operations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, now acting administrator of USAID, has delegated key responsibilities to Pete Marocco, a Trump ally accused of dismantling the agency from within.  

President Donald Trump has announced a 30-day suspension of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, preventing a looming trade war with the two North American nations. The decision follows last-minute negotiations with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who agreed to reinforce their borders with the United States. While this move provides temporary relief, the U.S. has not backe

Chelsea staged a remarkable 2-1 comeback victory against West Ham in their Premier League clash on Monday, climbing into the top four of the league. The match marked Graham Potter’s first return to Stamford Bridge since being sacked by Chelsea in 2023. West Ham initially took the lead when Jarrod Bowen scored in the 42nd minute after a defensive error from Chelsea. Despite a lackluster first half, Chelsea bounced back after the break to level the score with a goal from Pedro Neto in the

With less than 24 hours before the Delhi Assembly elections, a police case has been registered against Chief Minister Atishi. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, who is contesting from the Kalkaji constituency, has been named in a disobedience case at the Govindpuri police station. The case, filed under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, stems from allegations that Atishi and her supporters refused to vacate Fateh Singh Marg despite being instructed to do so by the police, citing poll

Raghu Rama Krishnam Raju, the Deputy Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, has issued a strong warning to former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, urging him to attend Assembly sessions and participate in public policy debates. RRR stressed that Jagan, as an elected representative of Pulivendula, must fulfill his responsibilities as an MLA and actively engage in legislative proceedings. The Deputy Speaker emphasized that Jagan's presence in the Assembly is necessary for him to effective