France debt crisis deepens as borrowing hits record €340 billion, placing fresh pressure on Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu as borrowing costs rise and political unrest complicates his 2027 budget. Foreign-held French debt and higher bond yields are drawing attention to France’s vulnerability among major G7 economies. France record borrowing plan France plans to borrow around €340 billion next year, equivalent to roughly €1.3 b

PM Modi Canada visit set for December 11-12, 2026, as New Delhi and Ottawa seek to deepen the India-Canada strategic partnership. Modi and Mark Carney are targeting progress on CEPA trade negotiations, energy and technology cooperation, security and people-to-people ties. India-Canada strategic partnership Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Canada on December 11-12, marking another significant step in the improving relationship

Marco Rubio India visit 2026 will focus on US-India energy cooperation, trade and investment. The US Secretary of State will visit Mumbai and Jamnagar from October 17–22 to strengthen the India-US strategic partnership.   US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit India from October 17 to 22, 2026, as Washington and New Delhi seek to strengthen cooperation in energy, trade and investment. Rubio will travel to Mumbai an

Amazon Decart AI acquisition talks could lead to a $7 billion deal after Anthropic abandoned its $6 billion bid. The potential takeover could strengthen Amazon AWS Trainium3 chips, Decart AI chip technology and cloud infrastructure.   Amazon is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire artificial intelligence startup Decart in a deal valued at approximately $7 billion. The potential acquisition comes after rival AI company Anthropic abandoned earlier takeover d

Satya Nadella says AI models should be treated as compromised, arguing that advanced systems need AI containment, an AI kill switch, tamper-proof AI audit logs and human oversight. The Microsoft CEO’s warning reflects growing concern over autonomous AI agents acting beyond intended limits. Satya Nadella says AI models should be treated as compromised Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has delivered one of the clearest warnings yet from a majo

AI influence ops linked to Russia and Iran used ChatGPT to support fake journalists, a false-front think tank and geopolitical propaganda. OpenAI says it banned the accounts after identifying deceptive personas, planted articles, social comments and anti-Ukraine messaging across online platforms. OpenAI disrupts Russia and Iran influence operations using ChatGPT OpenAI says it has disrupted two covert influence operations originating fro

The Europe student unrest wave is widening as protests continue across France despite government promises. Demonstrations in Belgium, Italy, Greece and Ireland reflect growing frustration over education funding, overcrowded classrooms, poor facilities, tuition costs and rising living expenses. Student protests spread across Europe as France unrest continues Student-led demonstrations over education funding and school conditions are gai

The Mall of America attack plot was disrupted after an FBI sting led to the Mohamud arrest. Prosecutors allege the 18-year-old discussed an ISIS plot targeting an October 24 Hmong event and obtained an AK-47-style rifle and ammunition from an undercover agent. FBI says alleged Mall of America attack was stopped before October event Federal authorities say they disrupted an alleged ISIS-inspired mass shooting planned for the Mall of Ameri

Yemen's internationally recognised government has launched a Yemen offensive against Houthis as fighting intensifies around Taiz, the Aden road and the Red Sea coast. Rashad al-Alimi says the campaign aims to restore state authority across the country after major recent Houthi territorial gains. Alimi Plan Rashad al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, announced the new military campaign in a televised address on S

B1/B2 visa violations can occur when a visitor works without authorization, overstays an I-94 period, studies beyond permitted recreational activity or uses a visitor visa for a purpose requiring another visa category. A B1/B2 visitor visa allows temporary travel to the United States for specific business or tourism purposes. It does not provide unrestricted permission to work, study or remain in the country indefinitely. The State Department says B-1 visa

Hyderabad has emerged as the Indian US visa post with the longest current wait for B1/B2 visitor visa appointments. The latest US Department of State data shows a next available appointment wait of around 12 months, with an average wait of 11.5 months. The article explains the differences across Indian visa posts, recent changes to interview-waiver rules, and why Hyderabad’s longer wait cannot

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on September 23, 2026, beginning a three-day state visit to the United States with an unusually high-profile airport welcome from President Donald Trump. The visit places trade, technology, Taiwan and wider global security issues at the center of another closely watched US-China summit. Xi’s aircraft landed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, where Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeted Xi and his wife,

Gaza UNGA 2026 opened in New York with the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, violence and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, and wider Middle East instability featuring heavily in speeches by several world leaders. Their approaches differed, but diplomacy and international law remained recurring themes. UN Gaza call highlights humanitarian crisis UN Secretary-General António Guterres u

Operation Economic Outcast is expanding as the US Treasury works with global financial institutions to identify and disrupt revenue, banking and procurement networks linked to Iran. The campaign comes as Washington also warns that instability in the region could threaten global energy supplies. Operation Economic Outcast targets Iran finance The US Treasury said its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network convened global financial instituti

Indian Oven Columbus has closed its longtime East Main Street restaurant and plans to relocate to Delaware, Ohio. The Indian restaurant, which began in Old North Columbus in 1996, has not announced a new address or confirmed reopening date, while its website lists it as temporarily closed.

With the BRICS summit in New Delhi approaching, uncertainty continues over whether Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to India for the high-profile gathering. Beijing has yet to officially confirm Xi’s participation, and there is also no announcement on a possible bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. China’s foreign ministry said it had no official information to share regarding the president’s travel plans. If Xi attends the summit, it would mark his fir

Chicago’s bird migration alert asks residents and building managers to reduce nighttime lighting as large numbers of birds move south through Illinois. The guidance is intended to limit disorientation and building collisions during peak fall migration. Chicago officials are urging residents and building managers to reduce unnecessary nighttime lighting as a major wave of migratory birds moves south through Illinois and the Great Lakes region.

Restaurant asset purchase vs entity purchase can significantly change what an NRI buyer acquires. Equipment, inventory, goodwill, contracts, liabilities and tax treatment must be identified before closing an existing U.S. restaurant acquisition. A restaurant advertised “for sale” does not necessarily m

Female employees at the Eiffel Tower launched strike action on Monday after women were allegedly removed from their work positions and replaced by male employees during the weekend visit of an Indian religious delegation. The Eiffel Tower staff strike has since raised concerns over workplace equality, while the BAPS visit, SETE response and Paris probe have placed the incident under greater scrutiny. BAPS Visit Raises Concerns at Eiffe

BRICS Summit 2026 arrives at a moment of unusual geopolitical pressure, placing India's chairmanship under a global spotlight. Wars, tariff threats, energy risks and India-China tensions will test New Delhi's ability to preserve BRICS unity while protecting strategic autonomy. SCO 2026 Sets the Stage for BRICS India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12