The United States and China have reached a preliminary framework agreement to revive their stalled trade truce, aiming to ease export curbs and avoid a looming tariff escalation. Following two days of high-stakes negotiations in London, both sides announced they had come to terms on steps to lift restrictions on China's rare earth mineral exports and to roll back recent U.S. controls on advanced technology goods, including semiconductor software.

An emergency curfew was imposed in downtown Los Angeles as the city faced a fifth consecutive day of protests sparked by recent federal immigration raids. U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of hundreds of U.S. Marines to control the escalating unrest, triggering backlash from California state officials. Despite opposition from Governor Gavin Newsom and other leaders, Trump activated 4,000 National Guard troops, asserting that the situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met with members of the seven multi-party delegations that recently completed a global diplomatic outreach as part of Operation Sindoor India’s strong posturing against terrorism after the April 22 Pahalgam attack. The meeting was held at the PM’s official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi, where Modi was seen warmly interacting with MPs, former parliamentarians, and senior diplomats who participat

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during his official visit to Brussels, issued a strong warning that India will strike deep into Pakistani territory if provoked by terrorism again. Referring to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, Jaishankar blamed Pakistan for harboring and training terrorist outfits. He emphasized that India’s response would be swift, precise, and unforgiving if future attacks were traced back to Pakistan-ba

A groom's unforgettable wedding surprise is winning hearts across the internet, thanks to a high-energy dance performance set to the iconic Bollywood track Dhoom Again from the 2006 film Dhoom 2. The video, filmed during a cross-cultural wedding celebration in Portugal, shows the groom and his best men delivering a lively, well-rehearsed routine that left guests – and the bride – stunned with joy.

Google has initiated a new round of voluntary buyouts aimed at reducing headcount across several major divisions in the United States, including its knowledge and information unit, central engineering, marketing, research, and communications teams. The move is part of Google’s ongoing strategy to manage workforce costs while reallocating resources toward artificial intelligence infrastructure and other business-critical areas. The voluntary exit program (VEP), confirmed by the company,

Central Ohio is bracing for potentially severe thunderstorms on Monday afternoon and evening, as a strong weather system is forecast to sweep through the region. Weather officials have issued an alert for the area, warning that storms could bring damaging wind gusts, large hail, and possibly even an isolated tornado. Although the overall risk of flooding and tornadoes remains low, residents are advised to stay weather-aware as conditions are expected to evolve rapidly throughout the day.

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun, but Florida has experienced an unusual stretch of dry weather as the state momentarily steps away from its typical early summer rain pattern. The primary cause of this unexpected dryness is a massive Saharan dust plume that drifted across the Atlantic Ocean and settled high above Florida last week. Traveling an astonishing 5,000 miles from Africa, the dust plume was large enough to be observed from space and has temporarily disrupted Fl

  A disturbing incident at Newark Liberty International Airport has triggered widespread concern after an Indian student was reportedly handcuffed and deported, prompting a response from both the US Embassy in India and the Indian Consulate in New York. The controversy began after a video posted on social media by Kunal Jain, a non-resident Indian (NRI) and social entrepreneur, went viral. Jain described witnessing a young Indian student in visible distress being

In a move aimed at decentralizing governance and strengthening constituency-level administration, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced that each MLA will now have a dedicated office at the constituency headquarters. These offices will function as nodal centers, facilitating smoother coordination between elected representatives, officials, and citizens. Naidu inaugurated the Swarnandhra Vi

The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), is set to submit a formal recommendation to the European Commission this week, calling for streamlined and improved regulation across the EU’s capital markets. The fund argues that the European Union urgently needs simpler and more unified financial market regulation to address long-standing inefficiencies and foster increased investment. In a letter scheduled to be delivered on Tuesday, NBIM unde

Residents across Central Ohio are being urged to stay weather-aware on Monday as the region faces the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms developing during the afternoon and early evening hours. These storms could produce damaging wind gusts, hail, and even an isolated tornado in some areas, especially those located east of Interstate 71. The day is forecast to begin on a quiet note, with dry conditis in place through the early morning. However, a frontal system pushing t

In a disturbing incident that has sparked outrage among the Indian diaspora and social media users, a young Indian student was reportedly handcuffed, pinned to the ground, and deported from Newark Airport in the United States. The incident came to light after a concerned non-resident Indian shared a video on social media capturing the student’s distress. The footage, now widely circulated online, shows the young man crying, restrained with handcuffs, and being treated in a manner many h

In 1961, the president of France posed a hard question to the US president: Would the United States really risk its own destruction to protect its allies in Europe from a nuclear strike? The inquiry was rooted in skepticism that the US would ever trade one of its cities for the defense of a partner nation. Not reassured, France had already taken matters into its own hands by conducting its first nuclear weapons test the previous year, thus ensuring a measure of strategic independence.

The iconic Chenab Rail Bridge, now recognized as the world’s highest railway bridge at 359 meters above the Chenab River, has not only become a symbol of India’s engineering might but also a milestone in gender inclusion in infrastructure leadership. At the heart of this achievement is Dr G Madhavi Latha, an accomplished professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, whose 17-year dedication made this feat possible.

While cutting calories is a common method for weight loss, doing it excessively may come with unexpected mental health consequences. Many people don’t realize that extreme calorie deficits can significantly impact emotional well-being. From nutrient shortages to hormonal shifts, severe dietary restrictions can make you feel anxious, irritable, and even depressed. Your brain needs steady fuel and nutrients to re

Maintaining your child’s oral hygiene goes beyond just brushing teeth cleaning their tongue is equally important. A child’s tongue can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria, food particles, and dead cells, which contribute to bad breath, plaque buildup, and even oral infections. With kids often indulging in sugary foods and drinks, and sometimes skipping parts of their dental routine, their tongues are especially vulnerable.

A chilling twist in a newlywed couple's story has sent shockwaves across the nation. Just weeks after their wedding, 26-year-old Raja Raghuvanshi was found brutally murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya. What began as a celebration of love turned into a horrifying tale of betrayal, extramarital affairs, and premeditated murder. As police investigations unfold, a video from their wedding showing Raja joyfully applying sindoor on Sonam's forehead ha

Geminis have always been a polarizing zodiac sign in the dating world. Recently, a new invite-only dating app called No Names nearly banned Geminis by adding a filter based on astrological signs. While the feature has since been removed, it reignited debate on whether Geminis are genuinely hard to date or simply misunderstood. The app, which focuses on in-person connections over endless swiping, claimed the

Carlos Alcaraz described it as “destiny” after equalling Rafael Nadal’s Grand Slam tally at the exact same age following his remarkable comeback win over Jannik Sinner in the French Open 2025 final. The 22-year-old Spaniard, who turned 22 years, 1 month, and 3 days old on the day of his fifth major title, matched Nadal’s record when the legendary left-hander clinched his fifth Slam at Wimbledon 2008. Alcaraz now joins Nadal as the only