India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, addressed the Security Council on May 21, strongly condemning Pakistan for attacks beyond its borders and interference in India’s internal matters. He emphasized that global attention and accountability are critical to protecting civilians and upholding international humanitarian standards. Historical Context of Pakistan’s Violence

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer triggered laughter in the House of Commons on Wednesday, May 20, after accidentally claiming that the United Kingdom had secured a trade deal with North Korea instead of South Korea. He quickly corrected the statement, describing it as a “slip of the tongue” and apologising to MPs. “I’ve just been handed a note saying that I inadvertently said we did a trade deal with North Korea rather than South Korea. That would be breaking news and not very good. So,

TVK-led government clarifies that rebel AIADMK MLAs supporting the government will not receive cabinet positions, securing allies backing. Rebel AIADMK MLAs Excluded from Cabinet Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has ruled out offering cabinet posts to rebel AIADMK MLAs who are extending support to the government. The clarification was made following warnings from the

The TMC-controlled Kolkata Municipal Corporation has issued demolition notices to 17 properties linked to party MP Abhishek Banerjee, sparking speculation about internal friction within the party. KMC’s Demolition Notices to Abhishek Banerjee In an unusual political twist, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), controlled by the Trinamool Congress (TMC), sent demolition notic

Whitehall, Ohio, will hold a recall election on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, giving voters a chance to decide whether Mayor Michael Bivens and two city councilmembers should remain in office. Whitehall City Council approved the special election date on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, after petition efforts moved the recall process forward. The vote will include Bivens and councilmembers Lori Elmore and Amy Harcar. Who