Stockholm, Sweden: Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika, who was shot dead late Wednesday in Sweden, stoked international controversy with his Koran burnings. In June 2023, the 38-year-old with a chequered past sparked outrage when he stomped on the Islamic holy book and wrapped it in bacon before lighting a few pages on fire, slamming it shut … Read more
New Delhi: As global tensions rise and climate threats loom, the Doomsday Clock, a symbol of humanity’s precarious position, has been moved to 89 seconds before midnight – the closest it’s ever been to a catastrophe. This alarming shift is a “warning” from a panel of international scientists, who cite a range of escalating threats, … Read more
Beijing, China: Donald Trump is back in the White House, promising to use the United States’s vast economic weight to hit back at China for its alleged unfair trade practices and role in the deadly American fentanyl crisis. This week, the mercurial magnate said 10 percent tariffs on all Chinese imports could kick in on … Read more
The United States has rejected reports it is considering expelling Indian diplomats from Washington amid diplomatic tensions between India and Canada. U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller denied the reports at a press conference on Tuesday and said he was not aware of reports that we were expelling Indian diplomats. I am not aware of … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for Russia on a two-day visit. He will attend the 16th BRICS leaders’ meeting in Kazan. At this summit, Prime Minister Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will appear on the same stage. In the long-term military confrontation between India and China, this meeting between … Read more
Relations between India and China have long been tense, but in a major development, the two countries have reached some agreement on border issues. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that India and China have reached an agreement on the disputed patrol point, after which troops will be able to start patrolling here. Tensions have arisen … Read more