World News
Anything which makes news in the world, can be found here.
Nepal: Opposition demands Prachanda's resignation over 'India appoints PM' row
06 Jul 2023
KhalistaniCanada provides security to Indian diplomats, but silent on Khalistanis
After India summoned Canadian High Commissioner Cameron MacKay on Tuesday to formally register its protest against Khalistan supporters targeting Indian diplomats and announcing a "freedom rally," Canada assured India of the safety of its diplomats.
06 Jul 2023
IcelandIceland recorded 2,200 earthquakes in 24 hours, raising eruption concerns
On Wednesday, Iceland's weather office stated that in the last 24 hours, around 2,200 earthquakes were recorded in the vicinity of Reykjavik, the capital city.
06 Jul 2023
White HouseCameras, visitor logs checked after cocaine found at White House
A powdery substance found by the Secret Service at the White House on Sunday was cocaine, Reuters reported, quoting an official on Wednesday.
05 Jul 2023
HeatwaveJuly 3 marks hottest day ever: What's causing temperature rise
This Monday i.e. July 3 was the hottest day ever on Earth.
04 Jul 2023
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Relief for Imran Khan, Islamabad HC says Toshakhana case untenable
Granting relief to Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday declared the Toshakhana case against him inadmissible.
04 Jul 2023
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia executes 5, including Egyptian, for terrorism
In its biggest group execution this year, Saudi Arabia has reportedly put five people to death for allegedly carrying out a terror attack on a house of worship that killed five people and injured an unknown number of people.
04 Jul 2023
TalibanAfghanistan: Taliban bans women's beauty salons in new decree
In a new verbal order, the Taliban has banned women's beauty salons in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, and other provinces, Taliban Ministry of Vice and Virtue spokesperson Mohammad Akif Mahajar told TOLO News.
04 Jul 2023
CaliforniaCalifornia man hides mother's death, claims benefits for 32 years
In an unusual development reported in California, a man admitted to hiding his mother's death for over three decades to enjoy the monetary benefits of her social security and military retirement plans.
04 Jul 2023
Narendra ModiPutin, Jinping, Sharif to attend Modi's virtual SCO Summit today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to host the virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Tuesday.
04 Jul 2023
San FranciscoUS 'strongly condemns' torching of Indian consulate by alleged Khalistanis
The United States (US) on Tuesday "strongly condemned" the arson and vandalism attempt at the Indian consulate in San Francisco, which was reported on Sunday.
03 Jul 2023
IndiaKolkata-Bangkok road trip soon possible: India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway nearing completion
Thailand has always been a top choice for Indian vacationers.
03 Jul 2023
CanadaIndia flags concern over 'Khalistan freedom rally' in Canada
India strongly opposed the proposed "Khalistan freedom march" slated for Saturday in Canada, claiming it would endanger its diplomats.
02 Jul 2023
United States of America4 dead, over 25 injured in Baltimore mass shooting: Report
At least four individuals were killed and 25 others were injured after an unidentified person reportedly opened fire at a party in Baltimore, United States (US), early on Sunday (local time).
02 Jul 2023
Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkraine killed 21,000 Wagner mercenaries, claims President Zelenskky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday at least 21,000 fighters of the Wagner Group had been killed by his forces.
02 Jul 2023
Narendra ModiFrance offers to co-produce fighter jet engines in India
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France, the European country has reportedly made an offer to India to co-produce an engine that will power twin-engine advanced multi-role combat aircraft (AMCA) and the twin-engine deck-based fighter (TEDBF) for Indian aircraft carriers.
02 Jul 2023
FranceFrance shooting: Fresh clashes in Marseille, at least 56 arrested
As France continues to witness widespread violence after a teenager was allegedly shot dead by a cop at point-blank range on Tuesday, the police and rioters once again clashed in the country's southern city of Marseille on Saturday (local time).
01 Jul 2023
Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkraine beefs up security on Belarus border against Wagner mercenaries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reportedly ordered the enhancement of security at his country's border with Belarus to prevent any untoward incident after Russia's mercenary Wagner Group's forces arrived there.
01 Jul 2023
Vladimir PutinIs Putin losing control of his government: Everything to know
Days after a major "coup" attempt by Wagner Group on Russian President Vladimir Putin's government was averted, fissures have reportedly started emerging in his administration.
01 Jul 2023
United States of AmericaUS had no role in Wagner's mutiny in Russia: Report
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William Burns has reportedly called Kremlin's Foreign Intelligence Service chief Sergei Naryshkin to assure Moscow the United States (US) had no role in the Wagner Group's aborted mutiny in Russia last week.
01 Jul 2023
FranceFrance police shooting: 471 arrested on 4th night of violence
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said at least 471 people were apprehended on Friday night—compared to 917 arrests on Thursday—in the violence that has engulfed France following the alleged police shooting of a teenager.
30 Jun 2023
Joe BidenUS: Supreme Court halts Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The United States (US) Supreme Court rejected President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness scheme on Friday, depriving tens of millions of Americans of the opportunity to have up to $20,000 of their debt canceled.
30 Jun 2023
FranceWhy is France burning
The brutal police shooting of a 17-year-old teenager outside the French capital of Paris earlier this week sparked massive riots in the country's suburbs, with hundreds of angry protesters being arrested, cars being torched, and shops being ransacked.
30 Jun 2023
Pakistan NewsCash-strapped Pakistan strikes $3 billion standby bailout deal with IMF
Pakistan has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $3 billion loan program, the global lender said.
30 Jun 2023
United States of America#NewsBytesExplainer: What's affirmative action that US Supreme Court has banned
The United States Supreme Court on Thursday ended affirmative action in university admissions, ruling that race can't be considered a deciding factor for higher education.
30 Jun 2023
Travel And TourismTurkmenistan unveils a futuristic city in honor of former president
The beautiful Central Asian country of Turkmenistan on Thursday presented former President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov with a special gesture, giving other nations a beautiful takeaway.
29 Jun 2023
FranceFrance police shooting: 180 arrested in violence over teenager's killing
The police in France have arrested at least 180 protesters as the country witnessed nationwide violent protests for the second day.
29 Jun 2023
United States of AmericaChinese spy balloon reportedly used US tech for spying
The Chinese spy balloon that was spotted over the United States (US) early this year used technology made by America that helped it gather audio-visual data, reported The Wall Street Journal, citing preliminary findings from a closely held probe on Wednesday.
29 Jun 2023
UkraineIndia attended secret meeting to discuss Ukraine-Russia peace plan: Report
India reportedly attended a secret conclave of more than 15 nations in Denmark to plan for an alleged peace conference in July.
29 Jun 2023
United States of AmericaTitan submersible's debris, 'presumed human remains' brought to Canadian port
A Canadian ship, Horizon Arctic, brought the shattered Titan submersible and the presumed human remains from it to the port in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, on Wednesday.
28 Jun 2023
SwedenSweden: Police approves Quran-burning protest outside mosque
The police in Sweden has given the go-ahead to a Quran-burning protest outside a mosque in Stockholm on Wednesday, reported Reuters.
28 Jun 2023
China'Bioweapon': Wuhan researcher claims China created COVID-19 to infect humans
In a shocking development, a researcher from the Wuhan Institute of Virology revealed that China purposely created the COVID-19 virus to infect humans, according to ANI.
28 Jun 2023
CanadaCanada announces new work permit for American H-1B visa holders
Canada on Tuesday announced it will establish an open work-permit stream for 10,000 H-1B visa holders in the United States (US), making it easier for foreigners to study and work in the country.
27 Jun 2023
South KoreaSouth Korea's new law makes every citizen a year younger
South Korea is finally about to join the international norm for counting age, leaving behind its traditional system, which counted newborns as one-year-olds.
27 Jun 2023
UkraineRussia detained 800 civilians, executed 77 in Ukraine: UN
A United Nations (UN) monitoring team in Ukraine said on Tuesday that Russia had detained over 800 civilians since the Russia-Ukraine crisis began in February 2022, with almost 77 of them being executed, according to Reuters.
27 Jun 2023
BrazilFootball-pitch-sized tropical forest lost every 5 seconds: Report
Earth lost an area of tropical rainforest larger than the Netherlands or Switzerland last year, according to the latest data released by the World Resources Institute (WRI).
27 Jun 2023
ChinaHow China is supercharging itself with renewable energy
China is heavily investing in renewable energy to meet its power requirements.
27 Jun 2023
White HouseWhite House condemns journalist's harassment for questioning PM Modi
The White House on Monday condemned the online harassment faced by Sabrina Siddiqui, the journalist who had asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi a question at a press conference last week.
26 Jun 2023
Vladimir Putin'Careful around windows': Ex-CIA director warns Wagner chief of assassination
In an apparent reference to possible assassination, former director of the United States' premier intelligence agency, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), David Petraeus warned Yevgeny Prigozhin, chief of the powerful Russian mercenary group Wagner, to "stay away from open windows."
25 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi conferred with Egypt's highest state honor—'Order of Nile'
On the second day of his two-day state visit to Egypt, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the country's highest state honor—Order of the Nile—on Sunday.
25 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiWatch: Egyptian woman sings 'Yeh Dosti' for Modi in Egypt
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Egypt on his maiden state visit on Saturday, and as he arrived at a hotel in Cairo, he was welcomed by rousing chants of "Modi, Modi" and "Vande Mataram."
25 Jun 2023
EgyptEverything about PM Modi's packed day 2 schedule in Egypt
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Sunday as he kicks off the packed day two schedule of his maiden state visit to Egypt.
25 Jun 2023
Vladimir PutinWho is Yevgeny Prigozhin—'Putin's chef' behind coup against Russian president
Russia's powerful mercenary group Wagner and its chief Yevgeny Prigozhin on Saturday launched what was called a "coup" against President Vladimir Putin—which has now been halted—after they decided to take over Moscow.
25 Jun 2023
RussiaWhy Wagner chief Prigozhin stopped Russia coup: Everything to know
The military coup in Russia, headed by Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, has been halted suddenly after a deal was reportedly struck between the powerful mercenary group and the Kremlin.
24 Jun 2023
CanadaCanada officials launch investigation into Titan submersible implosion incident
Canadian safety officials have announced that a probe would be launched into the recent implosion of the Titan submersible that went missing in the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday during an expedition to the Titanic wreck.
24 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi arrives in Egypt to elevate trade, defense ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday for a two-day state visit to the country after his maiden state visit to the United States concluded.
24 Jun 2023
Joe BidenIndia, US call to curb cross-border terrorism; Pakistan reacts
Pakistan has rejected a joint statement by India and the United States urging it to take action against cross-border terrorism.
24 Jun 2023
Vladimir Putin'Russia will have new president soon,' says mercenary Wagner Group
Russia's powerful mercenary group Wagner on Saturday reportedly said that Russian President Vladimir Putin "made the wrong choice" during his latest speech, claiming the country will soon have a new premier.
24 Jun 2023
Vladimir Putin'Russia's future at stake': Putin vows action against rebel mercenaries
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that "Russia's future was at stake" after the country's powerful mercenary group Wagner rebelled against the Defence Ministry over an alleged Russian strike against its forces.
24 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiEgypt to offer India exclusive spot in Suez Canal zone
After his maiden state visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for his first visit to Egypt on Saturday.
24 Jun 2023
SingaporeSingapore: Indian chef jailed for molesting 2 teenage girls
A chef from India has reportedly been sentenced to three months and four weeks in jail for allegedly molesting two teenage girls in Singapore.
24 Jun 2023
RussiaHigh alert in Russia as Putin's mercenary group launches rebellion
Russia's powerful mercenary group Wagner reportedly threatened Russia's Defence Ministry on Saturday to topple its leadership over the Ukraine stalemate.
24 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiReceived unprecedented love: PM Modi in goodbye speech in US
In his farewell address to the Indian-American community toward the end of his three-day state visit to the United States (US), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated, "In the last three days, a new and glorious journey has started for India-US relations."
23 Jun 2023
United States of AmericaFamilies mourn after all passengers of Titan submersible reportedly dead
All five people aboard the Titan submersible that went missing in the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday during an excursion to the Titanic wreck are dead, the United States (US) Coast Guard confirmed.
23 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiIndia celebrates all faiths: PM Modi at US Congress
Addressing the joint session of the United States (US) Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India celebrates all faiths as diversity is the natural way of life in the country.
22 Jun 2023
Atlantic OceanMissing Titan submarine: Vessel reportedly out of oxygen, hopes diminish
Search and rescue operations continue in the Atlantic Ocean to find the missing tourist submersible for the fifth day on Thursday.
22 Jun 2023
IndiaVienna ranked most livable city, Delhi and Mumbai lag behind
Vienna, the capital of Austria, has been named the world's "most liveable city" for 2023, according to Global Liveability Index released by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
22 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiWhy some Democrats plan to boycott Modi's address to Congress
While relentless preparations are underway for the joint session address of the United States (US) Senate and House by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, numerous members of the US Democratic Party have announced their decision to boycott the event.
22 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiModi's dinner at White House: Here's what's on the menu
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, along with White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford are hosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 22 for a State Dinner.
22 Jun 2023
James CameronMissing Titanic submarine: Pilot's wife related to 1912 Titanic couple
Wendy Rush, the wife of Stockton Rush, who is the CEO of OceanGate and the pilot of the Titanic submersible currently stranded at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, is reportedly a descendant of a wealthy couple who died on the Titanic in 1912.
22 Jun 2023
ChinaChina: 31 killed in massive cooking gas explosion at restaurant
As many as 31 people were killed and seven sustained injuries in a massive cooking gas leak explosion at a restaurant in the city of Yinchuan in northwest China, the Associated Press reported, quoting officials.
22 Jun 2023
Narendra Modi'Big deal': PM Modi, Biden to address press conference
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join United States (US) President Joe Biden to address a press conference on Thursday, the White House said.
22 Jun 2023
Joe BidenUS may ease H-1B visa norms amid Modi's visit: Report
United States (US) President Joe Biden's government would likely make it easier for Indians to live and work in the country, reported Reuters.
22 Jun 2023
Narendra Modi7.5-carat green diamond, sandalwood box: PM Modi's gifts to Bidens
On his first state visit to the United States (US), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a handcrafted sandalwood box to US President Joe Biden and a green diamond to First Lady Jill Biden.
21 Jun 2023
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Modi was supposed to visit Pakistan in 2019: Imran Khan
Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, has claimed that India was going to announce a "roadmap" for the Kashmir issue, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was supposed to visit Islamabad in 2019.
21 Jun 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistan bans Holi celebrations in universities to protect 'Islamic identity'
Pakistan's Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Tuesday reportedly banned the celebrations of Holi and other Hindu festivals across educational universities in the country.
21 Jun 2023
India'Petty geopolitics': India slams China's move on Pakistan-based terrorist
India on Wednesday condemned China's move to block a proposal at the United Nations (UN) to declare Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Sajid Mir a "global terrorist."
21 Jun 2023
Atlantic OceanMissing Titan submersible: What is being done to rescue tourists
The United States Coast Guard has sped up the rescue operation in the Atlantic Ocean with the help of the Canadian Coast Guard and the US Navy to locate the missing submersible carrying five people toward the Titanic wreck.
21 Jun 2023
Xi JinpingBiden calls Jinping 'dictator' day after 'positive' bilateral talks
Poking fun at Chinese President Xi Jinping, United States President Joe Biden labeled him a "dictator" while speaking at a fundraiser event in California on Tuesday (local time).
21 Jun 2023
ChinaChinese company makes underperforming workers eat pungent bitter gourd
A company in China is facing criticism online for a rather unusual punishment.
21 Jun 2023
Murder41 women burned to death, shot, stabbed in Honduras prison
In a horrific tragedy in Honduras, at least 41 women inmates were reportedly killed in a prison riot on Tuesday.