6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan’s Kyushu
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit Japan’s Kyushu on Wednesday at 7:34 PM (IST), according to the National Center for Seismology.
Putin Thanks Modi, Trump, and Lula for Peace Efforts in Russia-Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday thanked Indian PM Narendra Modi, former U.S. President Donald Trump, and Brazilian President Lula da Silva for their efforts in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Speaking alongside Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin acknowledged global mediation…
95 Dead, Over 130 Injured as Powerful Earthquakes Strike Tibet
Six earthquakes, including a 7.1-magnitude tremor, struck Tibet on Tuesday, killing at least 95 people and injuring over 130. Dingri County and surrounding areas witnessed significant building collapses near the epicenter. Strong tremors were felt across India, Nepal, and Bhutan…
Justin Trudeau Resigns as Canada’s Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Canada’s Prime Minister, pending the selection of a new Liberal leader. His departure follows strained Canada-India relations after unproven allegations against India regarding activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s death. Trudeau’s tenure saw flourishing Canada-India trade…
China Defends World’s Largest Dam Project on Brahmaputra Amid Concerns
China has justified its plan to build the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, emphasizing safety and ecological measures. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reassured that decades of studies have addressed environmental and safety risks. The…
Bangladesh HC Reduces Paresh Baruah’s Death Sentence to Life in Arms Smuggling Case
The Bangladesh High Court reduced ULFA leader Paresh Baruah’s death sentence to life imprisonment in the 2004 Chattogram arms smuggling case. Former junior minister Lutfuzzaman Babar and five others were acquitted. Baruah, convicted in absentia in 2014, remains a fugitive…
Bangladesh Owes Rs 161 Crore in Unpaid Electricity Bills to Tripura
Bangladesh owes Rs 161 crore to Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) for unpaid electricity bills, according to Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath. TSECL supplies 70-80 MW of electricity daily to Bangladesh, which is facing a severe power shortage. Despite…
ISKCON Temple Burned Down in Dhaka
An ISKCON Namahatta Centre in Dhaka, Bangladesh, was burned down early Saturday. The attack destroyed deities and temple items. According to ISKCON-Kolkata’s spokesperson Radharaman Das, miscreants used petrol or octane to ignite the fire by lifting the temple's roof. BJP…
Trump Jokes About Canada Becoming the 51st State Amid Trade Talks
During a trade meeting at Mar-a-Lago, US President-elect Donald Trump reportedly suggested that Canada could become the 51st state if it fails to resolve border and trade issues. This remark followed Trump’s threat of imposing tariffs on Canadian goods over…
Fragile Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Holds as Displaced Families Begin Return
A US- and France-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah remained intact on Wednesday, allowing displaced residents to cautiously return to southern Lebanon. Despite warnings from Israeli and Lebanese forces against re-entering frontline areas, families have started heading home with belongings…