The United States has moved to deny visas to a former European Union commissioner and four digital rights activists, escalating tensions between Washington and Brussels over how online speech should be regulated. According to a statement released by the US State Department, the individuals were barred for allegedly attempting to pressure American social media companies […]
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Former European Union commissioner and tech regulator Thierry Breton has sharply criticised a recent decision by the United States to deny him a visa, calling it a politically motivated “witch hunt.” In a post shared on X yesterday, Breton questioned the intent behind the move, asking pointedly whether the era of McCarthy-style crackdowns had returned. […]
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An Air India Boeing 777 aircraft was forced to return to Delhi after pilots detected a sudden drop in engine oil pressure shortly after takeoff, India’s aviation regulator confirmed on Monday, December 22. The aircraft, a B777-300ER, was en route to Mumbai when the issue occurred during flap retraction after departure. According to the Directorate […]
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Thailand’s foreign minister has revealed that a fragile truce with Cambodia over a deadly border dispute failed because it was rushed under pressure from the United States, which wanted the agreement finalized ahead of a visit by then U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow […]
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Japan is preparing for a defining moment in its energy journey, as the Niigata region is expected to endorse the restart of the world’s largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, on Monday. If approved, the move would mark a major shift in Japan’s gradual return to nuclear energy, more than a decade after the devastating Fukushima […]
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In a landmark ruling on Saturday, a Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to 17 years in prison each in the Toshakhana 2 corruption case. The verdict, delivered at Rawalpindi’s high-security Adiala Jail, adds to a growing list of legal battles facing the 73-year-old political leader since his […]
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called for the disarmament of Hamas, while expressing cautious optimism about progress on the next stage of the Gaza ceasefire. The discussions come as regional mediators, including officials from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, traveled to Miami to meet US envoys, including Steve Witkoff, a close associate of former […]
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Delhi Airport Faces Major Disruptions as Dense Fog Grounds 79 Flights Dense winter fog continued to grip the national capital, causing significant disruption at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday. According to airport officials, at least 79 flights were cancelled as visibility levels dropped sharply, affecting both domestic and international air travel. In addition […]
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In a move that has stirred controversy and drawn sharp criticism, US President Donald Trump has officially renamed Washington’s iconic Kennedy Center after himself. Following a vote by the institution’s board, the national cultural hub is now known as the Trump-Kennedy Center. Trump, who earlier this year handpicked new board members, also installed himself as […]
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In response to the tragic mass shooting at Bondi Beach, Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a nationwide gun buyback initiative aimed at removing high-powered firearms from circulation. Speaking to the nation, Albanese said, “The terrible events at Bondi show we need to get more guns off our streets.” The move reflects a renewed […]
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