Hyderabad: Valentine’s Week 2026 is bringing a wave of excitement for OTT audiences, with major streaming platforms rolling out a diverse lineup of films and series across genres. From fantasy horror comedies and political dramas to animated sci-fi action and romantic comedies, viewers will have plenty of options to binge during the week of love. … Read more
New York — The Washington Post, one of the world’s most influential newspapers, has laid off more than 300 employees as part of a major restructuring effort, delivering a significant blow to its newsroom and global operations. Among those affected is Ishaan Tharoor, an international affairs columnist and the son of senior Indian Congress leader … Read more
Ghaziabad, India — The deaths of three sisters in Ghaziabad have sent shockwaves across the country, reopening a difficult but necessary conversation about youth culture, digital addiction, and the powerful emotional pull of global pop trends—particularly the Korean Wave, known as Hallyu. The sisters allegedly jumped from a ninth-floor building, leaving behind a handwritten note … Read more
Moscow/New Delhi/Washington, D.C.: Russia has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent suggestion that India agreed to stop buying Russian crude oil as part of a broader trade understanding, insisting that India’s decisions on where it buys oil are its own sovereign, market-driven choices. Kremlin officials clarified in a statement that India has always maintained a … Read more
Washington, D.C.: NASA’s plan to send astronauts back to the Moon has encountered a major technical setback, raising fresh uncertainty over the agency’s 2026 lunar launch timeline. The Artemis II mission, intended to carry humans to lunar orbit for the first time in more than five decades, has been delayed following the discovery of a … Read more
Abu Dhabi: In a major diplomatic development, senior officials from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States have convened in Abu Dhabi for the second round of trilateral peace negotiations, marking what diplomats describe as the most serious effort yet to secure a ceasefire since the conflict intensified several years ago. The talks are being hosted … Read more
Washington, D.C. — The United States and India finalized a far-reaching trade and energy agreement Monday that will significantly lower U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% and formalizes India’s commitment to phase out imports of Russian crude oil, officials said. The announcement came from U.S. President Donald Trump following a phone call with Indian … Read more
Hyderabad — Global Markets Global financial markets saw sharp moves in the latest trading session as the U.S. dollar staged its strongest one-day rally since July, sending shockwaves through commodities, currencies, and bonds. The sudden strength in the dollar pushed gold and silver sharply lower, reigniting debate over whether a political signal from Washington was … Read more
Brasília/New Delhi — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has confirmed that he will visit India in February, followed by a trip to the United States. The announcement comes amid growing cooperation among major Global South economies and ongoing global trade and geopolitical challenges. President Lula shared the update on social media platform X … Read more
Washington: Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday welcomed the ongoing release of political prisoners in Venezuela, calling it a “strong humanitarian step” and saying the pace of releases is expected to accelerate in the coming days. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said he was pleased with the developments. … Read more
Washington / New York:The U.S. dollar suffered its sharpest weekly decline in nearly eight months, even as U.S. stocks and Treasury bonds staged a modest recovery following President Donald Trump’s unexpected pivot on tariffs linked to Greenland-related trade discussions. While investors found reasons to re-enter equities and government bonds after a volatile start to the … Read more
Lawrenceville, Georgia — Four people, including an Indian national, were shot and killed in what authorities believe was a domestic dispute in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The suspect has been taken into custody, police said. The incident occurred at a residence on Brook Ivy Court in Lawrenceville, a suburb of Atlanta. While local authorities initially did … Read more
Washington, D.C. — Veteran NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has officially retired after an extraordinary 27-year career with the US space agency, effective December 27, 2025. Widely respected for her leadership, technical expertise, and record-setting missions, Williams leaves behind a legacy that has inspired generations of astronauts and space enthusiasts around the world. Williams first flew … Read more
Tokyo:Vietnamese migrant workers in Japan are increasingly facing uncertainty as the government moves forward with a stricter crackdown on illegal employment, amid rising public resentment and labor market pressures. Minh, a Vietnamese worker who arrived in Japan in 2015 under the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP), represents thousands caught in this difficult situation. For nearly … Read more
Beijing:China’s birth rate dropped to a historic low in 2025, highlighting a deepening demographic crisis that threatens to weigh on the world’s second-largest economy for decades, even as the country met its annual growth target despite ongoing trade tensions with the United States. According to data released Monday by China’s National Bureau of Statistics, the … Read more
New Delhi: Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a three-day official visit to India, aimed at further strengthening the India–Poland Strategic Partnership and exploring new areas of bilateral cooperation. Sikorski was received at the airport by Additional Secretary Pooja Kapur. His visit focuses on deepening … Read more
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to visit the United States around March 20 for talks with President Donald Trump, diplomatic sources said on Sunday. The planned meeting is seen as an important step toward reaffirming the strong Japan–U.S. alliance ahead of President Trump’s anticipated visit to China. Preparations are already underway for … Read more
California, USA:A new lawsuit filed in the United States has reignited global concerns over the growing reliance on artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT. A California woman has accused OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman of responsibility in the death of her 40-year-old son, alleging that interactions with the AI chatbot pushed him toward suicide. The … Read more
A new statewide poll of the 2026 U.S. Senate races in Texas shows an increasingly competitive primary season on both sides of the political aisle. According to the latest Emerson College/Nexstar Media survey, State Representative James Talarico currently holds the lead in the Democratic primary, capturing 47% support from likely Democratic voters, while U.S. Representative … Read more
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump has made a major claim regarding Iran, signaling a significant shift in his earlier hardline stance. Trump stated that the Iranian government has halted the killing of anti-government protesters and stopped planned executions in the country. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, Trump said he had … Read more
Seoul: In a dramatic development, an independent prosecutor in South Korea has sought the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of rebellion linked to his short-lived imposition of martial law in December 2024. If convicted and sentenced to death, Yoon would become the first South Korean president since 1996 to face … Read more
Tehran/Washington:As anti-government protests in Iran entered their third week, killing between 438 and 500 people according to rights groups, attention has increasingly shifted from the streets of Tehran to Washington, where U.S. President Donald Trump has sent mixed and often contradictory signals about his intentions toward the Islamic Republic. The Iranian leadership, facing its gravest … Read more
New Delhi : India and the United States are set to hold another round of high-level trade negotiations on January 13, officials said, as both sides seek to break the deadlock that has stalled a long-anticipated bilateral trade agreement. The talks come amid growing strategic cooperation on technology and supply-chain security. In New Delhi on … Read more
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s ambitious plan to revive Venezuela’s oil sector by attracting billions of dollars in U.S. investment has run into stiff resistance from the very industry he hopes will bankroll it. During a closed-door White House meeting on Friday, top executives from major U.S. oil companies expressed deep skepticism about the … Read more
