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South Korean family goes missing on Grand Canyon–Las Vegas road trip

Jiyeon Lee, aged 33, along with her mother Taehee Kim, 59, and aunt Junghee Kim, 54, went missing. (Image Credit: Coconino County Sheriff’s Office) A South Korean family visiting the United States has been missing for over a week after leaving the Grand Canyon on a road trip . Jiyeon Lee, aged 33, along with […]

‘They laugh at us’: Why Trump’s 1987 interview is resurfacing amid tariff move

Video of US President Donald Trump’s 1987 interview with CNN’s Larry King has resurfaced online amid his sweeping reciprocal tariffs on “Liberation Day.”In the interview, Trump expressed America’s declining global standing while repeatedly criticising the trade policies.Trump said, “I was tired, and I think a lot of other people are tired of watching other countries […]

Pakistan: Militants make March deadliest month in a decade

More than 100 deadly attacks in Pakistan by Islamist militants and separatist rebels made March the deadliest month over a decade with 335 people killed, a think tank reported Thursday.Of the deaths, 228 were caused by militant groups, according to a report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) think tank. They […]

Indian origin Catholic priest killed at his parish rectory in US’ Kansas

Catholic priest Arul Carasala shot dead. (Image Credit: Facebook/Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann) An Indian-origin Catholic priest was shot and killed in the United States’ Kansas on Thursday, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann confirmed the news on social media. “I am heartbroken to share the tragic news of the death of Fr. Arul Carasala, who was fatally […]

Strike in UK’s Second Largest City Leaves Trash Piled High

A pungent smell of rotting garbage fills the air. Bulging sacks of trash pile high, some spilling their festering contents. And, with vermin plaguing parts of the city, at least one resident has claimed to have been bitten by a rat. With its heritage as a manufacturing powerhouse and its proud civic history, Birmingham likes […]

‘Penguins gotta pay too’: Social media has a field day over Trump’s tariff on uninhabited island

In a move that left many people confused and amused, US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs included a faraway island with no people—just penguins.Announcing what he called “Liberation Day tariffs” from the White House Rose Garden, Trump imposed a flat 10% tariff on all US trading partners. But what truly caught people’s attention was the […]

Who is Timothy Haugh? The NSA chief fired amid cyber security concerns

The Trump administration has removed general Timothy D Haugh from his post as director of the national security agency (NSA) and commander of US cyber command, a report by Washington Post revealed. The abrupt decision sparked concern in Washington and left many unanswered questions. After Haugh, William Hartmann has been named the new acting director […]

‘I am truly sorry’: South Korea’s Yoon after being removed from office

South Korea’s Constitutional Court has upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, officially removing him from office and bringing his controversial tenure to an abrupt end.The ruling on Friday came after months of political turmoil following Yoon’s declaration of martial law, which triggered nationwide protests and a fierce political crisis.In a short statement after […]

Yoon removed from office: Events that brought down South Korea’s President

South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, four months after his failed attempt to declare martial law and deploy troops in Seoul. The decision triggered fresh elections, marking a swift downfall for Yoon, who had risen to power just a year after entering politics. Why was Yoon impeached and […]

EU to impose major penalties on Elon Musk’s X for violating disinformation law

The European Union regulators are preparing to impose significant penalties on Elon Musk’s social media platform X for breaching the Digital Services Act (DSA), a landmark law aimed at curbing illicit content and disinformation, according to a report by The New York Times. The penalties, expected to be announced this summer, could include a fine […]