International News – Page 61

‘Ultra-fast’: Walmart expands drone delivery service across US—watch video

Social media footage captured Walmart’s delivery drones zipping through the skies across parts of the United States, dropping off customers’ orders within 30 minutes.Walmart, in partnership with Wing, the drone delivery company owned by Google parent Alphabet, currently offered service from 18 stores in the Dallas area. By next summer, the program was set to […]

Meme revived: Van in UK town displays altered image of JD Vance – watch video

Residents of the Oxfordshire town of Charlbury were met with an unusual sight this week when a van bearing an altered image of US vice president JD Vance drove through its streets. The picture showed Vance bald in a style widely used in internet memes and was displayed prominently on the vehicle.The stunt was organised […]

‘Deport now, appeal later’ scheme: UK expands policy to 23 countries — Is India on the list?

The UK government is expanding its deportation policy for criminals as part of its ongoing migration crackdown. The government aims to extradite foreign offenders more swiftly by including additional countries in the existing scheme. On Saturday, the government announced its intention to deport criminals immediately after sentencing under the “deport now, appeal later” policy, Independent […]

“He’s such a vibe” — Fans celebrate Ayesha and Stephen Curry’s energy at Golden State Valkyries game | NBA News

US tariffs: Many skip dinner, others rely on $5 meals — How low-income Americans are coping with price hikes

Low-income Americans are pulling back on spending, often saying no to eating out, traveling, and even cutting back on basics like diapers, fizzy drinks, and beer, as import duties continue to push prices higher.In response, many fast-food chains are now offering cheaper, smaller meal bundles to keep demand steady.Researchers at Yale’s Budget Lab and the […]

India-US trade war: White House issues statement as Trump imposes extra 25% tariff — here’s the full text

. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on India in response to its continued purchase of Russian oil. He warned of the potential imposition of similar tariffs on other countries that directly or indirectly import oil from the Russian Federation.The tariff is scheduled to take effect […]

‘My beloved leaders…’: American Singer Mary Millben’s appeal amid tariff row; urges US and India to ‘negotiate as real friends’ | World News

American singer Mary Millben Amid escalating tensions between the United States and India over proposed tariff hikes, American singer Mary Millben issued a heartfelt message for both countries. Millben took to X, “I’ll say again: America needs India, and India needs America. Any direction in policy that strains our strategic alliance is the wrong direction,” […]

Bird slams into plane nose: Cabin filled with smoke mid-air; panic on Paris-bound flight — watch

Mid-air scare for Iberia’s Paris-bound flight A passenger plane flying to Paris was forced to make an emergency landing just moments after takeoff from Madrid Airpost, leaving passengers in panic.The emergency landing was prompted with a bird colliding into the plane’s nose. Chaotic scenes from inside the plane were captured by a passenger on the […]

‘Cultural misunderstanding 101’: Indian family’s havan in Texas invites firefighters – Watch video

A housewarming ceremony involving a Hindu havan at a Texas home took an unexpected turn when local firefighters arrived at the scene, mistaking the ritual for a fire emergency.The incident was captured on video. The footage has gone viral and has fuelled an online debate over cultural awareness and fire safety. The clip was originally […]

UAE: Sharjah confirms new private school calendar for 2025–2026, key changes every parent should know | World News

Sharjah’s Private Education Authority (SPEA) released the 2025–2026 school calendar for private schools/Representative Image TL;DR: Sharjah’s Private Education Authority (SPEA) released the 2025–2026 school calendar for private schools (excluding foreign curricula). Classes start August 25, 2025, and end July 2, 2026; winter break runs December 8, 2025, to January 4, 2026; spring break is March […]