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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 […]

‘Murderer’: Protests erupt in Bangkok as Myanmar junta chief attends summit amid earthquake crisis

Members of Spirit in Education Movement holding posters during a press conference to condemn the visit of Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing for the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok (Photo: AP) Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing faced protests in Bangkok on Friday as he attended a regional summit, despite the ongoing crisis in his […]

Japan PM calls Trump’s tariffs ‘national crisis’, urges ministers to take ‘necessary measures’

US President Donald Trump’s administration’s tariffs on Japanese goods constitute a “national crisis,” said Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday,He announced plans for cross-party discussions to address the situation and urged for a “calm-headed” approach.Despite Japanese firms being among the largest investors in the United States, Trump on Thursday announced a steep 24 per […]

Prince William parts ways with Charles’ lawyers, turns to Princess Diana’s former legal team

Prince William appointed the law firm once trusted by his late mother, Princess Diana, to represent him and his family in a move seen as a symbol of his growing independence from his father’s legacy.The decision to instruct Mishcon de Reya, the firm that acted for Diana during her bitter divorce from then-Prince Charles, marks […]