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Iran ‘not far’ from having nuclear bomb: UN watchdog

Iran “is not far” from developing an atomic bomb, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog said in an interview with Le Monde published on Wednesday, just hours before his visit to Tehran.Rafael Grossi, who leads the International Atomic Energy Agency, acknowledged that whilst Iran hasn’t yet achieved nuclear weapons capability, “they’re not far from […]

China willing to begin trade talks with US, but sets several riders

China has expressed its willingness to resume trade negotiations with the United States, provided that certain key preconditions are fulfilled. Among the primary demands is a call for greater diplomatic respect, a consistent US trade stance, attention to its concerns on sanctions and Taiwan, and the appointment of a lead negotiator with Trump’s full backing, […]

Donald Trump administration sues Maine for defying executive order on transgender athletes

Maine governor Janet Mills (left) and US President Donald Trump United States attorney general Pam Bondi on Wednesday announced the US Department of Justice is suing the state of Maine for not complying with President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports.“Today, the Department of Justice is announcing a civil lawsuit against […]

JD Vance to visit India: Decoding the US Vice President’s deep desi connection | World News

JD Vance and Usha Vance (AP photo) Vice President JD Vance’s upcoming trip to India may be billed in Washington as another high-level diplomatic tour—strengthening economic ties, exploring strategic partnerships, and affirming the US-India bond in an age of global flux. But for many Indians, especially the Telugu-speaking community, this visit carries a deeper emotional […]

Canada Election 2025: How ‘Bogeyman’ Trump could decide the election | World News

In an increasingly polarised Canadian election landscape, it’s not policy but psychology that appears to be shaping voter behaviour. A new National Post poll released on April 16 paints a striking emotional divide: 75% of Conservative voters say they are motivated by hope—for economic revival, lower taxes, and political change—while 60% of Liberal supporters cite […]

Why Marxist and pro-Palestine Cody Balmer burned down Jewish Governor Josh Shapiro’s house |

Cody Balmer, a 38-year-old Pennsylvania resident and self-described Marxist, is facing charges of arson, attempted murder, and terrorism after allegedly attacking the official residence of Governor Josh Shapiro on the evening of April 13, 2025. The incident, which unfolded during Passover, has sent shockwaves through political circles, raising questions about ideological radicalisation, anti-Semitism, and the […]

Trump says he’s joining Bessent and Lutnick for trade negotiations with Japanese at the White House

US President Donald Trump (Source: AP) WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said he’s joining some of his top economic advisers on Wednesday for negotiations at the White House over tariffs and trade with a top Japanese official who is traveling to Washington for the talks. The Republican president said in a post on his social media […]

EU approves sale of new Alzheimer’s drug, with conditions

BRUSSELS: The European Commission said Wednesday that it had given formal approval for Leqembi, a long-awaited new treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, to be sold in the EU under strict conditions.The authorisation was granted Tuesday based on a favourable decision by Europe’s medicines watchdog, which after initial misgivings endorsed the treatment last November for a […]

‘No romance, just sperm’: 10 crazy things we learned about Elon Musk and his baby mamas | World News

If you thought Elon Musk was just the bloke sending Teslas into orbit and Doge memes into your timeline, think again. Behind the code, rockets, and Twitter tantrums lies a full-blown sci-fi fertility cult, with a plot that makes Handmaid’s Tale look like a parenting blog. From hush money to hush babies, Musk isn’t just […]

US students turn to Canada as Trump revokes visas and slashes university funding

More students living in the United States are now eyeing Canada for higher education, following a sharp turn in education policy under president Donald Trump. His administration has cut federal funding to several universities and revoked the visas of many foreign students, especially those involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Deportation proceedings have also begun for some. […]