Lula, Putin talk Ukraine peace; plan BRICS meet; weigh joint reply to Trump tariffs

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Vladimir Putin (AP) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for about 40 minutes on Saturday, the Brazilian presidential palace said. Putin briefed Lula on his talks with the United States and “recent peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine,” as per the statement. […]

‘Absolutely possible’: US is considering inviting Zelenskyy to Alaska; says everyone is ‘hopeful’ it would happen

Volodymyr Zelenskyy (PTI) The White House is weighing whether to invite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Alaska, where US President Donald Trump is set to meet his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on August 15, as per a senior US official and three people familiar with the talks, reports NBC News. “It’s being discussed,” said one […]

Meteorite older than Earth smashes house roof in Georgia; scientists trace rock to asteroid belt – video

A meteorite fragment that tore through the roof of a Georgia home last June has been found to be older than Earth itself, according to scientists at the University of Georgia.Geologist Scott Harris told Fox News Digital that the rock, which fell on June 26 near Atlanta, originated from the asteroid belt between Mars and […]

‘Everyone can clearly see Putin’s tactics’: Zelenskyy says Russia trying to ‘legalise occupation’; vows to block Ukraine’s partition

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday accused Valdimir Putin of trying to ‘legalise the occupation’ of Kyiv’s territories amid the ongoing attempts to reach a peace deal between the two nations.In a post on X, Zelenskyy slammed “Putin’s tactics” and said that Russia must end the war it started.“Everyone can clearly see Putin’s tactics. He […]

Linda McMahon’s 50-state education tour: A push for local control or a cover for federal influence?

US Secretary Linda McMahon launches nationwide tour to support education decentralisation. (AP Photo) US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the launch of a nationwide education tour under the banner “Returning Education to the States.” The initiative involves visiting all 50 states, with the aim of highlighting state-led education models and promoting localised approaches […]

UAE: Over 3,600 people convert to Islam in Dubai in first half of 2025 | World News

The Centre held 47 awareness and knowledge classes in H1 2025, benefiting over 1,400 participants, alongside enrolling 1,300+ students in programmes/ Image: IACAD More than 3,600 people converted to Islam in Dubai in the first half of 2025, while hundreds more engaged with Islamic educational programmes and interactive initiatives, reflecting the growing impact of the […]

Trump nominates Tammy Bruce as US deputy representative to UN. Who is she?

Trump nominates Tammy Bruce as the next Deputy Representative of the United States to the United Nations. President Donald Trump Saturday announced that he was nominating State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce as the next US deputy representative to the United Nations. “I am pleased to announce that I am nominating Tammy Bruce, a Great Patriot, […]

Immigration policy by proxy: How the US is using antisemitism settlements to curb foreign student enrollment

Columbia settlement reveals link between antisemitism probes and US immigration policy The Trump administration has introduced measures that link antisemitism investigations with policies aimed at reducing international student enrolment at US universities. A recent agreement with Columbia University has revealed provisions that extend beyond antisemitism-related enforcement, including a clause that calls for a reduction in […]

‘You are welcome’: Major outrage over Birmingham making 5-year-olds write Valentine’s Day cards to asylum seekers

Schoolchildren of Birmingham were asked to make Valentine’s Day cards for asylum seekers. Some children in Birmingham schools as young as five have been asked to write Valentine’s Day cards to asylum seekers stoking a major outrage. The activities in Labour-run Birmingham were co-ordinated by the Schools of Sanctuary Network, which includes an estimated 1,200 […]

$20,000 to fast-track green card applications: What is the provision of the proposed Dignity Act?

American activists are opposing the Dignity Act of 2025 which has a provision of $20,000 payment to fast track green card applications. American activists are opposing the proposed Dignity Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican) and Rep. Veronica Escobar (Democrat), as one of its provisions includes a payment of $ 20,000 […]