‘Alarming tactic’: Scholars urge experts’ group to retract Gaza genocide resolution; hold Hamas responsible

sA group of academics and organisations under the banner Scholars for Truth about Genocide have called on the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) to retract its resolution accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.In a letter, the group said, “On behalf of the undersigned individuals and organisations who exist to educate about antisemitism, international law, […]

US tariffs: Trump signs order granting exemptions; zero duties begin Monday for aligned partners

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that will grant tariff exemptions from Monday to trading partners who reach agreements on industrial exports.The move covers key materials such as nickel, gold, pharmaceutical compounds and chemicals, according to Reuters.Since taking office, Trump has spent his first seven months raising tariffs sharply as part of his […]

US vs Seoul? Hundreds of South Koreans detained after Trump admin crackdown at Hyundai factory; ties with ally strained

Federal immigration agents stormed a Hyundai site in Georgia on Thursday in what officials described as the largest single-site enforcement action in US history. Nearly 500 people were detained, most of them South Korean nationals, triggering a furious response from Seoul and raising questions over Washington’s treatment of its closest Asian ally.The timing of the […]

Coldplay kiss-cam fallout: Former Astronomer HR Kristin Cabot files for divorce

Kristin Cabot of Coldplay kiss-cam (in)fame files for divorce. Kristin Cabot, the former HR of Astronomer, who was seen in an embrace with her then-boss Andy Byron, has filed for divorce. Her marriage to Boston’s wealthiest family scion, Andrew Cabot, was believed to be on rocky grounds when the Coldplay scandal took place. Now they […]

Women’s Asia Cup 2025: Navneet Kaur’s late strike earns India a draw against defending champions Japan | Hockey News

India escape with a 2-2 draw against Japan at the WomensAsiaCup 2025. (X-Hockey India) India came from behind twice to hold defending champions Japan to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their second pool match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 on Saturday. Navneet Kaur struck from a penalty corner in the final moments of the […]

United Kingdom: Diwali celebrations in Leicester virtually cancelled; Hindu MP Shivani Raja speaks out | World News

Leicester’s Diwali festival, once billed as the biggest outside India, will be a shadow of its former self this year. As a TOI report elucidated, the Labour-run city council has cancelled the fireworks, stage show and Diwali Village on public-safety grounds, leaving only street lanterns, 6,000 LED lights, a Ferris wheel and a single-night road […]

Shivam Dube reveals Gautam Gambhir’s message ahead of Asia Cup 2025: An opportunity to do something new

India began their preparations for the Asia Cup 2025 with their first training session on Friday, with head coach Gautam Gambhir delivering an inspiring message to the squad ahead of the continental showpiece in the UAE. The tournament begins on September 9, with India aiming to add another major title to their cabinet after last […]

Shabana Mahmood’s anti-India statements go viral as Pak-origin Labor MP becomes UK Home Secretary

Pakistani-origin Shabana Mahmood is now the UK Home Secretary. Shabana Mahmood calls Kashmir ‘India-occupied’, participated in a protest outside the Indian High Commission in London in 2019 against abrogation of Article 370, calling it ‘a betrayal of the people of Kashmir’. These are some of the controversial opinions from her that resurfaced now as the […]

‘Second in two days’: Israel hits another Gaza high rise; witnesses watch 15-storey tower turn to dust – Video

Israel on Saturday struck another high-rise in Gaza City, the second in as many days, as its forces pressed deeper into the densely populated urban centre. Witnesses identified the building as the 15-storey Sussi Tower, with footage shared online showing the moment it collapsed in a cloud of smoke and dust.“A short while ago, the […]

India ‘A’ vs Australia ‘A’: Shreyas Iyer named captain; Rahul, Siraj to play second game

Shreyas Iyer has been named captain for the India ‘A’ team for the two unofficial four-day games against Australia ‘A’ in Lucknow. | Photo Credit: PTI Left out of the Test scheme of things as well as the upcoming Asia Cup T20Is, Shreyas Iyer was on Saturday (September 6, 2025) entrusted with leading the India […]