US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign pharmaceutical products will kick in today. Meanwhile, EU leaders gather in Copenhagen to discuss key defence initiatives. In India, the RBI is set to announce its interest rate decision, and PM Modi will take part in the RSS centenary celebrations
China has seen its economic growth slow in recent months as consumer demand remains weak. Meanwhile, its real estate giants have been sinking, local governments have been left struggling for cash, and President Xi Jinping continues cracking down on officials. Now, with the golden week set to start tomorrow, Beijing is hoping consumers will spend big to boost the economy
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have unveiled a 20-point plan to bring lasting peace in Gaza. However, there are many outstanding questions about the feasibility of the plan and the extent to which it is likely to be successful
YouTube has agreed to pay a $24 million (Rs 213 crore) settlement to Trump after it banned his account in the aftermath of the January 6 riot in the US Capitol in 2021. Meta, which owns Facebook, has also agreed to pay Trump $25 million (Rs 222 crore) to settle a lawsuit, while X gave Trump $10 million (Rs 89 crore) for the same. Paramount and ABC News have also paid Trump millions of dollars to settle cases out of court. But why?
Indian-origin FBI Director Kash Patel’s handshake with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir during a recent White House meeting sparked backlash from Indians. Critics pointed out the contrast between Patel’s image as a devout Hindu and the controversial legacy of Munir, who has made statements considered 'anti-India' and 'anti-Hindu'
OpenAI has rolled out parental controls for the popular artificial intelligence (AI) app ChatGPT. The tech firm said this has been done to provide younger users of the platform with a safer and more 'age-appropriate' experience. Do such restrictions work? What have other tech firms done?
Donald Trump has revived his threat to slap a 100 per cent tax on movies made outside the United States, claiming that movie production 'has been stolen' from Hollywood and America. Any such move will have a significant impact on the revenue of Indian films in the US market. Questions also remain whether this will bring production back to Hollywood
Afghanistan is facing a near-total digital blackout as the Taliban cut both wired and mobile internet services nationwide. The shutdown, aimed at stopping 'immoral activities', has disrupted businesses, education, and communication. Women, already under strict Taliban restrictions, face the harshest consequences
Popular YouTuber MrBeast is facing massive backlash after a video showed him paying a stuntman $500,000 (Rs 4.43 crore) to escape from a burning building, in what he called a 'death trap' challenge. While the 27-year-old content creator has assured that the video was filmed safely, many are questioning whether his challenges are going too far
The White House has released an ambitious 20-point proposal to bring peace to Gaza, which has been ravaged by war. It calls for the end of fighting immediately after Israel and Hamas agree to the plan. The proposal also mentions the prospect of Palestinian statehood. But is peace really near?
The US faces a looming government shutdown as Donald Trump and Democrats clash over healthcare funding and federal spending. Without a deal by midnight, millions could be affected, from unpaid federal workers to disrupted services and national park closures. Here’s why this shutdown is different and what it means for Americans
On September 30, 2005, Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten published a series of controversial cartoons depicting Prophet Muhammad. This angered Muslims the world over, leading to a wave of protests, especially in West Asian countries. On this day in 1954, the USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was officially commissioned into the US Navy
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will convene a meeting of senior military officers at Quantico, a Marine Corps base near Washington. US President Donald Trump is also expected to attend the gathering. On the other hand, funding for US federal agencies runs out today, raising the prospect of a government shutdown
Canada has declared the Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist group under the country’s Criminal Code. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the Bishnoi gang is a transnational criminal group that is active in parts of Canada and creates a climate of insecurity and generates terror. But what do we know about the group? What does this designation mean for ties with India?
The United States is discussing whether or not to give Ukraine its Tomahawk cruise missiles. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations. But what do we know about the missile? Could it change the course of the war?
Pakistan’s tax system is facing intense criticism as millions file zero-income returns while flaunting immense wealth online and offline. With only two per cent of citizens paying income tax and nearly half of 2024’s returns declaring no earnings, the Federal Board of Revenue is cracking down through social media tracking and whistleblower rewards
Larry Ellison, 81, a titan of Silicon Valley, is said to have US President Donald Trump’s ear behind the scenes. He and his son David, a Hollywood producer, are also poised to take over a number of media platforms including TikTok that could influence what millions of people watch in the United States and around the world
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video about 'medbed', a supposed futuristic technology that conspiracy theorists claim can cure every disease. The US president deleted the video soon. However, it sparked curiosity all over the internet. Here's what we know about this ‘cure-all bed’
India may have hit the energy jackpot. It has discovered the presence of natural gas in the Andaman Sea, with Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri noting that initial testing indicated 87 per cent methane. This is a crucial milestone in India’s exploration efforts and could help in the country’s goal of self-reliance in energy security
A widely shared press release claimed that US President Donald Trump has been permanently barred from the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his 'controversial comments in his UN speech' and his decision to rename the US Department of Defense as the 'Department of War'. However, is this true?
New York Mayor Eric Adams was in a four-way race against ex-New York governor Andrew Cuomo, leftist Zohran Mamdani, and Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa. Adams made the announcement on social media on Sunday after months of speculation about his political future. But will this move hurt or help Mamdani’s chances?
After months of secret negotiations, the Taliban has released US citizen Amir Amiry, who had been held in Afghanistan since December 2024. His release, brokered by Qatar, comes amid growing tensions between Washington and Kabul and marks the fifth American freed this year
A deadly stampede broke out at actor-turned-politician Vijay's campaign rally on Saturday, tragically killing at least 40 and injuring hundreds in Tamil Nadu's Karur on Saturday. Among the dead were at least 10 children and fans, mostly in their 20s and 30s, who had gathered to catch a glimpse of the superstar. The catastrophe has left families in shock and disbelief
Tensions are rising in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Thousands, led by the Awami Action Committee, are out on the streets, demanding structural reforms, including subsidies on flour and electricity, as well as the abolition of 12 legislative seats in the PoK assembly reserved for Kashmiri refugees living in Pakistan
The US is on the brink of a government shutdown as President Donald Trump and Democrats clash over healthcare, federal workforce cuts, and funding priorities. With a September 30 deadline looming, hundreds of thousands of federal jobs are at risk, and essential services could be disrupted nationwide unless a last-minute deal is reached
As attendees of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan reel from the shooting and arson during Sunday service, authorities are trying to determine the motive behind the attack that saw four dead and eight injured. Officials have identified the suspect to be Thomas Jacob Sanford, a 40-year-old veteran from the US Marines, who also served in the Iraq war
On September 29, 1954, European nations came together to create Cern, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, marking a new era for the field of particle physics. The facility, which serves as a hub for scientists worldwide, also houses the Large Hadron Collider, the world's largest machine. It was also the day in 1829, Scotland Yard, the headquarters of the newly created Metropolitan Police, was established in London
The 22-year-old suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson, will be presented in court for his waiver appearance. On September 16, he was charged with seven counts. Meanwhile, the inauguration of the Delhi BJP's new office building on DDU Marg is likely to be held today in the national capital. According to reports, preparations are underway for the inaugural function
Public toilets may seem like germ hotspots, but are toilet seats the real danger? While bacteria like E. coli and viruses such as norovirus lurk in bathrooms, most infections actually spread through dirty hands, door handles, and toilet plumes after flushing
Forget introvert and extrovert, there’s a new ‘vert in town: it’s an otrovert. This personality trait, coined by American psychologist Dr Rami Kaminski, is a person who is highly sociable but feels no sense of belonging to any group