PM Modi’s gift fits a long tradition of political candyPontrefact cakes are liquorice sweets. They are small and black with a medicinal-sweet taste which liquorice lovers adore, and everyone els...
24 May, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Rare public appearances, low profile mark Raul Castro's life since stepping down as Cuba's presidentFormer Cuban President Raul Castro is now facing serious charges from US prosecutors. These accusations relate to a 1996 incident where civ...
22 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdownUS prosecutors have charged former Cuban President Raul Castro. The charges relate to the 1996 downing of civilian planes. Four Americans d...
21 May, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in USFormer Cuban President Raul Castro faces murder charges in the United States. This indictment stems from a 1996 incident where Cuban jets s...
20 May, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
US weighs drone threat from Cuba: ReportClassified intelligence suggests Cuba has acquired over 300 military drones and is discussing plans to attack U.S. interests, including the...
17 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
The US is tightening H-1B visas. Its economy may pay the priceA wave of legislative proposals in Washington targets the H-1B visa program and the broader immigration pipeline for skilled workers. Bills...
11 May, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Israeli attack kills son of Hamas leader negotiating with Trump-led boardAn Israeli airstrike killed the son of Hamas' chief negotiator, Khalil Al-Hayya, in Gaza. This incident occurred as Hamas leaders met in Ca...
07 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Iran's North American diaspora split over next steps after Trump's ceasefireIranian diaspora in North America is split on U.S. military intervention for regime change in Tehran. Some support continued strikes, while...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationshipKing Charles III arrives in Washington for a state visit. The trip faces security challenges after a shooting incident. Political differenc...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Venezuela's Machado plans to return home by end of year, urges swift electionsVenezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado anticipates returning home by late 2026. She is urging the United States to accelerate pl...
20 Apr, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Is Cuba the next Donald Trump misadventure?Whispers suggest President Trump is considering a military intervention in Cuba, seeing an opportunity for an "easy win" amidst the island'...
19 Apr, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
On being triggered by a tree at EpernayTwo wars, separated by 200+ years, could not be more different on what counts
18 Apr, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
US Israel-Iran War Day 50: India summons Iranian envoy after attack on Indian tankers in Hormuz; Trump says talks update by day-endIran War News Day 50: The Iran-Israel conflict reaches 50 days. Diplomatic efforts are underway, but violence persists. India has protested...
18 Apr, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Trump appears to extend Iran deadline in cryptic postPresident Donald Trump has extended the deadline for Iran to negotiate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran faces devastating infras...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
About 200,000 join Iran demonstration in Munich: policeAround 200,000 people demonstrated against the Iranian government in Munich on Saturday, denouncing the leadership following deadly repress...
14 Feb, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
Who is Alnur Mussayev? The former USSR KGB officer at the center of explosive Donald Trump 'Russian spy' allegationsAlnur Mussayev, a former top Soviet and Kazakh intelligence official, has claimed that the KGB recruited Donald Trump in 1987 under the cod...
23 Feb, 2025, 01.30 AM IST
China objects 'Tibetan PM's' presence at US envoy's dinnerChina routinely protests visits and meetings of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama and his associates saying it constitutes interference i...
28 Jan, 2017, 05.28 PM IST