Newsmaker | Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia's new right-wing president?Colombia has elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella as its new president, signaling a significant political shift. Known as "T...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
Why a by-election in northwest England could decide Keir Starmer's futureBritain holds a crucial by-election today. The vote could trigger a leadership challenge against Labour's Keir Starmer. Andy Burnham, a pop...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Trump suddenly finds himself in a perfect storm. Can he survive it?Trump faces mounting challenges this summer, including legal setbacks, weak approval ratings and public anxiety over inflation and fuel pri...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney generalPresident Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche, his former lawyer, for the top law enforcement position. This nomination will test Repub...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
Clashes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir kill 11 ahead of protestViolence erupted in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as security forces clashed with protesters. Eleven people died and over seventy were injured....
08 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman elected President of 81st session of UNGAIn a remarkable turn of events, Khalilur Rahman from Bangladesh has clinched the presidency of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly,...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
America's subpar diplomats aren't the world's only choiceThe United Nations, once a global peace beacon, now struggles for relevance. Superpower politics and a decline in multilateralism have dimi...
31 May, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Why can't Trump add his name to the Kennedy Center or close it for renovations? Here's what Judge Christopher Cooper saidKennedy Center ruling explained: A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump from renaming the Kennedy Center to the Trump Kennedy C...
30 May, 2026, 01.49 AM IST
Omar Abdullah says J&K’s dual power structure a ‘recipe for disaster’Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah calls for full statehood, deeming the current administration the worst. He notes progress in...
10 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Hungary's Peter Magyar sworn in as prime minister, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year ruleHungary inaugurates Peter Magyar as its new prime minister, marking a significant political shift after 16 years of Viktor Orban's rule. Ma...
10 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
US, Gulf allies threaten Iran with sanctions in UN proposal if it doesn't release Hormuz chokeholdAmerica and its Gulf allies have put forward a United Nations resolution. It warns Iran of sanctions if it does not stop attacking ships in...
06 May, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
SIR omissions and errors of commissionRecent Indian state elections saw surprising outcomes. However, electoral roll changes, especially in West Bengal, raise serious questions....
05 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Supreme Court declines plea on voter deletions, directs petitioners to tribunalsThe Supreme Court has directed individuals whose names were removed from the voter list in West Bengal to approach appellate tribunals. Thi...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
West Bengal Elections: 139 out of 27 lakh names get go ahead to vote in phase 1 amid SIR heatAppellate tribunals have reinstated voting rights for 139 individuals in West Bengal. These voters were initially flagged as not eligible. ...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
US Stocks: Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family’s crypto firm to courtCrypto entrepreneur Justin Sun on Tuesday sued World Liberty Financial, the digital currency venture co-founded by U.S. President Donald Tr...
22 Apr, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
In Mothabari, NIA crackdown triggers an unintended electoral exodusMen are fleeing villages in Malda fearing the National Investigation Agency. This exodus has created a 'ghost electorate' just before the B...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Deleted voters race against deadline as offline appeal route falters in KolkataVoters in West Bengal are anxious as their names are removed from electoral rolls. Many cannot file tribunal appeals offline. Government ho...
04 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST