WORLD
How Trump’s science cuts are boosting China’s rise as a research superpower
China is attracting a wave of US-trained scientists as Trump-era cuts, visa limits and political scrutiny reshape the global competition for talent.
TRENDS
Rats hunting bats? New videos reveal a surprising predator–prey shift
Cameras captured brown rats catching and eating bats at hibernation sites in Germany, prompting concerns about possible virus spill-over. This stands as a potential warning sign of how changing wildlife behaviour in human-dominated landscapes could increase zoonotic risk.
TRENDS
Scientists may have found the universe’s first stars
Astronomers find a distant, metal-free halo where the earliest, brightest stars may have formed originally.
TRENDS
Indian creator says New York no longer feels safe, leaves US over racism
An Indian content creator says she fled the United States after months of harassment and threats, citing a hostile climate she no longer felt equipped to face. Her story raises broader concerns about safety, racism and the immigrant experience in urban America.
TRENDS
Why we stopped sleeping twice a night
Artificial lighting and fixed workdays compressed our nights into one stretch. As cities brightened and clocks ruled, “first sleep” and “second sleep” faded from daily life.
INDIA
Trump says talks with PM Modi 'going good', plans to visit India amid ongoing trade deal negotiations
President Donald Trump on Friday said talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi "going good" and stated that he plans to visit India.
WORLD
'Told India to stop buying Russian oil': Trump team defends sweeping tariffs as tool to 'end the war' amid legal roadblock
Lutnick’s remarks came as the Supreme Court began hearing challenges to Trump’s use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs.
WORLD
Yunus govt's decision to remove music, PE from schools sparks protests in Dhaka: Here's what we know
Defending the rollback, Yunus administration spokesperson Masud Akhtar Khan told Dhaka Tribune that the small number of posts “would not yield effective results.”
WORLD
Pakistan’s terror pipeline runs through its own cabinet: Sharif's minister meets Hafiz Saeed’s political front in Faisalabad
The minister’s visit to the terror-linked party’s headquarters -- his first -- is being widely seen as a sign of official endorsement of Hafiz Saeed’s political network.
WORLD
Pakistan violates fragile truce with Afghanistan, fires across border during peace talks in Turkey
The shelling came as negotiators from Afghanistan and Pakistan reconvened in Turkey in a bid to prevent renewed hostilities after their worst cross-border clashes in years.
WORLD
Pakistan puts price tag on its soldiers: Asim Munir wanted $10,000 per troop for Gaza mission, Israel offered $100
Instead of being seen as a responsible player in the Middle East, Pakistan now risks being viewed as a mercenary state that monetises its military under the guise of diplomacy.
WORLD
Canada announces fast-track H-1B programme: Why it could be a game-changer for Indians facing Trump’s $100K visa fee
For thousands of Indian tech workers in the US on H-1B visas, the Canadian offer could become more than just an option: it could be a lifeline.
WORLD
Who is Maya Handa? The strategist behind Zohran Mamdani’s historic New York mayoral win
Before joining Mamdani’s mayoral run, Maya Handa worked on several high-profile races for left-leaning candidates, earning a name as a strategist who understands digital organising and coalition-building.
WORLD
US revoked 80,000 visas this year: What it means for Indian students and workers | Explained
The move reflects a sweeping effort by the Trump administration to crack down on foreigners who flout US laws or are deemed a risk to national security.
WORLD
From biking hero to Louvre heist suspect: Who is Abdoulaye N, the influencer accused in $100 million jewellery theft
On YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, he often posted clips of motorbike stunts across Paris or shared fitness routines and mentoring moments with local youth.
WORLD
Trump’s remarks reignite scrutiny of Pakistan’s murky nuclear past: How Islamabad built the bomb in secret despite global bans?
Trump’s accusation may be polemic, but it sheds light on Pakistan’s larger pattern of misuse of nuclear power as policy rather than restraint.
WORLD
Zohran Mamdani kicks off first day as New York mayor-elect with chai, momos, and AOC for company
The 34-year-old, who made history as New York City’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, began his transition with a day of back-to-back meetings and an Indian lunch with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a Queens eatery.
WORLD
Three Indian-origin Muslim Democrats turn the tide: Trump faces his first major political blow
Their victories in key races across New York City, Cincinnati, and Virginia have shifted momentum at a time when Democrats had been struggling to regain their footing after a series of electoral defeats.
WORLD
Trump’s tariff powers, explained: What the US Supreme Court is weighing
Justices from both sides pressed the administration on whether tariffs are really taxes — and who gets to impose them.
WORLD
New York City mayor election: How Mamdani won more than a million votes
A high-turnout, affordability-first coalition carried a democratic socialist to City Hall.
WORLD
How the world sees Mamdani: Icon, threat, or proof of the American dream
Zohran Mamdani’s rise as New York’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor sparks inspiration, anxiety, and debate across continents.
WORLD
Why the Trump-Mamdani clash matters: Funding, lawsuits, and who really runs New York
A democratic socialist mayor-elect becomes the White House’s newest foil — and a test of how far federal power can squeeze New York City.
WORLD
The man with no name: How a US con artist stole homes and identities for decades
Investigators uncovered his crimes and countless aliases, but even now, his real identity remains unknown.
WORLD
‘Go back to India’, ‘Hamas supporter’: Zohran Mamdani’s historic NYC mayoral win triggers racist backlash from MAGA supporters
Despite the backlash, Mamdani’s victory has been hailed by progressives and immigrant communities across New York as a reflection of the city’s changing political landscape.
