WORLD
Trump’s $5 million ‘gold card’ visa programme faces legal roadblocks and scepticism
Wealth-for-residency scheme lacks legal backing, raises questions about executive overreach and global credibility.
WORLD
Elon Musk launches 'America Party' after break with Trump, but faces steep road ahead
Billionaire’s move into third-party politics tests US electoral system, patience—and credibility.
WORLD
Trump’s new tariffs push BRICS nations to deepen trade ties and reduce dollar reliance
Emerging economies call for fairer global trade as US threats harden resolve to bypass American markets.
WORLD
‘He’s forging peace as we…’: Israeli PM Netanyahu nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Trump has received multiple Nobel Peace Prize nominations from supporters and loyal lawmakers over the years, and has made no secret of his irritation at missing out on the prestigious award.
INDIA
ECI refutes Kharge’s claim on Bihar voter roll changes, calls it ‘misleading’
Poll body clarifies documents are still required for voter verification as political storm brews over Bihar's Special Intensive Revision ahead of assembly polls.
WORLD
US holds fire on BRICS tariffs, for now, but threat looms over ‘anti-American’ policy rifts: Report
Tariff deadline extended to August 1 as India, Indonesia race to finalise trade deals; BRICS bloc pushes back against US pressure
WORLD
US to delist former al-Qaeda affiliate HTS as Syria’s new government gains legitimacy
With Assad ousted and al-Qaeda-linked rebels in power, the West recalibrates ties with a new Syria, sanctions lifted, diplomacy resumes
WORLD
'They tried, but failed': Iran’s President claims Israel tried to assassinate him during 12-day war
Pezeshkian slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for pursuing “his own agenda” of “forever wars” in the region and warned the US against being drawn into conflicts not of its making.
WORLD
'Leave Bolsonaro alone,' Trump tells Brazil; Lula rejects his 'interference' in coup case
Bolsonaro is facing trial before Brazil's Supreme Court for allegedly leading a "criminal organization" that plotted a coup to keep him in power after his 2022 election defeat to leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
WORLD
Trump unleashes tariffs up to 40%, targets Asia and Africa ahead of August 1 deadline
Trump had said at the weekend that starting from Monday he would send a first batch of up to 15 letters to countries informing them that he would reimpose harsh levies that he had postponed in April.
WORLD
Tariff clock ticks: Trump pushes deadline to Aug 1, dozen more nations to get tariffs letters
Addressing a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump will issue tariff letters to 12 more countries on Truth Social.
WORLD
Trump issues letters to Japan and South Korea announcing 25% tariffs from August 1
The duties will not bounce back until August 1, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said over the weekend, a move that appears to give more room for dealmaking.
WORLD
‘No-one-has-been-arrested-O’clock’: Elon Musk takes fresh swipe at Trump over Epstein silence
From sealed Epstein files to space threats and political parties, the Musk vs Trump drama is spiralling fast into one of the most bizarre political-tech clashes in recent US history.
WORLD
Coup whisper grows louder in Pakistan: Is General Munir preparing to dethrone Zardari?
On the anniversary of General Zia’s 1977 coup, Pakistan finds itself on edge again, amid whispers of power plays, military manoeuvres, and a possible end to President Zardari’s rule.
WORLD
Pakistan Navy crippled after Operation Sindoor: How it gives India unmatched control in the Indian Ocean
The post-Sindoor collapse of the Pakistan Navy underscores not only the military effectiveness of India’s cross-border strikes, but also Pakistan’s inability to sustain a modern, credible maritime deterrent.
WORLD
Can Trump-Netanyahu deliver peace? Focus on high-stakes Gaza ceasefire talks at White House
The meeting comes at a pivotal moment, with both political pressure and the humanitarian toll reaching critical highs, and analysts now watching closely to see whether Washington can succeed where previous rounds of mediation have failed.
WORLD
What happened to Roman Starovoit? Putin’s sacked aide found dead after billion-Ruble scandal
Roman Starovoit, ex-Kursk governor and newly dismissed transport minister, reportedly died by suicide after being implicated in billion-ruble embezzlement case.
WORLD
UAE’s new Golden Visa opens doors for Indians: Eligibility, process, fee and how it differs from real estate route
Under the new visa programme, skilled Indian professionals, including school principals, nurses, researchers, digital content creators, and e-sports players, can now apply for long-term residency without being wealthy investors.
WORLD
India-Brazil camaraderie on display: Modi–Lula hugplomacy marks a high point at BRICS 2025 | WATCH
The BRICS Summit 2025, hosted by Brazil on July 6-7, brought together leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to discuss pressing global issues.
WORLD
Sisters aged 13 and 11 sent ‘I love you’ text to parents before dying in Texas floods, found holding hands
That same message, the family later learned, was also sent to the girls’ maternal grandparents, Mike and Charlene Herber. The grandparents remain missing
BUSINESS
Jane Street and the secrecy around its co-founder Rob Granieri
Jane Street was co-founded in the year 2000 by Tim Reynolds, Rob Granieri, Marc Gerstein, and Michael Jenkins
WORLD
Macron regains power to call another snap election in France: Will he roll the dice again?
Last year’s snap polls, announced by Macron on the night of the European elections in June 2024, backfired spectacularly. His party lost its legislative majority, the far right surged, and France entered a period of political gridlock.
WORLD
Xi's BRICS no-show signals power vacuum in China: Why India faces rare moment of opportunity and risk
Some analysts believe that Xi’s no-show at BRICS Summit 2025 is about more than just economics; it could signal deeper cracks in his leadership.
WORLD
Who is Vaibhav Taneja? The Indian-origin Tesla CFO now handling finances for Elon Musk’s political party
Taneja earned a staggering $139 million in 2024, making him one of the highest-paid executives in the tech world, surpassing even tech giants like Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and Google’s Sundar Pichai.
