WORLD
Pro-Trump influencers unmasked as foreign actors on social media: Here's how X exposed them
The revelations raise serious questions about foreign influence and disinformation campaigns in American politics, echoing concerns from the 2016 election and other recent digital operations.
WORLD
No running water, no toilet, no school: Family chose off-grid living; Italy now separates them from their children
The children, an eight-year-old girl and six-year-old twin boys, were homeschooled and raised among farm animals, vegetable gardens and the surrounding forest.
WORLD
US wakes up to Pakistan’s minerals after Trump-Munir-Sharif 'secret' talks: Where does this leave India?
This development signals more than just a commercial agreement: it positions Pakistan as a strategic partner for the US in resource security and supply-chain diversification away from China.
WORLD
FBI director Kash Patel under scrutiny for using SWAT teams to protect his girlfriend
Questions grow inside the US administration over whether the FBI director is misusing taxpayer-funded resources for travel and security tied to his relationship
WORLD
How a Nazi debate is tearing at the Republican coalition in the US
A growing clash over antisemitism and Israel is exposing deep divisions within the Republican Party ahead of 2026 and beyond
WORLD
Celebrities are making cigarettes look cool again — and that has doctors worried
Cigarettes are creeping back into pop culture, wrapped in nostalgia, celebrity glamour and a certain 'retro cool' — just as public health experts fear a new wave of young smokers who never saw the worst of the tobacco era
TECHNOLOGY
What OpenAI learned when ChatGPT users lost touch with reality
A look at how a push for growth accidentally harmed vulnerable users, and why OpenAI is now trying to rebalance safety and engagement
WORLD
As Trump sits out, G20 summits a new world where deals don’t wait for the US
With President Trump boycotting the Johannesburg summit, G20 leaders used his empty seat to test how far they can push trade, climate and energy deals without waiting for Washington’s lead
WORLD
Indian woman held back at Shanghai Airport for 18 hours: Authorities say 'Arunachal is part of China', passport declared 'invalid'
The episode highlights China’s repeated attempts to question India’s sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh, which is an “integral and inalienable" part of India.
TRENDS
Google AI mimics user handwriting to solve math problem, sparks debate
A user testing Google’s new AI image generator was surprised when it solved a math problem in handwriting identical to his own, sparking debate over privacy, dataset training, and the limits of AI emulating personal styles.
WORLD
Indian banker takes 70% pay cut after leaving JP Morgan, says his job felt ‘robotic’
An Indian professional quits his lucrative JP Morgan role to take up a job offering a significantly reduced salary. The decision ultimately sparked a more significant discussion on burnout and corporate life pressures.
WORLD
Canada is overhauling its citizenship rules: How the new law will benefit Indians | Explained
The new legislation will allow children born or adopted outside Canada to receive citizenship even if their Canadian parent was also born abroad, as long as the parent can show a meaningful connection to Canada.
WORLD
AI image of Musk smoking with other tech giants as the “$1 trillion squad” goes viral
A series of AI-generated images of Elon Musk smoking a cigar alongside tech titans like Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella has taken social media by storm. The fictional "$1 trillion squad" is the internet's new meme, inspiring laughter, debate and even a more serious reflection on AI's capacity for emulating power.
TRENDS
Trump’s surprising winter look sparks jokes that he’s channelling Zohran Mamdani
Donald Trump was spotted donning a burgundy scarf and an oversized black coat shortly after meeting New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, and social media went into overdrive.
WORLD
AQ Khan had Pakistani generals 'on his payroll', was a merchant of death: Ex-CIA spy's big claim
Calling Khan the “Merchant of Death,” Lawler asserted that the scientist’s network eventually supplied multiple foreign programmes.
WORLD
Canada overhauls citizenship laws, restores rights: What it means for Indians
Canada’s Bill C-3 reforms citizenship laws, restoring rights to those excluded under the first-generation limit and allowing Canadian parents abroad to pass citizenship to children born or adopted overseas.
WORLD
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since June, targeting Hezbollah chief
Israel struck Beirut for the first time since June, targeting Hezbollah’s chief of staff. The attack killed one, wounded 21, and heightened tensions amid ongoing regional conflict and diplomatic pressure.
WORLD
Confusion and controversy: Marco Rubio labels Ukraine peace plan a leaked Russian ‘wish list’
Marco Rubio’s conflicting statements on Trump’s 28-point Ukraine peace plan fueled diplomatic confusion as Kyiv, European allies, and Zelensky assess the controversial proposal, while Russia signals conditional acceptance and ongoing negotiations continue.
WORLD
Epstein case: Starmer’s call to ‘cooperate’ increases pressure on former prince Andrew to testify in U.S. inquiry
Pressure is mounting on former Prince Andrew to testify in the U.S. congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer said people with relevant information should cooperate.
WORLD
Toronto: Indian-origin Nicholas Singh, listed among Canada’s most wanted, arrested
Canadian police have arrested Indian-origin fugitive Nicholas Singh in Toronto after a year on the run, recovering a firearm and laying fresh charges while he remains listed among Canada’s most wanted criminals.
WORLD
G20 at a crossroads: What summit reveals about a fractured global order
The G20 summit in South Africa exposed deep fractures in global governance as go-it-alone U.S. policies, geopolitical rivalries and widening economic tensions raised questions over the bloc’s ability to function effectively.
WORLD
Iran accuses U.S. and Israel of plotting to assassinate Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran’s intelligence minister alleges the United States and Israel are seeking to target Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, heightening security concerns after the June Iran–Israel war amid continued tensions over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
WORLD
Epstein controversy: Ex-prince Andrew’s rare Windsor outing sparks fresh pressure on royals
Former prince Andrew’s rare public outing at Windsor has revived scrutiny over his Epstein ties, strained royal relations and refusal to cooperate with a U.S. inquiry, as King Charles and Prince William firm their stance.
WORLD
Usha Vance addresses speculation after being spotted without her ring
Usha Vance caused a stir amongst onlookers when she was spotted out without her wedding ring recently
