Why elephant-digested coffee tastes surprisingly smooth
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- Elephant digestion makes coffee beans smoother and less bitter.
- Black Ivory Coffee's flavor comes from gut microbes, not just roasting methods.
- Beans are ethically collected from dung without harming elephants.
'US President Man of action' SMS alert in Iran sparks alarm as tensions with US escalate
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
- Thousands in Iran got a warning text about US action
- US boosts military presence as talks with Iran continue
- Iran faces internal protests and urges for diplomatic solutions
Two cartels, two continents, one empire: How El Mencho and Chapitos took over the cocaine trade
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
Mexican forces killed cartel boss El Mencho in a major operation, striking at the architect of a cocaine corridor linking Colombia to US cities. Despite his death, CJNG’s logistics network remains intact, and cartel violence surged across Mexico in response.
Before Carney’s India trip, Canada seeks to strip 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana of citizenship; Pakistan distances itself
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
Canada has begun revoking Tahawwur Hussain Rana’s citizenship for fraud ahead of PM Mark Carney’s India visit. Rana, extradited from the US, faces trial for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Canada’s move is seen as a diplomatic signal to India.
Rs 6,000 crore drug trail: How El Mencho’s cartel reached Indian waters and why his death brings relief for India
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
The killing of Mexican drug lord El Mencho disrupts a major cartel linked to India’s maritime drug trade. His death is seen as a relief by Indian agencies, weakening the China-Mexico nexus and boosting India’s fight against international narcotics syndicates.
A missile that will transform India’s air power: Why Golden Horizon could be PM Modi’s big takeaway from Israel
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
Ahead of PM Modi’s Israel visit, reports suggest Israel may offer India its secretive Golden Horizon air-launched ballistic missile, potentially boosting India’s strike capabilities and marking a shift in Indo-Israeli defence cooperation.
The Trump sound-alike mystery caller who went viral on C-Span: What we know about ‘John Barron’
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
A C-SPAN caller using Trump’s old alias “John Barron” delivered a fiery critique of the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, sparking viral speculation it was Trump himself. C-SPAN confirmed it wasn’t him, but the incident revived memories of Trump’s media tactics.
Russian oil most discounted since 2023 on western sanctions
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
- Russia's Urals crude trades at $30 below Brent, lowest since 2023
- Western sanctions and tariffs cut Russia's oil income sharply
- EU caps services for Russian oil over $44.10/barrel
From Rawalpindi to London: How Pakistan’s army under Asim Munir is targeting critics beyond its borders
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
Pakistan’s military under Asim Munir is accused of intensifying transnational repression, targeting dissidents abroad with threats and violence, enabled by constitutional changes granting Munir immunity. Western responses are criticized as inadequate.
‘They come to steal from grandma’: How the US radical right turned a fraud conviction into an anti-India tirade
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
Indian national Atharva Shailesh Sathawane was sentenced to 18 years in the US for fraud targeting elderly Americans. The case resurfaced online, fueling anti-immigrant rhetoric, despite data showing such incidents are rare among Indian immigrants.
Oil hovers near six-month high with nuclear talks and US tariffs in focus
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
- Oil prices steady near six-month high amid US-Iran nuclear talks
- US Supreme Court strikes down import tariffs, raising uncertainty
- Geopolitical and economic factors may cause market volatility
War or a nuclear deal? Why Trump is pushing the US toward a possible clash with Iran and what lies ahead
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
The US is escalating military presence in West Asia amid rising tensions with Iran. Trump may authorize strikes if nuclear talks fail. India urges citizens to leave Iran. Analysts warn of unpredictable outcomes and regional instability if conflict erupts.
Xi gains leverage before Trump summit after tariff reversal
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
- US Supreme Court ruling weakens Trump's tariff power over China
- China gains leverage ahead of Trump-Xi trade talks in Beijing
- Chinese exporters may benefit short-term as tariffs drop
The biggest loser from Trump’s new tariffs could be Britain
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
- UK faces higher US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling ends deal
- UK exports to US may face 15% tariffs, affecting 40,000 firms
- UK seeks exemption as new tariffs could cost exporters £3 billion
Lashkar terror module busted in Delhi: How Bangladesh-based handler answered to ‘Chacha Ji’ Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
Delhi police busted a Lashkar-e-Taiba module led by Shabir Ahmed Lone, an Indian-born, Bangladesh-based operative linked to Pakistan’s top terror leaders. Lone recruited Bangladeshi nationals in India, used encrypted communication, and remains absconding.
Trump tariff collections stop tomorrow, billions in revenue at risk
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
The US will stop collecting Trump-era import tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act after the Supreme Court ruled them unlawful, risking $175 billion in refunds and prompting new tariffs under a different law amid legal uncertainty.
Borders, bribes and bloodshed: El Mencho's killing and how Mexico became the battleground of global drug trade | Explained
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
El Mencho, leader of Mexico’s powerful CJNG cartel, died after being wounded in a military operation. His death triggered violent retaliation, city shutdowns, and at least 14 deaths, highlighting the cartel’s deep influence and ongoing instability in Mexico.
EU says it will not accept increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: 'A deal is a deal'
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
- EU urges US to honor last year's trade deal after new US tariffs
- EU warns unpredictable US tariffs harm global market confidence
- Unclear if new US tariffs override existing EU-US trade agreement
Dog abandoned at Las Vegas airport goes viral and gets a new home
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
- Woman abandons dog at Las Vegas airport due to missing papers
- Airport staff and police helped care for and rehome the dog
- The dog, Jet Blue, was adopted by a police officer's family
First 50% to 18%, now 10% to 15%: How US Supreme Court ruling forced Trump tariff reset and why India stands to gain
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
The US Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs, leading to a new 15% global levy. India benefits as its exports face lower, predictable tariffs, with key sectors exempt. Refunds for past tariffs remain unresolved, and the new regime brings stability for India.
'Kept me in the dark': Bangladesh President lambasts Yunus, alleges he sidelined presidency, ignored constitutional norms
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
Bangladesh President Shahabuddin accused former chief adviser Yunus of sidelining the presidency, violating constitutional norms, blocking engagements, erasing his public presence, and attempting to weaken his authority during the interim government.
AI and job losses explained: Why Sam Altman says companies are using 'AI washing' to justify layoffs
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says companies often exaggerate AI's role in layoffs, blaming "AI washing" for job cuts that would happen anyway. While AI is impacting jobs, data shows AI-linked layoffs are a small fraction of overall losses, and the debate continues.
How US intel helped Mexico in killing of drug lord El Mencho, White House reveals
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
- US aided Mexico with intel in raid killing drug lord El Mencho
- Mexican forces killed El Mencho, CJNG leader, in Jalisco raid
- CJNG violence erupted after raid; schools, flights disrupted
Gunmen block roads, vehicles torched and highways shut: Unrest in Mexico as Cartel revenge takes center stage after El Mencho's killing
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
- El Mencho killed in raid, igniting cartel violence in Mexico
- Gunmen blocked roads, set fires, causing flight cancellations
- Violence spreads across six states; authorities advise staying indoors
Who was El Mencho? Mexico’s ‘Jalisco New Generation Cartel’ leader killed in US-backed operation
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
- CJNG leader El Mencho killed in Mexican military operation.
- Cartel violence erupts, blocking roads and suspending flights.
- US and Canada warn citizens to avoid affected Mexican states.
'Jail would be better': 65-year-old UK woman detained by ICE for 6 weeks despite a valid US Visa recounts horror inside detention centre
World | Updated: Feb 23, 2026
- A 65-year-old Briton spent six weeks in US immigration detention
- She was detained despite holding a valid US visa and no record
- She urges travelers to reconsider trips to the United States
48-hour ultimatum: US warns time is short for Iran nuclear talks as military option looms
World | Updated: Feb 22, 2026
- US ready for Geneva nuclear talks if Iran submits proposal soon
- Talks seen as last chance before Trump considers military action
- US may accept "token enrichment" if nuclear pathways are blocked
What is Netanyahu’s ‘hexagon of alliances’ and why India is at the centre of his Middle East strategy
World | Updated: Feb 22, 2026
- Israel proposes a 'hexagon of alliances' with India at its center
- Bloc aims for economic, diplomatic, and security cooperation
- Modi's visit to Israel to focus on tech, defense, and trade ties
India condemns Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan; Kabul signals possible retaliation
World | Updated: Feb 22, 2026
- India condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan territory
- Ramadan strikes kill civilians, heightening regional tensions
- Taliban warns of retaliation over sovereignty breach by strikes
Vance or Rubio? Trump tests 2028 waters as succession chatter builds before midterms
World | Updated: Feb 22, 2026
- Trump informally weighs Vance or Rubio for 2028 GOP ticket
- Vance remains favored, but Rubio's profile is rising
- Both Vance and Rubio publicly deny any rivalry