Category: World

Washington D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled the Genesis Mission, a landmark national initiative designed to strengthen America’s global technological leadership and accelerate scientific research through artificial intelligence. According to a White House statement, the Genesis Mission will establish an integrated AI platform that leverages the largest collection of federal scientific datasets in the world, built over decades of government investment. The platform will train scientific foundation models, create AI agents to test new hypotheses, automate research workflows, and fast-track breakthroughs across multiple scientific fields. The program will…

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London: British billionaire and steel tycoon Lakshminivas Mittal is reportedly considering relocating from the United Kingdom due to proposed heavy taxes on the nation’s wealthiest individuals. The move, if confirmed, would be part of a broader trend of ultra-wealthy business figures shifting their residency to low- or no-tax jurisdictions such as Dubai and Switzerland. The UK government is set to announce its highly anticipated budget this week, which includes proposals for substantial inheritance and exit taxes on the country’s super-rich. Many industrialists, seeking to protect their assets, are exploring relocation…

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Washington/ Beijing:  U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed plans to visit China next year after a detailed phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The discussion, held on Monday morning, covered issues including Ukraine, fentanyl trafficking, and trade deals affecting American farmers. Trump stated that he accepted Xi Jinping’s invitation to visit Beijing in April and, in return, extended an official invitation for Xi to visit the United States by the end of next year. The call comes roughly a month after the leaders met in person in Busan, South…

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New Delhi: India-Canada relations are entering a new and positive phase. Ahead of a key meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg, Canada delivered a significant relief to Indian-origin families living abroad by reforming its citizenship laws. The Canadian government recently granted Royal Assent to the “Lost Canadians” bill (Bill C-3), a crucial amendment to the Citizenship Act 2025. This law addresses longstanding citizenship challenges faced by thousands of families whose children, born or adopted abroad, were previously…

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Kuala Lumpur: After Australia, Malaysia is preparing to impose strict restrictions on social media use for children in an effort to enhance online safety. The government is considering a nationwide ban on social media accounts for users below the age of 16, a move expected to take effect next year, according to officials. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said on Sunday that Malaysia is closely examining global models—particularly Australia’s new age-limit framework—to understand how countries are safeguarding minors from digital harm. He emphasised that the measure is essential to protect young…

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New Delhi: In a rare geological event, volcanic ash from a massive eruption in Ethiopia—occurring after an astonishing 12,000-year dormancy—has travelled nearly 4,500 kilometres to reach India’s capital, Delhi. The eruption took place on November 23 in the Afar region when the Haile Gubi volcano suddenly burst to life, sending a towering plume of ash 14 km into the sky. Scientists say there is no known record of such an eruption during the Holocene era. Here’s a detailed look at the event, followed by five major questions that explain how…

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Barcelona/Lucknow: Medanta has emerged as India’s leading stroke care institution at the World Stroke Congress 2025, securing the prestigious Diamond Status Award and earning the highest number of recognitions among Indian hospitals. The global event, organised by the World Stroke Organization, was held in Barcelona, Spain, from October 22 to 27, bringing together top stroke specialists and institutions from around the world. The World Stroke Organization has officially recognised Medanta as India’s best stroke care hospital this year, acknowledging its superior performance across clinical parameters, treatment processes, and patient outcomes.…

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New Delhi— At a time when wars are escalating and humanitarian crises are multiplying across continents, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)—the world’s foremost guardian of peace—is facing unprecedented scrutiny. Its inability to prevent conflicts or respond decisively to unfolding tragedies has raised serious questions about its relevance, structure and moral authority. The UNSC, created in 1945 in the aftermath of the Second World War, was envisioned as the central pillar of global peace and collective security. But as the world moves deeper into a multipolar and conflict-ridden era, the…

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New Delhi: India and the United States have entered into a significant one-year agreement for the import of 2.2 million tonnes of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas), signalling a renewed phase in bilateral engagement. More than just an energy transaction, the deal reflects evolving geopolitical priorities, attempts to ease tariff disputes, and the recalibration of economic diplomacy between the two countries. Strategic Entry for the US, New Energy Security Path for India India is among the fastest-growing LPG markets in the world, with nearly 90% of households using LPG for cooking.…

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Washington: Sydney Reilly, often hailed as one of Britain’s most formidable intelligence operatives, lived a life so dramatic that it later inspired author Ian Fleming to create the iconic fictional spy, James Bond. Reilly’s extraordinary espionage missions, daring escapes and complex personal life shaped the foundation of the world’s most famous secret agent. A Cold-Blooded End in Moscow On November 5, 1925, prisoner number 73 was removed from his cell in Moscow’s notorious Lubyanka prison. Escorted by OGPU officers, he was taken to the Sokolniki forest on the outskirts of…

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