Category: World

Donald Trump for Peace? Netanyahu Thinks So, Kejriwal Hopes So

Arijit Bose

Washington DC / New Delhi — Former U.S. President Donald Trump is back in the spotlight — this time, not for his controversial statements or decisions, but because Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize. The announcement, made during Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, has stirred political waters worldwide, triggering reactions from allies, critics, and even distant hopefuls aiming to ride the wave of global attention. What began as a strategic endorsement by Israel soon became a political spectacle, with former Delhi Chief Minister and…

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Axiom Mission 4: Shubhanshu Shukla Connects with Family After a Week in Orbit Aboard ISS

Arijit Bose
Shubhanshu Shukla

Florida, USA : After completing a full week aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Shubhanshu “Shux” Shukla, pilot of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), took a well-earned off-duty day to reconnect with his family back on Earth. The day of rest marked a brief pause in what has already been a busy and impactful scientific mission in orbit. According to Axiom Space’s official blog, the Ax-4 crew — comprising Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla, and Mission Specialists Slawosz “Suave” Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland and Tibor Kapu from Hungary — has…

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Awami League Slams ‘False and Twisted’ Media Narrative Around Sheikh Hasina

Arijit Bose

Dhaka, Bangladesh : Bangladesh’s ruling party, the Awami League, has expressed deep concern over what it calls a “false and distorted” narrative circulating in international media, following the release of an alleged audio clip implicating former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The clip, reportedly aired by the BBC World Service, allegedly features Hasina authorizing the use of lethal force against protesters during the July demonstrations. The Awami League responded with a sharply worded statement rejecting the claims made in the investigative report. According to the party, the audio in question —…

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Russia Launches One of the Largest Aerial Attacks on Ukraine, Deploys 741 Aerial Weapons Including Missiles and Drones

Arijit Bose
Russia

Kyiv, Ukraine : In one of the most extensive airstrikes since the beginning of the conflict in 2022, Russia launched a staggering 741 aerial weapons overnight on Wednesday, targeting Kyiv and multiple regions across Ukraine. The assault included 728 explosive-laden drones, seven Iskander-K cruise missiles, and six Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, triggering widespread alarms across the war-torn nation. The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that 718 threats were intercepted by the country’s defense systems. Kyiv’s interceptor drones and mobile fire units played a key role in neutralizing much of the…

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Trump Slaps Tariffs on 14 Nations, Says US-India Trade Deal “Almost Final”

Arijit Bose
Trump Slaps Tariffs

Washington: President Donald Trump  unveiled a fresh wave of tariffs targeting 14 countries while claiming that a long-anticipated trade deal with India is nearing completion. In a speech from the White House, Trump emphasized his administration’s commitment to trade enforcement, citing progress with key partners but showing no hesitation in penalizing others. “We’ve secured agreements with the United Kingdom and China, and we’re approaching a final deal with India,” Trump said. “For other countries where deals aren’t progressing, we’re sending notification letters with new tariff instructions.” The new tariffs—set to…

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Serbia Battles Hundreds of Wildfires Amid Sweltering Heatwave; National Emergency Declared

Arijit Bose

Belgrade: Serbia is grappling with an escalating wildfire crisis as a record-breaking heatwave and strong winds fuel over 200 fires across the country. In response, the Serbian government has declared a national state of emergency, deploying armed forces and emergency personnel to the most affected regions. The Ministry of the Interior confirmed on Monday that the fires have claimed one life and injured at least 14 people in the past 24 hours. The eastern city of Bor and the southern town of Kursumlija have been placed under emergency status, with…

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WaveX Launches ‘Kalaa Setu’ to Power Real-Time Multilingual Multimedia Content for Governance

Arijit Bose

New Delhi : The Government of India’s startup accelerator platform WaveX, under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, has launched ‘Kalaa Setu – Real-Time Language Tech for Bharat’, a national innovation challenge aimed at India’s leading AI startups. The initiative seeks cutting-edge AI solutions that can generate audio, video, and graphics from text in multiple Indian languages—enabling faster, inclusive, and regionalized citizen communication. As India continues its push for digital-first governance, the need for scalable and real-time content delivery in local languages has become critical. ‘Kalaa Setu’ addresses this challenge…

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PM Modi Urges Responsible Use of AI, Invites BRICS Nations

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PM Modi

Rio de Janeiro — During the 17th BRICS Summit’s Outreach Session on “Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs, and Artificial Intelligence,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of responsible AI governance and extended a formal invitation to BRICS nations to participate in India’s upcoming AI Impact Summit in 2026. Calling artificial intelligence a key tool for global progress, Prime Minister Modi said, “AI must be used to enhance human potential and values. While it offers immense promise, we must also address concerns related to ethics, bias, and misuse.” He stated that…

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BRICS Summit: Cuban Prez Meets PM Modi; Shows Interest in UPI

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BRICS Summit

Rio de Janeiro — In a significant diplomatic engagement at the 17th BRICS Summit held in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed strong interest in India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and the globally acclaimed Unified Payments Interface (UPI). According to an official statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the leaders held wide-ranging talks focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in disaster management, healthcare, science and technology, fintech, economic partnerships, and capacity building. The MEA noted, “President Díaz-Canel acknowledged India’s…

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India Pushes for Temporary Trade Deal with U.S.

Arijit Bose

Washington, D.C. – With the July 9 U.S. tariff deadline fast approaching, Indian trade negotiators have extended their stay in Washington in a bid to finalize a temporary trade agreement with the United States. The move comes amid efforts to resolve several long-standing trade disputes, particularly in sensitive sectors such as agriculture and dairy. Negotiators from both countries have been engaged in a flurry of meetings, hoping to iron out differences before tariffs imposed during earlier rounds of trade tensions are reinstated or expanded. According to sources close to the…

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