Category: World

Washington: Strategic Challenges: The latest round of US elections has delivered a surprising shift, creating new challenges not only for former President Donald Trump but also for the Democratic Party as they prepare for the upcoming midterm battle. With control of Congress at stake, both sides now face critical strategic decisions. Trump dismissed the outcomes on his social platform, claiming that the results were influenced by the absence of his name on the ballot and the ongoing government shutdown. However, the losses in key states have generated fresh concerns for Republicans,…

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New York: Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani has made history by winning the New York mayoral election, becoming the city’s first Indian-American Muslim mayor. Representing the Democrats, the 34-year-old defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent, as well as Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani, who moved to New York at the age of seven, is the son of noted Ugandan-born Marxist scholar Mahmood Mamdani and acclaimed Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, known for Monsoon Wedding and The Namesake. His victory marks multiple milestones — he is the first South Asian,…

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Washington: Richard Bruce “Dick” Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States and arguably the most powerful figure ever to hold that office, passed away peacefully at his home on November 3, 2025. He was 84. Surrounded by his wife of 61 years, Lynne, and daughters Liz and Mary, Cheney succumbed to complications from pneumonia and longstanding heart and vascular disease. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and raised in Casper, Wyoming, Cheney’s journey from a Capitol Hill intern to the epicenter of American power was both improbable and relentless. A…

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Talks highlight commitment to strengthening China–Russia partnership across key sectors Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, reaffirming both nations’ resolve to enhance their comprehensive strategic partnership and deepen cooperation across economic, political, and technological fronts. According to Russia’s TASS news agency, Prime Minister Mishustin is on a two-day official visit to China, accompanied by a high-level delegation including Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova. The Chinese side was represented by Foreign Minister Wang…

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Historic voter turnout signals high public engagement and a generational shift in city politics New York: A record-breaking wave of early voting has reshaped the landscape of the New York City mayoral election, giving a potential edge to progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani, who continues to lead in most opinion polls. According to Fox News, more than 735,000 votes were cast over nine days of early voting — the highest number ever recorded for a non-presidential election year in the city. On Sunday alone, 151,212 New Yorkers turned out to vote,…

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Spiritual leaders unite to promote mindfulness, peace, and healing in turbulent times Thimphu (Bhutan): Bhutan has inaugurated the Global Peace Prayer Festival, a historic 13-day spiritual gathering that brings together Buddhist leaders, monks, nuns, and peace activists from across the world to promote harmony and compassion amid growing global divisions. The festival will run from November 4 to 17 in Thimphu. Organized by the Royal Government of Bhutan, the festival includes public blessings, the Kalachakra Empowerment, the recitation of the Bazaguru mantra, and a Global Peace Prayer involving practitioners from…

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Strengthening bilateral ties and grassroots resilience in the Caribbean nation Roseau (Dominica): In a significant step towards deepening development cooperation with the Caribbean region, India has signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Dominica to fund community-oriented Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) worth USD 250,000. The MoUs were signed in the Dominican capital, Roseau, between Pradeep Rajpurohit, India’s High Commissioner to Dominica, and Vince Henderson, Dominica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade, and Energy. The initiatives will focus on enhancing local infrastructure and improving public amenities. These include the restoration…

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Washington / Global Desk | In a dramatic geopolitical turn, the United States has ordered the resumption of nuclear testing after a 33-year hiatus, triggering shockwaves across global political corridors. The directive, issued by President Donald Trump, marks a sharp shift from America’s decades-long advocacy for global nuclear restraint — and has reignited fears of a new “nuclear race.” The last U.S. nuclear test was conducted in 1992 at the Nevada Test Site. Following that, Washington had halted tests under the framework of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). But the…

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Washington, D.C.: A late-night social media post by former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited global concern over nuclear testing and sent shockwaves through Washington. Just hours before a key Senate hearing on nuclear command, Trump announced that he had directed the U.S. military to “start testing our Nuclear Weapons,” arguing that America “cannot fall behind Russia and China.” The statement, made at 9:04 p.m. on Wednesday, threw Thursday’s Senate Armed Services Committee hearing into turmoil. U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Richard Correll, nominated to lead the U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM),…

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Cairo: Egypt is pinning high hopes on the opening of its long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located near the iconic Giza Pyramids, as it seeks to rejuvenate its tourism sector after years of challenges ranging from political unrest to global crises. The museum, one of the largest archaeological museums in the world, is set to officially open its doors this Saturday. Spread across a massive 500,000 square meters, the GEM is expected to become a game-changer for Egypt’s tourism industry. Officials project the museum could attract up to 7 million…

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