Category: World

New York City — A city reeling from tragedy is now rallying around the story of one man: Officer Didarul Islam. The 36-year-old NYPD officer, originally from Bangladesh, was fatally shot early Thursday morning during a shooting rampage in a Midtown Manhattan office building that claimed four lives, including his own. Islam, who had served with the NYPD for over three years, was praised for his courage and unwavering dedication to his adopted homeland. “He was a hero in uniform, but also a hero in spirit,” said New York City…

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Kyiv, Ukraine — In one of the deadliest attacks on civilian infrastructure this month, Russian airstrikes killed at least 21 people and injured dozens more after glide bombs and missiles struck a Ukrainian prison and a maternity hospital overnight, Ukrainian officials confirmed Tuesday. The most devastating blow came in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, where four guided aerial bombs hit the Bilenkivska Correctional Facility at midnight. The blast killed at least 17 detainees and wounded over 80 others, including prison staff. Officials said 42 of the wounded inmates have been hospitalized…

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Phnom Penh/New Delhi: As military tensions between Thailand and Cambodia escalate into the most serious conflict in over a decade, the Indian Embassies in both countries have issued urgent travel advisories, warning citizens to avoid conflict zones and exercise extreme caution. More than 130,000 people have been displaced, and over 20 lives lost, following an upsurge in deadly border skirmishes fueled by long-standing territorial disputes. Indian Nationals Advised to Avoid Border Regions In an official statement released on Saturday, the Indian Embassy in Phnom Penh urged nationals to refrain from…

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 Vientiane | In a strategic effort to integrate heritage with innovation, the Ministry of Health in Laos has launched a renewed initiative to advance traditional medicine by blending ancient healing practices with modern science—aiming to spur economic growth, support poverty alleviation, and ensure environmental sustainability. On Saturday, a high-level seminar was held in Vientiane, where government officials, medical professionals, and other stakeholders gathered to discuss the importance of preserving and modernizing Lao traditional medicine. The event was organized by the Centre of Information and Education for Health, under the Lao Ministry…

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 Male |  During his two-day state visit to the Maldives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of high-level meetings on Saturday with key political leaders across party lines, reaffirming India’s steadfast commitment to its “Neighbourhood First” policy and deepening its strategic ties with the island nation. In a packed diplomatic schedule, PM Modi met with representatives from various Maldivian political groups, emphasizing the bipartisan nature of the India-Maldives friendship. “The participation of leaders from diverse political ideologies underscores the strong, time-tested bond between our two countries,” the Prime Minister…

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India-UK Free Trade Agreement a Game Changer: ASSOCHAM Co-Chairman Hasan Yaqoob Highlights Transformational Impact on National Economy and Uttar Pradesh Lucknow : The recently signed India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been hailed as a historic breakthrough in India’s global trade ambitions. Mr. Hasan Yaqoob, Co-Chairman of ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India), has welcomed the deal, calling it a “transformational pact with long-term structural impact” on both the national economy and the state of Uttar Pradesh.…

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Washington: Terry Gene Bollea, better known to the world as Hulk Hogan, the bombastic, larger-than-life showman who became the face of professional wrestling and a global pop culture icon, passed away on July 24, 2025, in Clearwater, Florida, from cardiac arrest. He was 71. Born on August 11, 1953, in Augusta, Georgia, and raised in Tampa, Florida, Hogan was first a musician before becoming a wrestling legend. But it wasn’t a guitar or a bass that brought him global fame—it was the unmistakable sound of a body slam. Before he…

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Washington: In a landmark agreement, Columbia University has reached a $220 million settlement with the Trump administration, ending months of federal scrutiny and paving the way for the reinstatement of federal research funding that had been frozen amid concerns over antisemitism on campus. Under the deal, Columbia will pay $200 million to resolve allegations of discriminatory practices, along with an additional $21 million to close investigations by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The agreement comes after intense federal investigations sparked by accusations that Columbia failed to adequately address…

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New York: India delivered a firm and unapologetic rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar raised the Kashmir issue during discussions on international peace and security. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, forcefully countered Pakistan’s claims, stating, “On one hand, we have India — a thriving democracy, an inclusive society, and one of the fastest-growing major economies. On the other, there is Pakistan — steeped in terrorism and radicalism, repeatedly seeking bailouts from the International Monetary Fund.” During his…

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 New York/Washington; U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to American tech companies operating in India and China, declaring that the era of outsourcing jobs and profits overseas is “officially over” under his administration. His fiery remarks came during an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit held on Wednesday, where he also signed three new executive orders related to AI regulation and national tech policy. Addressing the summit, Trump criticized major U.S. technology firms for setting up factories in China, hiring labor in India, and using tax havens like Ireland to…

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