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Steve Bannon, the former chief strategist for Donald Trump and a prominent right-wing media figure, was released from federal prison on Tuesday (October 29), just days ahead of the pivotal Election Day (November 5). His return comes as he aims to revive his flagging media platform, “War Room,” which has struggled during his incarceration. “I’m […]

The Washington Post is facing an upheaval following owner Jeff Bezos’s recent choice to block an endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. According to NPR, the fallout resulted in over 200,000 digital subscription cancellations, representing around 8% of the paper’s 2.5 million paid subscribers. Raised eyebrows over timing and motives […]

Singapore’s Temasek, a major state-owned investment firm, is sounding the alarm about the potential economic repercussions of a Donald Trump victory in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. A statement from Rohit Sipahimalani, Temasek’s chief investment officer, that was featured in a The Edge Malaysia report, states that a Trump administration could lead to slower global […]

How did India-Canada relations come to such a pass that the two countries expelled each other’s top diplomats? The murky record of the dead man at the centre of the row and the political considerations alleged to be at play are highlighted by the Indian news site, Firstpost, in a YouTube video. “Why did Trudeau […]

In a stunning show of solidarity, 23 Nobel prize-winning economists have thrown their weight behind Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic strategies, warning that former President Trump’s policies could plunge the nation into deeper debt and trigger a price surge. A significant endorsement As the 2024 election looms, with the economy at the forefront of voters’ […]

Prabowo Subianto, sworn in as the eighth Indonesian President at the age of 73 , is proof that the old can connect with the young. The young supported him more than the old. The young on social media, that is. Especially TikTok. Sworn in as president with the largest Cabinet in decades – a Cabinet […]

Since its launch in August 2024, the Shivagangai ferry has been making waves, both literally and diplomatically, as it reconnects India and Sri Lanka after a 40-year break in sea transport. Carrying an average of 100 passengers several times a week across the Palk Strait, the ferry service links Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu with Kankesanthurai […]

A surge in hoax bomb threats against Indian airlines has triggered widespread chaos in international travel, with planes being grounded, diverted, or even escorted by fighter jets. Over the past week, there have been 90 such threats, severely disrupting India’s aviation industry and unsettling air passengers. On Saturday (October 19) alone, 30 hoax threats were […]

As the November 5 U.S. elections approach, American intelligence officials are sounding the alarm about foreign interference, specifically from Russia, China, and Iran. These nations are reportedly aiming to exacerbate divisive narratives among Americans and may even consider inciting violence in the aftermath of the voting, according to a report from Reuters. Officials from the […]

In a move that has sparked intense debate, Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, has launched a $1 million daily giveaway for supporters who sign his online petition championing free speech and gun rights. This bold initiative, which promises to reward a lucky signatory daily, has plunged the tech mogul into a murky legal […]

Following the death of Ratan Tata, the revered figurehead of Indian industry, his half-brother, Noel Tata, has stepped into the role of chairperson of Tata Trusts. This appointment places him at the helm of a philanthropic powerhouse that exerts considerable influence over the vast Tata business empire. Noel Tata, 67, is the son of Naval […]

Sanjay Kumar Verma went to Canada as the Indian High Commissioner with a mission to demand Ottawa get tough on Sikh-Canadian activists who wanted to see a separate state of Khalistan carved out of Punjab, says The Globe and Mail, a Canadian newspaper. His picture and brief resume still appear on the High Commission website, […]

Delhi has accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of “hostility to India” in a strongly worded statement after a tit-for-tat expulsion of diplomats. The expulsions follow a secret meeting between the Indian and Canadian national security advisers in Singapore, according to the Washington Post. Canada expelled six Indian diplomats, including the High Commissioner, and India […]

A meetup in Tokyo hosted by the popular Israeli-Palestinian vlogger Nuseir Yassin, known as Nas Daily, was disrupted by pro-Palestinian activists who accused him of whitewashing Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip. The event, intended as a gathering for fans and followers, quickly turned into a heated confrontation. An influencer who’s pro-genocide? Demonstrators, holding signs […]

BANGKOK — In an extraordinary tale of international travel and animal fascination, Molly, an American woman, embarked on an 18.5-hour journey from New York to Thailand. Her destination? To witness the adorable charm of Moo Deng, the celebrated baby pygmy hippo at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Molly’s excitement was palpable as she shared her journey […]