PoliticsA controversial meeting in Haridwar between former President Jacob Zuma and businessman Ajay Gupta has triggered a diplomatic shake-up. South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola announced the immediate recall of High Commissioner Anil Sooklal to Pretoria for consultations, citing a need to address unauthorized diplomatic engagements by former state officials.
PoliticsCongress MP KC Venugopal has filed an Adjournment Motion in the Lok Sabha, demanding a high-level independent inquiry into claims of systemic financial embezzlement at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, citing the alleged destruction of surveillance footage and the suppression of internal whistleblowers.
PoliticsThousands of party workers took to the streets across Tamil Nadu on Thursday, holding peace rallies to honor the late M. Karunanidhi on the eighth anniversary of his death. From Thoothukudi to Kanchipuram, supporters gathered to commemorate the five-time Chief Minister’s lasting influence on the state’s political and social trajectory.
PoliticsCongress MLA Basavaraj Shivannavar says the party High Command overruled former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to finalize the latest Karnataka cabinet appointments. Despite his mentor's vocal support for North Karnataka representation, Shivannavar was excluded from the final list, sparking protests from his supporters in the Haveri district.
PoliticsThe global players’ union, FIFPRO, has accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of a profound abuse of power following the collapse of a secretive privatization plan for the World Cup. The union argues that withdrawing the proposal fails to address the systemic governance failures that allowed the project to reach near-finalization in total secrecy.
PoliticsAccusing Congress of political maneuvering, Telangana BJP leader N. Ramchander Rao slammed Rahul Gandhi for his belated support of student protesters in Jharkhand. Rao argued that Gandhi’s sudden stance on paper leak allegations follows public pressure rather than genuine concern, highlighting a stark contrast between his rhetoric and previous silence.
PoliticsMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi at 11 am this Friday. The discussion follows a series of high-level consultations between the Prime Minister and NDA leaders aimed at addressing student protests currently unfolding across the country.
PoliticsSamajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav claimed on Friday that the BJP habitually enlists RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to manage political fallout whenever the ruling party feels boxed in. Yadav linked this strategy to recent outreach efforts by Bhagwat toward younger generations, describing the move as a calculated defensive maneuver.
PoliticsTamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay dismissed calls for an all-party meeting regarding the contentious Mekedatu Dam project on Friday, accusing opposition leaders of exploiting the Cauvery water dispute for political gain. He insisted his government remains committed to protecting the state’s water rights through established legal channels.
PoliticsRussian defense officials announced Friday that military forces successfully targeted three vessels allegedly transporting Ukrainian cargo in the Black Sea. The ministry provided no further evidence to substantiate the strike, and the reported military activity remains unverified by independent observers monitoring the ongoing conflict in the maritime region.
PoliticsA major logistics facility operated by the online retailer Wildberries in Yekaterinburg erupted in flames on Friday following an unexplained attack. The company confirmed the incident through a brief statement on Telegram, though management offered no specifics regarding the nature of the assault or the extent of the structural damage.
PoliticsA massive logistics center operated by Russian retail giant Wildberries in Yekaterinburg ignited on Friday following a reported attack. While the company confirmed the incident through its official Telegram channel, details regarding the nature of the strike or the extent of the damage remain suppressed by local authorities.
PoliticsFinance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a staunch advocate for West Bank settlers, faces a precarious path toward the October 27 elections. His decision to shield ultra-Orthodox Jews from arrest for draft evasion has alienated his core base, exposing deep fractures within Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition as the nation grapples with wartime military demands.
A unified front remains elusive for Pacific Island nations after ministers failed to reach a consensus on how to address China's July missile test in the region. While many expressed alarm, internal disagreements prevented a formal joint statement, leaving the bloc divided on its approach to rising geopolitical competition.
PoliticsThe current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has renewed its formal demand for the immediate liberation of all political prisoners in Myanmar. This call centers on the complete and unconditional release of former state counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, marking a firm stance against the ongoing domestic detention.
PoliticsA student opened fire at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School on Friday, leaving an unconfirmed number of casualties. Authorities in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province are currently responding to the scene as students evacuate the campus, though officials have yet to release a definitive death toll.
PoliticsGunfire erupted at a school north of Bangkok on Friday, leaving an unconfirmed number of victims dead. Local authorities in Nonthaburi province have arrived at the scene to secure the facility, though the full scale of the tragedy remains unclear as investigators begin their work in the aftermath of the attack.
PoliticsA violent confrontation erupted in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province on Friday when a student opened fire at a local school. Local authorities confirmed that at least two people sustained injuries during the incident, though details regarding the victims' conditions remain scarce as the investigation unfolds.
PoliticsA student opened fire at a school in Thailand’s Nonthaburi province on Friday, prompting an immediate police response. The incident occurred in the Bang Kruai district, north of Bangkok, leaving local authorities to manage the aftermath of a violent confrontation that has once again shaken the nation’s educational institutions.
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has signaled a potential referendum on New Zealand’s mixed-member proportional (MMP) electoral system, igniting a fierce debate over democratic representation. Critics warn that abandoning the three-decade-old framework, which routinely necessitates coalition governments, could serve as a strategic power grab by the nation's largest political parties.
PoliticsA man accused of setting a mid-July fire at the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center deliberately targeted the house of worship because of its religious identity, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The federal indictment clarifies the motive behind the arson, elevating the severity of the charges against the suspect.
PoliticsDonald Trump signaled support for the criminal prosecution of Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday, aligning himself with Senator Rand Paul’s push for a Justice Department investigation. The former president cited the legal treatment of his own aides, Peter Navarro and Steve Bannon, as a justification for targeting the longtime infectious disease expert.
PoliticsSolomon Islands Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela is steering the nation back toward Australia and the United States, signaling a strategic recalibration under newly elected Prime Minister Matthew Wale. The move aims to mend relationships that frayed during a period of intense diplomatic alignment with Beijing under the previous administration.
In a decisive contest between two prominent allies of Donald Trump, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn clinched the Republican primary for Tennessee governor on Thursday. She now advances to the November general election as the clear frontrunner to succeed term-limited incumbent Bill Lee in a state that remains a Republican stronghold.
A single missile splashdown in the Pacific has left regional leaders divided, forcing a showdown in Suva this Friday. As foreign ministers gather for the Pacific Islands Forum, New Zealand is pressing for a unified condemnation of China’s July test, challenging a bloc that remains deeply split on strategic alignment.
PoliticsA razor-thin majority of 61 seats in the 120-member parliament awaits New Zealand’s ruling centre-right coalition, according to the latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll. While Prime Minister Christopher Luxon maintains his standing as the preferred leader, the sudden rise of the centrist Opportunity Party threatens to complicate the path toward November’s general election.
PoliticsUnder the cover of night, Taiwanese troops rolled coils of barbed wire and stacked sandbags across the Danjiang Bridge, transforming the newly opened span into a defensive bastion. The drill serves as a high-stakes rehearsal for blocking a potential shortcut that could grant invading Chinese forces direct access to Taipei.
PoliticsA shell strike on southern Saudi Arabia's Najran Province on Thursday left 11 civilians injured, including a four-year-old child. The attack, attributed to Yemen's Houthi rebels, signals a volatile escalation as Riyadh faces intelligence reports of potentially coordinated strikes involving Iran-backed Iraqi militias targeting regional energy infrastructure.
PoliticsA shell strike in Saudi Arabia’s southern Najran Province left 11 civilians injured on Thursday, including a four-year-old child. The attack, attributed to the Iran-aligned Houthi movement, comes as Riyadh warns of imminent, coordinated strikes against energy infrastructure and transport hubs by militias supervised by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
PoliticsPresident Donald Trump’s administration intensified its domestic agenda on Thursday, moving to restrict birthright citizenship, curb critical mineral exports, and confront political opponents through aggressive executive actions and legal referrals, while simultaneously facing fresh scrutiny over the government’s internal oversight and its complex relationship with the technology sector.