Washington: In a major blow to Russia, China has temporarily halted imports of Russian crude oil, following India’s decision to do the same, after the United States imposed sanctions on Russian oil companies. Reports indicate that China’s leading state-owned firms — Sinopec, PetroChina, CNOOC, and Shenhua Oil — have suspended their crude oil contracts with Read More…
London: The UK government is rolling out a stringent new English language requirement for all Skilled Visa applicants, as part of broader efforts to curb rising immigration. Starting January 8 next year, applicants must pass the Secure English Language Test (SELT), approved by the Home Office, to qualify for a visa. Under the new rules, Read More…
In a tragic and unexpected development, Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya and one of Africa’s most influential political leaders, passed away in Kerala, India, following a sudden cardiac arrest. Raila Odinga was 80 years old. According to reports, Odinga collapsed during his morning walk at an Ayurvedic treatment centre in Koothattukulam, Ernakulam Read More…
Washington: The United States has reignited its trade war with China, as President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 100% additional tariff on Chinese imports — a move that has sent shockwaves through global markets. The escalation follows Beijing’s reported plan to restrict exports of rare earth elements, essential materials used in manufacturing everything from smartphones Read More…
Stockholm: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to László Krasznahorkai, the renowned Hungarian novelist known for his hauntingly poetic and visionary prose. The Nobel Committee praised Krasznahorkai for his imaginative depth and prophetic insight, which vividly capture the turbulence and transformation of Eastern Europe. Born in 1954 in Gyula, near the Romanian Read More…
Stockholm: The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan human rights activist. The award recognizes her relentless struggle for democracy and her efforts to promote the democratic rights of the people of Venezuela. Machado, who currently serves as an opposition leader in Venezuela, has been at the forefront of Read More…
Stockholm: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi for their trailblazing invention of Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) — a transformative discovery that has redefined modern chemistry and opened new frontiers in sustainable science. Announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the award recognizes the Read More…
Stockholm: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John Clarke, Michael H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis for their revolutionary discoveries in macroscopic quantum mechanical tunneling and energy quantization in electrical circuits — landmark achievements that have reshaped the foundations of modern quantum science. Announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Read More…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that all imported branded and patented medicines will attract a 100% tariff from October 1 unless the manufacturer sets up a production facility in the United States. Making the declaration on Truth Social, Trump said, “From October 1, if a pharmaceutical company does not establish its manufacturing plant in Read More…
Doha: In a major boost for Indian travelers and expatriates, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has officially been launched in Qatar through a partnership between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and Qatar National Bank (QNB). With the rollout, payments at duty-free stores can now be made simply by scanning QR codes, removing the need to carry Read More…