Wednesday 1 October 2025
Europe
Bootleg' spirits have been increasing in popularity in Russia as alcohol prices soar due to the war.
30-09-2025
France faces mass unrest as the “Block Everything” movement disrupts transport, roads, and daily life
11-09-2025
In a significant and unprecedented development, Poland’s military has shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace.
10-09-2025
Major Escalation: Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones
Wildfires have intensified across southern Europe, burning homes and forcing people to flee in Greece, Spain, Portugal and Albania.
14-08-2025
Europe Raged by Wildfires fanned by Heatwave and Strong Winds
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Turkey's northwestern province of Balikesir on Sunday, causing several buildings to collapse and leading to urgent rescue operations.
11-08-2025
Powerful 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Turkey
World
3 Americans among 37 Sentenced to Death in DR Congo Coup Attempt
Thirty-seven people were sentenced to death recently in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for their involvement in an attempted coup of the President. Among those sentenced were three Americans, a Briton, a Belgian, and a Canadian national. These men were charged with organizing an attack on the Presidential Palace and the home of […]
Kanishka Malhotra
03-04-2025
USA
Who is Gints Zilbalodis, the Latvian Director of ‘Flow’, a Wordless Animated Film?
Flow, a wordless animated film about a cat by Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis, won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature at the 97th Academy Awards. “Thank you to my cats and dogs,” Zilbalodis said after his win.
Tirlok Aggarwal
06-07-2025
Canada
Drifting of Magnetic Pole from Canada to Siberia
According to a new study, the drift of the Earth’s north magnetic pole from Canada to Siberia has influenced the penetration altitudes of charged particles in the mid-high latitudes in the Earth’s magnetosphere. Understanding the behavior of these particles with an electric charge, such as electrons, quarks, protons, and ions that are responsible for the Northern […]
Slovakia
The Plight of Religious Minorities in Slovakia: Is Islam Banned in Practice?
Slovakia, a nation that prides itself on constitutional guarantees of religious freedom, has faced increasing scrutiny for its treatment of religious minorities, particularly Muslims. Despite these guarantees, systemic barriers, hostile rhetoric, and restrictive legislation have created significant challenges for smaller religious communities. Among these, the Muslim community, numbering fewer than 6,000 individuals, faces an especially […]
Manbilas Singh
Spain
Spanish CEO's Family and Pilot Perish in Devastating NYC Sightseeing Helicopter Crash
In a fatal turn of events, a normal sightseeing helicopter tour of Manhattan turned into a tragic disaster on Thursday, April 10, 2025, when a six-passenger helicopter crashed into the Hudson River.
Niharika Singh
23-04-2025
Israel
Greta Thunberg Deported by Israel After Intercepting Gaza-Bound 'Freedom Flotilla'
Israeli commandos intercepted the Gaza-bound 'Freedom Flotilla' ship Madleen carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists, calling it a publicity stunt. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition claims the interception was illegal and the activists were "kidnapped" in international waters.
Sandhya Rawal
11-06-2025
Denmark
Indo-Danish Green Strategic Partnership Growing Significantly
The fourth edition of the AIM-ICDK Water Innovation Challenge 4.0 successfully concluded at the 2024 Next Generation Digital Action (NGDA) in Copenhagen, Denmark. It marked a significant achievement in the growing Indo-Danish Green Strategic Partnership. This year’s challenge reinforced its position as a premier platform for fostering innovative and sustainable solutions to global water issues. […]
UK Skydiving Champion Liam Byrne Tragically Dies in Swiss Alps Wingsuit Crash
The extreme sports community is mourning the loss of British skydiving star and wingsuit champion Liam Byrne, who tragically died during a base jump in the Swiss Alps.
Tiyasa Nag
25-06-2025
Ukraine
Escaped War, Meets Deadly Fate: Ukraine Woman Stabbed in US
Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian woman, was killed in a knife attack at a train station in North Carolina last week.
28-08-2025
The Nordic Neighbours Prepare for Crisis Amid Global Tensions
As global tensions escalate, Sweden, Finland, and Norway are issuing updated and renewed advice to their citizens on how to prepare for potential conflict and crises. These measures reflect a growing sense of urgency in the Nordic region. Historical neutrality is being re-evaluated and security concerns are intensifying. The advice has been issued particularly in […]
Society
Indians Immerse Ganesh Idol in UK River, Sparking Debate
A video of Indian devotees performing a Ganesh Visarjan (immersion ritual) in a UK rive has gone viral, stirring a spirited online debate.
Manpreet Kooner
06-09-2025
What are the Censorship Allegations by Durov Against France?
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov accuses French intelligence of pressuring him to silence political voices during Moldova’s elections.
P Bowrna
Cultural
7 Countries with the Most UNESCO World Heritage Sites
World Heritage Sites are places that are known for globally attracting tourists. It aims to show the culture and natural sites to the future generation. Numerous nations across the globe can take pride in the abundance of these amazing locations, whose historical, cultural, and ecological significance is immeasurable. Here are 7 countries with the most […]
Diksha Nayyar
Greece
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Talks with his Greece Counterpart; to Strengthen Strategic Partnership
As per an official press release, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi received a telephone call from the Prime Minister of Greece, H.E. Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis. He warmly congratulated PM Modi on his re-election following the general elections in India. Kyriakos Mitsotakis is a Greek politician currently serving as the prime minister of Greece since […]
World's Biggest Nude Cruise: Bigger and Bolder in 2026
Called the 'Big Nude Boat', it has become a beloved annual tradition for travelers who prefer their Caribbean holidays without clothes.
Portugal
How Portugal's Golden Visa is a Great Offer for Global Investors?
Portugal’s Golden Residence Permit Program, better known as the Golden Visa, has firmly established itself as one of Europe’s premier residency-by-investment pathways for non-EU nationals.
10-07-2025
Resilience of Life: The Intriguing Story of ‘The Queen of Sinking Ships'
Nicknamed "Miss Unsinkable," Jessop was not only a survivor of the infamous RMS Titanic sinking but also miraculously endured two other major incidents involving the White Star Line's celebrated trio of Olympic-class liners.
29-06-2025
India
Christian Stocker becomes Austrian Chancellor
Conservative, Christian Stocker has been sworn in as Austria’s Chancellor as the Head of a Three-Party coalition Government. It ended five months of political deadlock that followed a far-right party’s election win. India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated H.E. Mr. Christian Stocker on being sworn in as the Federal Chancellor of Austria. He added that the India-Austria […]
Italy
Tragic End to Illustrious Courage: Extreme Sports Icon Felix Baumgartner Dies in Paragliding Crash
The world of extreme sports is mourning the loss of one of its most daring pioneers, Felix Baumgartner, who tragically died on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in a paragliding accident in Porto Sant'Elpidio, Italy.
21-07-2025
Russia
7.4 Quake Jolts Russia’s Kamchatka, Tsunami Alert Lifted
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck Russia’s Far East on Saturday, rattling the seismically volatile Kamchatka Peninsula.
13-09-2025
Belarus
Lukashenko Poised for Seventh Term as Belarus Faces Another Election Farce
Belarus, often referred to as “Europe’s last dictatorship,” faces yet another controversial election as its longtime leader Alexander Lukashenko seeks to extend his near 30-year reign. The election, advanced from August to January under the guise of strategic planning, is widely regarded as a calculated move to stifle dissent and avoid the mass protests that […]