International

A US military-contracted plane crashed in a rice field in Maguindanao del Sur province, southern Philippines, killing all four aboard. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines confirmed the incident. The aircraft split into two upon impact and was contracted by the US military, according to US Embassy spokesperson Kanishka Gangopadhyay. Ameer Jehad Tim Ambolodto,…

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya has challenged debt recovery proceedings in Karnataka High Court. He argues that banks have recovered the principal debt “multiple times over” in the Kingfisher Airlines case. Mallya is seeking a detailed account statement from the banks on the recovered amounts. Justice R Devdas of the Karnataka High Court has issued notices…

US President Donald Trump proposed a plan for the West Asia crisis, suggesting the US take over the Gaza Strip and relocate Palestinians to shelters in Egypt and Jordan, aiming to address the long-standing conflict. Trump, during a news conference with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed his belief in the need to change the tragic…

Former U.S. President Joe Biden (82) re-signed with Hollywood’s Creative Artists Agency (CAA) after an eight-year hiatus, shaping his post-presidency plans. CAA officially confirmed the news on Tuesday. Biden’s prior tenure with CAA, during his vice presidency in the Obama administration, involved the publication of his successful memoir “Promise Me, Dad” and a noteworthy tour.…

The Nairobi forum emphasized the urgent need to prioritize powering health facilities in Africa to boost response to the continent’s rising disease burden. The Energizing Healthcare 2025 summit, attended by key stakeholders, including policymakers and innovators, seeks to enhance Africa’s healthcare systems through electrification, emphasizing resilience and efficiency. Hosted by Kenya’s Ministries of Health and…

President Trump initiated a tariff war by imposing heavy duties on Canada, China, and Mexico. The tariffs, enacted on February 1, include 25% on Canadian and Mexican goods and 10% on Chinese imports. In response, Canada imposed 25% retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of American imports. Despite Trump’s prior criticisms of India’s tariffs, New…

The average New Zealand household’s cost of living rose by 3% in the year leading up to December 2024, following a 3.8% increase the previous year, as reported by Stats NZ on Monday. The household living-costs price indexes (HLPIs) reveal that inflation peaked at 8.2% in the year to December 2022. In contrast, the consumer…

State-accredited Swiss International University leads global education with innovative 100% blended learning programs. Swiss International University is the world’s first state-accredited institution offering 100% blended education. With branches in cities like Zurich, Dubai, Riga, and Bishkek, it’s revolutionizing education by making it smarter, more accessible, and hugely flexible. SIU’s approach caters to modern learners who…

According to a new data study by the US immigration department, tech companies with Indian origins have obtained about 20% of all H-1B visas granted by the US. As per the report, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys are at the top. Indian-origin companies received 24,766 of the approximately 130,000 H-1B visas that were issued…

A powerful earthquake near Mount Everest has left 53 people dead, with tremors felt across parts of India. The quake, recorded at 6:35 am by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), caused widespread devastation in Nepal and neighboring regions. The seismic event has triggered rescue efforts and raised concerns about the vulnerability of the region…