International

Pakistan is bracing for a possible disaster as over 200 of around 500 individuals on the hijacked Jaffar Express are still held by Baloch rebels. Media reports indicate that more than 200 coffins were sent to Bolan from Quetta railway station without official confirmation of the death toll. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) demands the…

Canada will levy retaliatory tariffs of C$29.8 billion on the US due to Trump’s tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. The new taxes, starting today, follow the expiration of previous exemptions and duty-free quotas. Canada, the top steel and aluminum provider to the US, faces an intensified trade war as Prime Minister Trudeau prepares to…

An Air India flight had to turn back to Chicago as most toilets got clogged, leaving only one working in business class. This limited access for over 340 passengers, prompting the return to O’Hare International Airport after 10 hours in the air over Greenland. After the landing, passengers and crew disembarked normally and were assisted…

US President Trump accused India of imposing “massive tariffs” on American goods during a White House press conference, stating that India’s high tariffs have hindered US exports. He mentioned that India has agreed to reduce these tariffs significantly, attributing this to the pressure of being exposed for their actions. In his speech to Congress, Trump…

Microchip Technology plans to reduce its workforce by 2,000 employees, constituting 9% of its total staff, in response to declining demand from automakers. The Arizona-based semiconductor company is addressing sluggish demand from automotive clients who are grappling with chip inventory management. Microchip plans job cuts at fabs in Gresham, Oregon and Colorado Springs, affecting production.…

President Trump signed an executive order to investigate how copper imports could impact national security and economic stability. The investigation directive falls under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is tasked with evaluating whether restrictions on copper imports are necessary to safeguard U.S. national security in sectors like…

In June 2024, around 20% of New Zealand households dedicated 40%+ of their income to housing, up from 18.2% the previous year, as per Stats NZ. On average, households spent 22.2 NZ dollars per 100 NZ dollars on housing during this time, rising from 20.8 NZ dollars in 2019. In New Zealand, a significant portion…

The Elon Musk-led DOGE canceled a $21 million initiative to raise voter turnout in India. DOGE revealed this during a post, sharing about past US-funded foreign political projects. The $21 million was from a $486 million US allocation for enhancing elections and political processes under the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening. The Indian…

The popular wildlife charity World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is accused of supporting the polar bear fur trade while using polar bear images in fundraising campaigns. Allegations surfaced after a two-year Guardian investigation found WWF enabling the international polar bear fur trade under a policy of “sustainable utilization.” The “sustainable utilization” policy allows limited animal use…