International

Indian PM Modi said India, inspired by Trump’s MAGA, aims for development with Viksit Bharat 2047. He shared at a US briefing that a developed India is like MIGA, or Make India Great Again. Combining MAGA and MIGA forms a MEGA Partnership for prosperity when the US and India collaborate. The leaders aim to boost…

President Trump unveiled a plan for reciprocal tariffs on all countries, but did not immediately impose them. He directed nominees to develop a country-specific tariff plan within 180 days. They are tasked with considering subsidies and exchange rate manipulation. The 180-day deadline allows time for negotiating with affected countries. Trump stated that most countries charge…

President Donald Trump immediately revoked former President Joe Biden’s security clearances and daily intelligence briefings, citing a lack of trust in Biden’s ability to safeguard national security. Trump questioned the value and impact of continuing to provide Biden with classified information on Truth Social. In 2021, Biden barred Trump from receiving intelligence briefings due to…

South Korea issued a special travel advisory for Santorini and other Greek islands – Anafi, Ios, and Amorgos – due to frequent earthquakes in the past two weeks. Over 700 earthquakes of magnitudes 3-4 hit the islands since January 24. Evacuations are underway, schools are closed, and gatherings are discouraged. South Korean citizens are advised…

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…