Politics

A Deadly Flood Tears Through Nepal and Tibet

The New York Times

A Deadly Flood Tears Through Nepal and Tibet

An ice avalanche that started high in the Himalayas tumbled thousands of feet, releasing vast amounts of energy that pulverized the ice into a significant volume of flood water.

The New York Times

Shettima pushes for Nigeria-Thailand ties beyond crude oil, rice

Shettima pushes for Nigeria-Thailand ties beyond crude oil, rice

Vice President Shettima urges Nigeria and Thailand to expand their relationship beyond crude oil and rice, focusing on technology, agriculture, and renewab Read More…

Caste count method in Census ‘misleading’: Congress letter to PM

Caste count method in Census ‘misleading’: Congress letter to PM

“We don’t approve of the caste census being done through this methodology. Govt should cancel the present questionnaire and prepare a fresh one through consultations with political parties, experts, and the public so that a correct…

Early government projection showed thousands of Americans at risk of harmful exposure after East Palestine train…

Early government projection showed thousands of Americans at risk of harmful exposure after East Palestine train…

An early government projection on the exposure to toxic chemicals following the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment indicated that the incident could have put thousands of Americans at risk, according to documents obtained by a…

Meta reaches $18B deal on kids’ use of Facebook, Instagram: Four takeaways

Meta reaches $18B deal on kids’ use of Facebook, Instagram: Four takeaways

A landmark settlement between Meta and attorneys general across the country will see the technology giant pay more than $18 billion to states, but also roll out several changes to better protect kids and teens on its Facebook and Instagram…

Tinubu urges NLNG to turn gas flaring into economic benefit

Tinubu urges NLNG to turn gas flaring into economic benefit

President Tinubu calls on NLNG to maximise Nigeria’s gas reserves, reduce gas flaring, and convert it into economic benefits for Nigerians. Learn more. Read More…

Maine Lobstermen’s Association fear becoming ‘collateral damage’ in Canada tariff war

Maine Lobstermen’s Association fear becoming ‘collateral damage’ in Canada tariff war

The Maine Lobsterman’s Association on Wednesday said the escalating tariff battle between the U.S. and Canada threatens to make “collateral damage” out of the industry. Canada announced earlier this week it would respond to new tariffs by…

Dissidents push for Hindu Pradesh Congress Committee chief to end Punjab crisis

Dissidents push for Hindu Pradesh Congress Committee chief to end Punjab crisis

A group of dissidents that includes senior netas like Charanjit Channi and Sukhjinder Randhawa has been seeking the replacement of state chief Amarinder Raja Warring ever since the AICC announced a clutch of poll-related panels while…

Man in prison in New York advances in primary for Alaska’s US House seat

Man in prison in New York advances in primary for Alaska’s US House seat

Democrat Eric Hafner, to be released in 2036, also ran for seat in 2024, securing spot on that general election ballot A man who is serving time in a federal prison in New York advanced on Wednesday from the primary for Alaska’s lone US…

Bangkok Post

Senate probe leak sparks legal action

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday backed legal action against those responsible for leaking documents from an investigation into alleged collusion in the 2024 Senate election.

Bangkok Post

Putin moves to escalate war in Ukraine with talks at dead end

Japan Times

Putin moves to escalate war in Ukraine with talks at dead end

Moscow increasingly views Ukrainian strikes as attacks by NATO because alliance members supply Kyiv with weapons and intelligence.

Japan Times

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rejoins DSA after membership lapse of seven years

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rejoins DSA after membership lapse of seven years

Then House candidate joined Democratic Socialists of America in 2018 but didn’t renew membership after a year Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has rejoined the Democratic Socialists of America after not renewing her membership for seven years…