Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has admitted to a stampede at New Delhi’s railway station, reversing the department’s initial claims that it was just a rumor. The admission came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed condolences for the victims. Vaishnaw tweeted about his condolences for the loss of lives in the … Read more
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has called on European leaders to remain calm amid US announcements about starting peace talks with Russia over Ukraine. The US has asked its European allies to fill out a questionnaire detailing their ability to deploy troops and capabilities in Ukraine as security guarantees. Stubb said the Americans’ move is an … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron is planning an emergency meeting with European leaders in Paris, according to Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. The summit’s details have not been confirmed by France yet, but discussions are ongoing about holding an informal gathering. Sikorski expressed his gratitude for Macron’s call and expects serious discussions about the challenges posed … Read more
Andrew Cuomo is set to launch a campaign for New York City mayor by early March, according to sources close to the former governor. His entry into the June primary has been facilitated by growing calls for Mayor Eric Adams’ resignation amid new revelations about private deals with the Justice Department to dismiss federal corruption … Read more
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has published a list of companies that have stood by diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives despite conservative pressure. The organization is encouraging Black Americans to steer their buying power towards these brands. According to the NAACP, DEI policies promote social and economic advancement for … Read more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Russian officials in Saudi Arabia, marking a new attempt at ending the war in Ukraine. The talks are aimed at involving Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv directly. Rubio will be joined by national security adviser Mike Waltz and US special envoy to the Middle East Steve … Read more
Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have developed a revolutionary cancer treatment that precisely targets tumors with radiation while sparing healthy tissues. The innovative approach uses a KRAS-targeting drug to mark cancer cells and attaches a radioactive antibody to eliminate them. In traditional radiation therapy, radiation can’t distinguish between cancerous and healthy … Read more
US officials to meet Russian officials in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending Ukraine war, a move likely to draw criticism from Ukrainian leaders. President Trump said talks would take place in Saudi Arabia after speaking with Vladimir Putin by phone. The meeting will involve top foreign policy aides Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz and Steve Witkoff. … Read more
The US government’s ban on TikTok remains unresolved as the app has been reinstated on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The move comes after President Donald Trump’s administration delayed a ban on the social media platform, citing national security concerns over its Chinese ownership. ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has 50 days … Read more
A leak of sensitive information about the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), a US intelligence agency responsible for designing and maintaining US intelligence satellites, has sparked concerns within the intelligence community. The details were posted on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency website, DOGE, which was updated to include information about federal workforce data across agencies. … Read more