Second Lieutenant Harish Rao faced deportation threats for wearing a tilak during US Army training. A chaplain's intervention upheld his religious rights, leading to his commissioning and advocacy for Hindu soldiers.
Japan's 10-year government bond yield surged to a 26-year peak of 2.1% as markets anticipate more rate hikes from the Bank of Japan following its recent increase. Explore the global market implications.
Japan announces a major policy shift, restarting the world's largest nuclear power plant after 15 years. The move, watched closely by China and North Korea, faces strong public opposition in Niigata and raises regional security concerns.
Comcast explores building a Universal Studios theme park in Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya. Part of Vision 2030, this could attract millions and boost tourism. Read more.
Western intel flags unusual Iranian military activity. Israel briefs Trump on potential strikes amid rising nuclear tensions. Read the full report.
Kokulananthan Mohan, an Indian-origin Singaporean, faces charges for making a false terrorist threat at St Joseph's Church. Read the full details of the incident and the legal consequences.
A 26-year-old Indian-origin Singaporean faces severe charges after placing a fake explosive device in a church, leading to service cancellations. Read the full details and potential penalties.
Former US President Donald Trump appoints Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland, signaling renewed strategic focus on the Arctic region. Read the full story.
Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir claims divine intervention aided Operation Sindoor, drawing parallels to the Prophet's state. Read the full details and analysis.
Bangladesh faces renewed turmoil as ex-PM Sheikh Hasina accuses the interim government of lawlessness. Get live updates on Dhaka protests, arson attacks, and national mourning.
Over 12.1 million people from 150+ countries participated in a historic global meditation led by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for UN World Meditation Day. A new Gallup study on meditation's impact was announced. Read more.
A video of Mount Fuji seen from 200 km away in Japan, shared by an Indian, goes viral, triggering comparisons with Indian cities like Delhi and a debate on clean air.
A decade after Reddit's Boston Marathon misstep, a user's tip cracked the Brown University shooting case, leading to the suspect. Discover how crowdsourcing and surveillance combined.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi reaffirms commitment to prosecute all involved in Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network. Details on the DOJ's handling of released files and political accusations.
China and Hong Kong stocks advanced, driven by record private fund inflows and the launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port. Key indices rose as market sentiment turned positive. Read more.
A Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh was beaten to death by a mob over blasphemy claims. Police admit a delayed call for help and traffic jam prevented rescue. 12 arrests made.
A tragic bus accident in Indonesia's West Java province has claimed at least 15 lives. The vehicle plunged into a ravine. Read the full report on the rescue efforts and investigation.
A tragic road accident near Nokundi, Pakistan, claims the lives of 11 Afghan nationals. Details on the crash, rescue efforts, and the ongoing investigation.
Delhi's air quality turns 'very poor' as dense fog disrupts flights and trains. Himachal gets a yellow fog alert while Kashmir enters its harshest winter phase, Chillai-Kalan. Get live updates.
Malaysia's High Court dismisses former PM Najib Razak's application to serve his sentence under house arrest, declaring a royal order invalid. Read the full legal analysis.
Former US President Donald Trump appoints Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy for Greenland, signaling renewed strategic interest in the Arctic region. Read the full story.
A tragic bus accident on Java's toll road claims 15 lives. The vehicle, traveling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, lost control and overturned. Details on the cause and injured passengers' conditions are awaited.
US Justice Department openly acknowledges Donald Trump's link to Jeffrey Epstein, defends withholding documents to protect survivors. Critics allege cover-up as key photo vanishes.
US officials confirm active pursuit of a third sanctioned oil tanker from Venezuela, part of a naval blockade initiated by President Trump. Details on the escalating maritime enforcement here.
Plan your Christmas Eve and Day shopping. Get the complete list of US stores open and closed on Dec 25, including Walmart, Target, and grocery chains. Avoid last-minute hassle!
Nicki Minaj caused a major stir at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest by seemingly calling Vice President J.D. Vance an 'assassin'. Watch the viral moment and the rapper's shocked reaction.
IMD predicts a prolonged winter spell with dense fog, cold waves, and snowfall across India for the next week. Stay alert for travel disruptions and health impacts.
US VP JD Vance told conservatives that diversity policies are finished, promising merit over identity, tough immigration action, and calling Christianity America's creed. Watch the full story.
Dense fog reduces visibility across North India, disrupting over 100 flights in Delhi. IMD issues orange alert for East UP, yellow for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana. Cold wave conditions predicted.
Jewish civil rights group StopAntisemitism awards Tucker Carlson its 'Antisemite of the Year' title, citing his role in normalising anti-Jewish rhetoric. Details inside.