Colombia Signs $3.6 Billion Deal to Acquire 17 Saab Gripen Fighter Jets
Colombia has finalized a landmark defence agreement worth €3.1 billion ($3.6 billion) to purchase 17 Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets, marking one of the country’s biggest military aviation upgrades in decades. The deal was officially confirmed on Friday by Swedish…
Russia Claims It Prevented Ukrainian Plot to Assassinate Senior Official
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) says it has prevented an alleged Ukrainian plan to assassinate a senior Russian government official in Moscow, adding to rising tensions between the two countries. According to the FSB’s statement on Friday, Ukrainian operatives had…
Yen Hits Record Low Against Euro as Japan’s PM Calls for Slow Rate Hikes
Yen Slides to Record Low Against Euro The Japanese yen dropped to a record low against the euro and hovered near a nine-month low versus the U.S. dollar on Thursday. The fall came after Japan’s new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi,…
Xi Jinping Urges Stronger Ties With Spain as Madrid Seeks Chinese Investment
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for stronger ties with Spain during a high-profile meeting with King Felipe VI in Beijing on Wednesday. The talks focused on expanding strategic cooperation and boosting the global influence of both nations. King Felipe’s visit…
Delhi Car Blast: Police Probe Attack Under Anti-Terror Law UAPA
Delhi Police have launched an intensive investigation into Monday evening’s deadly car explosion near the Red Fort, confirming that the case will be handled under India’s Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)—the country’s primary anti-terrorism law. The blast, the first major…
Global Leaders Challenge Trump’s Climate Inaction at COP30
World leaders attending the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, have strongly criticized US President Donald Trump for his ongoing rejection of climate science.Although Trump is not attending the event, his influence and statements continue to loom large over discussions….
Prince William Urges Hope and Action at EarthShot Prize 2025 in Rio
Britain’s Prince William has called for renewed optimism and unity in tackling global environmental challenges during the EarthShot Prize 2025 ceremony held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The star-studded event marked the fifth edition of the award, which celebrates groundbreaking…
Zohran Mamdani Makes History as Youngest and First Muslim Mayor of New York City
In a groundbreaking victory, Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democratic Socialist, has been elected as the new Mayor of New York City, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent. The Ugandan-born politician made history as both the youngest…
Who is Harmanpreet Kaur? The Journey of India’s Fearless Women’s Cricket Captain Who Led the Nation to World Cup Glory
India’s Fearless World Cup Winning Women’s Cricket Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (born 8 March 1989) is an Indian cricketer and the captain of the India Women’s National Cricket Team in both One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). She is celebrated…
Powerful Earthquake Devastates Northern Afghanistan, Dozens Killed
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif early Monday, leaving at least 10 people dead and more than 260 injured, according to local authorities. Rescue operations are ongoing, and officials fear the death toll could…