De Beers: Shaping the Future of Diamonds with Transparency, Innovation, and Responsibility
A Legacy Reimagined for a New Era For more than a century, De Beers has defined the global diamond story. Today, the company is re-examining that legacy through openness and innovation — addressing questions about its past and leading ethical…
Louvre Jewel Heist: Two Suspects Arrested as One Tried to Flee France
Louvre Jewel Heist: Arrests Made as Suspect Nabbed at Airport French authorities have arrested two suspects believed to be connected to the audacious jewel heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The arrests came just as one of the men…
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: A Global Voice for Inner Peace and Humanitarian Action
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is widely regarded as one of the most influential spiritual and humanitarian leaders of the modern era. He is best known as the founder of The Art of Living Foundation, through which he has promoted inner…
Internet Suspended in Assam’s Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong Amid Unrest
The Assam government has suspended mobile internet and data services in Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong following a serious law and order situation, citing concerns over the spread of rumours and inflammatory content.
H-1B Visa Rule Changes: Why Infosys, TCS and Other IT Stocks Are Under Pressure
Indian IT stocks such as Infosys and TCS are under pressure as markets react to concerns over changes in US H-1B visa rules and their potential impact on costs and staffing.
Deadly Saudi Bus Crash Claims 42 Indian Pilgrims: Understanding the Umrah Ritual
Deadly Mecca–Madinah Highway Crash Claims Lives of 42 Indian Umrah Pilgrims A major tragedy unfolded on the Mecca–Madinah highway early Monday, where at least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims were killed after their bus collided with a diesel tanker. The impact…
Trump Rejects Israeli West Bank Annexation Efforts Amid U.S. Peace Strategy
Introduction U.S. President Donald Trump has firmly dismissed recent efforts by some Israeli lawmakers to annex the West Bank, stating unequivocally that Israel is “not going to do anything” with the territory. This declaration comes after Israel’s Knesset approved a…
President Trump Reacts to Deadly Israeli Hospital Strike in Gaza
On Monday, Israeli airstrikes hit the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists and several medical workers. The incident has drawn international condemnation and a direct response from former U.S. President Donald Trump. The…
Why the U.S. is Outpacing Europe in Combating Russian Election Interference
In the ongoing global effort to combat Russian election interference, the United States has shown Brussels what real enforcement looks like — and it didn’t rely on new, flashy social media regulations. Instead, Washington deployed old, but effective, laws to…
The Wargames That Predicted America’s Struggles in Vietnam — And What They Mean for Taiwan Today
In the early 1960s, as America grappled with escalating tensions in Southeast Asia, President Lyndon B. Johnson was confronted with an agonizing decision. His re-election campaign was underway, but his administration was increasingly preoccupied with the growing instability in South…
Meta’s Fact-Checking Change: What It Means for Misinformation on Facebook and Instagram
Meta’s recent decision to end its fact-checking program in favor of a crowdsourced model is sparking intense debate over its potential consequences for online misinformation. Just ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, Meta is shifting its approach to…
How Tim Walz Learned to Throw a Punch
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is not the same politician he was a decade ago—or even four years ago. On a Wednesday evening not long ago, the man who began his political career as a centrist with an affable, everyman demeanor…
Ukraine’s Pivotal Moment: Biden’s Decision and the Future of the War
Ukrainian leaders are once again grappling with a critical decision looming across the ocean in Washington, one that could determine their nation’s future as much as any battle fought on the front lines. In recent conversations with them, a mix…
United for Bodily Autonomy: Why Abortion and Trans Rights Activists Are Joining Forces
For Lizette Trujillo, a mother, advocate, and activist, traveling 2,000 miles from Tucson, Arizona, to Washington, D.C., for the Gender Liberation March wasn’t just a cause—it was personal. “I’m the mother of a transgender child, but I’ve also experienced the…
Business Groups Push Back Against Tea Party Influence in GOP Primaries
In a move that signals the growing frustration among business leaders, prominent trade groups and executives are vowing to take an active role in upcoming GOP primaries. Their goal is clear: challenge the influence of Tea Party-backed conservatives who have…
Kendrick Lamar to Headline Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, Sparking Both Celebration and Debate
The announcement that Grammy Award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX halftime show in February has sparked excitement among fans and controversy among critics. The National Football League (NFL), Roc Nation, and Apple Music…
Revisiting the Tyre Nichols Case as the Federal Trial Begins
As the trial begins for three former police officers charged in the tragic death of Tyre Nichols, a young Black man whose fatal beating by Memphis police sparked national outrage, the case once again draws attention to systemic issues of…
If Republicans Want to Win, They Need Trump to Lose Big
In 1984, Walter Mondale boldly told the truth about the tough choices facing America, acknowledging that both he and Ronald Reagan would have to raise taxes to tackle the national deficit. As we enter the final stretch of another presidential…
Satya Nadella Names Sam Altman as Head of Microsoft’s New AI Division
In a surprising twist to recent developments in the AI world, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, will lead a newly established in-house artificial intelligence team at Microsoft. The announcement follows Altman’s unexpected ousting from…
Inside the Democratic Reboot: Joy, Hope, and Fear
The political landscape shifted dramatically in just one week, leaving both parties grappling with seismic changes and renewed purpose. For Democrats, the moment of reckoning came on Sunday when President Joe Biden finally bowed out of the 2024 race, relinquishing…