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At UN, US Says Russia's Putin Should Take Ukraine Ceasefire Deal
- May 30, 2025 04:20 am IST
- Reuters
The United States told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that its proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine was "Russia's best possible outcome" and President Vladimir Putin should take the deal.
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Climate Activist Greta Thunberg To Visit Gaza
- May 30, 2025 03:52 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and other activists will set sail Sunday for Gaza on a humanitarian ship aimed at protesting Israel's war on the territory, a French-Palestinian lawmaker said.
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US Federal Court Reinstates Trump's Tariffs
- May 30, 2025 01:23 am IST
- Reuters
A federal appeals court on Thursday reinstated the most sweeping of President Donald Trump's tariffs, a day after a trade court had ruled Trump had exceeded his authority in imposing the duties and had ordered an immediate block on them.
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Chinese Military Evades Questions On Performance Of Weapons Used By Pak
- May 30, 2025 00:21 am IST
- Press Trust of India
The Chinese military on Thursday declined comment on the performance of China-made weapons used by Pakistan in the recent conflict with India.
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Ex-Goldman Sachs Banker Jailed For 2 Years For Bribery Scheme
- May 30, 2025 00:05 am IST
- AFP
A US judge on Thursday sentenced a former Goldman Sachs banker central to the 1MDB scandal to two years in prison after prosecutors argued for leniency due to his cooperation.
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Saudi Arabia Set For Searing Hajj With More Shade, Misting Machines And AI
- May 29, 2025 23:58 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
With artificial intelligence, more shade and misting machines, Saudi authorities are preparing to welcome more than a million hajj pilgrims amid punishing summer heat that has a deadly history in the holy city of Mecca.
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Israel Signed Off On Latest Gaza Ceasefire Proposal, Says White House
- May 29, 2025 23:53 pm IST
- Reuters
Israel has signed off on the latest US ceasefire proposal for Gaza before it was sent to the Palestinian Hamas group, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday.
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France To Ban Smoking In Public Places, Including Parks And Beaches
- May 29, 2025 23:50 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be accessed by children, including beaches, parks and bus stops, the health and family minister announced Thursday.
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1,080 Indians Deported From US Since January 2025: Foreign Ministry
- May 29, 2025 23:47 pm IST
- Edited by: Anushree Jonko
- (with inputs from ANI)
Since January 2025, approximately 1080 Indians have been deported from the United States, with about 62 per cent of them returning through commercial flights.
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Diego Maradona's Death Trial Declared Null After 2 Months, 40 Witnesses
- May 29, 2025 23:01 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
An Argentine court on Thursday nullified the trial of late football legend Diego Maradona's medical team after a judge stepped down over her role in an unauthorized documentary about the case.
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US Judge Extends Order Blocking Trump Ban On Foreign Students At Harvard
- May 29, 2025 21:50 pm IST
- Edited by: Anushree Jonko
- (with inputs from AP)
Subsequently, on Thursday, theImmigration and Customs Enforcement director, Todd Lyons sent a letter to Harvard stating that the school has been given 30 days by the government to respond to the alleged grounds for withdrawal.
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"Go Back To India": Amid H-1B Visa Row, Vivek Ramaswamy's Anniversary Post For Wife Met With Racist Remarks
- May 29, 2025 21:30 pm IST
- Edited by: Bhavya Sukheja
Vivek Ramaswamy recently shared a heartfelt post for his wife, Apoorva, on their 10th wedding anniversary. However, amid growing tensions around the H-1B visa program in the US, the celebratory post was met with a series of racist comments.
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IMF Agrees To $500 Million Ukraine Loan Payout
- May 29, 2025 20:28 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday announced it had reached agreement with Ukraine on a loan program review to unlock around $500 million dollars of funds to support macroeconomic stability.
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Video: Swiss Village Nearly Wiped Out After Glacier Collapse Causes Catastrophic Landslide
- May 29, 2025 20:24 pm IST
- Edited by: Ritu Singh
Swiss glaciologists attribute the accelerating glacier thaw to climate change, which has increased the risk of such disasters.
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Harvard Gets 30-Day Reprieve From Trump In Row Over Foreign Students: Report
- May 29, 2025 19:54 pm IST
- Edited by: Anushree Jonko
- (with inputs from Reuters)
Under DHS regulations, the department had to provide a 30-day window to challenge the agency's allegations and present evidence, per a report by Reuters.
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Thailand Man Dies After Grenade Thrown At Ex-Girlfriend's House Bounces Back And Hits Him
- May 29, 2025 19:22 pm IST
- Edited by: Ritu Singh
As he leaned down to pick it up, the grenade exploded in his hands, instantly killing him and injuring four others.
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South African Woman Who Sold Daughter For Her "Eyes And Skin", Sentenced To Life In Prison
- May 29, 2025 18:01 pm IST
- Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
A South African mother and her partner were sentenced to life in prison for abducting and trafficking her six-year-old daughter to a traditional healer who wanted the child for her body parts.
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'No, Tariffs Never Came Up...': India After Trump's Latest Ceasefire Claim
- May 29, 2025 17:50 pm IST
- NDTV News Desk
India has debunked, firmly and yet again, any link between tariffs imposed by the United States and discussions with that country over the May 10 cessation of hostilities with Pakistan.
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"Not Dilli, Not Pindi, Bangladesh First": BNP's Regional Policy Stance
- May 29, 2025 16:53 pm IST
- Reported by: Saurabh Gupta
- Edited by: Anushree Jonko
The BNP, led by Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman, is emphasising the need for elections and reforms, questioning Yunus's mandate to make long-term foreign policy decisions.