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Trump-Musk feud: Elon should stay out of politics, says Bessent

Musk announced on Saturday that he is establishing the "America Party" in response to Trump's tax-cut and spending bill, which Musk said would bankrupt the country

Trump-Musk feud: Elon should stay out of politics, says Bessent
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 11:55 PM IST

Israeli airstrikes kill 38 Palestinians as negotiation team heads to Qatar

US President Donald Trump, who will meet with Netanyahu on Monday, has floated a plan for an initial 60-day ceasefire

Israeli airstrikes kill 38 Palestinians as negotiation team heads to Qatar
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 11:43 PM IST

Social media site X unblocks Reuters in India following govt intervention

The government asked the Elon Musk-owned platform for an explanation and said that it had not sought such a move. X restored access to the account shortly after

Social media site X unblocks Reuters in India following govt intervention
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 11:27 PM IST

As the world warms up, extreme rain is becoming even more extreme

Warm air holds more moisture than cool air, and as temperatures rise, storms can produce bigger downpours

As the world warms up, extreme rain is becoming even more extreme
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 11:26 PM IST

Coder 'village' at the heart of China's artificial intelligence boom

"People come here to explore their own possibilities," said Felix Tao, 36, a former Facebook and Alibaba employee who hosted the event

Coder 'village' at the heart of China's artificial intelligence boom
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 11:25 PM IST

Life for Indian students in Trump's America gets increasingly tougher

Indian students putting the American dream on hold

Life for Indian students in Trump's America gets increasingly tougher
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 11:28 PM IST

TikTok building new version of mobile app ahead of expected US sale: Report

This comes as US President Donald Trump said on Friday he will start talking to China on Monday or Tuesday about a possible TikTok deal

TikTok building new version of mobile app ahead of expected US sale: Report
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 11:01 PM IST

Global South is victim of 'double standards': PM Modi at Brics Summit

In an address at the Brics Summit, Modi said two-thirds of humanity has not received adequate representation in the global institutions formed in the 20th century

Global South is victim of 'double standards': PM Modi at Brics Summit
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 9:56 PM IST

Ship attacked in Red Sea near Yemen amid ongoing regional tensions

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which comes as tensions remain high in the West Asia over the Israel-Hamas war and after the Iran-Israel war

Ship attacked in Red Sea near Yemen amid ongoing regional tensions
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 8:27 PM IST

Amsterdam crucial point for connecting with rest of Europe, America: IndiGo

IndiGo, India's largest airline with a domestic market share of 64 per cent, is fast expanding its overseas reach with new routes and partnerships

Amsterdam crucial point for connecting with rest of Europe, America: IndiGo
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 6:50 PM IST

Texas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic flooding

US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Saturday it was difficult for forecasters to predict just how much rain would fall

Texas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic flooding
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 5:20 PM IST

US tariffs on European goods likely to disrupt world's largest trade ties

While biggest US exports are crude oil, followed by pharmaceuticals, aircraft, and automobiles, Europe's biggest exports are pharmaceuticals, cars, aircraft, and chemicals

US tariffs on European goods likely to disrupt world's largest trade ties
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 4:11 PM IST

Elon Musk announces new 'America Party', but can he be US president?

Elon Musk announces the launch of the America Party to challenge the US two-party system, sparking speculation over a possible 2028 presidential bid

Elon Musk announces new 'America Party', but can he be US president?
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 3:18 PM IST

Turkey sends aircraft to Syria as wildfires rage across border areas

Eleven fire trucks and water support vehicles were also dispatched to help beat back flames in Syria's northwest Latakia region

Turkey sends aircraft to Syria as wildfires rage across border areas
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 2:40 PM IST

China retaliates to EU ban with import restrictions on medical devices

Tensions between Beijing and Brussels have been rising, with the European Union imposing tariffs on China-built electric vehicles and Beijing slapping duties on imported brandy from the bloc

China retaliates to EU ban with import restrictions on medical devices
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 2:11 PM IST

Xi Jinping delegates power, fuelling speculation over his political future

Xi's move sparked speculation that he may be laying the groundwork for an orderly power transition or scaling back his role in preparation for possible retirement

Xi Jinping delegates power, fuelling speculation over his political future
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 1:55 PM IST

'Pakistan in no hurry to recognise Taliban govt, will act in self-interest'

The remarks came days after Russia became the first country to officially recognise the Taliban's rule

'Pakistan in no hurry to recognise Taliban govt, will act in self-interest'
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 12:36 PM IST

Trump's tariff deadline arrives, set to bring clarity to global trade ties

Heading into the final days before the July 9 deadline, negotiators are scrambling to come up with trade pacts

Trump's tariff deadline arrives, set to bring clarity to global trade ties
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 11:58 AM IST

Elon Musk launches 'America Party' opposing Donald Trump's tax Bill

Making the announcement on X, Musk cited a poll he conducted showing that 65.4% of respondents supported the idea of launching an 'America Party' right after Trump signed his 'big, beautiful' tax Bill

Elon Musk launches 'America Party' opposing Donald Trump's tax Bill
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 11:05 AM IST

Dalai Lama turns 90: Monk, exile, Nobel laureate and symbol of hope

From a shepherd boy in Amdo to a global peace icon, the Dalai Lama's life spans resistance to Chinese rule, spiritual leadership, and a Nobel Prize for non-violence

Dalai Lama turns 90: Monk, exile, Nobel laureate and symbol of hope
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 10:45 AM IST