Switzerland’s contentious ban on facial coverings in public, commonly known as the “burqa ban,” took effect on January 1, 2025. The announcement was made by the Federal Council in a statement cited by Reuters on Wednesday. Violators of the law could face fines of up to 1,000 Swiss francs (approximately Rs 96,280). Watch to know more!

Swiss ‘burqa ban’ comes into effect; offenders face an immediate fine of 100 francs

The United States is facing a severe egg shortage, driven by the worst bird flu outbreak in history. Since early 2022, the virus has wiped out nearly 170 million chickens, Turkeys, and other birds, leading to a sharp drop in egg supply.

US egg crisis deepens: US egg imports from Brazil surge 93% in a year

Canadians once topped the list of global travelers to the US, but they are now increasingly keeping away from traveling to the neighbor. The reason: US President Donald Trump's renewed threats on annexing Canada and imposing trade tariffs. Data shows a sharp dip in the number of trips taken by Canadians, both by air and the land route. As for data from Statistics Canada, the country's national statistical agency, Canadians took 13% fewer trips by air to the US in February than they did a year ago.

Trump's annexation, tariff threats trigger dip in Canadian travel

China has accused the US of interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs, and this accusation by China comes after US President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports from countries that buy oil and gas from Venezuela.

US President Trump announces 25% tariffs on importers of Venezuelan oil

Indian standup comic Kunal Kamra is caught in the eye of a massive political storm for doing what he does best—cracking jokes.

Kunal Kamra controversy: Was comedian Kunal Kamra paid for 'derogatory' joke?

The White House released a statement on the talks between American and Ukrainian delegations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which have been happening for the past few days. It says that the US and Ukraine have agreed to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea. Watch in for more details!

Russia & Ukraine agree to stop Black Sea strikes, says US

In just over two months of the new administration taking over, America has witnessed an unprecedented security lapse. It was not an external breach; senior leaders of the Trump administration inadvertently leaked classified information to a journalist. The incident has sparked a storm, and on Monday night, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic published an article that, within hours, became the biggest story.

US | Yemen war plans leaked: Will Mike Waltz be sacked?

A new report by the times UK, reveals that Ukraine is undergoing a "Firearms revolution." The country, which imports more weapons than any other nation and is facing one of the deadliest wars in Europe since world war II, is reportedly at risk of becoming a weapons paradise. Surveys cited by the Times UK have shown that a majority of the Ukrainian population favours allowing civilians to own guns.

Ukraine: Arms paradise in the making?

#Gravitas The United States has raised serious allegations against Russia, accusing it of using its fleet of arctic icebreakers as a front for espionage.

The great Arctic spy game: Can US outpace Russia, China?

#Gravitas As Israel continues to intensify its strikes against Syria, one question looms large, is Turkiye the new front for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?

West Asia crisis: Türkiye, new front for Netanyahu

#Gravitas Israel's top domestic intelligence agency chief Ronen Bar has claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants him dead.

'Netanyahu wants me dead,' alleges Israel spy chief in battle for power

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