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Has a recession begun? Have Trump’s policies increased the likelihood of a recession?

Trump's tariffs touched off a stock market plunge in recent days. The market turmoil comes amid growing fears that America may be sliding toward recession, stoked by aggressive trade policies and mounting economic uncertainty. The White House insists this is merely a 'blip,' but analysts warn the economic foundations are shaking.

Russia Snatches More Territory, Can Ukraine Hold The Line?

Ukraine is rushing more troops to hold the line in Kursk, and there is heavy fighting underway in Russia's region of Kursk, where Moscow's forces have been regaining ground, pushing out the Ukrainians. Watch in for more details!

Russia Prepares Devastating Revenge For Moscow Drone Attack

#Gravitas Ukraine unleashed what it called the largest drone assault on Moscow to date, firing more than 90 drones towards Russia’s capital. The question now is not if Russia will strike back, it’s when, where, and how severe that response will be.

Can AI Experience Stress, Anxiety Like Humans?

#Gravitas A new study suggests that AI chatbots exhibit signs of emotional distress when exposed to unsettling content, and as such artificial intelligence can feel stress and anxiety like humans do.

'Will shut off electricity completely': Ontario’s Doug Ford warns US after Trump doubles tariffs

World: Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that he would not “hesitate” to completely shut the electricity off if US President Donald Trump continues the trade war.

X crashes multiple times on Monday, Elon Musk claims 'massive cyberattack'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk said X was hit by a major cyber attack after reports of problems with the social media platform started to do the rounds. Several users in Asia, Europe, and North America said that they could not access the platform. Watch this report to find out more.

Coffee theft surges across US; global coffee market braces for volatility

Coffee thefts have surged across the U.S., driven by rising prices and demand for the commodity. The trend is creating instability in the global coffee market, leading to potential volatility in both supply and prices.

Breakthrough challenges fundamental laws of nature, opens doors for quantum computing

We all know that freezing is the process by which a liquid transforms into a solid, but believe it or not, a team of Italian scientists has managed to 'freeze' light. For the first time, they have made light behave like a "supersolid". The group of scientists, consisting of nanotechnologists and physicists, changed science as it is known to a common person.

Low turnout, athlete withdrawals cast shadow over India's World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025

Sports: With the Para Athletics World Championships scheduled for September, several top Indian athletes skipped the Grand Prix to focus on their training

Donald Trump vows to 'buy a brand new Tesla' in show of support for Musk after stock slump

The electric car company’s shares have significantly dropped by a third since Trump became president. In the last month, Tesla’s stock suffered a loss of more than 28 per cent in its price and nearly 32 per cent since January 1. Watch to know more!

House plans vote to avert government shutdown early in Trump’s term

The House Republican leadership has unveiled a $1.6 trillion spending bill aimed at keeping the federal government funded through September 30th and avoiding a March 15th shutdown. The 99-page bill proposes a $6 billion increase in defense spending, while cutting non-defense programs by $13 billion compared to last year's budget. Watch in for more details!

How Russians stun Ukrainians in Kursk

Russian forces have reportedly launched a surprise attack in Kursk, catching Ukrainian defenses off guard. The unexpected strike has escalated tensions and further complicated the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Empowering children: Maasai girls learn to stand up to abuse

In a remote Maasai community in Kenya, young girls are learning more than just academics—they're training in self-defence, assertiveness and boundary-setting.

MK Stalin Says NEP To ‘Destroy’ Tamil Nadu's Education, Slams BJP As Row Heats Up

Tamil Nadu will not tolerate 'Hindi colonialism' replacing British colonialism, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Friday and accused Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of provoking the state by threatening it to accept Hindi imposition. Watch to know more!

Al-Sharaa signs deal with SDF to merge forces

The Syrian government has signed a deal with Kurdish-led forces, marking a significant shift in the country’s complex conflict. This agreement could lead to new dynamics in the region, potentially reshaping alliances and power structures.

Passenger train hijacked in Pakistan, one killed

A passenger train was attacked in Balochistan, Pakistan, triggering a security crisis. The incident resulted in the tragic death of a loco pilot, further escalating tensions in the region. Authorities are investigating the attack, which highlights ongoing instability and security concerns in Balochistan.

'Will be there in history books': Trump warns Canada will pay 'financial price' for electricity surcharge

World: Trump in a social media post said, "Why would our Country allow another Country to supply us with electricity, even for a small area? Who made these decisions, and why?"

Syrian government signs deal with Kurdish-led forces

The Syrian government has signed a deal with Kurdish-led forces, marking a significant shift in the country’s complex conflict. This agreement could lead to new dynamics in the region, potentially reshaping alliances and power structures.