In a tragic incident, several people have bee killed after a car rammed into a crowd enjoying the Lapu Lapu Filipino Festival, a street festival, in Canada's Vancouver, reported the local media. The incident took place at 8 pm (local time) on Saturday. According to the police the suspect is in custody and interrogation is on. Watch in for more details!

Deadly crash in Vancouver's Lapu Lapu festival; Canadian PM Mark Carney offers his condolences

First it was trade, then it was tech, and then came the Indo-Pacific standoff and cyber snooping. The US-China-Russia rivalry that has been evolving from a contest of influence to a global turf war is now going beyond the planet. Watch in for more details!

Russia & China join hands to build lunar research station by 2035

Amidst escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Pakistani army continued firing along the Line of Control for the second consecutive night. According to the Indian army, soldiers from multiple Pakistani army posts opened fire at Indian troops. The situation in the valley also remains tense. A 45-year-old social activist, died after he was shot inside his residence by suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara. In the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam less than a week ago, security is being stepped up across the country. Union Home Minister of India, Amit Shah, held a meeting with Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora and instructed him to ensure that law and order in the national capital is not breached. Watch in for more details!

Pahalgam terror attack: Home minister asks Delhi police commissioner to beef up security

With just hours left until Canada heads to polls, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his rival Pierre Poilievre are making their final appeals to voters in the national opinion polls.

Canada: Liberals leading opinion poll, Conservatives at second position

The UK is funding $60 million in real-world experiments to reflect sunlight and cool the Earth, marking its first foray into climate geoengineering.

Why is the UK trying to turn down Sun's heat?

As discussions on the India-US trade deal gain momentum with US Vice President JD Vance's visit to Delhi, Indian exporters face a critical reality. Understanding and complying with US nonreferential rules of origin is essential to benefit from the new trade dynamics. The United States currently imposes tariffs of up to 245% on Chinese goods, while tariffs on products from other countries remain much lower, around 10%.

US-India trade talks gain momentum, Indian firms eye export opportunities

At least 18 people have been killed and 800 were injured after a powerful explosion rocked Rajaei port at Iran's Bandar Abbas city. The port authority said in a statement that the blast resulted from a fire in a chemical materials depot.

Iran port explosion: 18 dead, 800 injured in high-intensity blast

The process and pace of nuclear talks between the US and Iran is satisfactory, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. He said both sides showed seriousness and determination. Watch in for more details!

Iran, US resume talks to narrow gaps over new nuclear deal

Amidst the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Pakistani army continued unprovoked firing along the Line of Control for the second consecutive night. Watch in for more details!

Pahalgam terror attack: Social activist shot at inside his residence in J&K Kupwara

Crude oil prices have plunged to a four-year low, but don't expect cheaper fuel anytime soon.

Despite the global drop, Indian consumers are still paying high rates at the pump.

Why?

Oil companies are grappling with inventory losses, weak refining margins, and gas under-recoveries.

Here's why the relief you're hoping for isn’t arriving just yet.

Take a look...

Why is fuel still expensive in India?

China is stepping up efforts to cut its dependence on American farm products amid an escalating trade war, cancelling record levels of U.S. pork imports and shifting its sourcing to other countries. The move signals a broader strategy to minimize exposure to U.S. agricultural goods as tensions continue to rise.

China cancels record US pork orders

Pakistan’s recent closure of its airspace to Indian airlines has sent shockwaves through the global aviation industry. Watch in for more details!

Flyers face delays as Pakistan closes airspace

In the 121st Episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "This attack in Pahalgam reflects the frustration of those who patronise terrorism.... At a time when peace was returning to Kashmir, enemies of the nation and J&K did not like it. Terrorists and their masters want Kashmir to be destroyed once again. That is why such a big conspiracy was hatched. In this war against terrorism, the unity of the nation is our biggest strength... We must strengthen our resolve to face this challenge."

PM Modi says, 'Will give befitting reply to perpetrators of Pahalgam terror attack' | Mann ki Baat

The Pakistan Air Force has begun a 3-day long air warfare exercise called Zarb-e-Haideri in the southern air command area. The exercise assumes significance as it comes amid mounting tensions between India and Pakistan. Watch in for more details!

Breaking | Tactical exercise by Pakistan's air force amid tensions with India

Gold prices soared to historic highs this week, briefly crossing 3,500 dollars per ounce for the first time ever, before retreating sharply as market sentiment shifted.

After hitting an all-time high of $3,500.33, gold pulled back and was last trading around $3,323.

Should you buy gold this festive season?

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Gold peaks, then retreats on tariff news

India's Kashmir Valley, a top tourist destination, has suffered a huge blow after a terrorist attack claimed 26 lives. However, there are hundreds of tourists who remain resilient and did not cancel their trips to Kashmir.

Pahalgam terror attack: 'We stand united against terror': Tourists

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed what he calls the complete failure of an offensive by Ukrainian forces into Russia's Kursk region. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin hails the failure of Ukrainian offensive in Kursk region

When the White House was looking for a replacement for the man holding the top job at the Pentagon, reports said that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the man at the center of the Signal Gate controversy, could be counting his days in office. Watch in for more details!

Signalgate controversy: Is Pete Hegseth on his way out?

The first Asian elephant calf born through artificial insemination made its public appearance at St. Louis Zoo in the US. The elephant baby, named Jet, can be seen in the River’s Edge habitats or at the Emerson Zoo Line Railroad. Watch in for more details!

St. Louis Zoo welcomes first Asian elephant calf born through artificial insemination

At least 14 people have been killed and 750 were injured after a powerful explosion rocked Rajaei port at Iran's  Iran's Ponder Abas city.

Iran blast: 14 dead, 750 injured in high-intensity blast

While two years on, civilians continue to pay the price of war in Sudan. At least 11 people were killed in a drone strike in a Sudanese displacement camp on Friday. The attack by multiple missiles, which set some of the tents on fire, injured 23 people, including nine children.

Sudan crisis: 11 killed in drone strike on displacement camp

Amidst the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Pakistani army continued unprovoked firing along the Line of Control for the second consecutive night.

Pahalgam terror attack: Pakistani troops open fire at Indian posts along the LoC

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