Washington: US President Donald Trump has triggered fresh international controversy after sharing an image of a modified map of the United States that appears to include Canada, Greenland and Venezuela as part of US territory. The image was posted on Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, and quickly went viral, drawing sharp reactions from governments,…
Kozhikode:The State Human Rights Commission has intervened in the case where a young man, Deepak, was found dead by suicide following the circulation of a social media video by a woman content creator alleging sexual harassment on a bus. The Commission has directed the North Zone Deputy Inspector General (DIG) to conduct a detailed inquiry…
Damascus: Offering temporary relief to a country ravaged by more than a decade of civil war, the Syrian government has announced a ceasefire with Kurdish forces. Reports say Damascus has reached an understanding with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which operate mainly in northeastern Syria. The move is expected to halt military operations in…
Mumbai: Even after securing a clear majority in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, uncertainty continues over the mayoral post within the BJP–Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) alliance. In the 227-member civic body, 114 seats are required for a majority, while the ruling alliance enjoys the support of 118 corporators. However, the firm demand by the…
Another Blow for Kemi Badenoch; Veteran MP Andrew Rosindell Joins Reform UK London:As the steady flow of leaders from the Conservative Party to Reform UK continues, the Tory leadership appears increasingly powerless to stem the tide. In another significant setback for party leader Kemi Badenoch, a senior Conservative MP has now defected to Reform UK….
Tehran: A new confidential report by Iranian medical professionals indicates that at least 16,500 people have been killed and around 330,000 injured during the Iranian government’s violent repression of anti-government protests, far exceeding previously confirmed official counts. The nationwide demonstrations began on December 28, 2025, initially over economic grievances, and rapidly morphed into the most…
Former CPM MLA S. Rajendran Joins BJP; Loss of Faith in Party Led to Political Shift Thiruvananthapuram:Former CPI(M) MLA S. Rajendran has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He formally took BJP membership at the party’s state headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram from BJP Kerala state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Along with Rajendran, CPI leader Gurunathan from Idukki…
Headline & What Trump Announc Trump says 8 European countries will be charged a 10% tariff for opposing U.S. control of Greenland U.S. Official Justification: Associated broader conflict: U.S. Media Coverage & Analysis Associated Press / U.S. outlets Trump escalates trade pressure on European allies U.S. Commentary & Criticism Domestic critics call the tariff tactic…
Dhaka/Rajbari:A Hindu youth was killed again in Bangladesh, triggering widespread concern. Ripon Saha (30), an attendant at a petrol pump in Sadar Upazila of Rajbari district, was run over by a car and killed in the early hours of Friday. According to Bangladesh Police, the incident occurred after Ripon Saha stopped a vehicle whose occupants…
Kottayam/Kuravilangad:The survivor in the rape case involving Bishop Franco Mulakkal has expressed her gratitude to the Kerala government and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for appointing Advocate B.G. Harindranath as Special Public Prosecutor in the case. She was speaking to the media on Saturday morning at the Kuravilangad convent. The survivor said she had personally requested…
