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Growing divisions within AAP after Raghav Chadha dropped as upper house deputy leader
Friday, 3 April 2026
Infighting has erupted within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after it replaced Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha as deputy leader in the upper house, in what...
India calls for the reopening Strait of Hormuz at international meet
Friday, 3 April 2026
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called for "freedom of navigation and unimpeded transit through international waterways" at a virtual summit Thursday, chaired by the United Kingdom, on the Middle East crisis, according to a statement by India's Foreign Ministry.
India to cap monthly domestic aviation fuel price increase
Friday, 3 April 2026
India will cap monthly increases in aviation turbine fuel prices for domestic flights at 25%, the government saidin a statement on Thursday.
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Wealth tax: Why are countries afraid to tax the ultrarich?
Thursday, 2 April 2026
Growing income inequality and public displays of billionaire power are increasing calls for new income and wealth taxes aimed at the world's richest individuals. Can wealth ever be taxed fairly?
Iran vows 'crushing attacks' after Trump threatens to bring it back to 'Stone Ages'
Thursday, 2 April 2026
Iran has vowed to carry out "crushing" attacks against the US and Israel after US President Donald Trump threatened to bring the country back to the "Stone Ages."
"World stands at crossroads": Iranian President Pezeshkian writes open letter to people of US
Thursday, 2 April 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian penned an open letter to the people of the US, criticizing what he called an absurd operation that is costly for their nation.
Powerful earthquake strikes Molucca Sea near Indonesia (VIDEOS)
Thursday, 2 April 2026
A major 7.4-magnitude earthquake has jolted eastern Indonesia, triggering fears of a tsunami. But the initial warning has now been lifted.
Artemis II lifts off, carrying humans back toward the moon
Thursday, 2 April 2026
The four astronauts aboard the Artemis II are headed toward a historic journey around the moon. The test flight marks a major step in NASA's ambitious program of establishing a long-term presence on the lunar surface.
Iran war: Trump says goals nearing completion, US will 'finish the job'; Asian stocks fall, oil rises
Thursday, 2 April 2026
President Trump said the US' "core strategic objectives" in Iran war are "nearing completion." He also urged other countries to show "courage" and "take care" of the Strait of Hormuz.
Migrant boat capsizes in Turkey leaving 18 dead
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Turkish authorities say the vessel attempted to evade its Coast Guard before sinking. At least 18 people drowned in the incident, 21 were rescued and an unknown number were missing.
Russian military plane crash in Crimea kills at least 29
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
The plane crashed in a mountainous forest area not far from Crimea's capital, Simferopol. Since the Kremlin sent troops into Ukraine, incidents involving Russian military planes have occurred frequently.
Jet fuel prices reach record high amid Iran war
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
The Indian government stepped in to limit the impact of record high jet fuel prices on airlines and air fares.
'Large' fire at Kuwait airport after Iran drones target fuel tanks: authority
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
An Iranian drone attack at the Kuwait International Airport triggered a massive blaze at fuel tanks, the Gulf country's civil aviation authority said early Wednesday.
Tiger Woods 'stepping away' from golf for treatment after DUI accident
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Tiger Woods has announced a break from golf four days after he crashed his SUV and was arrested for driving under influence. Fans had been awaiting his return at the Masters this month.
Will Iran war start a nuclear arms race in Middle East?
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
The nuclear threat in the Middle East is growing due to the Iran war, and not just because nuclear sites in Iran and Israel are being attacked. Other countries may decide they're safer with a nuclear weapon too.
Kerala tourism joins in on 'KitKat heist' trend. Check out its tweet
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
As the world made memes around a stolen consignment of KitKat in Europe, the tourism department of the Indian state of Kerala thought — 'hold my beer.'
Iran war: Trump says US will be 'leaving Iran soon'
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
President Donald Trump said the US could leave Iran in the next two to three weeks even if the Strait of Hormuz remains shut. Plus, Marco Rubio said the US is going to have to "reexamine" its relationship with NATO.
India set to kick of population census on April 1
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Over 3 million Indian officials will spend about a year collecting data on the country's population — the largest in the world — in a massive door-to-door survey.
Tennis legend Leander Paes joins BJP ahead of West Bengal elections
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Leander Paes, one of India's most celebrated tennis players, joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, ahead of high-stakes polls in the eastern state of West Bengal.
After Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back.
