In a statement addressing the ongoing debate on immigration, former US President Barack Obama weighed in on Sunday, calling on the nation to balance its laws with compassion and respect for all individuals. The comments come as protests against President Donald Trump's overhaul of immigration policies and ICE raids continue

Sydney, June 14th, 2025 - Amazon today announced a major investment of AU$20 billion from 2025 to 2029 to expand, operate, and maintain its data center infrastructure in Australia. The significant investment is aimed at supporting the country's growing demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. The

NICOSIA, JUN 15 (AFP/HTimes): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday, marking his first visit to the island nation in over two decades. During his two-day stay, Modi will hold talks with President Nikos Christodoulides and address business leaders at Limassol, as part of efforts to

Nicosia, Cyprus - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Cyprus on Sunday for a two-day visit, marking his first trip to the island nation in over two decades. During his trip, PM Modi will hold talks with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.

In a show of warm hospitality, Cyprus has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with traditional chants of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', as he arrived on his maiden visit to the Mediterranean nation in over two decades. The ceremony at Larnaca International Airport was attended by President Nikos

New Delhi/Ahmedabad: The Indian government has announced the constitution of a high-level multi-disciplinary committee to probe the causes leading to the devastating Air India plane crash on June 12, which claims the lives of at least 270 people. The Union Civil Aviation Ministry said that this committee, headed by

New Delhi, June 14: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is all set to embark on a significant foreign trip to reaffirm and strengthen India's global presence. He will be visiting Cyprus from June 15-16, 2025, marking the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister in over two decades. During his

LORDS, ENGLAND - South Africa claimed its first-ever global Test Championship title, defeating Australia by five wickets in the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's on Saturday. The Proteas' historic victory marks a 27-year wait for an ICC title, solidifying their position as one of the top teams in

In an unexpected move, Saudi King Salman has promised that Iranian pilgrims who were visiting the kingdom for the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage will not be forcibly expelled from the country after their Hajj permit expires. The monarch has instructed officials to arrange proper accommodations and food for these pilgrims until

Washington D.C. - Washingtonians can expect scattered thunderstorms and potential flooding as the nation's capital prepares to host a grand celebration of the U.S. Army's 250th birthday on Saturday. According to 7News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson, the stormy weather is expected to continue into the evening,

TORONTO, CANADA - The fifth-anniversary edition of Billboard Canada's most prestigious list, Billboard Canada Power Players, has just been revealed, and it boasts a trio of powerhouse executives from Live Nation Canada taking the top spot. Erik Hoffman, Riley O'Connor, and Melissa Bubb-Clarke cement their influence as the driving force

Washingtion D.C. - The United States will witness a celebration of the US Army's 250th birthday this weekend, marked by tank displays down Constitution Avenue in Washington. However, the festivities may be overshadowed by widespread protests across all 50 states against immigration raids and President Trump's deployment of the

London: South African batter Aiden Markram became the first Proteas player to score a century in an ICC tournament final, steering his team to the brink of their maiden ICC world title glory. During a tense 282-run chase at Lord's against Australia on Friday, Markram forged an unbeaten partnership with

The Trump administration has revoked California's landmark electric vehicle mandate, a move that is expected to have significant implications for the country's efforts to combat climate change. In a surprise signing ceremony at the White House on Thursday, President Donald Trump unveiled a congressional resolution that overturns a California state

China is on the cusp of signing a groundbreaking economic pact with 53 African nations it has diplomatic ties with, aimed at eliminating all tariffs and expanding market access to middle-income countries, a significant deviation from its current policy. The foreign ministry announced plans for the agreement after a meeting

Dhaka, Bangladesh - A high-stakes meeting between two of the country's most influential figures is set to take place at The Dorchester Hotel in Dhaka on Friday. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will meet from 9:00am to 11:00am, bringing with it a glimmer

United Nations - In a significant development, India abstained in the UN General Assembly's (UNGA) vote on a draft resolution calling for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent" ceasefire in Gaza. The UNGA, comprising 193 member states, overwhelmingly adopted the resolution, which garnered 149 votes in favor. However, 19 nations, including

JAKARTA - Criticism is mounting over Indonesia's plan to rewrite its national history, with many scholars and historians expressing concerns over the project's potential for bias and exclusion. The project, launched by Culture Minister Fadli Zon in December 2024, aims to update existing history books to create an "Indonesia-centric" narrative.

England head coach Brendon McCullum has expressed confidence in India's preparation and belief ahead of their upcoming five-match Test series, starting from June 20 in Leeds. According to McCullum, who has been working with the England team, "They're an outstanding cricketing nation, who will come here with high hopes, and

New Delhi, June 15 - The Union Minister of State for Ayush Ministry, Prataprao Jadhav, has reflected on the significant progress made by the International Day of Yoga (IDY) movement since its inception in 2014. Addressing a curtain-raiser event for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY), held at the

Washington D.C. - President Donald Trump is set to sign a resolution on Thursday that will block California's first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, according to a White House official. The signing comes as the administration appears to be at odds with California Governor

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - In a historic moment for Indigenous reconciliation, the Heiltsuk Nation has formally adopted its first written constitution. The document, finalized after decades of negotiation and consultation with tribal members, promises to "renewing and reclaim ancestral laws" and restore balance in traditional decision-making processes. The constitution enshrines

New Delhi: The Union Finance Ministry has issued a statement reassuring citizens that no merchant discount rate (MDR) will be imposed on transactions through Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platforms. In response to baseless speculation circulating on social media, the ministry clarified its stance in order to remove unnecessary uncertainty and

Patna: The newly appointed faculty members of Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU) embarked on a new journey as they joined the institution, bringing with them a fresh wave of enthusiasm and expertise. Addressing the gathering after a month-long faculty development programme, VC P S Pandey urged the teachers to

For fans of America's pastime, a new challenge has been laid down by SB Nation. The MLB in-5 daily trivia game is back, featuring enigmas about both active and retired players. The game is hosted at the top of the SB Nation layout every weekday this week, and will appear