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

Washington D.C - In an effort to ensure American patients pay the lowest prices for prescription medications, President Trump signed an executive order on May 12th, titled "Delivering Most-Favored-Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American Patients." The order aims to bring U.S. drug prices in line with those of

In a scathing rebuke to nations that offer support to Pakistan, Trinamul Congress MP and party's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee said on Tuesday that any assistance extended to Pakistan is effectively backing terrorism. Banerjee, who is part of an all-party parliamentary delegation, made these remarks during a meeting with

In a scathing attack on Pakistan's record on terrorism, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya presented facts and statistics about the country's alleged support for terror groups before the Speaker of the National Assembly of Guyana on Monday. The Indian politician stated that Pakistan has been engaged in a "proxy war" against

New Delhi, May 27 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on his death anniversary Tuesday. Leaders from various quarters remembered Nehru's contributions to India's freedom struggle and nation-building. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hailed Nehru as a "great statesman and

In a world where space exploration continues to captivate human imagination, countries around the globe are making significant strides in advancing their space technologies. The latest data from Statista and World Population Review reveals the top 10 nations leading the charge in this field. According to the rankings, the United

New Delhi [Date]: As India continues to grapple with the nuances of patriotism, a wide-ranging discussion has sparked around the themes of nationalism, moral citizenship, and sacrifice. The recent Operation Sindoor and the arrests of YouTubers accused of espionage have reignited public discourse on what it means to be a

Bhubaneswar: The southwest monsoon has officially arrived in Kerala, eight days ahead of its normal schedule, announced the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday. This early onset marks the earliest arrival of the monsoon in the southern state since 2009, when it reached Kerala on May 23. Historically, the earliest

New Delhi, Saturday - Congress MP and former Foreign Minister Shashi Tharoor led a high-level, all-party delegation to five nations ahead of India's diplomatic outreach against terrorism, stressing that the mission is a "national mission" aimed at mobilizing global support. TharorothersaidthatIndia will not be swayed by acts of terrorism, as

In a tough rebuke, India told the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that Pakistan has no moral authority to speak about protecting civilians due to its own history of deliberately targeting Indian villages and spread disinformation over the Indus Water Treaty. Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, India's Permanent Representative to the UN,