UK farmers up ante over planned inheritance tax
Hundreds of UK farmers with tractors blocked streets around parliament Monday hoping to force the Labour government to reverse a planned farm tax they insist will cost them dearly. “War…
Almost all nations miss UN deadline for new climate targets
Nearly all nations missed a UN deadline Monday to submit new targets for slashing carbon emissions, including major economies under pressure to show leadership following the US retreat on climate…
Venice extends tourist tax for 2025
Venice authorities said Monday they would extend a controversial ticket policy for day-trippers in 2025, reporting that last year’s trial scheme had “slightly” reduced crowds. The Italian city, built on…
Pentagon halts trans enlistment, transition treatment for US troops
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a memo preventing transgender people from joining the US military and halting gender transition treatment for others who are already in uniform. The February…
British farmers protest inheritance tax by driving tractors to Parliament
A large number of British farmers drove their tractors to Parliament in London on Monday to protest a new inheritance tax on family farms that has sparked anger since it…
France in talks to purchase rocket launcher from India, officials confirm
France is in advanced talks with India to buy a multi-barrel rocket launcher system, a top Indian official said on Monday, a potential deal that would be the first time…
Elon Musk responds after Tennessee preacher calls for violence against DOGE
Tennessee preacher Dr. Steve Caudle recently sparked controversy by suggesting that violence may be necessary in response to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative aimed at reducing…
India sees 74% rise in hate speech incidents in 2024
Instances of hate speech against minorities in India such as Muslims increased 74% in 2024, a Washington-based research group said on Monday, with incidents ballooning around last year’s national elections.…
Rashid Latif calls for Shaheen Afridi to be dropped from team
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has called for a major overhaul of Pakistan’s fast bowling attack, criticising the underperformance of senior pacers following the team’s defeat to New Zealand in…
Kodak Black calls Kanye West ‘real one’ after West expresses concern for his well-being
Kodak Black responds to Ye expressing concern for his well-being after a viral video sparked attention. In a recent statement, Kodak, whose real name is Bill Kahan Kapri, praised Ye,…


























