Japan Welcomes First Female Prime Minister: Sanae Takaichi and Her Trailbla...
Tokyo – In a momentous shift for Japan’s political landscape, Sanae Takaichi has been sworn in as the nation’s first female Prime Minister, shattering a nearly century-old glass ceiling in one of the world’s most male-dominated democracies. At 64, Takaichi brings a blend of conservative... read more »
Nicolas Sarkozy Begins Five-Year Prison Sentence for Campaign Finance Consp...
Paris – In a historic and dramatic turn of events, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun serving a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy related to illegal campaign financing. The 70-year-old leader, who governed France from 2007 to 2012, becomes... read more »
Sensex Surges Nearly 700 Points as RBI Holds Rates Steady: What’s Fueling t...
The Indian stock market roared to life today, with the BSE Sensex jumping nearly 700 points and the Nifty 50 climbing close to 1%, following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% for the second consecutive meeting. RBI’s Status Quo Sparks Investor... read more »
Donald Trump’s Day-One Executive Orders: Implications for Birthright ...
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump commenced his second term by signing a series of executive orders targeting key policy areas, including immigration, environmental commitments, and federal criminal procedures. These actions have significant implications both domestically and... read more »
Israel and Hamas Reach Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
In a significant development, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire aimed at ending the 15-month-long conflict in Gaza. The agreement, brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators with... read more »
Former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Passes Away at 92
Dr. Manmohan Singh, India’s 14th Prime Minister and a visionary economist, passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92. Widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic... read more »
Maharashtra Cabinet: Full List of 39 Mahayuti Ministers, Including 18 New Faces, Portfolio...
The Maharashtra Mahayuti government inducted 39 ministers, including 18 new faces, led by CM Devendra Fadnavis. The cabinet includes:BJP: 19 ministers (e.g., Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil,... read more »
Biden Grants Largest Single-Day Clemency in U.S. History
President Joe Biden marked a historic day in clemency actions on December 11, 2024, by commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals and granting pardons to 39 people. This... read more »
Supreme Court Stays Fresh Suits and Surveys Under Places of Worsh...
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan, has stayed fresh surveys and legal proceedings concerning disputes over... read more »
