North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine for first time

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un inspects a nuclear submarine during a visit to a shipyard, in this photo released by North Korea’s official news agency, on March 8, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security … Read more

At least 12 injured in shooting at Toronto pub

A dozen people were injured in a shooting at a pub in eastern Toronto, police said Friday (March 7, 2025) night. Police said they were called to reports of multiple people being shot near Progress Avenue and Corporate Drive at around 10:40 p.m. Toronto paramedics had said 11 adults suffered injuries ranging from minor to … Read more

At least 12 injured in shooting at Toronto pub

A dozen people were injured in a shooting at a pub in eastern Toronto, police said Friday (March 7, 2025) night. Police said they were called to reports of multiple people being shot near Progress Avenue and Corporate Drive at around 10:40 p.m. Toronto paramedics had said 11 adults suffered injuries ranging from minor to … Read more

Warned Bangladesh Army during students’ protests in 2024: UN human rights chief Volker Turk

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk. File | Photo Credit: AP “The United Nations (UN) had warned Bangladesh Army that it would be banned from the UN peacekeeping missions if it got involved in violence during the July-August 2024 students’ protests,” UN human rights chief Volker Turk has said. The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement … Read more

Pakistan asks Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave by March 31

A file photo of Afghan refugees used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: AP “The Pakistan Government has set March 31, 2025 as the deadline for Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders to leave Pakistan voluntarily as part of a plan to repatriate all illegal foreigners,” according to an official document. The document, purportedly leaked … Read more

Trump says India has been ‘exposed for what they have done’ as he attacks India’s tariffs again

U.S. President Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 7, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (March 6, 2025) attacked India’s tariffs regime, saying it is next to impossible to sell anything to India because of the “high tariffs.” Speaking to … Read more

France begins handing over military bases to Senegal

Members of a French military flight crew talk on the tarmac at France’s military air base in Dakar, Senegal, Tuesday, June 2, 2009. | Photo Credit: AP France handed control of two military facilities to Senegal on Friday (March 7, 2025), beginning the formal process of withdrawing its military presence from the West African country … Read more

Trump to lead task force preparing for 2026 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents President Donald Trump with the new FIFA Club World Cup official ball in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, on March 7, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP President Donald Trump created a task force Friday (March 7, 2025) to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will … Read more

Google Doodle honours women in STEM

Google Doodle celebrates International Women’s Day 2025. This International Women’s Day, Google decided to honour women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) through its famous Google Doodle. The Doodle artwork spotlights groundbreaking contributions by women who revolutionised space exploration, uncovered ancient discoveries, and pioneered lab research that fundamentally shaped our understanding of physics, chemistry, … Read more