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Trump says using military force in Greenland still an option after rebuke

Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen made the remarks in a video posted to social media after US Vice President JD Vance's visit to the strategic island

Trump says using military force in Greenland still an option after rebuke
Updated On : 30 Mar 2025 | 9:21 AM IST

Most US Institute of Peace workers get late-night word of their mass firing

The emails, sent to personal accounts because most staff members had lost access to the organization's system, began going out about 9 pm Friday

Most US Institute of Peace workers get late-night word of their mass firing
Updated On : 30 Mar 2025 | 7:39 AM IST

Protesters rebelling against Musk's purge of US govt swarm Tesla showrooms

The protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Musk's role as the head of the newly created Department of of Government Efficiency

Protesters rebelling against Musk's purge of US govt swarm Tesla showrooms
Updated On : 30 Mar 2025 | 6:39 AM IST

Hamas accepts new Gaza ceasefire proposal, Israel makes counter-offer

Egypt early in the week made a proposal to get the troubled ceasefire back on track, following Israel's surprise resumption of fighting

Hamas accepts new Gaza ceasefire proposal, Israel makes counter-offer
Updated On : 30 Mar 2025 | 6:30 AM IST

Hezbollah leader warns of action if Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue

Naim Kassem's comments came a day after Israel launched an attack on Lebanon's capital for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war in November

Hezbollah leader warns of action if Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue
Updated On : 30 Mar 2025 | 6:24 AM IST

Trump backs national security team, says no firings over Signal messages

He also said that he had confidence in Mike Waltz, his national security adviser, and Pete Hegseth, his Pentagon chief

Trump backs national security team, says no firings over Signal messages
Updated On : 30 Mar 2025 | 6:16 AM IST

Venice to host Jeff Bezos wedding, denies reports of major city disruptions

The city in a short statement didn't give a date for the wedding. Italian media have reported it will be between June 24-26, with a few days of celebrations

Venice to host Jeff Bezos wedding, denies reports of major city disruptions
Updated On : 30 Mar 2025 | 6:09 AM IST

Trump's new election order creates confusion before midterms in 2026

Trump's order have prompted concern about the role of the federal government in elections moving forward

Trump's new election order creates confusion before midterms in 2026
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 10:14 PM IST

US warns of possible attacks in Syria during Eid, issues travel warning

Syrian authorities said they have detained several militant cells over the past weeks that were allegedly planning to carry out attacks in parts of the country

US warns of possible attacks in Syria during Eid, issues travel warning
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 9:05 PM IST

Istanbul sees massive protest as crowds demand mayor's release from jail

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to Erdogan, was detained on March 19th on corruption and terrorism charges that many saw as politically motivated

Istanbul sees massive protest as crowds demand mayor's release from jail
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 8:53 PM IST

US judge declines to block Musk's $1 mn checks to voters before polls

The state attorney general, who argues that the offer violates the law, immediately appealed after the judge refused to hear the request for an emergency injunction

US judge declines to block Musk's $1 mn checks to voters before polls
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 8:41 PM IST

NZ dismantles Pak by 73 runs in 1st ODI to take 1-0 lead in the series

Mark Chapman scored 132 and Daryl Mitchell 76 in a 199-run partnership as New Zealand made 344-9 and went on to beat Pakistan by 73 runs Saturday in the first one-day international

NZ dismantles Pak by 73 runs in 1st ODI to take 1-0 lead in the series
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 6:55 PM IST

Brazil coach Dorival fired after worst defeat in World Cup qualifiers

Junior's sacking by Brazilian Football Confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues came three days after a 4-1 defeat to bitter rival Argentina in Buenos Aires

Brazil coach Dorival fired after worst defeat in World Cup qualifiers
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 6:46 PM IST

Transgender teens fight back Trump's ban on participation in girls' sports

Trump and others argue the ban is necessary for fair and safe girls' sports, a stance gaining support across the US as he campaigns vigorously against transgender rights

Transgender teens fight back Trump's ban on participation in girls' sports
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 2:39 PM IST

Trump's attacks on 'Black Smithsonian' effort to sanitise racism: Critics

Trump also ordered Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to determine if any monuments since January 2020 have been removed or changed to perpetuate a false reconstruction of American history

Trump's attacks on 'Black Smithsonian' effort to sanitise racism: Critics
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 12:35 PM IST

Pro-Palestine protests: Who has the US detained or deported so far?

More than half a dozen people are known to have been taken into custody or deported by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in recent weeks

Pro-Palestine protests: Who has the US detained or deported so far?
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 12:23 PM IST

Ukraine expects Russia to launch new attacks to boost negotiating position

Citing intelligence reports, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is getting ready for new offensives in the northeast Sumy, Kharkiv and Zaporizizhia regions

Ukraine expects Russia to launch new attacks to boost negotiating position
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 12:00 PM IST

At least one killed as US airstrikes pound Yemen, hit Sanaa military site

The full extent of the damage and possible casualties wasn't immediately clear, though the attacks followed an intense night of airstrikes early Friday that appeared particularly intense

At least one killed as US airstrikes pound Yemen, hit Sanaa military site
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 10:30 AM IST

US judge temporarily blocks deportations to third countries without appeal

US District Judge ruled that people with final orders of removal must have a meaningful opportunity to argue that being sent to a third country presents a level of danger deemed worthy of protection

US judge temporarily blocks deportations to third countries without appeal
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 9:58 AM IST

Donald Trump calls first talk with new Canadian PM 'extremely productive'

The call came as Trump has declared a trade war on Canada and has threatened to use economic coercion to make Canada the 51st US state, a position that has infuriated Canadians

Donald Trump calls first talk with new Canadian PM 'extremely productive'
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 8:58 AM IST