In pictures: Prayers and reflection mark Eid celebrations around the world

SummaryDuring Civil Services Day celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for bureaucracy to evolve from being mere regulators to active facilitators of growth, as India faces new global opportunities. He urged bureaucrats to leverage technology and accelerate efforts in key sectors to ensure comprehensive and inclusive development, aiming for a poverty-free nation. Modi highlighted the importance of impactful governance, which goes beyond launching schemes to ensuring that they effectively reach and benefit every...

El Paso Walmart Shooting PleaPatrick Crusius, the gunman who killed 23 people in a racially motivated attack at an El Paso Walmart in 2019, pleaded guilty to capital murder, resulting in a life sentence without parole after the death penalty was removed from consideration. Crusius, who targeted Hispanic shoppers, has been sentenced to 90 consecutive life terms at the federal level for hate crimes. Families of the victims, whose ages ranged from 15 to elderly,...

Donald Trump publicly supported Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after reports surfaced that Hegseth shared details about U.S. missile strikes in Yemen in a Signal group chat that included family and Pentagon aides. Trump dismissed concerns about the leaks, attributing them to disgruntled former staff, and encouraged his team to defend Hegseth, who felt the story was a "hit piece." Pressure for Hegseth's resignation grew following critical comments from former aides and Republican congressman Don Bacon,...

Liberal Leader Mark Carney's detailed platform release has sparked mixed reactions, with promises of $130 billion in new measures over four years potentially unsettling Canadians wary of increasing federal debt. While Carney positions himself as a calm, intelligent alternative to Justin Trudeau, his platform's emphasis on prioritizing Canadian contractors in defense procurement raises questions about practicality versus political promises. The platform's specifics, particularly regarding capital versus program spending, may appear more concerning when outlined in...

This week, the UK will experience a mix of sun and showers, with temperatures returning to the seasonal average of 14C (57F) to 18C (64F). Forecasters advise residents to pack an umbrella, sunglasses, and a warm coat due to the expected changeable weather following a recent dry spell. Overall, much of the country will see alternating sunny spells and rain over the coming days. Full Article

US Economic Turmoil Amid Trump's Criticism of the Federal ReserveUS stocks and the dollar fell sharply as President Trump intensified attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling for immediate interest rate cuts to boost the economy. Trump's criticism follows his own tariff policies, which have contributed to a stock market decline, with the S&P 500 down 12% this year and the dollar index hitting its lowest since 2022. The tension escalated as Trump suggested...