South China Sea: Philippines rules out invoking defence treaty with US after South China Sea clash with the Dragon

Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria criticized ex-captain Shahid Afridi for his "extremist" views and urged Indian media to deny him a platform after Afridi blamed India for the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. Kaneria accused Afridi of consistently aligning with extremist ideologies and recalled an incident where Afridi attempted to persuade him to convert to Islam, which he found disrespectful. In response, Afridi accused India of orchestrating its own terror attacks...

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, army chief General Asim Munir with PMA cadets The Pakistan Prime Minister's Office released a photograph showing Army Chief General Asim Munir with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Pakistan Military Academy, amid speculation about his alleged disappearance during escalating tensions with India. The image, taken during a graduation ceremony, counters rumors of Munir hiding in Rawalpindi, while his recent provocative speech emphasized the "two-nation theory," asserting the fundamental differences between...

Tesla is preparing to enter the Indian automobile market by refunding reservation fees to customers who pre-booked its Model 3, signaling a potential launch after years of discussions on import tariffs. Elon Musk announced his plans to visit India this year, coinciding with trade negotiations that may reduce these tariffs, which could benefit Tesla as it faces competition from BYD Co. Furthermore, Tesla has secured a 30-seat office in Mumbai, indicating its commitment to local...

Canadians are voting today in a pivotal federal election following significant political changes and tensions with the U.S., prompted by Prime Minister Mark Carney's snap election call in response to a trade dispute. Leading the Liberal Party, Carney faces Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet, with key issues including affordability, U.S. relations, and climate policies. Voter concerns vary by age, with younger Canadians prioritizing housing and employment,...

Sunny Deol's film 'Jaat,' featuring Randeep Hooda, is performing strongly at the box office, nearing Rs 90 crore in collections after 18 days. Despite facing competition from Akshay Kumar's 'Kesar 2' and Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Ground Zero,’ 'Jaat' experienced an uptick in earnings over the weekend, with Sunday being the highest grossing day in its third week. The film's success highlights its resilience and continued appeal among audiences. Full Article

Takeda Plans to Launch Dengue Vaccine in India Takeda is set to launch its dengue vaccine, Qdenga, in India next year, partnering with Biological E to support the 'Make-in-India' initiative. The company will implement a tiered pricing model to improve accessibility and is currently navigating regulatory processes, anticipating licensing by 2026. This collaboration aims to enhance public health response to dengue in India, ensuring that the vaccine is both affordable and readily available to those...