More than 150 killed, hundreds injured as 6 earthquakes devastate Myanmar, tremors felt in Bangkok

More than 150 killed, hundreds injured as 6 earthquakes devastate Myanmar, tremors felt in Bangkok

Over 150 people were killed and hundreds injured after six earthquakes, including one with a 7.7 magnitude, hit near Sagaing in central Myanmar at 12.50 pm (local time) Friday, state-run broadcaster MRTV said.

by Trans World Features March 28, 2025

'Now it's our turn': Vladimir Putin accepts Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India

'Now it's our turn': Vladimir Putin accepts Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India

Moscow : Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India as he has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to tour the South Asian country.

by Trans World Features March 27, 2025

Canada Polls: Khalistani critic Chandra Arya barred from running under Liberal Party's banner over alleged 'India' ties

Canada Polls: Khalistani critic Chandra Arya barred from running under Liberal Party's banner over alleged 'India' ties

The Liberal Party has barred India-origin Canadian MP Chandra Arya's bid to run for the party leadership and revoked his nomination from his own Nepean riding over alleged foreign interference which concerns India, media reports said.

by Trans World Features March 26, 2025

Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal attacked, arrested In West Bank, claims co-directors

Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal attacked, arrested In West Bank, claims co-directors

Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, whose documentary "No Other Land" won an Oscar, was attacked by armed people and then allegedly arrested by the Israeli police in the West Bank on Monday, his co-directors said.

by Trans World Features March 25, 2025

'I have a very good relationship with India but they're one of the highest tariffing nations': Donald Trump

'I have a very good relationship with India but they're one of the highest tariffing nations': Donald Trump

Washington DC: US President Donald Trump Thursday said he shares a "very good relationship" with India, but the "only problem" he has with the country is that it is "one of the highest tariffing nations in the world."

by Trans World Features March 20, 2025

Donald Trump will back Volodymyr Zelenskyy get more air defence from Europe: White House

Donald Trump will back Volodymyr Zelenskyy get more air defence from Europe: White House

Washington DC : US President Donald Trump has pledged to support Ukraine with more air defence equipment from Europe as Kyiv's forces battle Russia, the White House said Wednesday.

by Trans World Features March 19, 2025

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin discuss ways to end Ukraine war in a two-hour call

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin discuss ways to end Ukraine war in a two-hour call

Washington DC/Moscow: Nearly three weeks after a disastrous meeting with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy at the White House, US President Donald Trump Tuesday called his Russian counterpart in a fresh attempt to resolve the conflict.

by Trans World Features March 18, 2025

PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard, discusses ways to enhance cooperation for tackling terrorism

PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard, discusses ways to enhance cooperation for tackling terrorism

New Delhi : United States' Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Monday evening.

by Trans World Features March 17, 2025

US strikes on Yemens Houthis kill 31, warns Iran amid Red Sea tensions

US strikes on Yemens Houthis kill 31, warns Iran amid Red Sea tensions

At least 31 people were killed as U.S. President Donald Trump launched military strikes against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis on Saturday in response to their attacks on Red Sea shipping, warning, “hell will rain down upon you” if they do not halt their campaign, Reuters reported.

by Trans World Features March 16, 2025

Mark Carney takes oath as new Canada Prime Minister

Mark Carney takes oath as new Canada Prime Minister

Ottawa : Canada's Liberal Party leader Mark Carney was sworn in as the country's next Prime Minister in Ottawa on Friday.

by Trans World Features March 14, 2025

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon playing with colours trends on socials as India celebrates Holi

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon playing with colours trends on socials as India celebrates Holi

Auckland : The video of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon playing with colours has resurfaced on social media as the festival of Holi is being celebrated in India on Friday.

by Trans World Features March 14, 2025

In a setback for Donald Trump, US judge orders federal agencies to rehire fired workers: Report

In a setback for Donald Trump, US judge orders federal agencies to rehire fired workers: Report

In a setback for Donald Trump, a US judge on Thursday ordered six federal agencies to rehire thousands of probationary workers who were fired as part of the current administration's move to slash the size of the government, media reports said.

by Trans World Features March 13, 2025

Tamil Nadu govt's move to replace rupee symbol signals a dangerous mindset: Nirmala Sitharaman

Tamil Nadu govt's move to replace rupee symbol signals a dangerous mindset: Nirmala Sitharaman

Chennai : Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Thursday slammed Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK over its move to replace the rupee symbol with the Tamil letter (Ru), saying it "promotes secessionist sentiments".

by India Blooms News Service March 13, 2025

'Nothing more than a temporary breather for Ukraine': Vladimir Putin aide slams ceasefire proposal

'Nothing more than a temporary breather for Ukraine': Vladimir Putin aide slams ceasefire proposal

Moscow : A top aide of Vladimir Putin Friday criticised the US-Ukrainian proposal for a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Kyiv, saying it would just be a "breather" for the Ukrainian military, media reports said,

by Trans World Features March 13, 2025

Ranya Rao shares how she received consignment at Dubai airport, learnt how to conceal gold bars on YouTube

Ranya Rao shares how she received consignment at Dubai airport, learnt how to conceal gold bars on YouTube

Bengaluru/TWF: Kannada actress Ranya Rao has detailed how she picked up the gold bars meant for smuggling at the Dubai International Airport and also revealed her meticulous plan to conceal the items, media reports said.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES March 13, 2025

'People are going to Russia right now as we speak: Donald Trump on Ukraine war ceasefire talks

'People are going to Russia right now as we speak: Donald Trump on Ukraine war ceasefire talks

Washington DC : US President Donald Trump Wednesday said negotiators were travelling to Russia "right now" for talks on a possible ceasefire with Ukraine after Kyiv agreed to a 30-day truce.

by Trans World Features March 12, 2025

Pakistani army claims to have freed all hostages in passenger train siege; 28 personnel killed

Pakistani army claims to have freed all hostages in passenger train siege; 28 personnel killed

All the train passengers who were taken hostage by the Baloch rebel group in southwestern Pakistan have been freed, an army official told AFP on Wednesday.

by Trans World Features March 12, 2025

Europe holds high-level talks on rearming continent, boosting Ukraine aid

Europe holds high-level talks on rearming continent, boosting Ukraine aid

European military and political heads are holding high-level talks this week after calls for massively rearming Europe — and boosting aid for Kyiv — amid fears of a less engaged United States. Lisa Bryant has more from Paris.

by By Lisa Bryant/ Voice Of America March 12, 2025

180 passengers, mostly soldiers, held hostage as Baloch Liberation Army hijack train in Pakistan

180 passengers, mostly soldiers, held hostage as Baloch Liberation Army hijack train in Pakistan

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) which seeks independence for Balochistan from Pakistan in a statement claimed responsibility for taking control of a train and keeping over 180 passengers, most of them Pakistani soldiers, hostages.

by Trans World Features March 12, 2025

Ukraine agrees to proposal for a 30-day general ceasefire with Russia, US to resume military aid

Ukraine agrees to proposal for a 30-day general ceasefire with Russia, US to resume military aid

Ukraine on Tuesday agreed to a US proposal for a 30-day general ceasefire with Russia, with the United States in turn promising to lift restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing, a joint statement by the two sides said.

by Trans World Features March 11, 2025

Mark Carney set to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada PM

Mark Carney set to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada PM

Ottawa : Former Bank of Canada chief Mark Carney is set to succeed Justin Trudeau as the Canadian Prime Minister, media reports said.

by Trans World Features March 10, 2025

I find it more difficult to deal with Ukraine than Russia: Donald Trump on efforts to end war

I find it more difficult to deal with Ukraine than Russia: Donald Trump on efforts to end war

Washington/DC: US President Donald Trump Friday said he finds it "easier" to deal with Russia than with Ukraine in his efforts to end the war in the pro-Western country.

by Trans World Features March 07, 2025

Days after spat with Zelenskyy, Donald Trump now warns of sanctions against Russia

Days after spat with Zelenskyy, Donald Trump now warns of sanctions against Russia

Washington DC : Days after the spat with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump Friday said he's considering "large-scale" sanctions and tariffs against Russia until it reaches a ceasefire and peace agreement with Ukraine.

by Trans World Features March 07, 2025

Ukraine says Russia targeted energy, gas infrastructures across regions

Ukraine says Russia targeted energy, gas infrastructures across regions

A Ukrainian Minister on Friday said the country's energy and gas infrastructures in various regions were targeted by massive Russian rocket and drone firing, triggering tension in the area.

by Trans World Features March 07, 2025

'Strongly condemn': UK foreign office on S Jaishankar's security breach in London

'Strongly condemn': UK foreign office on S Jaishankar's security breach in London

London : The UK Foreign Office has 'strongly condemned' the security breach incident of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in London, and warned that "any attempt to intimidate and threaten" is unacceptable, media reports said.

by Trans World Features March 06, 2025

US, Canada diplomats discuss trade amid new tariff announcement by Trump

US, Canada diplomats discuss trade amid new tariff announcement by Trump

Top diplomats from the United States and Canada held talks Wednesday that included discussion of trade, while U.S. President Donald Trump delayed a new 25% tariff on vehicle imports from Canada and Mexico for a month.

by By Voice Of America/IBNS March 06, 2025

US holds unprecedented secret talks with Hamas over release of American hostages being held in Gaza: Reports

US holds unprecedented secret talks with Hamas over release of American hostages being held in Gaza: Reports

The Donald Trump administration has been conducting secret talks with Hamas on the possibility of releasing American hostages being held in Gaza, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing two unnamed sources who have direct knowledge regarding the meetings.

by Trans World Features March 05, 2025

Ready to fight till the end, warns China amid Trump's tariff threats

Ready to fight till the end, warns China amid Trump's tariff threats

China has said it is ready for any kind of war amid mounting trade tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump.

by Trans World Features March 05, 2025

America will not put up with it': Donald Trump on Zelenskyy's statement claiming end of war with Russia is far away

America will not put up with it': Donald Trump on Zelenskyy's statement claiming end of war with Russia is far away

Washington DC : US President Donald Trump  Monday said Washington would "not put up with" Volodymyr Zelenskyy's rhetoric much longer after the disastrous meeting with the Ukrainian leader at the Oval Office.

by Trans World Features March 04, 2025

Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu's office admits staff did not pass information ahead of Hamas attack

Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu's office admits staff did not pass information ahead of Hamas attack

PM Benjamin Netanyahu's office has admitted that the premier's intelligence officers had received an Israel Defense Forces memo that shared details about suspicious Hamas activities, three hours before the group launched an attack on the country.

by Trans World Features March 02, 2025