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

Trump-Zelenskyy fiery exchange triggers pro-Ukraine protests across USA

Trump-Zelenskyy fiery exchange triggers pro-Ukraine protests across USA

Pro-Ukraine protests erupted in several corners of the USA after President Donald Trump exchanged heated words with Ukrainian president Volodymr Zelenskyy at the White House.

by Trans World Features March 02, 2025

'Make a deal or we are out': Donald Trump tells Volodymyr Zelenskyy at White House

'Make a deal or we are out': Donald Trump tells Volodymyr Zelenskyy at White House

Washington DC : Minutes into the meeting at the White House, US President Donald Trump and his Ukraineian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy broke into a verbal spat, media reports said.

by Trans World Features February 28, 2025

BJP to announce JP Nadda's successor as party chief soon: Reports

BJP to announce JP Nadda's successor as party chief soon: Reports

New Delhi : The next BJP chief could be announced within a fortnight, media reports said citing sources.

by Trans World Features February 27, 2025

There is no IIT in Ranchi: Centre rejects Congress leader Sam Pitroda's hacking claim

There is no IIT in Ranchi: Centre rejects Congress leader Sam Pitroda's hacking claim

New Delhi : The central government has rejected Overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda's claim that hacking took place during his virtual address to students at IIT Ranchi stating no such institution exists in reality.

by Trans World Features February 27, 2025

India's technological sector expected to touch USD 300-350 billion in five years, says Rajnath Singh

India's technological sector expected to touch USD 300-350 billion in five years, says Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said India's technological sector is on the rise and is expected to reach 300-350 US billion dollars in the next five years.

by Trans World Features February 25, 2025

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Bay of Bengal, tremors felt in Kolkata

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Bay of Bengal, tremors felt in Kolkata

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter Scale hit the Bay of Bengal region with tremors being felt in parts of West Bengal, Odisha and Bangladesh on Tuesday.

by Trans World Features February 24, 2025

Washington Post says Trumps claim of $21 million US funding for Indias voter turnout false

Washington Post says Trumps claim of $21 million US funding for Indias voter turnout false

The Washington Post has refuted former US President Donald Trump’s claim that $21 million was provided to India for "voter turnout," stating that no such program exists, reported India Today.

by Trans World Features February 23, 2025

PM Modi shares idea to promote 'science' in Mann Ki Baat address

PM Modi shares idea to promote 'science' in Mann Ki Baat address

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday shared his idea where he urged people to spend a day as a 'scientist' and visit centres related to science in a bid to enhance curiosity in the sector.

by India Blooms News Service February 23, 2025

FIR against Farah Khan for 'derogatory' remark on Holi festival

FIR against Farah Khan for 'derogatory' remark on Holi festival

Mumbai : Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has landed herself in legal trouble after an FIR was filed against her for allegedly making derogatory r emarks about the Hindu festival of Holi.

by Trans World Features February 21, 2025