PoliticsPunjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring joined striking cab drivers in Chandigarh on Monday, lending political weight to a 21-day protest against Ola, Uber, and Rapido. The demonstration targets alleged corporate exploitation and a lack of regulatory oversight that drivers claim has pushed them toward financial ruin.
Politics“Your loyalty, your reputation is for sale, shamelessly,” Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray declared on Monday. His pointed rebuke followed a mass defection of party members to the Eknath Shinde-led faction, an exodus that has left the UBT wing scrambling to enforce party discipline through legal threats.
PoliticsDeclaring that no punishment is sufficient for the alleged financial misconduct at the Ram Janmabhoomi site, Mahant Dharmadas Baba of Hanumangarhi Temple has publicly denounced the scandal. He expressed full confidence in the Special Investigation Team appointed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to uncover the truth behind the missing donations.
PoliticsStung by a wave of potential defections within his ranks, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray is hitting the road to rally his base. Starting June 27, the former Chief Minister will tour constituencies held by MPs suspected of defecting to Eknath Shinde’s faction, seeking to stabilize a party reeling from internal betrayal.
PoliticsDuring his first overseas trip since taking office, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, to reopen the labor market to migrant workers. The request arrives as both nations attempt to address systemic exploitation that led Kuala Lumpur to freeze hiring from Bangladesh in 2024.
PoliticsNegotiators from Iran, Oman, and Pakistan have signaled a potential breakthrough in U.S.-Iran peace talks, aiming for a formal deal within 60 days. The news provided a rare moment of stability for global markets, prompting a 2.5% drop in Brent crude prices to below $79.00 a barrel.
PoliticsChina has placed ten U.S. entities, including major rare earth producers MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, under strict export controls. The move targets companies accused of military ties, effectively halting the flow of dual-use technology from Chinese suppliers in a direct retaliatory strike against recent U.S. trade restrictions.
PoliticsA violent outburst at a school in the central Philippines left three individuals dead and five others wounded on Monday, according to local police. Authorities have apprehended one suspect in connection with the attack, while a second perpetrator successfully evaded capture and remains the subject of an urgent manhunt.
PoliticsGreater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s decisive parliamentary victory on Friday has intensified calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step aside. Faced with record-low popularity and a party in decline, Starmer is reportedly considering announcing a formal departure timetable as early as Monday to facilitate an orderly transfer of power.
PoliticsWith 49.66% of the vote, nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella has secured the Colombian presidency, signaling a decisive pivot toward hardline security policies and market deregulation. The attorney, known as "The Tiger," defeated leftist senator Ivan Cepeda to end the tenure of incumbent Gustavo Petro.
PoliticsTokyo authorities have taken a 44-year-old man into custody, identifying him as a high-ranking executive within the Prince Group. The arrest marks a significant escalation in the investigation into the multinational syndicate, which faces mounting allegations of orchestrating massive, coordinated fraud operations across international borders.
PoliticsA U.S. military operation in the Caribbean resulted in the deaths of two individuals whom officials labeled as narco-terrorists. U.S. Southern Command confirmed the strike on Sunday, asserting the vessel was traversing established trafficking routes while linking the occupants to organizations designated as terrorist entities.
PoliticsNearly 60 drones targeted Moscow in the early hours of Monday, forcing a temporary suspension of all flights across the capital's four major airports. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed the interception of the aerial fleet, marking another significant escalation following a massive strike on the city's oil refinery last week.
PoliticsWith 49.66% of the vote, right-wing political newcomer Abelardo De La Espriella has secured a razor-thin victory over Senator Ivan Cepeda. The result, confirmed by the national registrar, marks a decisive shift away from President Gustavo Petro’s leftist agenda, fueled by voter anxiety over rising crime and economic stagnation.
PoliticsTwo men identified by the U.S. Southern Command as "male narco-terrorists" were killed Sunday when American military forces struck a vessel in the Caribbean. The command stated the operation targeted individuals affiliated with designated terrorist organizations, though it declined to provide further specifics regarding the identities of those onboard.
PoliticsWith 49.66% of the vote in Sunday's runoff, attorney and nationalist Abelardo De La Espriella has secured the Colombian presidency. The victory marks a decisive shift toward a security-focused, market-friendly agenda, positioning the 47-year-old newcomer against the policies of the outgoing administration and signaling an end to current peace negotiations.
PoliticsHigh-ranking U.S. and Iranian officials concluded a round of intense negotiations in Buergenstock, Switzerland, on Monday, committing to a 60-day roadmap for a final deal. Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan facilitated the talks, which aimed to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz and address the ongoing military conflict in Lebanon.
PoliticsBeijing has placed 10 U.S. companies, including rare earth producers MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, on its export control list. The move serves as a direct response to Washington’s recent decision to label several Chinese corporations, such as Alibaba and Baidu, as entities supporting the Chinese military.
PoliticsHigh-ranking U.S. and Iranian officials concluded a round of intense negotiations in Switzerland, agreeing to a 60-day roadmap aimed at stabilizing the region. The breakthrough, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, addresses the volatile Strait of Hormuz and seeks a mechanism to de-escalate ongoing hostilities in Lebanon.
PoliticsAsian equity markets climbed Monday as negotiators reported progress in peace talks between Iran and the United States, easing global anxiety over regional stability. While threats of renewed conflict previously rattled investors, a projected 60-day roadmap toward a final agreement provided a necessary buffer for skittish financial centers.
PoliticsOil prices climbed and Asian equity markets retreated on Monday as renewed instability in the Middle East and rising bond yields forced investors to recalibrate their expectations for U.S. interest rates. The shift in sentiment comes amid deepening political uncertainty in the United Kingdom and fresh threats to global shipping routes.
PoliticsWith nearly all ballots counted in Colombia’s presidential race, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio took to social media Sunday to congratulate conservative candidate Abelardo De La Espriella. The move signals a swift diplomatic acknowledgement as the candidate maintains a narrow lead over his leftist challenger, Ivan Cepeda.
PoliticsWith nearly all ballots tallied, right-wing challenger Abelardo De La Espriella holds a razor-thin lead over Senator Ivan Cepeda in Colombia’s presidential runoff. The result, separating the candidates by less than one percentage point, signals a sharp rejection of current leftist policies and a pivot toward hardline security measures.
PoliticsTwo South Korean-operated ships navigated the Strait of Hormuz this week, marking a cautious movement through the volatile waterway. This transit follows a memorandum of understanding on a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, a diplomatic shift that has begun to alter the maritime landscape of the region.
PoliticsNegotiations between the United States and Iran entered a second day in Buergenstock on Monday, overshadowed by Tehran’s decision to shutter the Strait of Hormuz and fresh threats of military retaliation from President Donald Trump, who vowed to target the nation should maritime blockades persist.
PoliticsWith a razor-thin margin of fewer than 245,000 votes, Colombian lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella has declared victory in the presidential election. The right-wing candidate announced on Sunday that he received a personal congratulatory call from U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling an early international acknowledgement of his narrow lead.
PoliticsWith a razor-thin margin of less than 1% separating the candidates, leftist senator Ivan Cepeda is refusing to concede. He has formally challenged the results from 33,000 ballot boxes, seeking a full manual audit to verify the figures currently favoring his right-wing opponent, Abelardo De La Espriella.
PoliticsA Russian Iskander ballistic missile struck an agricultural facility in the Odesa district on Sunday evening, killing one civilian and leaving three others injured. Regional governor Oleh Kiper confirmed the attack via Telegram, noting that the impact ignited fuel storage tanks and several vehicles parked at the site.
PoliticsWith nearly all ballots counted in Colombia’s presidential election, political newcomer Abelardo De La Espriella holds a narrow 49.7% to 48.7% lead over leftist rival Ivan Cepeda. The right-wing candidate’s platform centers on rolling back existing peace talks, slashing state size, and revitalizing the nation's oil and gas sector.
PoliticsA deepening diplomatic row over World War Two history threatens to destabilize the alliance between Warsaw and Kyiv, prompting Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to warn that political maneuvering between the two nations is a strategic error that compromises their shared security, business interests, and global reputation.