Over 40 trade unions have announced a nationwide strike against the new income tax policy that has doubled taxation and increased the cost of living in Sri Lanka.

Will Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese back Assange’s freedom or Washington? What is he waiting for?

“We have to insulate the judiciary from outside influences if the judiciary has to be independent," the CJI said at a media conclave.

“I want to repeat to America and to Europe….You should sit at the negotiation table, and not try to solve this by sending more arms.”

Meta has announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs this year amid a wave of mass layoffs by other US-based tech firms since 2022. Meanwhile, the US Federal Reserve has warned of a rise in unemployment due to a further hike in interest rates.

French President Emmanuel Macron is trying to push through a pension reform without a parliamentary vote. That has triggered a political crisis ― and could help the far right.

An iffy agreement with the US over a sure-shot one with France can be explained by Australia kowtowing to US regional interests.

Scientists of the Stanford University-led study have found overwhelming evidence that it is not sea level rise, rather sinking land, that puts deltas most at risk.

A global banking crisis could wipe out the savings of a large part of the world's population.

This is the second trust vote he has won within three months after the formation of the new government.

The Anglo-Saxon clique is watching with dismay the talks in Moscow.

Credit Suisse's reputation has taken hit in recent years- faced by series of scandals and regulatory problems.

China’s president is the first world leader to meet Putin after ICC issued an arrest warrant against the Russian leader accusing him of committing war crimes.

In a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker, Gandhi invoked Rule 357 that allows for "personal explanations" and cited the example of BJP MP and then minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who invoked the Rule to give an explanation.

Since the invasion of their country in 2003, Iraqis have not seen respite from its implications, with occupation, sectarian violence, fanaticism, and corrupt and inefficient governments—sustained by persistent imperialist interventions—marking the last two decades

In Padtal Duniya Bhar Ki, journalist Bhasha Singh talks to Prabir Purkayastha about the lessons from the Iraq war, and the talks between India and Japan over Indo-Pacific and the AUK submarine agreement.

Evidently, the regional states are tapping the “feel-good” generated by the Saudi-Iranian deal. There are signs of an overall easing of tensions.

The French government had a narrow escape on Monday as the no-confidence motion filed by the opposition fell short of just nine votes in the National Assembly. Trade unions and leftist parties are gearing up for more protests against the unpopular pension reforms

The ED has so far quizzed Sisodia for seven days in its custody in the matter.

Farmers pitch in to protect a river while governments and bureaucrats drag their feet.

The failure of Silicon Valley Bank, and the banking crisis that has spread across the developed world, has raised questions about the entire process of funding tech startups.

The incident took place in BCCL’s West Modidih Colliery which is operated by an outsourced company, about 20 km from Dhanbad town, said the MLA, alleging illegal mining.

NUMSA and the United Democratic Movement are among 19 applicants who have brought a case against the government and state energy company Eskom seeking relief from rolling power cuts that have inflicted severe damage on the economy and public services.

In Padtal Duniya Bhar Ki, journalist Bhasha Singh speaks with Prabir Purkayastha, editor-in-chief of NewsClick, on the reasons for the US and NATO countries rejecting Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 12-point proposal for peace in the Ukraine war, presented to Russia’s President Putin. They also discuss the natural gas pact between Russia and China.  

After a protest inside the Parliament House complex, leaders from parties such as CPI, CPI(M), Shiv Sena (UT), JD(U) and AAP, marched to Vijay Chowk, holding placards like 'We demand JPC' and 'Save LIC' .

Revolutionary Havana youth describe the process of building legislation in dialogue with the people.

French authorities say 119,000 people marched through the capital, which the Interior Ministry said was the biggest so far for Paris.

The Netanyahu regime, like the Modi government, has been unrelenting in trying to curtail the judiciary’s powers.

US interests in Niger are largely about military bases in Agadez and Niamey.

A few weeks ago, the Silicon Valley Bank, which focused on giving loans to start-ups in the US, collapsed.

The spectre that is haunting Washington is that the stabilisation of Syria following Assad’s normalisation with the Arab countries and with Turkiye will inexorably coalesce into a Syrian settlement that completely marginalises the “collective West.” 

The top court also directed the Gujarat government to be ready with the relevant files granting remission on the next date of hearing on April 18.

The World Athletics Council has decided to ban trans athletes from female track and field events, fearing they have an unfair advantage in competition. But the decision has not been welcomed by everybody.

Demonstrators streamed into streets after PM Netanyahu fired Defence Minister Yoav Gallant who said judicial overhaul "poses a clear, immediate, and tangible threat to the security of the state".

In a written reply to a question asked by CPI(M) Rajya Sabha member John Brittas, the Centre said that no data is available.

Many rumors about what exactly transpired during this visit are doing the rounds, including one about a military alliance being on the cards

As a rapidly warming world strains at the shortcomings in industrial farming, key lessons can be taken from Indigenous practices.

The top court asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta what actions have been taken pursuant to the lodging of FIRs over hate speech.

What is perfectly permissible to the West is forbidden for Russia.

In Padtal Duniya Bhar Ki, senior journalist Bhasha Singh spoke to Prabir Purkayastha, editor-in-chief of NewsClick, about reasons for the increasing political-economic crisis in Pakistan.

They (Lok Sabha secretariat) were worried about the outcome in the apex court, says the Lakshadweep MP.

The ‘Abel Prize 2023’ Winner is a mathematician of Latin American origin; has solutions to some complicated mathematical equations that can nearly explain melting problem

Discussion at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology analyses the Indian government’s ‘role in communalism’.

The meeting, which will hold a discussion on "Taking social justice in India forward", is expected to be attended by 20 Opposition leaders, including BJD and YSRCP.

By continuing with the policy of supporting tensions with China generated by Tsai Ing-wen, and encouraged by US, President Alejandro Giammattei is taking risks ahead of the elections.

While this is seen as a setback, there are six more planets in the TRAPPIST 1 star system to study further.

The timing of Xi’s state visit in the middle of the war in Ukraine messaged the highest importance that China attaches to the relations with Russia.

A number of local people locked themselves inside houses while shops and markets were closed.

The Emperor can be made to change his behaviour in the real world, even if he does not in the classic fairy tale.

A politically stable France and German buy-in are the two foundational prerequisites for strategic autonomy to succeed. And as of this writing, there is neither.