Ashok Dadhwal

Asked how he defines a ceasefire after Iran reportedly fired missiles at US targets despite a declared halt in hostilities, Donald Trump replied that in that region a ceasefire means “shooting in a more moderate manner.” The remark quickly drew attention and debate.

India's market regulator alleges Rajesh Exports misrepresented about $158 billion in revenue over several years, potentially making it one of the largest corporate accounting scandals ever investigated. The company denies wrongdoing. The case now tests oversight, audits and investor trust.

When journalists, teachers, students and ordinary citizens begin fearing the consequences of speaking honestly, democracy is already in danger. Scott Pelley’s warning remains urgent: freedom survives not through silence, but through people willing to defend truth, accountability and open debate.

Jon Ossoff blasted Donald Trump in Atlanta, accusing him of trying to put his image on currency and build monuments to himself. Ossoff said Trump is rushing to shape his legacy because history will remember him as a failed president and a national disgrace.

During a Senate hearing, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended ICE and rejected claims that the agency is acting unconstitutionally, saying officers are enforcing laws passed by Congress. The exchange came amid ongoing scrutiny of ICE operations and use-of-force incidents.

Sen. Jeff Merkley challenged Secretary Marco Rubio’s claim that no deaths resulted from the USAID shutdown, citing estimates from public health experts that more than 500,000 children may have died after aid programs were abruptly halted. He urged restoration of global health programs.

Brampton, Canada: A grocery store reportedly became the stage for loud Hindu slogan chanting by a crowd. Faith is a personal right, but turning commercial spaces into political or religious spectacles abroad damages the reputation of the wider Indian diaspora and undermines civic respect.

CBP leadership said officers could be reassigned from processing international arrivals at airports to support ICE operations if local law enforcement cannot provide resources. The proposal highlights growing strain on federal enforcement capacity and staffing.

Sen. Tuberville claims Democrats abandoned faith, yet leaders like Raphael Warnock and James Talarico openly speak about God and moral responsibility. The real divide is not religion versus irreligion, but whether faith is used to serve people or score political points.

In Aachen, voices rose in solidarity with Ukraine, reminding the world that Russia's invasion continues to devastate lives and communities. Public support matters because justice, sovereignty and freedom depend on citizens refusing to normalize aggression and war.

MAGA is dead, Christians are very much disappointed.

Why the feel like Jesus...

A reporter asked Nancy Pelosi why Trump posted an image of himself as Jesus. Her reply: “That’s a question for a psychiatrist, not a politician. It calls for diagnosis, not debate.”

It's part of the dementia.

A federal judge signaled that the Trump administration’s so-called “weaponization fund” may have emerged from collusive litigation and could amount to fraud on the court. The judge cited the $1.8 billion settlement and concerns that the parties were not true adversaries.

Distrust of political parties is as old as the United States itself. James Madison warned against factions, then helped build one of the nation’s first parties. The debate endures: can stronger, more accountable parties help defend democracy from polarization?

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth joined Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Boxer in Singapore for an early morning training session during his Shangri-La Dialogue visit. Hegseth also met Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing to discuss bilateral defence cooperation.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth joined Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Boxer in Singapore for an early morning training session during his Shangri-La Dialogue visit. Hegseth also met Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing to discuss bilateral defence cooperation.

Cuba condemned US threats and sanctions targeting its oil imports, warning that ordinary citizens suffer the real consequences through blackouts, shortages and economic hardship. Collective punishment of civilians is not democracy promotion, it is geopolitical coercion.

From 50% to 60%, then “70%.” The crowd chants “100%” as if civilian lives are a scoreboard. This is what unchecked militarism sounds like: territory counted in percentages, human suffering erased in applause. History records these moments long after slogans fade.

Fox hosts framed migrants in detention as dangerous criminals while dismissing concern for asylum seekers and families. They argued blue states should be punished for resisting ICE cooperation and accused Democrats of staying silent during Biden-era border abuses.

In West Asia, technological strength increasingly shapes geopolitical influence. Patent rankings reflect investment in science, education and innovation. Military headlines may dominate news cycles, but lasting regional influence is built through knowledge and technological capacity.

Iran’s foreign minister, in a call with his New Zealand counterpart, said the current tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are the direct result of actions by the “aggressors.” The strategically vital waterway remains at the center of rising geopolitical and economic confrontation.

Israeli airstrikes reportedly targeted residential buildings in Tyre, southern Lebanon, escalating fears for civilians already trapped in recurring cycles of war and displacement. When homes become battle zones,international law, civilian protection & human dignity cannot remain selective principles

Heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding across Tuxtla Gutiérrez in Chiapas, Mexico, submerging roads, trapping vehicles and disrupting daily life. Climate-linked extreme weather is no longer a distant warning. Cities built around inequality and weak infrastructure are paying the price first.

When a state declares its strategic assets non negotiable, it signals mistrust deeper than diplomacy can hide. Iran keeping enriched uranium off the table suggests these talks are less about disarmament and more about leverage, deterrence, and regional power.

California’s fuel prices are shaped by taxes, environmental rules, refining limits, and market forces, not just “incompetent leaders.” Trump’s politics thrives on turning complex economic issues into simplistic anger slogans for electoral advantage.

Israel’s continued closure and restriction of Gaza crossings is deepening an already catastrophic humanitarian crisis. When food, medicine, fuel and aid are obstructed during mass civilian suffering, collective punishment concerns become impossible for the world to ignore.

Iran’s outreach to Oman, Qatar, and Turkey signals a familiar but important reality of Middle East diplomacy: regional stability depends less on public rhetoric & more on continuous backchannel communication, de-escalation efforts, & preventing local conflicts from spiraling into wider regional wars

Press TV’s Maryam Azarchehr says Iran never entered negotiations with the US based on trust, arguing that decades of sanctions, military threats, and regional interventions shaped Tehran’s deep skepticism toward Washington’s intentions and commitments.

For another consecutive night, crowds gathered at Tehran’s Enqelab Square expressing support for Iran’s leadership and armed forces amid escalating regional tensions. The scenes reflect how external conflict often strengthens nationalist sentiment inside targeted states.

US media reports say a possible Iran deal may include sanctions relief, release of frozen assets, easing of maritime restrictions, and halting military escalation. Republican hawks including Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham are criticizing the reported framework as a strategic retreat.

Pro-Palestine activist Emad Soliman said Gaza flotilla participants helped draw global attention to Israeli actions in Gaza, arguing that the treatment of international activists highlights what Palestinians have faced for years without protection or global support.

When migrants demand bans on foods legal in their adopted country, it stops being faith and starts looking like cultural policing. Australia is a secular democracy, not a stage for imported vigilante politics. Respect local laws or risk fuelling backlash. #Hindutva

Even under threat of war, large nightly gatherings across Iran reflect how external military pressure often strengthens nationalist resolve instead of weakening it. History repeatedly shows that bombs rarely produce democratic legitimacy; they usually deepen polarization and collective defiance.

A Guardian report says even if the US-Israeli war on Iran ended immediately, American gas prices may take months or years to return to pre-war levels. Damage to oil infrastructure and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz continue to fuel inflation and public anger.

Senior Iranian commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says Iran’s armed forces are prepared for “any scenario” to defend country’s territorial integrity and Islamic Revolution. He made the remarks during a ceremony honoring those killed in the recent US-Israeli war.

A video circulating online features chants declaring “The earth is ours, Jerusalem is ours,” alongside tribute imagery for slain Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The clip reflects how religion, nationalism and resistance rhetoric continue shaping the Gaza war narrative.

Israeli media is openly airing panic over a possible US-Iran peace deal, with commentators calling the war “embarrassing” and admitting Iran can now claim victory. After massive destruction and regional chaos, even sections inside Israel are questioning what was actually achieved.

Russia has intensified strikes on Kyiv, with massive explosions reported across the Ukrainian capital overnight. The escalation signals that despite years of war, civilian fear, urban devastation, and strategic bombardment remain central to the conflict’s brutal reality.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated Tehran’s continued backing for Hezbollah in a message to the group’s leadership, underscoring that Iran still sees the Lebanese movement as a central pillar of its regional deterrence and resistance network amid escalating tensions.

A man lifted a donkey onto his rooftop out of excitement. The donkey refused to come down, destroyed the house with its stubbornness, and died beneath the rubble. The story’s warning is timeless: elevating incompetence, ego, or arrogance can destroy entire societies.

Trump promised to “drain the swamp,” then turned the presidency into a marketplace for power, favors, & self-enrichment. A $400 million jet from a foreign monarchy would have triggered outrage under Biden. Accountability cannot depend on party loyalty while the Constitution becomes collateral damage

One generation ago, these species were simply called life. Today they survive as warnings. Forests are falling silent, oceans are emptying, skies are losing wings, and extinction is accelerating in plain sight. Humanity cannot negotiate with a collapsing ecosystem. Protect nature, or inherit ruins.

White supremacist Jake Lang claimed in San Francisco that immigrants are “replacing Americans,” warning children of migrants would take jobs and erase “heritage Americans.” The speech recycled the same xenophobic conspiracy theories long used to justify exclusion and hate.

This election is bigger than one seat. It is about stopping Trump’s drift toward authoritarian power and protecting democracy itself. Every supporter must help neighbours, seniors, and busy parents reach the booth. Democracies survive only when citizens show up and vote.

A viral clip from Israel showing chants like “we are the owners here” has triggered outrage online and reopened debate over extremism, occupation and ethnic supremacy. Critics say language normalising domination over another people corrodes both democracy and humanity itself.

Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng says questioning leaders is standard democratic practice in Norway. During the Modi-Støre press event in Oslo, she attempted to ask a question because visiting leaders, including Macron earlier, normally take questions from reporters.

A viral clip appearing to show Donald Trump nodding off and nearly slipping from his chair during a gathering of world leaders is spreading widely online. The footage has reignited concerns about his stamina, focus, and fitness for the demands of the presidency.

More than 100 women and children were reportedly killed after an airstrike struck a school in Minab, Iran, during the opening phase of U.S. military action. Sky News says key questions remain unanswered as investigations continue into one of the war’s deadliest civilian tragedies.

Robert Jenrick trying to attack from the sidelines only to get reminded he literally switched parties himself was peak Westminster comedy. Max Wilkinson didn’t even raise his voice, just dropped one factual sentence and the entire chamber understood the assignment. 🤣