EU sets October 12 launch for smart visa system

The European Commission has officially announced October 12, 2025, as the launch date for its new high-tech Entry/Exit System (EES), modernising border controls and boosting security across 29 European countries.

India and UAE expand military, maritime

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral defence cooperation during the 13th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting held in New Delhi on July 30, 2025.

Trump says US to impose 25% tariff on ‘good

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that India could face tariffs as high as 25% if a trade agreement isn’t reached by August 1.

Pakistan ranks among world’s most generous

Pakistan has secured the 17th spot on the World Giving Report 2025, reaffirming its place among the top 20 most generous countries worldwide.

U.S. President Trump’s approval rating drops to

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 40%, the lowest level of his second term.

Japan records waves upto 50cm post 8.8 quake

The warning disrupted railway and air services along the coast and led the operator of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to halt the release of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean, as per Kyodo News.

WHO urges immediate delivery of food and medicine

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent appeal for the immediate entry of food and medical supplies into the Gaza Strip to prevent further deaths from famine and malnutrition, which have escalated due to the ongoing Israeli blockade.

Tsunami hits Russia and Japan after powerful

Tsunami waves struck coastal areas of Russia and Japan today following a powerful earthquake that hit off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.

Evacuations in Japan and US as major earthquake

As per the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 20.7km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

EU and U.S. reach trade agreement, call it the

The European Commission has unveiled details of a new trade agreement with the United States, hailing it as “the best possible compromise” under today’s complex global economic conditions.

UK to recognise Palestinian state by September if

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declared that the UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine in September unless Israel takes “substantive steps” in Gaza.

Apple shuts flagship China store as iPhone sales

Apple will shutter its flagship store in Dalian, China on August 9, the tech giant’s first-ever retail closure on the Chinese mainland.