Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day state visit to Mauritius on March 11, 2025, strengthening the long-standing relationship between India and the island nation. Throughout his visit, PM Modi engaged in a variety of diplomatic, cultural, and economic activities, showcasing the deep ...

Mark Carney has been appointed as the new leader of Canada’s Liberal Party and will be the country’s next Prime Minister, replacing Justin Trudeau in light of rising public dissatisfaction. The former central banker will now steer the party into the upcoming general elections and tackle Ottawa’s ...

The largest iceberg in the world, A23a, has become stuck near South Georgia, a remote British overseas territory famous for its rich wildlife. Scientists are keeping a close eye on the situation to assess its effects on local ecosystems. While the iceberg might interfere with wildlife feeding ...

The Trump administration has implemented extensive tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, fundamentally changing trade relations and heightening economic tensions. These tariffs, which take effect on March 4, 2025, have increased import duties to levels not seen in decades, impacting ...

Yamandú Orsi was sworn in as Uruguay’s President on March 1, 2025, marking the return of the leftist Broad Front coalition after a five-year conservative rule. With a background as a history teacher and mayor, Orsi has promised to bolster Uruguay’s social safety net while confronting economic ...

On March 1, 2025, President Donald Trump declared that English would become the official language of the United States. He explained that this move aimed to foster unity in a diverse nation. The White House issued an executive order emphasizing that it was “long past time” to establish English as ...

The United States' ties with Ukraine hit a critical point on Friday when President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance openly scolded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a charged televised meeting in the Oval Office. What started as an effort to devise a peace strategy for ...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the first phase of the Blue Visa system, a 10-year residency permit designed for individuals who contribute to environmental sustainability. This initiative was announced at the World Governments Summit 2025 in Dubai, held from February 11 to 13. It was ...

China successfully launched the ChinaSat-10R (Zhongxing-10R) communications satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO) on February 22, 2025. This new satellite replaces the older ChinaSat-10 and was sent into space aboard a Long March 3B rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. ...

Chinese researchers have discovered a new bat coronavirus called HKU5-CoV-2, which can infect human cells. This virus utilizes the ACE2 receptor, the same entry point that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, uses to invade human cells. This finding has sparked concerns about possible ...