UN event highlights India-Oman maritime ties through maiden voyage of stitched sail vessel INSV Kaundinya
A UN event celebrated the INSV Kaundinya's voyage from Porbandar to Muscat. This journey highlighted India's ancient maritime trade routes and centuries-old traditions of peaceful commerce. Speakers stressed cooperation at a time of global shipping route tensions. The voyage underscores the deep historical ties between India and Oman.
The Economic Times 4 min read
At least five people pardoned by Trump for Capitol attack accused of new crimes
Ryan Nichols is the latest such person to face charges after he allegedly brandished a gun during an argument
The Guardian - US 4 min read
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After Honda's first annual loss in 70 years, what does it mean for its F1 project?
Honda has posted a $2.68billion loss over the past year. The F1 project is not directly affected, but the background behind the news is more interesting than the raw figures themselves
Autosport 5 min read
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: Over 80 dead, 246 cases reported in Ituri province; health emergency declared
Africa's top public health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the eastern Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with 246 cases and 80 deaths reported so far, mainly in the gold-mining towns of Mongwalu and Rwampara.
The Times of India 3 min read
Trump went to China to protect the US economy – and walked away with nothing
IN DEPTH: Donald Trump went to China to smooth over the economic relationship but left with several key issues still up in the air, writes James C. Reynolds
The Independent UK 6 min read
'Nothing from China allowed on the plane': Trump team dumps Chinese-issued phones, badges and gifts before boarding Air Force One
US officials and press accompanying President Trump reportedly discarded all Chinese-provided items, including phones and badges, before departing Beijing. This move underscores deep mistrust and stringent cybersecurity fears, with delegation members using only burner phones. The actions occurred despite public cordiality during Trump's visit, highlighting underlying tensions.
The Economic Times 4 min read
Thousands of people descend on London for two major protests
Armoured vehicles, police horses, dogs, drones and helicopters will be deployed along with around 4,000 officers on duty.
The Independent UK 6 min read
It wasn’t exactly The Devil Wears Prada, but my time working at Vogue in the 90s was preposterous fun
The decline of the glossy magazine industry as depicted in the sequel made me cry – but I shed no tears for how it was back then, says Charlotte Higgins, the Guardian’s chief culture writer
The Guardian - UK 7 min read
Tech3 sticks with KTM for MotoGP's 850cc era after Honda talks
Tech3 has committed its long-term future to KTM, ending speculation over a potential switch to Honda
Autosport 3 min read
The FDA's New Psychedelic Rules Are Groovy, but the Agency Is Still a Bad Trip
The new rules will fast track clinical testing, but a far cry from legalization or decriminalization.
Reason 6 min read