PM Modi Calls on Startups to Lead Global Innovation as Startup India Marks 10 Years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indian startups to set their sights on global leadership in emerging technologies and futuristic innovation, as the Startup India Mission marked its 10th anniversary. Speaking at the milestone event on Friday, the Prime Minister said the next decade must be about building on the momentum already created and positioning…

China to Grant Visa-Free Entry for Canadians as Ottawa and Beijing Move to Reset Relations

China has agreed to allow Canadian citizens to enter the country without a visa, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough between the two nations after years of strained relations. The announcement was made by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney following high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Speaking at a press conference in the…

Argentina Declares Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Organization

Argentina has officially designated branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, marking a major shift in the country’s counterterrorism policy under President Javier Milei and aligning Buenos Aires with a growing list of countries taking similar action. In a statement released on Thursday, Milei’s government confirmed that the Muslim Brotherhood’s chapters in Egypt, Jordan,…

El Salvador Launches ‘Bitcoin Country’ Passport to Reward Tourists and Boost Crypto Adoption

El Salvador has taken another bold step in its Bitcoin experiment by introducing a new “Bitcoin Country” passport program aimed at tourists and everyday users. Unveiled this week, the initiative expands the country’s long-running Bitcoin strategy beyond finance and into tourism, lifestyle, and national branding. Unlike a traditional passport, the Bitcoin Country passport does not…

Saudi Arabia Warns Trump Against Striking Iran, Says War Would Destabilize the Region

Saudi Arabia has delivered a strong warning to U.S. President Donald Trump, urging Washington not to launch military strikes against Iran and cautioning that a new conflict would trigger severe regional and global consequences. According to reports, Saudi Arabia has assured Tehran that it will not allow American military aircraft to use its airspace for…

Germany Declares Iran’s Leadership Has “Lost All Legitimacy,” Signals Tougher Sanctions

Germany has sharply escalated its rhetoric against Iran’s ruling authorities, with Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stating that the Islamic Republic no longer enjoys the support of its own people and has effectively “lost all legitimacy.” In remarks that reflect growing frustration in European capitals, Wadephul said Iran’s leadership has forfeited public trust amid ongoing unrest…

Poland’s President Vetoes EU Digital Services Act Implementation

Poland’s President, Karol Nawrocki, has vetoed legislation aimed at implementing the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), delivering a major blow to the government’s efforts to align with EU digital regulations and igniting a fresh debate over online freedom and state censorship. The bill, passed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government, was designed to bring…