US announces trade deal with China The US on Sunday announced that it had struck a trade deal with China after two days of negotiation facilitated by the Swiss government in Geneva. The details of the deals have not been announced yet.The weekend talks marked a significant step toward thawing US-China trade relations as ahead … Read more
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine responded cautiously on Sunday morning to Russia’s offer of direct talks, calling it a “positive sign” but insisting that President Vladimir V. Putin must agree to an immediate cease-fire first. Mr. Zelensky’s comments came hours after Mr. Putin rejected a cease-fire and instead proposed that direct talks between representatives of … Read more
When Gov. Kathy Hochul first took office in 2021, she was a relative unknown. Few New Yorkers knew how to pronounce her name, let alone what Ms. Hochul, Andrew M. Cuomo’s seldom-seen lieutenant governor, stood for. Since then, she has honed an executive style that is equal parts practical and protective. And while many elements … Read more
The Vatican conclave surprised the world this week by selecting the first American pope, a native of Chicago. Soon after, a respected genealogist surprised the world by revealing that the new pope’s heritage connected him to far more strands of the American experience than previously known. Robert Francis Prevost, 69, who took the name Pope … Read more
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday returned to the balcony where he was presented to the world as the new leader of the Roman Catholic church just days ago, using his first Sunday address to the faithful to call for peace. “Never again war,” he said to a roar from the massive crowd that had gathered … Read more
Samii Wood, a 41-year-old professional cuddler from England, hosts “cuddle puddles” every two weeks. In these group events, strangers sit or lie together with cushions and blankets. They offer each other non-romantic hugs and comfort, the BBC reported. Samii also provides one-to-one cuddle therapy. According to her, it helps reduce stress and increase feel-good hormones … Read more
The prices of strollers and car seats are skyrocketing as companies race to adjust to President Trump’s tariff policies. Federal support for a major campaign to promote safe infant sleep habits appears to have been cut. Measles outbreaks are terrifying parents of young children, even as the nation’s health secretary undermines vaccines. The Trump administration’s … Read more
Last Updated:May 11, 2025, 14:09 IST Within an hour of MEA briefing on details of the understanding between India and Pakistan, Congress social media handles were talking about the 1971 war led by Indira Gandhi The Congress made the point that the present understanding was a sellout. (PTI/X) The ceasefire between the Opposition and the … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. File | Photo Credit: AP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday (May 11, 2025) said that he expects Moscow to commit to a 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday (May 12) and that Kyiv was “ready” for direct talks with Russia. Mr. Zelenskyy spoke hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed direct … Read more
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Sunday slammed US President Donald Trump over his proposal to mediate between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir issue and said Kashmir is not a “biblical 100-year-old conflict”, but only started 78 years ago. Also Read: India to beef up security at vital IMD installations in Srinagar and Leh In … Read more