Foreign
Canada bows to pressure, drops digital services tax to revive trade talks with US
Canada has announced it will scrap its planned digital services tax in a bid to restart trade talks with the United States. The...
Iran-Israel conflict: India advises citizens to leave Iran
India has issued a strong advisory urging its citizens and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) in Tehran to evacuate the city immediately due...
Tesla’s Robotaxi service to ‘tentatively’ launch in Austin, June 22 — Elon Musk
Elon Musk has announced that Tesla’s long-awaited Robotaxi service is “tentatively” scheduled to launch in Austin, Texas, on June 22. The announcement was...
Nigeria, Brazil to review BASA agreement
The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Federative Republic of Brazil are to review their existing Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) to allow...
Microsoft shuts down Skype
It’s the end of the road for Skype as today marks the official retirement of the legendary communication platform. Existing Skype users can...
EU court declares Malta’s ‘golden passport’ scheme illegal
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that Malta’s controversial “golden passport” scheme breaches European Union law and must be halted immediately....
Bishop T.D. Jakes hands over church leadership to daughter, son-in-law
Bishop T.D. Jakes, founder of The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas, has announced he is stepping down from leading the megachurch, handing over...
Pope Francis laid to rest at Santa Maria Maggiore basilica
Pope Francis has been laid to rest at the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica. The late pontiff’s entombment was a private event which allowed...
Canada heads to polls in election shaken by Trump threats
Canadians will head to the polls on Monday for an election dramatically reshaped by U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric, with Prime Minister...
Pope Francis’ open coffin procession towards burial site begins
The corpse of Pope Francis has began its procession to Saint Peter’s Basilica for onward movement to Sant Mary’s Basilica on Wednesday. Pope...
