International

October 30, 2026 7:22 PM

Prasar Bharati Wins ABU Broadcast Engineering Excellence Award 2026

Prasar Bharati has brought laurels to the nation, with Nongmaithem Nandakumar Singh winning the prestigious ABU Broadcast Engineering Excellence Award 2026 for his outstanding contribution to broadcast technology and innovation. The award was received by Mihir Kumar Jha, Under Secretary, Ministry of...

October 30, 2026 4:31 PM

Brazil’s Lula to reap gains from Bolsonaro family flight

Flavio Bolsonaro did leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a huge favor by fleeing his legal problems in Brazil to declare himself Brazil's rightful "leader" from his new home in the United States, analysts and Brazilian officials said. Bolsonaro's departure, which came after he refused to co...

October 30, 2026 1:43 PM

ECB’s Lagarde steps down, saying she can’t remain neutral on world events

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday she would step down early from her position in order to have the freedom to speak out on matters of importance beyond monetary policy. She will depart on February 7, giving current European Union leaders time to pick her successor b...

October 30, 2026 1:27 PM

US proposes Venezuela elections for 2027, opposition leader Machado says

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Thursday the United States has suggested the country hold presidential elections next year, a timeline she has previously supported, in her first substantive remarks since returning last weekend. Machado's return to Venezuela risks straining...

October 30, 2026 10:18 AM

AI, maritime security priorities in India’s pursuit of UNSC election

As threats to maritime security emerge from new technology, India has urged international cooperation to counter them and said it would be a priority for it in pursuing election to the Security Council. "India has identified AI (artificial intelligence) and maritime security as important priorities...