The FTC initiated a high-stakes trial against Meta Platforms, alleging anti-competitive acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp to stifle competition. The FTC argues Meta's actions eliminated consumer alternatives and seeks to unwind the deals. Meta defends its acquisitions, calling the case weak and a deterrent to tech investment, while the trial's outcome ...

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck southern California near Julian, a town close to the US-Mexico border, originating at a depth of eight miles. The quake, followed by aftershocks, caused no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Southern California is seismically active due to its location on tectonic plate boundaries, having experienced major quakes like ...

A tragic shooting at 5th Avenue Park in Conway, Arkansas, has left two dead and nine injured. The Conway Police Department confirmed the incident, stating that the injured are in stable condition at local hospitals. The park, a popular recreational spot, was crowded when the violence erupted.

The House of Commons currently has 343 seats (each one representing a riding, or electoral district). Canadians dont vote directly for the Prime Ministerthey vote for their local MP. The party that wins the most seats typically forms the government. If they win 172 or more, thats a majority. Anything less, and its a minority government, requiring ...

Marco Rubio explained in his opinion piece for Fox News that once a visa is granted, it is not forever. The US government's rigorous security vetting does not end once a visa is granted. And evert US visa holder should know this, Marco Rubio said. "Working together with DHS and other law-enforcement and security agencies, we continuously monitor and review ...

Karena Groff, the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year and former MIT soccer player, tragically died in a plane crash in upstate New York along with six others, including her family and boyfriend. They were en route to the Catskills to celebrate her 25th birthday and Passover when the twin-engine plane crashed after the pilot reported a missed approach.

German lawmakers will gather in early May to elect Friedrich Merz as chancellor after his conservative bloc sealed a coalition agreement with the main centre-left party, the Bundestag said Monday. Both steps were expected to be a formality after Merz's conservative bloc, the CDU/CSU, and his future governing partners, the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD), ...

US vice president Ohio Senator JD Vance have condemned an arson attack at the Pennsylvania governors Residence in Harrisburg. Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed the incident, stating that an arsonist targeted the residence around 2 am. Quick response from the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire and Pennsylvania State Police ensured the safety of the Shapiro family.

Xi Jinping's visit to Southeast Asia, starting in Vietnam, aims to strengthen alliances amid trade tensions with the U.S. He emphasized that trade wars have no winners, positioning China as a stable force. Vietnam, balancing relations with both the U.S. and China, benefits from supply chain shifts but faces scrutiny as a potential backdoor for Chinese goods.

The incident shines a light on the growing influence of Sikh-Canadians in the political landscape. With over 800,000 Sikhsroughly 2% of the populationCanada is home to the largest Sikh diaspora outside India. The community has become a potent political force, with visible representation in Parliament, provincial legislatures, and local councils.

French healthcare workers are taking legal action. They allege deadly conditions in public hospitals. The complaint targets two ministers- health minister Catherine Vautrin and higher education Minister Elisabeth Borne . It cites workplace harassment and suicides. Nineteen plaintiffs accuse the ministers of negligence. They claim the ministers allowed ...

Ethiopia is conducting forced evictions on an "unprecedented" scale, Amnesty International said on Monday, urging authorities to "immediately pause" urban renewal projects. The international NGO urged a pause in evictions and suspension of the project "until a human rights impact assessment is conducted".

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's criminal trial has commenced, facing rebellion charges for his martial law declaration. The central issue revolves around whether his troop deployment aimed to shut down the National Assembly and election commission offices. Yoon's baffling decision to declare military rule and send troops to Seoul streets in ...

WHO has decided to extend travel restrictions on Pakistan for another three months, stressing that Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to pose a threat to polio eradication efforts being made globally. According to WHO, the committee reviewed the global spread of polio, the situation in Pakistan, and the government's efforts to control the spread of virus.

Bruno Retailleau, French Interior Minister, is visiting Rabat. He will discuss security with Abdelouafi Laftit, Moroccan counterpart. Talks will cover migration, organised crime, and drug trafficking. Relations between France and Morocco improved after France recognised Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. France's ties with Algeria have deteriorated. ...

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to visit Moscow this week to discuss recent nuclear negotiations with the United States held in Oman, the foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday. Russia, a close ally of Iran, and China have held discussions with Iran in recent weeks over its nuclear programme.

Beijing warned Britain on Monday against "politicising" an unfolding spat over the future of Chinese-owned British Steel after legislation was approved to prevent the shutdown of the last British factory that can make steel from scratch. A spokesman for China's foreign ministry urged the British government on Monday to "avoid politicising trade cooperation ...

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Monday welcomed indirect talks between the United States and Iran but insisted Europe would be "vigilant" its security concerns were taken into account. "We very much welcome this step, but we will be vigilant with our British and German friends and partners to ensure that any negotiations that may be undertaken ...

Social media juggernaut Meta stands trial on Monday facing serious US government allegations that it abused its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors. Google is facing two cases and was found guilty of search-market dominance abuse last August, while Apple and Amazon are also heading to court.

Singapore has lowered its 2025 GDP growth forecast to 0-2% due to the anticipated impact of US tariffs on global trade. The Monetary Authority of Singapore has eased monetary policy in response to economic concerns stemming from the US-China trade war. The trade war is expected to negatively affect global trade, economic growth, and business sentiment.

Dr. Joy Saini, along with her husband Dr. Michael Groff, their children Karenna and Jared, Jared's partner Alexia Couyutas Duarte, and Karenna's boyfriend James Santoro, tragically died in a plane crash in Copake, New York. The twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after departing from Westchester County Airport, en route to Columbia County Airport.