Thousands of Indigenous Inuit women and girls in Greenland were subjected to contraceptive procedures without informed consent during decades of Danish rule. Denmark has apologised and introduced compensation, but a dispute over genocide, colonial responsibility and historical accountability remains unresolved. Key Highlights More than 4,000 Inuit women and girls were reportedly affected by contraceptive practices in Greenland, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. Some we

The eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her Madrid apartment has become a symbol of Spain's worsening housing emergency. With rents rising faster than wages, a shortage of affordable homes and growing anger against property investors, the crisis has now pushed Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call an early general election. Key Highlights Spain faces an estimated housing shortage of around 750,000 homes, which could exceed one million by 2028, according to projections cited

Elon Musk has intensified his criticism of Mukesh Ambani by sharing reports on alleged Reliance-BJP links amid the ongoing Starlink India licensing dispute. Here's everything you need to know.

The Trump administration has suspended major Indian IT firms from the PERM Green Card programme, citing investigations into foreign worker hiring. Here's what the decision means for employees, H-1B holders and the Indian technology industry.

South African jurist Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong work promoting international law, accountability for war crimes and the protection of human rights.

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will not resume military strikes on Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, while diplomatic talks continue amid ongoing regional tensions.

Italy's Parliament has approved Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's electoral reforms replacing the hybrid voting system with proportional representation and bonus seats. Here's everything you need to know.

Canadian poet and scholar Anne Carson has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. Here's everything you need to know about her life, celebrated works and the literary achievements behind the Nobel honour.

France has conducted the first submarine launch of its new M51.3 nuclear-capable ballistic missile. Here's what the test means, why it matters and how it strengthens France's nuclear deterrence.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have agreed to immediately activate the collective defence commitments under the Mecca Defence Alliance, marking the first operational implementation of the trilateral security pact signed earlier this year. The decision was taken during an emergency meeting of the Alliance's Strategic Political and Defence Committee in Riyadh following escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia and its holy sites. Under the joint statement, the three countries agre

French students have launched nationwide protests demanding better school infrastructure, more teachers and increased education funding. Here's everything you need to know about the protests, government response and the issues driving the movement.

The BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi produced an important diplomatic outcome: Iran and the UAE agreed to a common BRICS Joint Declaration despite holding sharply different positions on the ongoing Middle East conflict. This makes the declaration significant not only for what BRICS said, but also for the fact that its members were able to reach consensus. Why was the BRICS Joint Declaration significant? Iran and the UAE view the regional conflict very differently. Iran maintain

Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly apologised to the Indian government over child sexual abuse material, deepfake content and operational errors on Meta platforms. The development comes amid stricter content regulations in India.

The EIU Global Liveability Index 2026 ranks the world's most liveable cities based on stability, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and culture. Discover why Copenhagen retained the top spot, which cities climbed or declined, and why no Indian city features among the global leaders.

As the United States marks 250 years of independence in 2026, the milestone is being celebrated not only across America but also attracting attention around the world. Officially known as the America250 or Freedom 250 celebrations, the anniversary commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when thirteen American colonies formally declared their independence from Great Britain. The celebrations are more than a remembrance of history. They are

Iraq has warned it could reconsider its OPEC membership if the oil-producing alliance fails to significantly increase its production quota. The country says economic pressures and growing production capacity justify higher output limits, while officials insist Iraq remains committed to OPEC for now.

Satellite Images Reveal China's Expanding Nuclear Infrastructure Near Hami Missile Silo Field Source: Security analyst Alexander Neill; Shuttle Radar Topography Mission; Natural Earth; OpenStreetMap China is carrying out one of the most significant expansions of its strategic nuclear infrastructure in recent history, according to newly analysed satellite imagery that has drawn attention from security experts, military analysts and policymakers around the world. The constructi

India-Ethiopia WTO Accession Protocol Brings Global Trade Membership Process Into Focus India and Ethiopia signed a bilateral accession protocol on May 22, 2026, in Geneva as part of Ethiopia's ongoing efforts to join the World Trade Organization (WTO). The development has renewed interest in understanding how countries become WTO members and what steps are involved in joining the global trading system. The WTO accession process is often lengthy and involves extensive legal,

Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have once again exposed the vulnerability of global maritime trade routes. Following military actions involving the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, Tehran responded by disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz—a move that significantly impacted global oil flows and raised concerns about economic stability. As a result, attention has shifted to other critical maritime chokepoints, particularly the Stra

Following months of diplomatic deadlock, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump announced the framework for an Interim US-India Trade Agreement on February 6, 2026 — a move that significantly reduces US tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18% . The agreement marks a major shift in bilateral trade dynamics, but subsequent revisions to the White House fact sheet have sparked debate across agriculture, digital policy, energy, and textile sectors. This articl