UN chief announces new ‘UN80 Initiative’
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has announced a new initiative aimed at improving efficiencies at the 80-year-old world organisation and making it more cost-effective, as he voiced concern over shrinking resources and liquidity crisis amid an environment of “uncertainty and unpredictability”.
Trump says Ireland cheats US
President Donald Trump welcomed Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin on Wednesday for the annual St Patrick’s Day celebration at the White House, where he added Ireland to the list of countries he says are taking advantage of the United States.
Taiwan says tougher measures needed Chinese spying
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te said Thursday tougher measures are needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration, spying and other efforts to weaken the island’s defences.
Pak PM visits Baloch after insurgents attack train
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday visited the restive Balochistan province to review the law and order situation and to express solidarity with the people there following the Jaffar Express hijacking incident in which 21 civilians and four soldiers were killed.
TN Budget: Major Allocations for Education, Urban Development, and Technology
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹8,494 crore for higher education and ₹25,000 crore for urban development in xd the 2025-26 state budget…
South Africa-EU summit centres on boosting trade
Senior European Union officials were in South Africa for a summit Thursday with President Cyril Ramaphosa that centres on bolstering trade and diplomatic ties as both feel the impact of the Trump administration’s confrontational foreign policy.
TN Budget 2025-26: New city to be developed near Chennai
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu presented the state budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the Legislative Assembly today (March 14) at 10:00 AM….
Mercedes not considering Verstappen for 2026
Mercedes team principal and chief executive Toto Wolff has denied rumours on the eve of the Australian Grand Prix weekend that he’s still seeking to sign reigning F1 world champion Max Verstappen for 2026.
Marsh cleared for IPL but restricted to batting role
Australia’s T20I captain Mitchell Marsh has been cleared to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season for his new team, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), as a batter-only.
