April 7, 2025 5:15 pm

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Japanese Start-Up to Launch Revolutionary All-Terrain Electric Wheelchair in 2026

Tokyo-based start-up Lifehub Inc has announced plans to launch an all-terrain electric wheelchair in 2026, designed to empower users with unmatched mobility. This innovative wheelchair will enable users to climb and descend stairs, board trains and buses without assistance, and navigate challenging surfaces. Additionally, Lifehub is working on a groundbreaking model that will allow users […]

EU Prepares United Response to US Tariffs Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

The European Union is gearing up to present a united front against US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, with plans to approve targeted countermeasures on up to US$28 billion worth of US imports. This move aligns the EU with China and Canada in imposing retaliatory tariffs, raising fears of a global trade war that could […]

Iran Pushes Back Against US Demands, Warns Regional Neighbors

In a tense escalation of regional dynamics, Iran has firmly rejected US demands for direct negotiations over its nuclear program, warning neighboring countries hosting US military bases that they could face severe consequences if involved in any potential conflict. A senior Iranian official, speaking anonymously, emphasized that such actions would be considered acts of hostility.While […]

Chris Hemsworth Admits He Was Intimidated by Halle Berry

Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth has opened up about feeling “intimidated” working alongside Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry in their upcoming thriller Crime 101. Speaking at Amazon MGM Studios’ presentation during CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas, Hemsworth, 41, shared that he had long admired Berry’s work and found it daunting to perform with her in scenes. “I […]

Barcelona Extend La Liga Lead Despite Frustrating Draw as Real Madrid Slip Up

Barcelona were held to a 1-1 stalemate by a resilient Real Betis side on Saturday, yet still managed to widen their lead at the top of La Liga thanks to Real Madrid’s dramatic 2-1 defeat to Valencia earlier in the day. The Catalan giants are now four points clear of their arch-rivals in the title […]

Narendra Modi Honored with Sri Lanka’s Highest Civilian Award

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with Sri Lanka’s highest civilian honor, the “Mitra Vibhushan” award. The Sri Lankan government awarded him this honor in recognition of his efforts to strengthen the friendship between the two nations and to promote cultural and spiritual heritage. This marks the 22nd highest civilian honor received by […]

Israel Admits Mistake in Killing Aid Workers in Gaza

The Israeli military has admitted that its forces made a mistake in the killing of 15 emergency aid workers in southern Gaza on March 23. The acknowledgment came in a statement issued on Saturday (April 5), according to a report by British news outlet BBC. On that day, Israeli forces opened fire near the city […]

Ukraine Violating Agreement, Continues Attacks on Energy Infrastructure: Russia

Ukraine and Russia had agreed, under U.S. mediation, to halt attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure. However, on Saturday (April 5), Russia’s Ministry of Defense accused Ukraine of not only failing to uphold the agreement but also intensifying its attacks. Ukraine has dismissed the allegations as false and labeled them as propaganda, according to a […]

United States Announces Cancellation of All South Sudanese Immigrants’ Visas

The United States has announced the cancellation of visas for all South Sudanese immigrants residing in the country. In addition, citizens of South Sudan are being barred from entering the United States. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that South Sudan has refused to take back its illegal immigrants who were deported, which led […]

“Yunus-Modi” Meeting: ‘July’s Graffiti’ Withdrawn from the Gift List

Swadesh Roy The nature of the sideline meeting between Muhammad Yunus and Shri Narendra Modi suggests that India had diplomatically kept things hanging in a state of “uncertainty.” Yet, Muhammad Yunus had come with at least one preparation—which, at this moment, was most crucial for him. That is, to look for an exit route from […]