The EU postponed its decision on the controversial 2040 climate target, citing member states' need for more time. The proposal aims for a 90% emissions cut by 2040 and includes discussions on carbon credits. Critics warn it could harm industry and delay effective domestic climate action.
US President Donald Trump has cut funding for Afghan resettlement programs, leaving thousands who aided American forces vulnerable to Taliban retaliation. Critics told Khaama Press the move endangers Afghan allies, undermines U.S. credibility, and poses serious risks to women and girls if pr
Bumrah will be returning to the T20I set-up after over a year of heavy red-ball grind, which saw him also feature in tours to Australia and England. Following a record-breaking tour to Australia with 32 wickets, Bumrah took 14 wickets in three matches during the England tour, including two f
National Guard troops in Washington, DC, will more than double as Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, and West Virginia send personnel to support President Trump's federal takeover. Some may soon be armed, while critics, including DC Mayor Bowser, call the move politicized and unnecessary.
US President Trump dropped his demand for a Russian ceasefire in Ukraine and may push Kyiv to cede territory for a peace deal with US security guarantees. Ukraine and Europe have not agreed, while Zelensky vows to keep Donbas. Critics say Trump risks giving Putin concessions with little in r
London police arrested 466 people at a protest supporting Palestine Action, a group recently banned as a "terror organisation." Critics, including Amnesty International and an MP, condemned the arrests as an attack on free speech. The ban followed the group's damaging of military aircraft li
The first major film festival hosted by the national capital is organised by Graphisads in association with the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), the Film Critics Guild (FCG), and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA). The festival began on August 8 and will con
The rise of the Tablighi Jamaat in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is changing Pashtun culture, promoting strict religious rules, and preparing followers for extremism. Critics say it weakens Pashtun identity and nationalism, helping the Pakistani state control the region and support Islamist
A Uyghur group in Australia is suing Kmart, alleging links to forced labour in China's Xinjiang region. The case seeks proof of Kmart's ethical sourcing claims, as critics highlight gaps in Australia's Modern Slavery Act. Kmart denies wrongdoing, citing its long-standing Ethical Sourcing Pro
El Salvador's ruling party approved constitutional changes allowing indefinite presidential reelection and extending terms to six years. Critics warned it weakens democracy, while supporters claimed it empowers voters. The move could let President Bukele seek a longer term earlier, despite p
As the series stands, Gill has already amassed an unbeaten 722 runs, surpassing Yashasvi Jaiswal's 712 against England at home just last year. Only Sunil Gavaskar has scored more in a single Test series for India, with his 774 runs in the 1971 away tour of the West Indies and 732 at home in