June 8, 2025 - 9xm News

Did Elon Musk hit Scott Bessent? White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt dismisses report; calls it ‘robust disagreements’

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt minimised reports of a physical confrontation between Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, describing it as a “robust disagreement.”Speaking to Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” Leavitt acknowledged her absence during the April incident but disputed characterisations of it as a “fistfight,” after […]

Portugal clinch second Nations League title; beat Spain 5-3 in penalty shootout

Portugal clinched their second UEFA Nations League title in a stunning 5-3 penalty shootout against Spain. The Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, hosted an electrifying final clash, ending in a 2-2 draw after extra time. Portugal’s legendary Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 138th goal in the game. First half: Spain’s dominance Spain started strongly, controlling possession […]

Colombia Presidential candidate shot in head: Miguel Uribe undergoes successful initial surgery; condition ‘grave’, say medics

Miguel Uribe (File photo; taken from X) A leading Colombian presidential hopeful, critically wounded and battling for survival in hospital after a young assailant shot him twice in the head, remains critical as he underwent initial surgery.Right-wing Senator Miguel Uribe, aged 39, underwent urgent surgery following Saturday’s attack at a Bogota campaign rally, but medical […]

LA riots: ‘They spit, we hit,’ says Donald Trump; directs officials to ‘liberate city from migrant invasion’

Donald Trump talking to reporters US President Donald Trump on Sunday talked about his decision to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to protests against immigration raids, framing the move as essential to restoring law and order.Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One, departing for Camp David, Trump claimeddemonstrators had engaged […]

‘Ensures financial independence’: Vietnam bride gets unusual dowry; gift includes 100 civet cats

A 22-year-old Vietnamese bride received a bizarre dowry featuring 100 civet cats and substantial wealth in various forms, with her father claiming it will ensure her financial independence.The wedding, which took place last May in southwestern Vietnam but recently reported by the South China Morning Post, saw the bride receive breeding-capable female civet cats valued […]

The Undercurrent at the WorldPride Parade in D.C.

WorldPride was held this year in Washington, D.C., under the shadow of the Trump administration’s moves that affect L.G.B.T.Q. Americans. Source link

Who was Issac Paul Olakkengil, the Indian engineer who died in scuba diving incident in Dubai | World News

Issac Paul Olakkengil was a skilled civil engineer specializing in Building Information Modelling, working in the UAE since 2019 Issac Paul Olakkengil, a 29-year-old civil engineer from Kerala, India, died after suffering a cardiac arrest during a scuba diving training session at Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach on Friday, June 6. The tragic incident unfolded while Issac […]

Decoding the Kamal-Kannada episode – The Hindu

Members of Kannada Raksha Vedike stage a protest in Bengaluru on May 29, 2025 against actor Kamal Haasan for his remarks on the Kannada language. | Photo Credit: PTI Actor Kamal Haasan’s remark that “Kannada was born from Tamil” has sparked several debates. But this is not a new idea; it has existed within the […]

Watch: Carlos Alcaraz salutes Jannik Sinner in touching speech after French Open epic

Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in a tightly contested French Open final on Sunday, June 8. Stretched thin in the fourth set, Alcaraz mounted an incredible comeback against the World No. 1, ultimately clinching the match in a fifth-set super tie-break. Speaking after the match, Alcaraz delivered a heartfelt tribute to Sinner, who had only […]

From classroom to cosmos: Shubhanshu Shukla’s wife looks back & ahead

HARBOR ISLAND-MELBOURNE BEACH (FLORIDA): When Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla lifts off to space aboard the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission on June 10 for a two-week stay on the ISS, it won’t just mark a milestone for India. For his wife Kamna, it’s another chapter in a life shaped quietly around duty, friendship, and long familiarity.Speaking exclusively […]