ENG vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah will play Manchester Test, says Mohammed Siraj

[ad_1] India pacer Mohammed Siraj has confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah will play the upcoming Manchester Test against England. Bumrah’s participation in the fourth match of the series was a topic of big discussion as the team management had made the call that the star pacer will only play three Tests. Bumrah played the first and […]

Banish evil spirits: Indian-origin astrologer arrested in NYC for scamming senior citizen, bank raised alarm

[ad_1] Indian-origin astrologer arrested in NYC for scamming a senior citizen promising to banish evil spirits. Hemanth Kumar Muneppa, a 33-year-old Indian-origin astrologer, was arrested when a bank raised an alarm that a senior citizen was probably getting scammed, as the 68-year-old woman went to the bank to withdraw $42,000. This was to meet the […]

Jeju Air Crash: Pilots shut off wrong engine; probe finds clear evidence

[ad_1] South Korean investigators have found clear evidence that pilots of the Jeju Air plane that crashed in December shut down the wrong engine after a bird strike, a source familiar with the probe said on Monday. The investigation, led by South Korea’s Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB), has found that the left […]

New travel rule: Qatar citizens can now enter Peru visa-free; here’s what you should know | World News

[ad_1] Qatari travelers can now explore Peru visa-free for up to 183 days/ Representative Image TL;DR Starting July 2025, Qatari nationals with ordinary passports can enter Peru without a visa for stays up to 183 days. This change simplifies travel planning for tourism and business, removing previous visa barriers. Peru expects this to boost tourism, […]

Vietnam races to prepare for Typhoon Wipha as Philippines suffers storm deaths

[ad_1] Vietnam races to prepare for Typhoon Wipha as Philippines suffers storm deaths. (Image: AP) HANOI: Vietnam braced for Typhoon Wipha on Monday as coastal provinces were placed on emergency alert and airlines canceled flights ahead of the storm’s expected landfall early Tuesday. The typhoon is forecast to bring powerful winds and heavy rainfall, raising […]

Why Saudi Arabia imports sand from Australia despite its endless deserts | World News

[ad_1] Construction-grade sand imported from Australia and other nations meets Saudi Arabia’s demand for coarse, angular aggregates that local desert sands cannot provide/Image: NatGeo TL;DR: Saudi Arabia imports sand from nations such as China and Australia to meet construction standards for mega projects. Desert sand is unsuitable for concrete due to its fine, rounded texture. […]

Pakistan: Viral video shows ‘honour killing’ in Balochistan desert; 11 held

[ad_1] A shocking video has gone viral on social media showing a couple being murdered in broad daylight in Balochistan, allegedly over an “illicit” relationship. The footage shows a group of men taking the couple out from vehicles into a desert area, where they are gunned down at close range.In the video, the woman, her […]

UAE’s 2025 tax update: How real estate firms can save on fair-valued assets | World News

[ad_1] The UAE Ministry of Finance’s new rule enables depreciation of fair-valued investment properties, offering firms fresh tax planning flexibility/Representative Image TL;DR: Finance Ministry’s Ministerial Decision No. 173/2025 allows firms to deduct depreciation on investment properties measured at fair value, if they choose the realisation basis, effective from tax periods starting January 1, 2025. Companies […]

Omani Qahwa: What makes this traditional coffee unique and how it’s served across the country | World News

[ad_1] In Oman, the concept of Qahwa or Kahwa encompasses tradition, togetherness, and respect/Image: Instagram TL;DR: Omani Qahwa, a lightly spiced coffee, is a central symbol of hospitality and social bonding in Oman. Its preparation is an intricate ritual involving cardamom, saffron, and rosewater, reflecting deep cultural heritage. Serving Qahwa with dates and in traditional […]

Ranking Series wrestling event: Sumit and Anil Mor win medals

[ad_1] Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Image/iStockphoto Sumit (60kg) took a silver, while Anil Mor (55kg) claimed a bronze medal in Greco Roman competitions at the Ranking Series wrestling event in Budapest. Asian under-23 champion Sumit got past Worlds bronze medallist Sadyk Lalaev 9-3 before pinning Korean Dahyun Kim and […]