At least 5 civilians were killed after a massive blast broke out at the Elastik gunpowder plant near Ryazan, about 100 miles (approximately 160 km) southeast of Moscow, on Friday. In the blast, 20 people were injured, including 10 in serious condition.The blast took place just a few hours before US President Donald Trump and […]
A neighborhood of Mingora, the main town of Swat Valley, northwestern Pakistan (AP photo) Flash floods caused by heavy rains have killed at least 243 people in Pakistan, with dozens still missing. The worst hit was Buner district in the northwest, where 157 people died on Friday after homes and villages were swept away. Authorities […]
US President Donald Trump and former rival Hillary Clinton’s relationship seems to be taking a new turn. From rivalry to maybe friendly, as Clinton promised to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he ended the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump on Friday described it as “very nice” and said, “Well, uh, that was … very […]
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has addressed speculation about his removal from the IPL 2025 broadcast team, revealing that it was Hardik Pandya, not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, who had concerns about his on-air criticism. Speaking in an interview with The Lallantop, Pathan clarified […]
President Donald Trump greets Russia’s President Vladimir Putin Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. AP/PTI(AP08_16_2025_000011A) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday claimed that he would not have invaded Ukraine if Joe Biden had not been in office, a remark seen as courting Donald Trump, even as US tariff threats persist. “I’d like […]
