File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had ordered a “powerful and deadly strike” against Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists in northwest Nigeria, accusing the group of targeting and killing Christians in the region.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the strike was carried out […]
Diplomacy rarely hinges on small talk, but in an unusual backchannel between Washington and Minsk, a casual exchange about weight loss became part of a negotiation that helped secure the release of political prisoners in Belarus. The episode centres on John P. Coale, a senior US envoy with close ties to President Donald Trump, and […]
The Oakland Athletics surprised their fans on Christmas Day 2025 by agreeing to a massive contract extension with young slugger Tyler Soderstrom. This MLB deal rewards his breakout performance and signals the team’s commitment to building around its emerging talent. Details of the historic deal According to ESPN, the Athletics and Tyler Soderstrom finalized a […]
Maoist commander Ganesh, 3 others killed in encounter BHUBANESWAR/BERHAMPUR/HYDERABAD: He vanished at will – sometimes robed as a swamiji, stick in hand, towel over his shoulder – shedding names as easily as trails. On Thursday, bullets caught up with Maoist commander Paka Hanumanthu, better known as Ganesh Uike, with a collective bounty of Rs 1.1 […]
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was ruled out for the remainder of Thursday’s game against the Washington Commanders due to a calf injury, dealing a blow to an offense that was rolling early on Christmas Day. The injury occurred without much prior warning, as Ferguson had started the game strong before exiting. The Cowboys […]
Right-wing activist Laura Loomer has reacted to the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a 26-year-old Hindu factory worker in Bangladesh. She used the incident to warn about the spread of the Islamist hatred. Her comments followed after Das was lynched by a mob following unverified accusations of blasphemy linked to a workplace dispute.In a post […]
As fans tuned in for the NFL‘s exciting Christmas Day tripleheader on Thursday (December 25), they spotted a delightful holiday detail, candy cane patches adorning the jerseys of the competing teams. This festive touch, now in its second year, added seasonal charm to the high-stakes action on the field. These eye-catching additions highlight the league’s […]
JAMMU: After Rajouri and Poonch, now authorities in Jammu’s Kathua district have suspended Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for two months, citing security concerns.The preventive action has been taken under section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita as VPN services are being misused by certain individuals and groups to bypass cyber restrictions and access prohibited applications, […]
Thousands of Indian truck drivers in California have launched a legal challenge against the state after being told their commercial driving licences will be cancelled. Drivers say the move threatens their livelihoods and has left their families in limbo. The lawsuit follows decisions by the California Department of Motor Vehicles to revoke licences issued to […]
A moment from the Vijay Hazare Trophy clash between Mumbai and Sikkim has gone viral on the internet. Fans have been in a laugh riot after spotting what looked like two Rohit Sharmas in the same frame. Was it a glitch? A mistake? Not quite. The viral image features Rohit Sharma alongside Mumbai wicketkeeper Hardik […]
