Explained: 5 reasons why NYT op-ed is saying it’s ‘India’s century’

[ad_1] For years, 21st-century geopolitics has been framed as a heavyweight bout between Washington and Beijing. But what if the most consequential player isn’t in either corner?The world’s fastest-growing major economy — and its most populous nation — isn’t China. It’s India.As other major powers age, India’s greatest export may simply be its people. So […]

New rules for seeking asylum in the US: Work permits can be paused for ’14 to 173 years’

[ad_1] The Donald Trump administration Friday announced a sweeping overhaul of the asylum system to reduce the burden of meritless applications. Work permits for asylum applicants could be paused for many years under the proposed rule.“For too long, a fraudulent asylum claim has been an easy path to working in the United States, overwhelming our […]

Anonymous person donates $3.6 million in gold blocks to fix clogged drains and water system in Japan’s Osaka | World News

[ad_1] An anonymous donor has given 21 kilograms of gold bullion, worth about $3.6 million, to the city of Osaka. The donor asked that the gift be used only for water and drainage works. City officials said the gold was delivered last November and formally accepted after internal checks. The donation was made without conditions […]

T20 World Cup: Pakistan having psychological advantage over New Zealand? Mike Hesson opens up before Super 8 clash

[ad_1] Here’s the full transcrip of Mike Hesson’s press conference before the Super 8 clash between Pakistan and New Zealand. [Reporter:] Now the tougher stage starts. How ready is the team and what do you think are the areas of improvement? [Mike Hesson:] We’ve certainly spent the last six months getting to this point. […]

T20 World Cup: India bowling coach Morne Morkel defends ‘tacky’ Wankhede, Motera pitches

[ad_1] India bowling coach Morne Morkel has thrown his weight behind the curators at the Wankhede Stadium and the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera after the slightly tacky surfaces at both venues sparked debate during the T20 World Cup. The pitches in Mumbai and Ahmedabad have not been the typical belters many expected. At the […]

T20 World Cup: Richard Kettleborough, Chris Gaffaney to officiate India vs SA Super 8 match

[ad_1] The experienced duo of Richard Kettleborough and Chris Gaffaney will be the on-field umpires for India’s opening Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Sunday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Friday. The marquee clash, to be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, will see Kettleborough […]

Neymar hints at possible retirement by end of 2026 amid injury struggles and World Cup dream

[ad_1] Neymar, the Brazilian football icon, has opened up about the uncertainty surrounding his future, admitting he might hang up his boots as early as December 2026. The 34-year-old forward, battling persistent injuries, is focusing on regaining peak form with Santos while eyeing a spot in Brazil’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Return […]

Trump tariffs trashed: US businesses fret as court ruling ‘worryingly silent’ over refunds

[ad_1] Thousands of US businesses scored a major victory after the US Supreme Court struck down emergency tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. However, while companies welcomed the decision, the process of getting refunds worth billions of dollars is expected to be slow and complex.In a landmark ruling with global economic implications, the court said […]

Epstein Files: From beheadings to murder – why former prince Albert’s arrest is mild by Europe’s bloody history of royal treatment | World News

[ad_1] Prince Andrew Blackballed From London Private Members’ Clubs Amid Social Ostracism If Prince Andrew’s recent arrest sounds like royal drama, it only does so because modern monarchy exists inside a very soft, carefully upholstered version of history. In the long and extremely violent story of European thrones, being briefly detained would barely qualify as […]

Never got H-1B, couldn’t visit home in 8 years: 30-year-old Indian man dies in US, fundraiser says he was under a lot of stress

[ad_1] A fundraiser for 30-year-old Sasikanth Reddy Donthireddy, who died in the US after suffering from a cardiac arrest, claimed that the Indian man was under a lot of stress as he never got picked up in the H-1B lottery. The fundraiser aims to raise money to send Reddy’s body back to India. Sasikanth came […]