United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has updated its rules to ban transgender women from competing in women’s Olympic sports. The change was made quietly on Monday and follows an executive order by president Donald Trump, signed in February this year.The new rule appears under the “Athlete safety policy” section on the USOPC website. […]
Columbia University said on Tuesday that it has punished several students for their role in anti-Israel protests held on campus in 2024. The actions include expulsions, suspensions, and even revoking degrees. While the university did not share exact numbers, a student group said nearly 80 students have been targeted. These punishments are linked to two […]
Brand Dubai, the Government of Dubai Media Office’s creative arm, launched the #DubaiDestinations summer campaign promoting indoor family-friendly sports venue/ Image: Dubai Media Office Brand Dubai, the Government of Dubai Media Office’s creative arm, launched a new interactive guide showcasing the city’s top indoor sports and leisure venues for summer. The guide features 11 family-friendly […]
US president Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is travelling to the Middle East as Washington tries again to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The conflict has dragged on for over 21 months, with the situation in Gaza getting worse, especially for people trying to get food and aid. State department spokesperson Tammy […]
US president Donald Trump on Tuesday accused former president Barack Obama of leading a coup against him in 2016. While hosting Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr at the White House, president Trump was asked a question about Jeffrey Epstein, which he brushed aside. Instead, he accused Obama of trying to interfere in the 2016 election. […]
Dr. Dhanalakshmi had over two decades of dental experience and was a graduate of the College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore/ Image Facebook /dr dhanalakshmi, Life Care Hospital Dr. Arayakandy Dhanalakshmi, a 54-year-old Indian expat and respected dental surgeon from Kannur, Kerala, was found dead at her residence in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, on Monday night. The […]
British heavy-metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, known for his dark stage persona and iconic role as lead singer of Black Sabbath, died on Tuesday at the age of 76 — just weeks after performing his farewell show. In a statement, his family said: “It is with more sadness than words can express that we share the […]
US treasury secretary scott Bessent said on Tuesday he saw no immediate reason for federal reserve chair Jerome Powell to step down. This comes just a day after Bessent publicly called for a full review of the Fed’s operations beyond its main role in setting interest rates. Speaking to Fox Business, Bessent said, “There’s nothing […]
India’s Smriti Mandhana hits out watched by Amy Jones of England during the 3rd Women’s ODI match (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana reached a major milestone during the third and final ODI against England at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday. The left-handed batter became the most successful overseas opener in Women’s ODIs on […]
AB de Villiers (Screengrab) Northampton’s County Ground witnessed a vintage AB de Villiers performance as the South Africa Champions skipper rolled back the years with a breathtaking 63* off just 30 balls, guiding his side to a formidable 208/6 against India Champions in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 clash on Tuesday.Walking in after […]
