‘Naughty and playful?’ Khamenei’s decade-old tweets go viral; social media trolls Iran’s Supreme Leader

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is facing a storm of ridicule online after a series of odd, decade-old tweets resurfaced just as Iran entered a direct conflict with Israel. The newly dug-up posts, some from as far back as 2013, include light-hearted personal reflections that stand in sharp contrast to his current war-driven rhetoric.Also […]

‘Won’t get Peace Prize’: Donald Trump again claims credit for India-Pakistan de-escalation; cites Nobel snub

US President Donald Trump (AP photo) US President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his claim of mediating peace between India and Pakistan, asserting that he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for his role – but “won’t get it.” The remarks were made in a lengthy post on his social media platform, Truth Social, where Trump […]

‘Diplomatic intervention’: Pakistan nominates Donald Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize; cites role in India-Pakistan crisis

Pakistan has nominated US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, crediting his “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership” during the recent crisis between India and Pakistan. The announcement was made in a post on social media platform X, where Pakistani officials said Trump played a key role in defusing tensions between the […]

Rugby-No excuses says Lions coach Farrell after Argentina loss

DUBLIN, June 20 (Reuters) – Coach Andy Farrell had hoped for a tough game against Argentina before the British and Irish Lions boarded their flight for Australia and said his still gelling squad had no excuses after getting more than they bargained for in a 28-24 defeat. “We made it a tough game,” a forthright […]

What is Hamdan talent scale: How UAE finds the next generation of geniuses to build its future | World News

In 2025, the Hamdan Talent Scale assessed 39,000+ UAE students, discovering over 400 gifted talents/ Image: Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Giftedness and Innovation As the UAE accelerates its pivot from a resource-driven economy to a knowledge-based one, a quiet revolution is taking place in its classrooms. The country’s long-term ambitions, from artificial […]

No 90m but Neeraj Chopra wins Paris Diamond League for first major crown of 2025

There was no 90-metre magic but Neeraj Chopra claimed his first title of the 2025 season with a win at the Paris Diamond League on Friday, June 20. Neeraj secured the win with his first attempt of 88.16 m as it was enough to keep Julian Weber’s challenge at bay. Neeraj could only get three […]

Rohan Bopanna and Sander Gille lose doubles quarterfinals in London

Rohan Bopanna in partnership with Sander Gille was beaten 7-6(4), 7-6(5) in the doubles quarterfinals of the €2,522,220 ATP tennis tournament in London. The Indo-Belgian pair won 90 ATP points and €20,910. In the €145,250 Challenger in Poznan, Poland, Vijay Sundar Prashanth and Sergio Gornes beat the top seeds Matwe Middelkoop and Jean-Julien Rojer 6-7(3), […]

Judge halts Trump bid to limit Harvard’s foreign student intake; university scores key court win; legal proceedings continue

A federal judge in Boston on Friday temporarily halted the Trump administration’s move to strip Harvard University of its ability to enrol international students, handing the Ivy League school a key win as it fights back against a series of federal sanctions and tensions with the White House.Judge Allison Burroughs’ decision ensures Harvard can continue […]