Who are Ismail Royer and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf? Donald Trump’s controversial ‘jihadist’ appointments to Religious Liberty Commission

File photo: Shaykh Hamza Yusuf (left) and Ismail Royer (Picture credit: Zaytuna college, Religious Freedom Institute) US President Donald Trump on Friday appointed Ismail Royer and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf to the White House’s newly formed Advisory Board of Lay Leaders under the Religious Liberty Commission. The announcement comes amid growing scrutiny from critics like conservative […]

Watch: Amit Shah leads ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Ahmedabad to honour Armed Forces, mark Operation Sindoor success | India News

NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah lead ‘Tiranga Yatra‘ in Ahmedabad on Sunday, organised to honour the Indian Armed Forces after Operation Sindoor‘s success.“The brave soldiers of the nation, through their valour, have made Operation Sindoor synonymous with the eradication of terrorism. Live from the Tiranga Yatra organised in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha to […]

Netanyahu indicates Israel open to ending Gaza war if hostages are released and other conditions

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said his country is open to a potential ceasefire agreement with Hamas — but only under specific conditions.His office issued a statement mentioning the conditions, which include the release of all hostages, the exile of Hamas members, and the disarmament of the Gaza Strip, reported AFP.“Even at this […]

Internet Is Furious Over 70-Year-Old Kamal Haasan’s Intimate Scenes With Co-Stars Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami

New Delhi: The trailer of Kamal Haasan’s upcoming film Thug Life, which released on Saturday, has received a mixed response online. While fans welcomed the reunion of Haasan and filmmaker Mani Ratnam, some viewers raised concerns over specific intimate scenes – particularly a romantic moment and a kiss involving the 70-year-old actor. On Reddit, a […]

Rukhsar Rehman joins Annu Kapoor in social drama Uttar Da Puttar : Bollywood News

Actor Rukhsar Rehman is set to star opposite Annu Kapoor in the upcoming film Uttar Da Puttar, which is currently under production in Uttarakhand. Directed by Ravinder Siwach, the film is produced by Sandip Kapur under the banner Promodome Motion Pictures. Rukhsar Rehman joins Annu Kapoor in social drama Uttar Da Puttar According to sources, […]

Pope Leo XIV to meet Zelenskyy at Vatican Sunday, recalls ‘martyred Ukraine’

Pope Leo XIV is set to hold his first private meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday, shortly after his installation mass, according to Vatican officials.“The martyred Ukraine is waiting for negotiations for a just and lasting peace to finally happen,” the pontiff stated prior to the scheduled meeting.The Ukrainian President joined other global […]

Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter make it to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 list : Bollywood News

Forbes has unveiled the 10th edition of its 30 Under 30 Asia list, honouring 30 young individuals who are making significant contributions across various fields including entertainment, arts, technology, and entrepreneurship. Among the select few from Bollywood this year are actors Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter, both recognized for their artistic growth and expanding global […]

Liverpool, Arsenal target Benjamin Sesko set to for RB Leipzig exit: Reports

RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko is reportedly set to leave the Bundesliga club, fuelling further speculation around a potential Premier League move. Arsenal and Liverpool are among the top English sides said to be keen on acquiring the services of the 21-year-old Slovenian striker. While rumours of a Premier League switch had emerged last season, […]

Iran, Azerbaijan hold joint military drill | World News

Tehran, May 18, 2025 -Iran and Azerbaijan have launched a joint special forces exercise, state media in the Islamic republic said Sunday, weeks after Iran’s president visited the neighbouring country.The “Aras-2025” exercise, running through May 21, involves Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Azerbaijani troops, the IRNA news agency reported.The drill was being held in […]

Survivors fight to heal from rampant sexual violence in war-torn Sudan

Representative Image (AI-generated) When a fighter from Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) stormed into Aisha’s family home in Khartoum and gave her a grim ultimatum — marry him or watch her father die — she didn’t think twice.She signed away her freedom, “terrified for my father’s life,” she told AFP.For a year, the 22-year-old […]