Elena Rybakina reached the Australian Open 2026 semi-finals with a strong, straight-sets win over Iga Swiatek. On 28 January, the fifth seed beat the six-time Grand Slam champion 7-5, 6-1. Swiatek started well, breaking the Kazakhstan player early, but she could not hold the advantage. Both players stayed level until the end of the first […]
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has said that another American “armada” is moving towards Iran, while expressing hope that Tehran would agree to a deal with Washington, adding to tensions already high in the Middle East.Speaking at a public event in Iowa, Trump said, “By the way, […]
On the eve of the match, an auto-rickshaw driver in Visakhapatnam spoke with quiet pride regarding the city’s natural drainage system. A geographical quirk helps locals mitigate the perennial threats of heavy rainfall and cyclones. Nestled between the rugged Eastern Ghats and the rolling surf of the East Coast, this port city is defined by […]
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent warned a legal observer on Tuesday in Minnesota, saying that if “you raise your voice, I will erase your voice.”“Are you serious? You said if I raise my voice, you will erase my voice?” the observer asked incredulously.“Yes, exactly,” the agent responded.Within the last three weeks, agents […]
NEW DELHI: KL Rahul has revealed that retirement has crossed his mind, though he insists it is still “some time away” and promises he won’t prolong the decision when the moment arrives. In a candid chat with former England captain Kevin Pietersen on his YouTube channel, Rahul said stepping away from cricket would not be […]
Coco Gauff has reignited debate over player privacy at the Australian Open after television cameras captured her smashing a racquet in a restricted corridor following a shock quarter-final defeat, an incident that could leave the world No.3 facing a fine of up to $50,000. The American star’s frustration spilled over after a stunning straight-sets loss […]
KORAPUT: Tension mounted in Kapena village in Nabarangpur district of Odisha after members of the Christian community were allegedly harassed, assaulted and prevented from holding prayers.Earlier on Jan 25, a group of miscreants allegedly disrupted a prayer service and warned nearly 30 tribal Christian families to renounce their faith.The victims claimed that the group used […]
Democratic Ohio attorney general candidate Elliot Forhan announced a plan to execute President Donald Trump following a hypothetical trial and guilty verdict in a video posted to X on Tuesday. In the viral video, Forhan stated that he would pursue the president’s conviction, resulting in capital punishment. “Hi, this is Elliot Forhan, candidate for Ohio […]
Amazon released its authorised documentary about Melania Trump in more than 100 UK cinemas this week, expecting it to be a blockbuster, but the ticket sales were so far “soft.”And the film, whose rights were bought by Amazon MGM Studios for $40m (£30m) –reportedly included a considerable sum to the subject of the film, and […]
Adhikari, Sen (File photos) KOLKATA: West Bengal BJP leader of opposition Suvendu Ahikari on Monday questioned Nobel laureate Amartya Sen‘s “contribution” to the state, igniting a row as the governing TMC and CPM slammed Adhikari.His remarks came days after Sen, who received an SIR hearing notice recently, said that the verification process was being “conducted […]
