KYIV: A Russian drone hit a bus evacuating civilians from a front-line area in Ukraine‘s northeastern Sumy region Saturday, killing nine people, Ukrainian officials said, hours after Moscow and Kyiv had held their first direct peace talks in years that failed to yield a ceasefire.Seven people were also injured in the attack in Bilopillia, a […]
KYIV: The Kremlin on Saturday said a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would be possible only after both sides reach an agreement, a day after Moscow and Kyiv held their first direct talks in more than three years, which did not result in a truce. The morning after the […]
BAGHDAD: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Saturday called for increased pressure “to halt the massacre in Gaza”, speaking at an Arab League summit hours after Israel announced an intensified operation in the besieged Palestinian territory.UN chief Antonio Guterres told the Baghdad meeting that “we need a permanent ceasefire, now”, while Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah […]
Ukraine loses US-made F-16 fighter, pilot ejects safely (Pic: IANS) Ukraine‘s air force on Friday said that it lost its US-made F-16 fighter jet, giving a significant blow to Ukrainian forces fighting against Russia.F-16 has played a key role in Ukraine’s air defense against Russian incursion.Ukraine’s air force said it on its official Telegram channel […]
At least 4 dead after tornado and severe storm batters St. Louis, mayor says ST LOUIS – At least four people died and authorities were searching from building to building for people who were trapped or hurt after severe storms including a possible tornado swept through St Louis. The storms Friday afternoon tore roofs off […]
Too many elephants? GPS collars help Zimbabwe villagers to avoid deadly encounters (Photo: AP) In the dusty borderlands of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, a silent battle plays out daily between survival and conservation. As climate change fuels longer drought periods and shrinks food sources, elephants increasingly stray into nearby villages in search of water and […]
In its first major policy decision, the newly elected Mark Carney government has announced a reduction in federal income tax rates—offering relief to over 22 million Canadians.This includes a significant number of Indian immigrants living and working in Canada, many of whom fall within the income brackets that will see direct benefits from the change.What […]
As speculation intensifies over a potential presidential pardon for Derek Chauvin—the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the murder of George Floyd—an old debate has resurfaced: did Floyd die because of drugs in his system, or because of the knee on his neck?Below, we break down the facts behind the claim.The Claim ResurfacesChauvin’s supporters, buoyed […]
Few figures have drawn as much ire from Donald Trump and his MAGA base as former FBI Director James Comey. Once a Republican-leaning lawman with an upright image, Comey has since become a symbol of what Trump supporters see as the “deep state” — an entrenched bureaucracy working against the former President.That hatred, long simmering, […]
A political firestorm has engulfed Washington after former FBI DirectorJames Comey shared an Instagram post featuring a seemingly innocuous image of seashells — arranged to spell out the numbers “8647.” What appeared at first glance to be a whimsical beachside memento has instead sparked furious allegations of an assassination threat against President Donald Trump, prompted […]
