Representative Image (Photo: AP) MOSCOW: The Kremlin was forced Wednesday to say it was taking “all necessary measures” to ensure the safety of foreign leaders set to attend its flagship May 9 parade after a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks closed airports across the country, disrupting hundreds of flights.Moscow and Kyiv traded a barrage of […]
NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy in Beijing has strongly cautioned China’s state-run Global Times over spreading unverified claims on Indian military operations, urging the outlet to verify facts before posting on social media.“Dear @globaltimesnews, we would recommend you verify your facts and cross-examine your sources before pushing out this kind of disinformation,” the Embassy said […]
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Photo: AP) Colombo, May 07, 2025 -Sri Lanka’s leftist government won local council elections but with significantly lower margins, in its first test since sweeping national polls last year, official results showed on Wednesday.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake‘s coalition received the most votes in 265 out of the 339 councils, […]
NAIROBI: A Kenyan court on Wednesday fined four people, including two Belgian teenagers, more than $7,000 for attempting to smuggle thousands of live ants out of the country.The case has received considerable attention after the Kenyan Wildlife Service (KWS) accused the four of engaging in “bio-piracy”.David Lornoy and Seppe Lodewijckx, both 18 of Belgium, Duh […]
After traveling across major film festivals in Australia, North America, Canada, and India, Hari Ka Om, the emotional father-son drama starring Anshuman Jha, Soni Razdan, and Raghubir Yadav, is now set for its European premiere. The film has been selected as the centrepiece gala screening at the UK Asian Film Festival 2025. The screening will […]
Mona Singh is one of the most talented and versatile actresses in Indian cinema, consistently creating magic on screen with her performances. No matter the role, she always leaves a lasting impression, effortlessly elevating every scene she’s in. While she has already won hearts with numerous flawless performances, she has now embarked on a new […]
In a significant collaboration that blends stardom with real estate ambition, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been announced as the official brand ambassador for Rohan Corporation in Karnataka. The Mangalore-based real estate company made the announcement through a media statement, marking what they call a “meeting of dreams and determination.” Shah Rukh Khan becomes […]
Scripps National Spelling Bee tweaks its rules to make ‘spell-off’ tiebreaker less likely (Photo: AP) The Scripps National Spelling Bee won’t be so quick to force spellers into a lightning-round tiebreaker to decide a champion this year, a shift that follows criticism of the abrupt ending to last year’s competition. Scripps has eliminated its requirement […]
The Viral Fever (TVF), one of India’s leading content creators, has released the trailer for Season 2 of its family comedy, Very Parivarik. Following the success of its first season, the show returns with more humour, self-aware storytelling, and family-driven chaos. Season 2 premieres on 9th May, with new episodes out every week. TVF unveils […]
UNAIDS to slash workforce by more than half as funding by US and other big donors disappears (Photo: AP) The UN agency that fights HIV plans to slash its workforce by more than half and move many posts to cheaper locations as a result of drastic funding cuts from longtime donors in the United States, […]
