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‘Without China, Russia is nothing’: Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Beijing could pressure Moscow to end war; criticizes silence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN Security Council on Tuesday that China has the potential to pressure Russia to end the war, following US calls for Beijing to halt its oil purchases from Moscow.“China is also represented here, a powerful nation on which Russia now depends completely,” Zelensky told the council, noting China’s status […]

India can win the womens World Cup provided they handle pressure, says Sulakshana Naik

Mumbai, Sep 15 (PTI) The Indian women’s team is more than capable of winning the World Cup at home provided it handles the pressure, former wicketkeeper-batter Sulakshana Naik said on Monday. India, who have never won the ODI World Cup in any of its previous 12 editions, will co-host the eight-team tournament with Sri Lanka […]

‘Self-preferencing practices’: EU fines Google $3.5 billion over ad services; faces global antitrust pressure

Google hit with $3.5 billion EU fine (AP) European Union regulators on Friday fined Google 2.95 billion euros ($3.5 billion) for breaching competition rules by favoring its own digital advertising services. The penalty marks the fourth antitrust fine the tech giant has faced in the EU.The European Commission, the bloc’s executive branch and top antitrust […]

Elon Musk’s Starship under pressure: Previous failures haunt SpaceX; Sunday launch could decide future

After a series of mishaps that have led some onlookers to doubt its feasibility, Elon Musk‘s SpaceX is preparing for the next test of its Starship megarocket on Sunday. The most potent launch vehicle in the world is scheduled to make its tenth flight from the company’s Starbase in southern Texas at 6.30 pm local […]

Ukraine aid row: EU withholds $1.7 billion; Zelenskyy’s new bill faces internal and external pressure

The European Union has frozen $1.7 billion in aid earmarked for Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bill that weakens the independence of the country’s top anti-corruption agencies. The withheld amount represents over a third of the funding set aside by the Union under its Ukraine Facility fund, which was launched last year to […]

‘Highest ever’ numbers: Trump claims support from MAGA base gone up ‘significantly’; pressure from ‘troublemakers’ over Epstein files persist

US President Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that the poll numbers within his GOP base have gone up “significantly” amid the ongoing controversy regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “My Poll Numbers within the Republican Party, and MAGA, have gone up, significantly, since the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax was exposed by the Radical Left Democrats and, […]

‘Highest ever’ numbers: Trump claims support from MAGA base gone up ‘significantly’; pressure from ‘troublemakers’ over Epstein files persist

Donald Trump claims his poll numbers within the Republican Party have surged amid the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, citing figures as high as 95%. This comes as Trump faces scrutiny over his past association with Epstein, including the release of a note mentioning his name. He has denied writing the note and filed a defamation lawsuit […]

‘Make deal in Gaza’: Trump steps up pressure for ceasefire; urges Hamas to release hostages

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump posted a message late at night, calling upon Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement regarding Gaza, focusing on the return of hostages who were taken on October 7.“MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!!! DJT,” was his message on the Truth Social platform. The […]

‘We did some great work’: Donald Trump again claims he brokered India-Pakistan peace; cites trade pressure as tool

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for averting a full-scale war between India and Pakistan, saying he warned both countries of halting all trade ties, which led to the cessation of hostilities. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Friday, Trump asserted, […]

Royal tradition under pressure: King Charles ‘livid’ as cherished Christmas tradition faces threat- here’s why

King Charles (File photo) King Charles is reportedly “livid” about potentially missing a cherished Christmas tradition this year.Recent reports from The Sun indicate a shortage of pheasants at Sandringham Estate, potentially affecting the winter shooting schedule. This activity is traditionally one of the monarch’s preferred holiday pursuits.“King Charles III is livid, frustrated and disappointed, reflecting […]