Despite ongoing efforts to halt the conflict, Russia launched its largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began, striking Kyiv on Sunday with drones and missiles. The assault killed at least two people, injured 17, and left smoke rising from the roof of the cabinet of ministers building, marking the first time a key […]
Sankar Subramanian (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Dented dreams, tournaments ending too soon and yet another underwhelming campaign: similar themes have played out for Indian shuttlers in recent times.What was a steady source of medals not so long ago has turned into disappointment for a country that boasts an Olympic silver medallist, world champions and some […]
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (File photo) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, on Sunday, decided to step down as pressure mounts within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) for a leadership election, according to local media reports cited by AFP.NHK reported that Ishiba chose to step down to prevent a split within the party, while […]
The eclipse begins with the Moon entering Earth’s penumbra at 7:28 PM, visible across all seven UAE emirates/Representative Image On the evening of Sunday, September 7, 2025, skywatchers across the UAE are set to witness one of the longest total lunar eclipses in recent memory, with 82 minutes of deep red totality. The International Astronomical […]
A fact-check on Elon Musk’s X has triggered a public clash between senior Trump adviser Peter Navarro and the platform’s Community Notes feature, after Navarro accused India of profiteering from Russian oil.The dispute, which saw Navarro dismiss the fact-check as “crap” and accuse Musk of spreading propaganda, has snowballed into a debate about US trade […]
Donald Trump (File photo) US immigration authorities carried out the largest-ever Homeland Security enforcement operation at a single location this week, arresting hundreds of workers at a Hyundai-linked battery plant in Georgia. The sweeping raid coincided with a second consecutive weak jobs report, raising further questions about the impact of President Donald Trump’s economic and […]
One dead, several injured in bomb blast at cricket ground in Khyber PakhtunkhwaOne dead, several injured in bomb blast at cricket ground in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Screengrab) A deadly explosion hit a cricket match at Kausar Cricket Ground in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, killing one person and injuring several others. Police confirmed it was […]
Prince Hisahito (AP photo) Japan’s Prince Hisahito has just been formally recognized as an adult in elaborate palace rituals, becoming the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years. His coming-of-age has sparked both celebration and anxiety — because he could one day be emperor, and perhaps the last. A prince who loves bugs […]
Just when doubts were surfacing and words like “out of form” were being used for certain players and passages of play at the Asia Cup in Rajgir, the Indian men’s hockey team constructed a dizzying world of flair, style, and finesse. They demolished China 7-0 to advance to the final, a seminal piece of work […]
With access to 26 major platforms cut off overnight, thousands of young Nepalis across the country have called for a protest Monday against what they said was a “digitally repressive” move by the government in Kathmandu. Demonstrations are expected to begin at 9am, with organisers calling the blackout a “direct assault on speech, work and […]
