‘Woke’: Trump renames Pentagon as ‘Department of War’; GOP hails move as tribute to US military

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order renaming the Department of Defense as the Department of War, reviving the title used by the US military until 1947.“It’s a much more appropriate name, especially in light of where the world is right now,” Trump said, calling the Defense title […]

Chouhan in top gear as U Mumba thrash Bengaluru Bulls

U Mumba were on a roll against the Bengaluru Bulls to secure a 48-28 win here on Friday. It was an all-round performance led by their skipper Sunil Kumar, while Rinku scored a High Five and Ajit Chouhan registered a Super 10, including a six-point raid. Bengaluru Bulls opened the game with the first raid, […]

UAE tri-series 2025: Afghanistan survive late UAE charge to secure narrow win in tri-series

Afghanistan survived a late charge from Asif Khan to edge past the United Arab Emirates by just four runs in a nerve-jangling finish to the sixth match of the UAE Tri-Series in Sharjah on Friday, September 5, 2025. The victory marked Afghanistan’s third straight win, continuing their turnaround after a losing start against Pakistan. Asked […]

Who is Yvette Cooper? Labour veteran and ex-home secretary named UK foreign minister; succeeds David Lammy

Yvette Cooper, a seasoned Labour politician and former home secretary, was appointed as the UK’s new foreign minister by prime minister Keir Starmer on Friday. Her predecessor, David Lammy, was promoted to deputy prime minister in a major Cabinet reshuffle triggered by Angela Rayner’s resignation over a tax underpayment controversy. As part of the changes, […]

From cancer diagnosis to US Open 2025 doubles champion: Gabriela Dabrowski’s inspiring journey

Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe clinched the US Open 2025 women’s doubles title on Friday (September 5) at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Canada-New Zealand duo beat Taylor Townsend of the United States and Katerina Siniakova of the Czech […]

David Lammy takes over as UK deputy PM: Tax row prompts cabinet reshuffle; Tax Yvette Cooper become foreign secretary

David Lammy, left, and Yvette Cooper British prime minister Keir Starmer on Friday appointed foreign secretary David Lammy as deputy prime ninister in a major cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of Angela Rayner over a tax underpayment controversy.Lammy, 53, will also take on the role of justice secretary. As part of the reshuffle, home secretary […]

David Lammy takes over as UK deputy PM: Tax row prompts cabinet reshuffle; Yvette Cooper becomes foreign minister

David Lammy, left, and Yvette Cooper British prime minister Keir Starmer on Friday appointed foreign minister David Lammy as deputy prime minister in a major cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of Angela Rayner over a tax underpayment controversy.Lammy, 53, will also take on the role of justice secretary. As part of the reshuffle, home secretary […]

David Lammy takes over as UK deputy PM: Tax row prompts cabinet reshuffle; Yvette Cooper becomes foreign minister

David Lammy, left, and Yvette Cooper British prime minister Keir Starmer on Friday appointed foreign minister David Lammy as deputy prime minister in a major cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of Angela Rayner over a tax underpayment controversy.Lammy, 53, will also take on the role of justice secretary. As part of the reshuffle, home secretary […]

‘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 […]

‘Time to end Democrat hoax’: Trump calls to close Epstein case; accuses opposition of political agenda

US President Donald Trump (ANI) US President Donald Trump on Friday again slammed bipartisan demands for the release of Epstein files, calling the high-profile investigation into the deceased sex offender “a Democrat hoax.” Trump defended his administration’s handling of the documents while criticising Democrats and framing the case as politically motivated.Taking to his Truth Social […]