Relatives of Israeli hostages terrified as Gaza ceasefire teeters
Tel Aviv: After 16 months of excruciating uncertainty, Idit Ohel finally received word this week that her 24-year-old son, a hostage in Gaza, is still alive. She said she fainted upon hearing the brutal details of his captivity from freed hostages who had been held with him by Hamas since October 7, 2023. Bound by […]
Bangladesh: Group of protesters attack stall displaying Taslima Nasrin’s book, Yunus orders probe
Dhaka: A group of protesters stormed a book stall in Dhaka over the display of books by exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin, prompting Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to order a probe into the “disorderly behaviour”, according to a media report The incident took place on Monday at the publishing house Sabyasachi Prokashoni stall at […]
Is Elon Musk taking over the US government? Here’s how ‘state capture’ works – and why we should be concerned
Sydney: The Conversation) Many Americans have watched in horror as Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has been permitted to tear through various offices of the United States government in recent weeks. Backed by President Donald Trump, and supported by a small team of true believers, he has successfully laid siege to America’s vast federal […]
Trump administration prioritising relations with India: former White House official
New York: The Donald Trump administration is prioritising relations with India and recognises that the country has the potential to transform the Indo-Pacific region and is an “important partner” when it comes to competing effectively with China, a former White House official has said. These remarks were made by Lisa Curtis ahead of Prime Minister […]
4 FEMA employees are fired over payments to reimburse New York City for hotel costs for migrants
Washington: Four federal employees were fired Tuesday over payments to reimburse New York City for hotel costs for migrants, Department of Homeland Security officials said. The workers are accused of circumventing leadership to make the transactions, which have been standard for years through a program that helps with costs to care for a surge in […]
NASA’s 2 stuck astronauts may return to Earth sooner under new plan
Cape Canaveral: NASA’s two stuck astronauts may end up back on Earth a little sooner than planned. The space agency announced Tuesday that SpaceX will switch capsules for upcoming astronaut flights in order to bring Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams home in mid-March instead of late March or April. That will shave at least a […]
Pranavi, Aditi, Diksha and Tvesa aim to shine in Saudi Ladies International
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia): Young golfer Pranavi Urs, the top Indian on the Ladies European Tour in 2024, will aim to make an impression when she makes her debut at the sixth PIF Saudi Ladies International, starting here on Wednesday. The other Indians in the field for the lucrative USD 5 million event include five-time LET […]
India adopt high-risk-high-reward approach in CT squad selection, will it pay
Bengaluru: It aligns with head coach Gautam Gambhir’s high-risk-high-reward approach but can India’s Champions Trophy squad, having lost its game-changing pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah to injury, deliver the goods at the ODI showpiece? The answer to that question is not particularly straightforward given the audacious calls taken to decide the final 15. The selection risks […]
PSG goalkeeper Donnarumma gets away with huge blunder against Brest
Guingamp (France): Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has often been criticized for his erratic passing out from the back since joining Paris Saint-Germain. He almost proved his doubters exactly right early into the 3-0 win over Brest in their Champions League playoff match on Tuesday by completely botching a routine clearance. The Italy No. 1 was under […]
Bellingham strikes late for Real Madrid in 3-2 win at Man City in Champions League 1st leg playoff
Manchester: Real Madrid’s Galacticos just don’t know when they are beaten. Manchester City just keep on making the same mistakes. Jude Bellingham’s stoppage-time goal sealed a stunning comeback for Madrid and a 3-2 lead in its Champions League playoff against City. In six frantic minutes at the end of a breathless first leg Tuesday, the […]
