The United States military said late Monday it was carrying out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, intensifying operations aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz after another American service member was killed and Tehran launched attacks on US allies Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on social media that…
Ryan Clark’s decade-long run at ESPN ended abruptly after the network reportedly informed him of its decision during an episode of NFL Live. His exit comes as Disney implements widespread layoffs across ESPN and NFL Network. Reports suggest internal concerns over past on-air incidents and workplace tensions contributed to the decision. Despite the surprising departure,…
For many people, taking a minimum-wage or part-time job is often seen as a last resort. But for Sarah Kendzior, a 48-year-old American author and journalist, working at a local garden centre became far more than a way to supplement her income. Earning $17 (£12.50) an hour, she discovered a renewed sense of purpose, community…
NEW DELHI: The defence ministry has invited domestic aerospace firms to design and develop Airship-based High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (AS-HAPS) under a Rs 15,000-crore program for the Indian Air Force to provide persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) at significantly lower cost than satellites.HAPS are pseudo satellites that hover in the stratosphere at 20 km…
DHAKA: Bangladesh said Monday a letter has been sent to India seeking the extradition of key Sheikh Hasina aide and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal – who is said to have fled along with the former PM amid the “2024 uprising” against her govt.Asked if Dhaka would renew its extradition request for former PM…
A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday that Tehran had received a proposal from mediators for a 10-day ceasefire in an effort to salvage the interim deal, intended to pave the way to a lasting agreement to end the war that began on Feb 28.Iran’s foreign ministry said mediators had recently presented proposals to…
Every day, social media showcases stories of people celebrating new homes, expensive cars, and growing investments. Those posts often become the benchmark by which people unknowingly compare themselves. But now, a very different kind of post is making rounds online. It is not about achieving more. It is about learning to be at peace with…
NEW DELHI: IndiGo on Monday placed a record order for over 1,000 engines for its 510 Airbus A320neo family of aircraft. Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and airlines don’t disclose the deal size as the price is negotiated with the customer, but based on the list price, the cost of the engines is around $14.5 billion….
LONDON: A man who once said his favourite biscuit would be “beer, chips and gravy”, who prefers to dress down, who is a fan of The Smiths, The Stone Roses and football, became the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday.“King of the North” Andy Burnham, who in his former role as Greater…
NEW DELHI: India’s expanded core sector grew at the fastest pace in five months to touch 5% in June, compared with 1.1% a year ago, official data with a revised base year 2022-23, released on Monday, showed. The new series expands the core sector basket to nine industries by adding iron ore.The infrastructure industries showed…