Video released by CENTCOM The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has released video footage showing what it described as ‘self-defence strikes’ carried out against multiple targets inside Iran, as military tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to intensify across the region.According to CENTCOM, the operation was conducted at the direction of the US Commander in Chief…
Rachin Ravindra, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane (Agency Image) Rachin Ravindra may not have spent much time in the middle during IPL 2026, but the New Zealand all-rounder believes the experience, along with conversations with some of the game’s modern greats, has left him well prepared for a demanding stretch of Test cricket.As New Zealand…
PARIS: France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise. Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June 20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe, causing disruption to power generation, damaging…
An old Chinese proverb perfectly captures what it actually takes to survive the twists and turns of a long-term relationship:”Fū qī tóng xīn, qí lì duàn jīn.”Translation: “When husband and wife are of one mind, their combined strength can cut through metal.”It’s a gritty, intensely practical piece of wisdom. Notice it doesn’t mention fairy-tale romance,…
England’s Jude Bellingham (10) shoots the ball past France goalkeeper Mike Maignan (16) to score their sixth goal during the World Cup third-place playoff match between France and England. (AP Photo) A historic evening for French talisman Kylian Mbappé ended in bittersweet heartbreak as England clinched a wild 6-4 victory in an astonishing, high-scoring third-place…
Meenakshi Goyat ended Vinesh Phogat‘s hopes of making the 2026 Asian Games squad with a 6-4 win in the semifinals of the women’s 53kg selection trials at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday.Vinesh lost 4-6 to Asian bronze medallist Meenakshi in the last-four clash of the women’s 53kg category after winning her…
Villa Aurora was built in 1927 as a Spanish Revival model home (Photo: Daniella On Design) In 1943, German Jewish writer Lion Feuchtwanger and his wife, Marta, bought a crumbling mansion in Pacific Palisades, Los Angels, for $9,000. The couple who had fled Nazi persecution, turned the house into a gathering place for artists, writers…
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos‘ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott has made her latest donation to Meals on Wheels America. The $70 million funding from Scott, who was also an early Amazon employee, will support meal delivery and care services for seniors and homebound individuals across the US. Scott’s donation is part of her broader philanthropic efforts, with…
IDF shares footage of Hezbollah living quarters in underground tunnels in south Lebanon The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday released what it described as “exclusive footage” showing living quarters allegedly used by Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon, as tensions between Israel and the Iran-backed group continue despite a fragile ceasefire.Sharing the video on X, the…
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to field against India in the second T20 International on Saturday, as the visitors handed a debut to Vidarbha fast bowler Yash Thakur.Yash replaced Ashok Sharma in the playing XI. Ashok had made his T20I debut in the series opener on July 23 but went wicketless…