Trump offers to help end Ukraine war in call with Putin, says Zelenskyy also discussed peace ahead of Nato summit US President Donald Trump has offered to help find a solution to the war in Ukraine during a nearly 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said, as diplomatic efforts gathered pace…
A dog stands inside a rusted cage at an abandoned dog farm in South Korea. As the country’s dog meat ban approaches, the fate of hundreds of thousands of dogs removed from farms remains unknown, raising concerns among animal welfare groups. (Representative AI image) As South Korea prepares to enforce a nationwide ban on the…
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Washington has the Strait of Hormuz under “totally control” and described the ongoing naval blockade as a “tremendous success.” However, a very large crude carrier (VLCC) operated by Iran’s National Iranian Tanker Company has reportedly evaded the US Navy and reached the Asia-Pacific, carrying over 1.9 million barrels…
ARIES The stars foretell a startling encounter today. A new person may enter your life and create an unusual vibration at the very centre of your existence. Let this connection take flight; perhaps this friendship could turn into something extraordinary over time. Don’t rush anything, simply enjoy the moment and allow the bond to flow…
Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has lost the rights to host the IPL 2026 final to Ahmedabad, much to the Karnataka Cricket Association’s disappointment. Despite claiming full preparedness and a strong operational record, the KSCA was informed of the shift due to unspecified ‘operational and logistical considerations’ by the BCCI, sparking debate. The Karnataka State Cricket…
5 healthy ways to add almonds to your daily diet Almonds have quietly earned their spot as one of the most talked-about nuts in Indian kitchens, and it’s not just hype; they’re genuinely packed with healthy fats, protein, fibre, vitamin E, and magnesium, all in a small, snackable package. The tricky part isn’t whether to…
Andrea Shaw, 23, who publicly blamed vaccines for the deaths of her two fraternal toddler twins, is now charged with their murder An Idaho woman who publicly claimed that routine childhood vaccines caused the deaths of her 18-month-old twins has now been charged with murdering them. Andrea Shaw, 23, was indicted by a Payette County…
Amid repeated attacks on shipping and growing risks to alternative energy routes, Gulf states may be forced to accept a deal they do not fully support Persian Gulf energy producers are reportedly becoming increasingly resigned to Iran retaining significant control over the Strait of Hormuz, as efforts to reopen the vital waterway face a standoff…
For many parents, moving their child from a private school to a government school is a decision filled with worry. Will their child lose opportunities? Will their dreams become smaller? For Andhra Pradesh carpenter Kandula Rambabu and his wife Aruna, it was a choice driven purely by necessity. Financial constraints meant they could no longer…
It’s a long, hard day for Capricorn which you’ll notice on your shoulders and in your thoughts. Saturn the ruler of your life takes on responsibility, while the Moon creates a sense of anxiety. So yes, you’ll work hard, and yes, you may feel tense. That’s the shape of the day.Yet there is backbone here….
United States’ Folarin Balogun (20) fouls Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4) during the World Cup round of 32 football match in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Balogun received a red card on the play. (AP Photo) In a major boost for the United States ahead of their FIFA World Cup round-of-16…
India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.4 per cent in 2026 and 6.6 per cent in 2027, according to a United Nations report, indicating the country’s continued position as a key driver of growth in the Asia-Pacific region.The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in its latest Economic…
