Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, has cancelled several Israel-related executive orders on his first day in office, reversing decisions taken by former mayor Eric Adams. The revoked directives included the adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism and other policy measures linked to Israel that were implemented after September 2024. The move...
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States carried out a major military operation in Venezuela, asserting that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were detained and taken out of the country. In a social-media statement, Trump said the attack was “well planned” and part of US efforts to target Maduro’s government....
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 tournament has reached the Round of 16 stage with a star-studded lineup featuring some of the continent’s most high-profile footballers. Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah, and Victor Osimhen headline the group of standout performers progressing to the knockout stage, as AFCON resumes in Morocco this weekend. Paris Saint-Germain defender...
Bollywood megastar Salman Khan once reportedly offered to buy the iconic bungalow “Aashirwad” of late superstar Rajesh Khanna—without charging him a fee—during the veteran actor’s financially difficult days. According to media reports, Rajesh Khanna, one of India’s earliest superstars, faced severe financial difficulties in the late 1960s and 1970s, struggling to maintain his famed Carter...
A deadly explosion at a busy hotel bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in southwestern Switzerland has claimed the lives of at least 40 people, Swiss police said early Thursday. The blast happened around 1:30 a.m. local time as revellers marked the New Year’s party, causing panic and chaos at the popular winter destination. Swiss...
In a notable diplomatic gesture, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar personally greeted Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq during a visit to Dhaka, Bangladesh, marking one of the first high-level contacts between Pakistan and India since the May 2025 tensions. The interaction, which included a warm handshake and friendly exchange, took place at the...
According to a report by the British newspaper Financial Times, worsening India–United States relations are directly affecting India’s billionaire class. The article states that despite spending millions on lobbying in Washington, Indian tycoons have struggled to build strong economic ties with the US amid geopolitical tensions. According to a report by the British newspaper...
Iran has successfully launched three domestically built satellites into orbit with the help of a Russian Soyuz rocket, state media in Tehran reported on Sunday. The launch took place from Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Russian Far East, marking yet another milestone in space cooperation between Tehran and Moscow. The satellites—named Paya, Kowsar, and Zafar-2—are...
Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo delivered another standout performance as Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr secured a historic tenth consecutive win in the season with a 3–0 triumph over Al-Akhddood. The Portuguese forward scored twice, showcasing his trademark precision and leadership on the pitch as Al-Nassr strengthened their hold atop the league standings with a comfortable four-point...
Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has confirmed that he has legally filed for divorce from his wife, Sania Ashfaq, bringing an end to their marriage after more than six years together. Wasim shared the announcement on Instagram, stating that the decision followed “repeated conflicts that could not be resolved over the past few years” and was made...