A health worker takes the temperature of a woman passing through the Kanyaruchinya checkpoint, as authorities and aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, in the northern entry into the city of Goma, North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, May 20, 2026. | Photo Credit:…
After nearly seven years away from the big screen, a new Star Wars movie drew healthy but not record-breaking crowds to global theaters this weekend. ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu‘ box office performance According to studio estimates on Sunday, ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ made USD 82 million in ticket sales from 4,300…
There’s a festive hum around your day. The Moon brings joy to family gatherings. The Moon is a great source of light for family interactions, and Venus is a great source of social energy ,celebrations, gatherings, celebrations, or a joyful gathering can radiate throughout your home.It is possible to participate in a family event and…
R Praggnanandhaa (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) R Praggnanandhaa scripted history by becoming the first Indian ever to win the prestigious Norway Chess title. The 20-year-old Grandmaster completed a remarkable comeback in the final round, defeating Germany’s Vincent Keymer to secure the championship and etch his name into the tournament’s history books.Heading into…
Schools cannot host events celebrating leaders who are not notified by govt Chennai: Schools can no longer hold assemblies in auditoriums or playgrounds for non-academic events organised by “outsiders” or those unauthorised by the school education department.They cannot host events celebrating leaders who are not notified by govt. These measures come in the wake of…
India’s trade with China has expanded despite the political freeze in relations since 2020. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Greater investment from China into India will be good both for the economics of the relationship and for broader bilateral ties, Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami said on Saturday (July 4, 2026). The Indian envoy also…
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: India fast bowler Akash Deep recently began a new chapter in his personal life, marrying Akshita Raj in a traditional ceremony in Varanasi. The cricketer shared pictures and videos from the wedding on social media on Wednesday. One clip from the celebrations quickly…
U.S. President Donald Trump. File. | Photo Credit: AP President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies. In a post on social media, Mr. Trump took aim at European countries that he said are discussing “imminent” implementation of…
A wave of militant attacks on schools in Nigeria over the past week has left more than 80 children missing, local officials and a rights group said Sunday (May 17, 2026), the latest in school abductions in the West African country where the government is battling an array of jihadi and other armed groups. The…
CHENNAI: Former chief minister M K Stalin on Saturday announced the constitution of a 38-member committee to travel across all 234 constituencies and conduct a field-level assessment of the reason for DMK’s electoral debacle in the recently concluded assembly election. He directed committee members to document criticisms levelled against him by party functionaries.Stalin held a…