Iran vowed on Thursday (July 23, 2026) to keep striking the region so long as it remains under attack, as the West Asia war spread to new fronts with Tehran’s Houthi allies attacking Saudi shipping in the Red Sea. The war resumed following a ceasefire that lasted just a few weeks, throwing the region and…
The Israeli military is quietly but quickly building a giant earthen barrier separating the over 50% of the Gaza Strip it controls from the rest of the territory, according to satellite imagery, further entrenching the division of the tiny Palestinian enclave. More than 23 Km (14 miles) have been constructed in recent months, running through…
NEW DELHI: Former England captain Andrew Strauss has questioned the timing of Ben Stokes‘ retirement announcement, saying it became a “huge distraction” for England during the decisive Test against New Zealand.Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the final Test at Trent Bridge, informing his teammates on the morning of Day 4. The news…
NEW DELHI: Indian athletics witnessed a historic moment on Saturday as Gurindervir Singh became the fastest Indian ever in the men’s 100m, prompting an excited reaction from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on social media.Gurindervir clocked a sensational 10.09 seconds during the National Senior Federation Competition, breaking the national record and becoming the first Indian sprinter…
Chennai: Getting admission to commerce and computer-related courses in the city may get tough as colleges have received a high number of applications for BCom, BCA and BSc computer science this year — about 30 applications for one commerce seat, and 10 applications for a BCA seat. Experts said the expectations for a high cut-off…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) Cricket Ireland (CI) has confirmed that the upcoming two-match T20I series against India will be played as scheduled at Stormont in Belfast on June 26 and 28, following an extensive review of the security situation in the city.The confirmation comes after civil disturbances were reported in Belfast earlier this month. In response,…
CHENNAI: IMD has issued the onset of the southwest monsoon, while the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast heavy rainfall in several parts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days due to prevailing weather systems over the Bay of Bengal. After several parts of the state received summer showers on Saturday, bringing…
Lionel Messi (via Screengrab) Argentina will continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a Round of 16 clash against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia on Tuesday, July 7. The defending champions are one of few teams to win all their matches so far. They have entered the knockout phase as strong favourites. Lionel…
The week opens on a bright, sociable note, Sagittarius, and there is a soft family flavour around your days. Early in the week, you may find yourself saying yes to a picnic, a meal out, or a casual outing that feels almost healing. Home matters seem lighter for a while, and you enjoy the small…
Security Minister Angela Eagle said that the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right has claimed seven attacks in the U.K. Photo credit: Facebook/Angela Eagle A series of arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish sites in Britain were the work of a proxy group backed by Iran, the U.K. government said on Monday (July 13,…