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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they deliver joint statements during an exchange of co-operation agreements ceremony in Jerusalem July 5, 2017. — ReutersUnable to stomach a blow to its Hindutva pride after failing to intercept a random terror attack, Narendra Modi’s government launched a surprise assault on Pakistan in the dead of night on May 6, 2025 — firing 24 missiles at nine cities and killing nearly 31 innocent Pakistanis, including children, and injuring scores others.The charge was support for cross-border terrorism — a claim far from proven to date. One could…
FC Barcelona’s Inaki Pena, Dani Olmo, Andreas Christensen, Gerard Martin and Gavi celebrate after winning LaLiga, RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Spain, May 15, 2025. — ReutersBARCELONA: Barcelona secured their 28th LaLiga title on Thursday when they beat city rivals Espanyol 2-0, securing an unassailable seven-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid with two games left to play.Following a 4-3 loss at Barcelona on Sunday, Real needed to win their final three games and hope the leaders didn’t earn more than one point in the same period to maintain any mathematical chances of claiming the title. However, their slim title hopes…
Salma Hayek reveals surprising bond with Blake Lively’s kidsSalma Hayek has opened up about a ‘closer bond’ that she has formed with her longtime friend, Blake Lively, after her friendship with Taylor Swift ‘halted’.It is pertinent to mention that after being ‘dragged’ into Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal battle, Swift has reportedly ended her friendship with the Gossip Girl actress. In a recent interview with E! News, Hayek candidly talked about her relationship with Lively and her kids.”I’m close to the kids,” the Mexican actress began by saying. “I got a chance to go play with them.”For those unversed, Lively…
These are the key events on day 1,177 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Here is where things stand on Friday, May 16 : Fighting Fighting continues along the 1,100km (683 mile) front line, where Russia’s Ministry of Defence said its forces captured two settlements located near Moscow’s long-term targets. Russia claimed to have taken Novooleksandrivka, a rural village near Pokrovsk, a logistics hub in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, as well as the town of Torske, which is located near the cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. The Ukrainian military acknowledged that Novooleksandrivka had been under attack, but it did not mention Torske in…
The activities of the Emirati -American business dialogue were launched in Abu Dhabi in the presence of US President Donald Trump. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and President Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, had discussed yesterday the strategic relations that bring the UAE and the United States together, and joint work to enhance and expand its horizons in various fields in order to achieve their common interests, in addition to regional and international issues in common concern. The two sides also discussed a number of…
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a new anthem titled Yalghar Hai, a powerful tribute to the courage and unity of Pakistan’s armed forces.Written and performed by Hussnain Ali Paracha, the anthem was released on ISPR’s social media platforms with an emotionally stirring caption calling on the nation to celebrate the spirit of resilience and patriotism. Fighting broke out last week between India and Pakistan after New Delhi launched unprovoked attacks inside Pakistan, martyring more than 50, including armed forces personnel.In response, Pakistan downed five Indian fighter jets, damaged its missile defence system, as well as shot down several…
A Pakistan Air Force J-10 fighter aircraft. — ReutersFair shocked by 20% damage claim.Airbases named include Sargodha, Jacobabad, Bholari.No satellite proof of Pakistani losses.US defence expert Dr C Christine Fair has rejected India’s claims of downing Pakistani aircraft, labelling them as “nonsense”.Fair, a political scientist specialising in security, counterterrorism and South Asia, has been an open critic of Pakistan, which some on social media argue makes her dismissal of India’s claims particularly significant. She made these remarks while appearing on Indian journalist Karan Thapar’s show on The Wire, ‘The Interview with Karan Thapar’. Thapar had questioned Fair regarding Indian Air…
A general view of the Perito Moreno glacier, near the city of El Calafate in the Patagonian province of Santa Cruz, Argentina January 14, 2020 — ReutersThe deep cracking sound bursting from within the ice signals the dramatic fall about to happen. Seconds later, a block of ice some 70 metres (230 feet) tall — the size of a 20-story building — collapses from the face of the Perito Moreno glacier into the aquamarine water below.The site has attracted visitors to Argentina’s most famous glacier for years. Standing on platforms facing the ice, they wait for the next crack to…
Pakistan Army personnel can be seen patrolling in this undated image. — Reuters/FileOnce again, global attention turned to Pakistan and India as conflict intensified with speed and severity. India’s military strikes, launched without credible provocation, were met not with disorder but with discipline.Pakistan’s response was swift, measured, and undeniably effective. It reflected a military posture capable of defending national sovereignty and shaping strategic conditions with restraint and clarity. This was not a routine exchange of fire. It was a deliberate test – a move by India to project strength, assert regional dominance and generate political capital at home, even if…
Photo: Gigi Hadid talking marriage with Bradley Cooper after ‘serial dater’ label: SourceGigi Hadid and her boyfriend Bradley Cooper are reportedly in for the long haul. According to the latest findings of Heat Magazine, the module and her actor beau have discussed the idea of marriage and have getting settled on their cards lately. As per an insider close to the pair, “Gigi and Bradley are in love.”Speaking of the mogul, who shares daughter Khai with ex Zayn Malik, the source continued, “She got everyone talking by wearing a ring, but she hasn’t actually told anyone that they’re married or even…