The Syrian capital, Damascus, fell to rebel forces on Sunday, marking the end of President Bashar al-Assad‘s 24-year rule and signaling a potential new chapter for a country ravaged by more than a decade of civil war. The swift capture of key cities, including the strategic Homs and Aleppo, severed vital connections between Damascus and…
Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Sunday that an armed group entered the garden of the Italian ambassador’s residence in Damascus and stole three cars. This occurred after Islamist rebels claimed they had seized control of the city. Speaking after a crisis meeting on the situation in Syria, Tajani said, “This morning, an armed…
Bangladesh U 19 team (Screengrab) Bangladesh secured their second consecutive U19 Asia Cup title with a 59-run victory over India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Iqbal Hossain Emon and Azizul Hakim led the bowling attack, each taking three wickets.India’s captain, Mohamed Amaan, chose to field first after winning the toss.India’s Yudhajit Guha made…
Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers weighed in on the Mohammed Siraj-Travis Head verbal spat during the Adelaide Test, stating while such on-field exchanges are part of the game, it is important to maintain respect and ensure they don’t escalate beyond acceptable limits.The confrontation began…
US President-elect Donald Trump revealed his ambitious agenda for his upcoming term in a wide-ranging interview on NBC news. Trump reiterated his plan to deport all immigrants living in the US illegally over his four-year presidency, while also expressing interest in pursuing a deal to protect “Dreamer” immigrants in the future.Trump announced that he would…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that Israeli forces had taken control of a buffer zone in the Golan Heights, which had been established by a 1974 ceasefire agreement with Syria. This followed a rapid rebel advance that led to the end of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s rule. Netanyahu said that the long-standing…
D Gukesh vs Ding Liren (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: In a significant advancement towards potentially becoming the youngest world chess champion, Grandmaster D Gukesh of India defeated Ding Liren from China in the 11th Game of the World Chess Championship on Sunday. This victory places Gukesh in the lead with a score of 6-5. This…
NEW DELHI: 42-year-old tantrik, Navalsinh Chavda, who confessed to lacing drinks with a deadly chemical to murder 12 people, died in police custody in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Sunday.Chavda, a self-proclaimed “bhuvaji” with mystical powers, was arrested in the early hours of December 3 by the Sarkhej police. He had been on his way to carry…
Ravi Shastri, Rohit Sharma (X Photo) Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes captain Rohit Sharma should open the batting, citing Pat Cummins‘ impactful leadership and performance as an example.Australia decisively won the second Test against India by 10 wickets, leveling the five-match series at 1-1. The victory at Adelaide Oval showcased Australia’s dominant batting and…
NEW DELHI: BJP on Sunday accused former Congress president Sonia Gandhi of having ties to an organization funded by the George Soros Foundation.The ruling party outlined its claims in a series of posts on X, asserting that Sonia Gandhi, as the co-president of the Forum of the Democratic Leaders in Asia Pacific (FDL-AP) Foundation, is…
