Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian president, was transported to Russia under what has been described as “the most secure way possible” following the rapid collapse of his regime. Russia’s deputy foreign minister, Sergei Ryabkov, in an interview with NBC News on Tuesday confirmed that Assad fled to Russia.“He is secured, and it shows that Russia…
Hardik Pandya (L) and Imane Khelif (R) were among the most-searched athletes on Google in 2024. (Image: Getty Images/Reuters) Google’s 2024 Year in Search reveals sports dominated global searches. Major events like Copa America, UEFA European Championship, and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup topped overall search queries. The Olympics secured the third spot among…
South Korean defence minister Kim Yong-Hyun, who was accused of involvement in a failed martial law attempt, attempted suicide on Wednesday.“South Korea ex-defence minister Kim used underwear to commit suicide at detention centre,” Reuters quoted officials as saying.This development follows the recent arrest of the former defence minister by South Korean prosecutors, who were investigating…
India captain Rohit Sharma, left, with the team’s bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah (Photo Source: X) ADELAIDE: The manner of India’s capitulation in the second Test has left them facing many questions, but the immediate need is to address the balance of the fast-bowling lineup. With the frontline batters more or less picking themselves, additional pace…
JM Financial has a dozen stocks on its list with estimated returns as high as 49%. In its ‘Top 12 bottom-up stocks for 2025’, Bhel with a price target of Rs 371, could rally as much as 49% from current levels. From among the list, Maruti could rise 35%, Zee Entertainment 41% and Axis Bank…
An entity majority-owned by embattled billionaire Gautam Adani, who was indicted in US courts last month, has pulled back from a loan pact valued at $553 million from the US International Development Finance Corporation, according to a company filing.“The project will be financed through the company’s internal accruals and capital management plan. We have withdrawn…
26-year-old Luigi Mangione, accused of killing a UnitedHealth executive in New York, was captured in Pennsylvania with a “ghost gun” in his backpack, raising concerns about the rise of these untraceable firearms.Ghost guns, assembled from parts bought online or 3D-printed, lack serial numbers and bypass traditional firearm regulations. Owners can avoid background checks, making them…
Suspect Luigi Mangione is taken into the Blair County Courthouse on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Hollidaysburg. (AP) At first glance, the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson seemed like the work of a meticulous mastermind — Luigi Mangione, the suspected killer who moved through the streets of New York City like a ghost, leaving…
Shaheen Afridi (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Star pacer Shaheen Afridi carved his name into cricketing history by becoming the first Pakistan bowler to achieve the milestone of 100 wickets in each format of international cricket.The historic feat came during the opening T20I against South Africa in Durban on Tuesday. Shaheen delivered a standout performance, striking…
KL Rahul and Rahul Dravid (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: The debate over Captain Rohit Sharma‘s batting position for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia in Brisbane has sparked discussions on social media. After missing the Perth Test due to his second child’s birth, Rohit opted to bat at No. 6…
