Last summer, the state Ethics Commission unceremoniously dismissed a complaint against Juan M. Merchan of New York, who is now overseeing hush-money payments to former President Donald Trump trial. Judge Juan M. Merchan poses in a New York courtroom on March 14, 2024. Friday, April 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) (AP) This specific claim … Read more
The ninth T20 World Cup is about to begin and for the Indian cricket team, this is the last chance for captains Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid to lift the coveted ICC trophy. Rohit had won the first T20 World Cup 17 years ago, but for coach Dravid it was a if not now then … Read more
Warnings of severe heat waves in northern India are not good news for any political party as it could affect turnout in some seats. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted that a severe heat wave is likely to engulf Delhi, Punjab and Haryana between May 18 and 20, adding that similar conditions are … Read more
It will be a do-or-die battle between the two heavyweights as they seek a spot in the 2024 IPL playoffs. Royal Challengers Bangalore will be counting on Virat Kohli to once again lead them to glory. Despite not being the official captain, the RCB star has been the face of the team. Meanwhile, Chennai Super … Read more
Published on May 16, 2024 at 08:35 AM IST The European Union urges Israel to end its military operations in Rafah. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the IDF’s Rafah operation would “inevitably put a heavy strain on the EU’s relations with Israel.” A week ago, Israel launched a “limited operation” in the Gaza … Read more
Posted on May 12, 2024 08:29 IST Hamas stepped up psychological warfare during “limited” IDF operations in Rafah. Hamas has released a new propaganda video showing an Israeli hostage in the Gaza Strip. Soon after, Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida said the 51-year-old hostage “died from injuries sustained after a Zionist aircraft attack on his place … Read more
Israeli warplanes struck Gaza’s crowded southern city of Rafah on Thursday after U.S. President Joe Biden vowed to stop supplying artillery shells and other weapons to Israel if it continues to launch sweeping attacks. Thick smoke rises from the Rafah area of the southern Gaza Strip after an Israeli attack on May 6, 2024, in … Read more
Published on May 9, 2024 07:03 PM (IST) On May 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin lashed out at Western countries led by the United States during the Victory Day military parade. Putin accused the West of risking a global conflict, saying, “We know the consequences of such excessive ambitions. Russia will do everything possible to … Read more
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Navneet Rana referred to the provocative statement made by All India Muslim Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Akbaruddin Owaisi in 2013. The brothers issued a veiled warning from their stronghold in Hyderabad that “if the police are removed or forced to step down”. Bharatiya Janata Party leader Navneet Rana at a press conference. … Read more
Published on May 9, 2024 at 12:56 IST On May 8, Russia warned NATO country France not to send troops to war-torn Ukraine. A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman cited recent remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron. Maria Zakharova said that the number of French citizens among those killed in Ukraine is increasing. Watch out for … Read more