Taiwan’s ministry of national defence (MND) said on Wednesday that it detected the presence of six Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy vessels operating a around the island around 6am local time.As per the MND, armed forces assessed the activity and responded accordingly.In a post on X, the MND said, “6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan…
Rupee began Wednesday on a strong note, rising over 30 paise against US dollar, extending its recent recovery as easing crude oil prices and a softer dollar index lifted sentiment. At the interbank foreign exchange, the currency rose 31 paise to touch 94.29 against the greenback. It opened at 94.46 and later climbed to 94.29,…
NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi celebrated a historic night with tears, a hat-trick and yet another record as Argentina began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a dominant 3-0 win over Algeria in Group J at the Kansas City Stadium.The 38-year-old was seen emotional after scoring the first of his three goals, leaving fans wondering…
“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a mildly positive note, with Gift Nifty trading at 24,015, up by 21 points. Asian markets are witnessing mixed trade after a subdued overnight session on Wall Street, where the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 ended lower amid weakness in technology stocks, while the Dow Jones Industrial…
Middle East crisis choked one of the world’s busiest oil pipelines for over 100 days, sending ripples to economies across the globe. As energy shipments fell, many players opted for a range of tactics to keep the shipments flowing. The US adopted Iran’s playbook. Using a method long associated with Iran’s sanctions-busting efforts, the United…
Deepti Sharma’s five-wicket masterclass ensured India began their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign on the right note, but Harmanpreet Kaur’s side will know there is still room for improvement when they take on Netherlands, who are T20 World Cup debutants, in their second group fixture in Headingley on Wednesday.India’s objective will extend beyond collecting…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Pic credit: BCCI) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi found himself at the centre of another talking point on Wednesday after the India A opener survived on nought following a contentious third-umpire call during the 5th match of the Tri Nation A Series in Sri Lanka against Afghanistan A.The 15-year-old, who has endured a modest series so…
‘House of the Dragon Season 3’ early reviews: The series is hailed as ‘best so far’ Early reviews for ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 have arrived ahead of its premiere on June 21 and June 22 globally, and the response so far appears more positive than any previous instalment. Reviewers have praised the upcoming…
The department of war announced Tuesday that the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the US Pacific Command (USPACOM), reversing the 2018 decision to rename it.Originally established on January 1, 1947, by then-President Harry S Truman, the command operated under the USPACOM banner for over 70 years, standing as the oldest…
Country names often arrive carrying layers of history that are easy to overlook. Some preserve the memory of dynasties, some echo ancient tribes, and others trace their roots to geography that predates written records. Hidden among them is a small Caribbean nation whose name stands apart for an unusual reason. Saint Lucia is widely regarded…