On the outskirts of Herat in western Afghanistan, one settlement drew international attention in 2022 after reports emerged that many residents had sold a kidney to survive deepening poverty and hunger. The area became widely known as the “one-kidney village,” a grim reflection of the humanitarian crisis that followed Afghanistan’s economic collapse after the Taliban…
NEW DELHI: Argentina’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 were overshadowed by a reported security lapse that exposed the passport details of every player in the squad, including captain Lionel Messi.According to Reuters, the passport numbers appeared on an official team sheet that was distributed ahead of Argentina’s friendly against Iceland in Alabama. The…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: ICC) Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could spark a “revival of Test cricket” if he fulfils his immense potential in the longest format, according to former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth, who urged fans and experts not to burden the youngster with excessive scrutiny.Fresh from a breakthrough Indian Premier League campaign, the…
Sykkuno breaks silence on cheating controversy and shares emotional update on girlfriend (Image via Getty) Thomas “Sykkuno” has returned to Twitch after spending nearly two months away from streaming, and this time he spoke directly about the cheating controversy that put him at the center of online discussion. During his June 3, 2026 livestream titled…
China’s trade stepped up pace in April, with exports surging well beyond expectations even as the Iran war and elevated US tariffs continued to cast uncertainty over global markets. Official data released on Saturday showed Chinese exports climbed 14.1% compared with a year earlier, a substantial jump from March’s 2.5% rise and a performance that…
Exports hit record $863 billion in FY26 despite US tariffs & Middle East crisis India’s exports touched an all-time high of $863 billion in 2025-26 despite disruptions from the West Asia conflict and US tariff measures, underscoring the resilience of the country’s export ecosystem, a senior Commerce Ministry official said on Wednesday.“This has been a…
Yuzvendra Chahal seen vaping in flight to Hyderabad (Image: Screengrab/X) Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has landed in controversy after an alleged clip from a team travel vlog surfaced on social media, appearing to show him vaping inside a flight while travelling with the squad.Punjab Kings were travelling to Hyderabad for their IPL 2026 clash…
Rafael Nadal and Florentino Perez NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal has denied rumours that he plans to run for president of Real Madrid after reports linked him to the role following a disappointing season for the Spanish club.Speculation started after current president Florentino Perez announced fresh club elections. With Madrid ending the season without a major…
Russell Crowe did not want things to get steamy in ‘Gladiator’. The actor, 62, recalled “sticking to his guns” regarding the omission of an intimate scene with his costar Connie Nielsen in Ridley Scott‘s 2000 epic while speaking at the Taormina Film Festival in Italy. The revelation shed light on behind-the-scenes decisions that shaped one…
An Indian national is set to appear in court in Brisbane, Australia next month over allegations that he laundered more than $7 million linked to an illegal tobacco network while also providing false information to immigration authorities.The 33-year-old man is facing multiple charges following an investigation by the Australian Federal Police (AFP). The authority claims…