Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added yet another extraordinary chapter to his glittering career even before a ball was kicked in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday, becoming the first player in history to captain his country in three World Cup finals.As Messi walked out to lead defending champions Argentina against…
The casket of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s granddaughter, Zahra Mohammadi Golpayegani, is displayed alongside the caskets of Khamenei and other members of his family As thousands gathered in Iran for its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral ceremonies, one of the most striking images showed the coffin of his 14-month-old granddaughter displayed…
India’s Arshdeep Singh attends a training session ahead of the second one day international cricket match between India and Afghanistan in Lucknow, India, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.(AP Photo/Manish Swarup) BENGALURU: Pacer Arshdeep Singh’s last red-ball appearance before the ongoing 2026-27 domestic season-opener came in the Duleep Trophy last season.The Punjab pacer, primarily a white-ball specialist,…
As ‘DC’ gears up for its theatrical release, the film has become one of the most talked-about Tamil releases of the week. Apart from marking Lokesh Kanagaraj‘s debut as a lead actor, the action thriller has also grabbed attention for the reported salaries of its key makers. Lokesh Kanagaraj and director Arun Matheswaran have reportedly…
Two beavers appeared unexpectedly at Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Helman Tor nature reserve after six months. Trail cameras have confirmed that the pair has settled into a territory, with their activity becoming more noticeable as water levels dropped in July. They have built their first dam and begun feeding on leaves and woody vegetation, leaving some…
Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump on Sunday asserted the conditions around the Iran peace deal, saying that no sanctions would be lifted or assets be unfrozen upfront till the peace deal is reached.In a recent interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press”, Trump , on being asked he would consider unfreezing assets…
Rolex sues Canadian jeweller Bijoux Medusa over customized watches/Image: Getty Images Rolex has sued a Canadian jewellery store and its owner over the sale and modification of watches bearing Rolex trademarks, alleging the customized products could be mistaken for watches made or authorised by the company.The lawsuit names Quebec based Bijoux Medusa and owner Julien…
Representative image (AI) As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, said a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran depends on the Trump administration agreeing to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets.In an interview with CNN, Rezaei said: “The negotiations are…
Long before Dakota Fanning became a familiar face in Hollywood blockbusters, she was an 11-year-old on the set of ‘War of the Worlds’, filming alongside one of the biggest stars in the industry, Tom Cruise. It was 2004, and the young actress from Conyers, Georgia, was sharing scenes with Tom Cruise in Steven Spielberg’s big-budget…
How Gujarat Titans second-half surge them towards IPL 2026 playoffs (Image: X) Gujarat Titans, who struggled at the start of IPL 2026, are on the verge of qualification for the playoffs. GT has secured 8 wins from 12 matches, amassing 16 points and an improved Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.551.In the first phase of…