Zelensky urged the US to sell Ukraine 5-10% of its Patriot interceptor stockpile to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the United States to sell Ukraine more Patriot interceptor missiles, saying even 5% of the US stockpile would help Kyiv survive the winter, while 10% could allow it to counter…
Australia’s Steve Smith (James Ross/AAP Image via AP) Steve Smith may have been Australia’s standout batter during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, but it was a brutally funny remark from a fan that grabbed attention on social media. Smith was battling through a difficult phase for Australia when he briefly stopped play because…
Quote of the day by Harrison Ford: ‘I don’t think I’ve mastered anything… I’m still wrestling with the same problems as I always did’, all about the ‘Indiana Jones’ actor’s humble words of wisdom on life-long growth and self-improvement.Image credit (Instagram) Harrison Ford has been in the industry for decades and has gained a lot…
A 530-acre stretch of California forest filled with ancient giant sequoias was once the largest remaining privately owned giant sequoia property in the world. In 2019, thousands of donors came together to help Save the Redwoods League purchase and protect Alder Creek Grove for $15.65 million. The property contained hundreds of giant sequoias, including the…
Bangladesh’s Hasan Mahmud, second left, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia’s Travis Head during their test match in Darwin, Australia, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. (AP) Bangladesh’s bowlers outperformed Australia’s returning Big Four on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin, bowling the hosts out for 198 on Thursday.Hasan Mahmud took…
Tamil star Vijay Sethupathi will be seen in the film ‘Train’ directed by Mysskin. As the film is expected to hit the big screens soon the upcoming action thriller has now completed its censor certificate. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the film with a U/A certificate. CBFC details of ‘Train’ Producer…
Romania has placed its energy sector under a nationwide 30-day state of alert after the Danube river levels fell to exceptionally low levels. This has forced Unit 1 at the Cernavodă nuclear plant offline and put Unit 2 under continuous review.Emergency river works have kept Unit 2 online for now, but the latest hydrological outlook…
The proposed bill would empower US President to levy tariffs on countries that purchase large volumes of crude oil from Russia. India faces the fresh prospect of being levied up to 100% tariffs if the Donald Trump administration is able to get a new Russian sanctions bill cleared and the US President exercises the power…
Quote of the day by Rabindranath Tagore (Image: Wikipedia) Rabindranath Tagore‘s words speak directly to preparation, personal growth and the ability to genuinely recognise an opportunity the moment it actually arrives. “Everything comes to us that belongs to us if we create the capacity to receive it,” he wrote. The line appears in Sadhana: The…
Suvinder Vicky’s portrayal in ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ caught audiences off guard, particularly his scenes as Arjun Rampal’s father, where he unleashes a barrage of abuses at the actor’s character. Interestingly, Vicky himself had doubts about whether his profanity-heavy dialogues would survive the censoring process.The actor even suggested that director Aditya Dhar turn his character…