Global crude oil prices climbed more than 1% on Friday after US President Donald Trump said he would not remain “much more patient” with Iran, while fears over attacks on ships and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continued to keep markets on edge.Brent crude futures rose $1.32, or 1.25%, to $107.04 a barrel by…
Serena Williams during a practice session. (AP Photo) Serena Williams has launched a stinging criticism of tennis’ anti-doping system ahead of her long-awaited Wimbledon comeback, branding parts of the current testing protocol “unprofessional” and “unreasonable” while admitting the rules almost convinced her not to return to professional tennis.The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, who re-entered…
Jennifer Lopez, the ‘IT Girl’ of Hollywood, is finally on the floor, strutting on the red carpet with gorgeous gowns. Posing with co-star Brett Goldstein in the arms, the 56-year-old awaits the release of her upcoming film, ‘Office Romance.’ Channelling the falling-in-love energy, the rumours quickly began of them having feelings for each other after…
FILE – Dana White, president of the UFC, speaks at a news conference after the UFC 229 mixed martial arts event, Oct. 6, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) With just days remaining before UFC Freedom 250 transforms the White House South Lawn into an outdoor fight arena, questions are beginning to emerge…
Director S. Shankar’s son Arjith Shankar begins acting journey; ‘Lover Boy’ starts rolling Arjith Shankar, son of filmmaker S. Shankar, has officially stepped into the world of cinema with the launch of his debut film ‘Lover Boy’. The project was introduced through a traditional pooja ceremony that marked the beginning of the film’s production.The romantic…
Umpire Vrinda Rathi pictured during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup England & Wales 2026 match between Pakistan and Netherlands at Bristol County Ground on June 27, 2026 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images) MUMBAI: The Indian women’s cricket team may have suffered an early exit from the 2026 Women’s T20…
US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday said that President Donald Trump was still pursuing a diplomatic deal with Iran but remained ‘locked and loaded’ to restart military action if nuclear talks failed.Addressing reporters during a White House briefing, Vance said the Trump administration was continuing negotiations in good faith while making it clear that…
Daniel Craig is a British actor best known for his portrayal of James Bond in ‘Casino Royale’, ‘Skyfall’ and ‘Spectre’. While the role made him a global icon, Craig has never been shy about how demanding it truly is. Back in 2015, just days after wrapping an eight-month shoot for ‘Spectre’, Craig sat down for…
Actor-director R. Parthiban has stepped in to clear the air after his recent interview about a hurtful message he received following the demise of his mentor, filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj, triggered widespread speculation online. His emotional revelation led many on social media to guess the identity of the person behind the message, with some even naming…
The Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon and preparing for a historic lunar fly-around, even as a recurring toilet malfunction inside the Orion capsule continues to pose challenges.The four-member crew, comprising three Americans and one Canadian, is expected to reach the moon on Monday, capturing images of the lunar far side…