Trump threatens swift tariff action and signals a tougher trade stance against India over imports of Russian oil.

Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, has once again brought trade attention to India by threatening to apply new tariffs if New Delhi does not resolve American concerns on its ongoing purchases of Russian oil. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump hinted that if the problem is not handled, trade … Read more

Caught Between Promise and Pressure: Cameron Green and the Burden of Australian Expectations

Few cricketers in modern Australian cricket have carried as much promise — and pressure — as Cameron Green. Touted as a generational talent even before his Test debut, the allrounder now finds himself at a crossroads where towering expectations collide with harsh realities, leaving fans restless and Green searching for clarity. The idea of “under-promise … Read more

Akshaye Khanna Joins Elite Club After Shah Rukh Khan With Rs 2000 Crore Box Office Milestone in 2025

Akshaye Khanna’s cinematic journey has always been defined by restraint, depth and an unwavering commitment to craft. But in 2025, the seasoned actor rewrote his own legacy — not with loud heroics, but through two powerhouse antagonist roles that propelled him into an exclusive box office club dominated by the biggest names in Indian cinema. … Read more

Babar Azam vs Mohammad Rizwan: Match Timing, Venue and Where to Watch Pakistan Stars in BBL New Year’s Day Clash

The Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26 welcomes New Year 2026 with a high-voltage encounter as two of Pakistan’s finest batters, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, go head-to-head in the Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers clash at Melbourne’s iconic Docklands Stadium on Thursday, January 1. This New Year’s Day fixture promises fireworks, not just because of … Read more

Ukraine Drone Incursions Reach Moscow Region, One Injured as Air Defences Intercept Multiple UAVs

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated again on Tuesday after Russian authorities reported a fresh wave of Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Moscow, western Russian regions, and annexed Crimea. According to officials, Russian air defence systems intercepted dozens of unmanned aerial vehicles, while one civilian sustained injuries near the Russian capital. Russia’s Defence Ministry said air … Read more

US Intensifies Syria Operations After Deadly ISIS Ambush, Nearly 25 Militants Neutralized

The United States has significantly escalated its military campaign against the Islamic State in Syria, killing or capturing nearly 25 ISIS operatives in a series of coordinated raids carried out late this month. The intensified operations come in response to a deadly ambush that claimed the lives of two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter, … Read more

High Stakes, Low Impact: Why Simu Liu’s ‘The Copenhagen Test’ Fails to Crack the Spy Thriller Code

Espionage thrillers thrive on tension, clarity, and emotional investment. Sadly, Peacock’s new series The Copenhagen Test, despite an intriguing premise and a talented cast led by Simu Liu, struggles to deliver on any of those fronts. The series centers on Alexander Hale, an intelligence analyst working for The Orphanage, a secretive organization designed to oversee … Read more

When Extremism Is Praised and Music Is Silenced: Bangladesh’s Unsettling Cultural Transition

Art belongs to humanity, not religion, according to a quote by Rabindranath Tagore. However, such belief seems to be in danger more and more in Bangladesh today. A heated discussion about whether extreme forces are operating with impunity while creativity is routinely marginalized has been sparked by recent events. The most alarming example unfolded in … Read more

Golden Temple Marks Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti with Solemn Grandeur, No Fireworks This Year

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided to forgo fireworks at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on the Parkash Purb (birth anniversary) of Guru Gobind Singh this year, choosing reverence and reflection over spectacle. The decision reflects the deep emotional and spiritual significance of the period, as the Sikh community simultaneously observes the martyrdom … Read more

Ooty Shivers Below Zero as Frost Transforms the Nilgiris into a Winter Wonderland

Ooty, the Queen of Hill Stations, has taken on an unusually wintry avatar as temperatures plunged below zero, turning parts of the Nilgiris into a scene reminiscent of North India’s snow towns. The hill town witnessed intense cold and widespread frost, prompting authorities to impose safety restrictions for tourists in sensitive areas. According to reports, … Read more

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