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When the remains of 757 Ukrainian military casualties were exchanged in a frozen forest in February, Red Cross officials noted a disturbing anomaly: body number 757 was recorded as “NM SPAS”, an unidentified male, cause of death listed as heart failure. Weeks later, forensic experts identified the corpse: it was Viktoriia Roshchyna, a 27-year-old Ukrainian … Read more

NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Rubio spoke with external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif on late Wednesday, urging them to “de-escalate tensions” between the two nations. He asked Sharif to condemn the Pahalgama attack that has soured the relations between the two nations.“Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Indian … Read more

The United States and Ukraine on Wednesday formalized minerals agreement after a two-month delay, signaling a shift in Washington’s approach to supporting Kyiv. Described by the Donald Trump administration as a “new form of commitment” to Ukraine following the cessation of military aid, the deal marked a strategic pivot toward economic and resource-based cooperation. “Both … Read more

NEW DELHI: The use of long-range weapons for limited punitive strikes against Pakistan, without crossing the LoC, is currently being considered the preferred military option. This comes amid a review of the situation by the PM-led cabinet committee on security, even as firing exchanges between the rival armies have now spilled over to the international … Read more

Yuzvendra Chahal once again proved why he is considered one of the Indian Premier League’s all-time great spinners, delivering a sensational hat-trick to derail Chennai Super Kings‘ innings and set multiple milestones in the process. Playing for Punjab Kings, Chahal’s brilliance came in the 19th over of CSK’s innings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on … Read more

NEW DELHI: In a surreal twist during Chennai Super Kings’ innings against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, MS Dhoni hit a massive six, only for it to land in the hands of Ravindra Jadeja, who was stationed just outside the boundary rope as a substitute fielder. The bizarre moment, which sparked laughter among fans, came … Read more

Rahul Dravid with Hardik Pandya (Video grab) Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya and Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid shared a warm moment ahead of their IPL 2025 clash in Jaipur, as Pandya ran across the field to greet his former India coach at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Wednesday.Dravid, whose left leg was heavily … Read more

Gold’s ability to deliver high long-term returns significantly declines over time. (AI image) By Chethan ShenoyGold buying on Akshaya Tritiya: Traditionally, Gold has always been considered a safe haven asset for investors, offering protection during times of uncertainty. But it is important to understand that it a sentiment driven asset.The price of gold is not … Read more

Pakistan hosted executives from World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency firm majority-owned by the Trump family. The DeFi platform, 60% owned by a Trump family entity, signed a letter of intent with the Pakistan Crypto Council to accelerate blockchain innovation and stablecoin adoption across the country. The agreement was signed during high-level meetings where World Liberty … Read more

Amid tussle between the two countries, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday congratulated Mark Carney on victory in the Canadian national elections.The Canadian Prime Minister’s Office in a statement said that the two leaders also “agreed to meet in person in the near future.”“Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of the … Read more