Spread the love Karoline Leavitt shared photos on social media (Images/Instagram) White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Friday that she is expecting a baby girl, due in May 2026, calling the news “the greatest Christmas gift we could ever ask for.” The 28-year-old shared the announcement in an Instagram post alongside a photo of herself standing next to...
‘Year of tariff consequences’: Global trade in 2026 — another rough patch ahead?
Spread the love The year 2025, reshaped global commerce in ways not seen for decades, moving into another uncertain phase, as pressures on growth and stability are expected to intensify. So will 2026 be another turbulent patch for global trade?Global merchandise trade managed to stay resilient through 2025, even as US President Donald Trump pushed ahead with higher tariffs that...
‘Efficiency’ era: Big Tech embraces AI-led cuts; how job security vanished in 2025
Spread the love Representative image In 2025, a single word dominated boardrooms from Seattle to San Francisco. The word defined the job market and struck fear into the hearts of tech workers: Efficiency. It began as a corporate motto for leaders like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy but quickly transformed into a restructuring of the...
Israel approves, US does not: Why Somaliland recognition has triggered backlash
Spread the love (President of the Republic of Somaliland – Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi) Israel’s decision to formally recognise Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state has triggered a sharp diplomatic backlash across Africa and the Middle East, reopening a long-running debate over one of the world’s most unusual political entities. While Israel became the first country to extend official recognition,...
Massive! Deepti Sharma smashes records, becomes first Indian cricketer to …
Spread the love Deepti Sharma became the first Indian — across both men’s and women’s cricket — to reach the 150-wicket mark in T20 Internationals. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s premier all-rounder Deepti Sharma produced a record-laden performance during the third T20 International against Sri Lanka, overtaking Australian great Ellyse Perry to become the third-highest wicket-taker in women’s international cricket.Go...
‘Operation Aaghat 3.0’: Delhi Police arrest over 200 ahead of New Year, seize illegal weapons
Spread the love Image Credit: ANI NEW DELHI: During ‘Operation AAGHAT 3.0’, Delhi Police in the South East district carried out a series of law enforcement and preventive actions across the area. As part of the operation, 285 people were arrested in cases registered under the Arms Act, Excise Act, NDPS Act, and Gambling Act. In addition, 504 individuals were...
Border clashes: Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘immediate’ ceasefire; second this year
Spread the love Thailand and Cambodia on Saturday agreed to an immediate ceasefire, ending weeks of deadly border clashes.In a joint statement, both the countries said that the ceasefire will include all types of weapons, including attacks on civilians, civilian objects and infrastructures, and military objectives of either side, in all cases and all areas.“ Southeast Asia On Edge: Thailand...
MS Dhoni at Salman Khan birthday party: Fans chant ‘Mahi bhai’ – Watch
Spread the love MS Dhoni made a rare public appearance when he attended Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s 60th birthday celebrations in Panvel (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who largely keeps a low profile away from the cricket field, made a rare public appearance when he attended Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s 60th birthday celebrations in...
Gastroenterologist rates the best and worst sugar for gut health: ‘No sweetener is entirely harmless’
Spread the love Sugar is considered a red flag by all health experts, and rightfully so. While it offers a quick dopamine hit and improves taste, it is a silent culprit found in processed foods that can spike your blood sugar levels and cause long-term health damage. But avoiding refined sugar doesn’t mean giving up sweetness. Nature offers plenty of healthier...
‘India should change its stand’: Hindus form party in Bangladesh; hope to win 40-45 seats in polls
Spread the love NAGPUR: Amidst the brutal persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh in run-up to February polls, a party registered in April hopes to fight its maiden elections, seeking Hindu and other minority votes. The Bangladesh Minority Janta Party (BMJP) is preparing to contest 91 of 300 seats of the Jatiya Parishad (national parliament), hoping to win 40 to 45...
