Spread the love The United States decided to extend the sanctions waiver on Russian oil, offering temporary relief to countries purchasing crude from Moscow as the world grapples with tight energy supplies. The US treasury department on Friday issued a fresh licence allowing the purchase of Russian oil and petroleum products that had already been loaded onto ships as of...
PSL turns comedy show: Replacement player plays alongside player he replaced
Spread the love PSL slammed on Social Media The Pakistan Super League (PSL) once again found itself at the centre of criticism after a bizarre selection mix-up saw a replacement player feature alongside the very player he was meant to replace. The incident occurred during Match 26 of PSL 2026 between Quetta Gladiators and defending champions Lahore Qalandars, sparking widespread...
Open or closed? Uncertainty lingers as Iran-US reopen Strait of Hormuz, but with conditions
Spread the love Iran and the United States have said that the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened ahead of the second round of negotiations scheduled in Pakistan.But, subsequent statements and clarifications from both sides left uncertainty over how quickly shipping might return to normal, and some vessels could be observed making unsuccessful attempts to cross the strait on Friday...
H5N1 virus detected in Hesaraghatta poultry centre near Bengaluru; no need for panic, says Dinesh Gundu Rao
Spread the love The detection of H5N1 avian influenza virus at a poultry training centre in Mathkuru village in Hesaraghatta near Bengaluru has prompted authorities to initiate containment measures as per protocol. The infection was confirmed on April 14 based on a report from the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal. Following this, rapid response teams from...
‘If we don’t do a deal…’: Trump warns Iran of ‘more bombs’ ahead of peace talks
Spread the love US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face renewed military strikes if ongoing negotiations fail, saying Washington is prepared to escalate if a deal is not reached before the current ceasefire expires next week.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump made clear that while talks are under way, the outcome remains uncertain. “If we...
Meta’s biggest layoffs start May 20 with 8,000 job cuts: Who’s most at risk?
Spread the love Meta is cutting close to 8,000 employees on May 20 in the first wave of what could be its biggest round of layoffs ever—surpassing even the 2022–23 “year of efficiency.” A second wave is planned for later in 2026, with details still being finalised. The cuts are tied to Zuckerberg’s massive AI spending push, with roles in...
Will Virat Kohli play as Impact Player today vs Delhi Capitals?
Spread the love Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to take on Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. In their last outing against Lucknow Super Giants, star batter Virat Kohli was deployed as an Impact Player.Kohli had sustained an ankle injury during the win...
Thousands of authors seek share of Anthropic copyright settlement
Spread the love Nearly 120,000 authors and other copyright holders are seeking a share of a $1.5 billion class-action settlement with Anthropic over the company’s unauthorised use of their books in artificial-intelligence training, according to a filing in California federal court. Claims have been filed for 91% of the more than 480,000 works covered by the settlement, according to a...
Experts, academicians share concern and possibilities of animal and fish breeding rights at WBNUJS
Spread the love Academicians and experts came together at the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) in Kolkata to share concerns and discuss the possibilities in the area of the animal and fish breeders’ rights. The discussion titled “Animal and Fish Breeders’ Rights: An Imperative in India’s Economy” brought together judges, scientists, legal experts, and policymakers who held...
‘Netanyahu was stunned when he saw Trump’s post’: Did US ‘prohibit’ Israeli strikes on Lebanon?
Spread the love US President Donald Trump stunned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by declaring Israel was “prohibited” from carrying out further airstrikes in Lebanon, even as Iran announced it was reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping during a fragile regional ceasefire, according to inputs from Axios.Trump’s remarks created immediate confusion in Israel and raised new questions over...
