A “mummified half-fish, half-human” figure was reportedly found in an old house in Fukushima. The skeletal remains appear to have a humanoid upper body with long arms and claw-like hands. Its mouth contains multiple pointed teeth, and the lower body has a fish-like tail with scale-like textures. Experts say the model is likely crafted rather…
Retired US Army colonel and geopolitical adviser Douglas Macgregor has dismissed Pakistan’s attempt to mediate in the Iran war, calling the move “ludicrous nonsense” and questioning Islamabad’s credibility.In an interview with news agency ANI, Macgregor said Pakistan’s internal instability and economic troubles make it an unlikely broker. “For the Pakistanis to offer help is sort…
Applications for unemployment benefits in the United States rose slightly last week, signalling continued labour market resilience even as hiring momentum has slowed over the past year.New filings for jobless aid increased by 5,000 to 210,000 for the week ended March 21, up from 205,000 in the previous week, the US Labour Department said on…
This image provided by the Emily Gregory Campaign shows Emily Gregory in Jupiter, Fla, Aug. 24, 2025. (Emily Gregory Campaign via AP) There’s a video of Donald Trump that keeps resurfacing online. The video, from 2016, has Trump telling a rally, “You are going to win so much… you are going to get tired of…
Nuwan Thushara of RCB celebrates (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Thushara is set to miss the upcoming Indian Premier League after being denied a No Objection Certificate by Sri Lanka Cricket, following the introduction of a strict new fitness policy. As part of the revised guidelines, the board has made it…
US President Donald Trump warned the Iranian leadership to “get serious soon” in ceasefire talks with the US as the Middle East war nears its fourth week. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Iranian negotiators as “very different” and “strange”, claiming they were “begging” for a deal while publicly suggesting otherwise. “They better…
NEW DELHI: With the IPL 2026 opener around the corner, Congress MLA Kashappanavar Vijayananda Shivashankarappa on Thursday kicked up a row, saying legislators were being forced to stand in queues or buy tickets at inflated rates despite being “entitled” to passes. He also alleged large-scale black marketing by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), even…
IPL trophy (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) The BCCI has officially unveiled the schedule for the second phase of the Indian Premier League 2026, confirming fixtures from April 13 to May 24.The remaining league-stage fixtures, comprising 50 matches, will be staged across 12 venues in India. These include Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad,…
India’s economy is projected to expand by 7.6% in the current fiscal before moderating to 6.1% in 2026-27, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said in its interim Economic Outlook report, PTI reported.The multilateral body said the evolving conflict in the Middle East has “human and economic costs” for countries directly involved and…
The United States is weighing what officials describe as a potential “final blow” against Iran, with plans under discussion ranging from a sweeping bombing campaign to risky ground operations deep inside the country, according to an Axios report citing multiple sources familiar.The proposals come as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Tehran amid a…