A rare strain of the Ebola virus has infected an American doctor in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the outbreak continues to spread across the country and into neighboring Uganda.The World Health Organization on Sunday declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. More than 300 suspected cases and 118 deaths have…
A Ukrainian drone attack triggered a “large-scale fire” at Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea, forcing the evacuation of nearby buildings, Russian officials said on Tuesday.The refinery, owned by Rosneft, had already suspended operations since April 16 following an earlier drone strike, according to industry sources. It mainly supplies oil products for export.Reuters…
One of the most common patterns is saying “no” at first, and then eventually giving in when a child cries, argues, or throws a tantrum. While it a feel like a quick way to settle the situation, it makes the child feel “If I cry louder, I get what I want,” i.e.; persistence will change…
Suryakumar Yadav (ANI Photo) Suryakumar Yadav, who recently led the India national cricket team to a historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, has admitted that while he dreams of playing Test cricket, the shortest format remains where he feels most comfortable.Speaking in an interview with PTI, the Indian captain reflected on his…
A bill introduced in the Senate is proposing stricter monitoring of foreign students and staff at universities, this has sparked concern among academic groups, with critics warning that the move could increase scrutiny of international students a large contingent of whom are Indians.As per the latest Open Doors report (covering 2024-25 academic year), India with…
Oil Above $100, Markets in Red: How the Iran War Triggered a $240 Billion Shock for Indian Investors India’s stock markets have suffered a sharp setback as escalating conflict in West Asia triggered a wave of global financial uncertainty, sending investors rushing out of riskier assets and wiping out billions of dollars in market value.Estimates…
Multan Sultans captain Ashton Turner joked that he might “find somewhere to get a blanket and a pillow and sleep here” after Multan Sultans were scheduled to play back-to-back matches at the Gaddafi Stadium.The comment came after Multan Sultans beat Quetta Gladiators on Sunday to register their third win of the Pakistan Super League (PSL)…
The Iran-Israel war has entered a new phase on Saturday with Yemen’s Houthi rebels launching their first strike on Israel since the conflict began. The move opens a fresh front in a war that has already spread across multiple countries and disrupted global trade and energy markets.The attack comes as the conflict marks one month,…
United Airlines will cut more unprofitable flights over the next two quarters as it braces for a prolonged period of elevated jet fuel prices linked to the war involving Iran. However, strong travel demand continues to allow US carriers to raise fares.In a staff memo on Friday, chief executive Scott Kirby said the airline is…
NEW DELHI: The drill for formation of a BJP govt in WB has kicked in, with the outgoing assembly set to be dissolved anytime and newly elected BJP MLAs likely to endorse party’s CM pick before May 9. Home minister Amit Shah, who scripted BJP’s landslide win, is likely to preside over the meeting of…