Guardiola shows six fingers in response to ‘you’re getting sacked’ jibe from Liverpool fans
Amidst Manchester City’s worst run, Liverpool fans jeered City boss Pep Guardiola by singing to him, ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning,’ as defending champions lost 2-0 at Anfield. Guardiola gave both sets of supporters a reminder of City’s recent dominance, holding up
President Biden grants pardon to son Hunter
President Joe Biden has granted a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, amidst ongoing legal challenges. The decision has drawn considerable attention, as Hunter Biden has faced various investigations, including those related to his business dealings and tax-related matters. The pardon comes at
ICC board meeting on Champions Trophy will be on Sunday or the day after, claims Rashid Latif
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Rashid Latif claimed that the ICC Board meeting to finalize the venues and schedule of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be held either on Sunday or the day after. The ICC Governing Board meeting on Friday failed to reach any
Ukrainian PM confirms $100 million loan from South Korea
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed that Ukraine has received a $100 million loan from South Korea aimed at supporting the social sector. In a post on social media X, Shmyhal said the loan is “the first budget assistance” from South Korea to
South Korea, Japan reaffirm security cooperation amid Sado mine row
South Korea and Japan held a joint meeting of senior diplomats and defense officials and reaffirmed the importance of their security cooperation, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said, despite the controversy over Japan’s memorial ceremony for Korean wartime forced labor victims. In the director general-level
Japanese PM pledges cross-party coordination in parliament to achieve policies
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledged to seek cross-party consensus as his minority government looks for opposition support to achieve policy goals following a recent defeat in the lower house election. Ishiba delivered his first policy speech in parliament since his ruling coalition
Iranian, Syrian FMs discuss radical groups’ resurgence
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a phone talk with his Syrian counterpart Bassam Sabbagh, exchanging views on the latest developments in Syria, Iran’s state-run IRIB TV reported. During the talk on Friday, Araghchi denounced the resurgence of terrorist groups in Syria
African officials root for resilient livestock systems to tackle hunger crisis
The establishment of small-holder livestock systems that can withstand climatic shocks, pests, diseases, and habitat loss holds the key to alleviating poverty, hunger, and malnutrition crises in Africa, said agriculture officials. Speaking at the 50th anniversary of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Hungarian PM nominates Varga as National Bank governor
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has nominated Finance Minister Mihaly Varga as the next governor of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB). The announcement was made during Orban’s regular Friday morning interview on public radio Kossuth, as reported by Xinhua news agency. The
Excited to give everything I can: Nistelrooy on joining Leicester City as manager
Ruud van Nistelrooy has expressed his excitement about joining Leicester City as manager and said he will give his best at the job. The 48-year-old Dutchman, who has a wealth of experience at the highest level of the game, both as a player
US retailers use Trump tariff threats to urge shoppers to buy more: Report
Many US businesses are urging customers to buy now before President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs potentially raise costs and prices, local media reported. Throughout his campaign, Trump promised to impose tariffs of 60 percent on all Chinese goods and across-the-board tariffs of 10
Bangladesh: Three Hindu Temples Vandalised in Chattogram
In a troubling incident, a mob vandalized three Hindu temples in Chattogram, Bangladesh, during ongoing protests and violence in the region. The attack took place around 2:30 PM on Friday in the Harish Chandra Munsef Lane area, targeting the Santaneshwar Matri Temple, the
Cyclone Fengal: Chennai Airport Suspends Operations Amid Heavy Rainfall
Chennai International Airport has temporarily suspended operations due to heavy rainfall as Cyclone Fengal approaches landfall. IndiGo Airlines announced that no flights would arrive or depart until 1 PM on Saturday. An IndiGo source confirmed that the suspension was due to adverse weather
A fragile ceasefire and an uncertain global order
By Dr. Avi VermaThe United States has successfully brokered a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, but one must question whether this diplomatic intervention comes too little, too late. After weeks of relentless violence and staggering human losses on both sides, this pause
The crisis at Shri Banke Bihari Mandir and Barsana Temple: negligence, corruption, and the betrayal of devotion
By: Dr. Avi Verma Shri Banke Bihari Mandir in Vrindavan and the Barsana Temple, revered for their deep connection to Shri Krishna and Radha Rani, are not just sacred sites; they are spiritual epicenters for millions of Hindus worldwide. Every year, countless devotees
Alternative Investments
Dr K C Gupta, YBB Personal finance ALTERNATIVES or ALTs are becoming popular – physical commodities & futures-based funds, nontraded funds, private-equity or private-credit. Things beyond the listed stocks & bonds are alts. While embraced by institutions & pension funds for years, the
Australian PM calls for social media companies to protect children following under-16 ban
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday that social media companies now have a social responsibility to protect children, following the passage of legislation banning anyone under 16 from using social media platforms. The new laws, which passed through both houses of
South Korean opposition leader says US-North Korea talks more likely after Trump election
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung stated on Friday that the possibility of dialogue between North Korea and the United States seems higher under the incoming Trump administration. He urged the South Korean government to formulate a strategy to ensure that the country
Myanmar hosts 7th tourism ministers’ meeting in Yangon
Myanmar hosted the 7th Tourism Ministers’ meeting of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam (CLMV) in Yangon on Friday. The meeting focused on strengthening regional tourism ties through joint initiatives such as creating a unified CLMV tourism website, coordinating international tourism events, and launching
PM Modi arrives in Bhubaneswar for 3-day DG/IGP conference
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhubaneswar on Friday for a three-day visit to Odisha. He was given a grand welcome at the Biju Patnaik International Airport and later proceeded in a motorcade to a special felicitation event organized by the Odisha BJP