The first such visit from India to Pakistan since the 2025 Pahalgam terrorist attack highlighted how SCO, which is dominated by China and Russia, has remained insulated from India-Pakistan tensions, unlike the more modest Saarc regional framework. NEW DELHI: India’s participation in the SCO meeting of national coordinators in Islamabad to firm up the calendar…
In 1984, a $57 million gift from David and Lucile Packard helped turn a former cannery site on California’s Cannery Row into the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Four decades later, the institution is known not only for its kelp forest, jellyfish and deep-sea exhibits, but also for conservation work that reaches far beyond its walls. According…
Confirming that bids submitted under the request for proposal (RFP) stage are undergoing formal assessment, the defence secretary said, ‘We should be able to reach some conclusion in that procurement cycle before the end of this year.’ NEW DELHI: In good news for the Indian Air Force, defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Thursday…
Nile PerchPhoto: Wikipedia In the late 1950s and early 1960s, Nile perch were introduced into Lake Victoria with the hope that the large predatory fish would strengthen local fisheries. The decision was intended to create new commercial opportunities and increase the supply of valuable fish. Instead, the species spread through one of the world’s largest…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that the Omani co-pilot, who allegedly planned to down the flydubai flight, may have had connections with Iran.Asked by reporters whether the co-pilot had links to Iran, Trump said, “From what I’m hearing, I would say the answer is yes, but we’re working on it right now.”Trump’s remarks…
Flight EK31 was diverted to Frankfurt, where the aircraft landed safely (Photo: Reuters). An Emirates flight from Dubai to London Heathrow was diverted to Frankfurt after a passenger experienced a medical emergency on board, the airline said.Flight EK31 was diverted to Frankfurt, where the aircraft landed safely.Emirates said its cabin crew provided assistance during the…
India and Pakistan will be in the same group at the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup, along with defending champions Australia, the ICC announced on Thursday.The 14-team tournament’s group distribution was revealed at the official schedule launch in Cape Town. India, Pakistan and Australia in Group A Group A includes India, Pakistan, Australia, Afghanistan,…
Owaisi cites Bihar experience as AIMIM keeps alliance door open in UP NEW DELHI: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday said his party was open to forming an electoral alliance with other political parties in Uttar Pradesh ahead of next year’s Assembly elections, saying it did not want the BJP to return to power in…
Representative Image of a sprawling Yorkshire farm symbolizing the contentious family property at the center of the case (AI Generated Image) A daughter’s attempt to claim part of her late father’s £1.25 million Yorkshire property has failed, after the High Court rejected her claims under his will, the doctrine of proprietary estoppel and the Inheritance…
Netanyahu says suspect “underwent Islamist radical indoctrination” Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said the Omani co-pilot, accused of attacking flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, was “suicidal” and had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination”.In an interview with Fox News, Netanyahu said the co-pilot, who allegedly stabbed the captain aboard the flight, was now being interrogated.“We know…
