The Apache was out on a routine training flight An Apache helicopter of the US Army crashed in a central Texas field on Wednesday (local time), killing both people aboard and sparking a wildfire that forced the evacuation of several homes.A video from the site showed rescue workers and firefighters walking through a charred field…
Matheesha Pathirana (AFP Photo) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that its players will only be allowed to participate in IPL 2026 after successfully completing mandatory physical performance tests. The board confirmed that No Objection Certificates (NOCs) will be issued strictly based on players meeting the required fitness standards.“Only those who successfully meet the required…
The meeting was to discuss a range of issues, including possible agreements on the Strait of Hormuz After a meeting between Iran and Gulf states scheduled for Monday in Oman was postponed, Iranian state media reported that this was done at the request of some regional countries.According to Iranian state media, it was a joint…
Brydon Carse nightclub incident (Screengrabs) England’s cricketing culture is under fresh scrutiny after another late-night incident involving one of its players, raising questions over whether the traditional post-match drink has gone too far in an era of increasingly professional sport.The latest episode involved fast bowler Brydon Carse, who was pictured outside a nightclub in the…
Rajinikanth’s much-awaited ‘Jailer 2’ has started building momentum as the film moves closer to its theatrical release. With only a few months left for the big-screen arrival, the makers have begun unveiling exciting updates to keep the excitement alive among fans. After creating curiosity with the announcement of the first single, the team has now…
It’s seeing a revival and how. The ancient craft of hedge laying is back in trend among farmers as they are using the technique dating back to 18th and 19th centuries in order to boost wildlife, capture carbon and help tackle flooding. Hedge laying which restores and revives mature hedges to keep them fresh was…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam celebrates after taking a catch to dismiss England’s Ben Duckett during the second Test at the Lord’s against England. (AP) NEW DELHI: The ghost of match-fixing has returned to haunt the Pakistan cricket team and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) during the ongoing three-match Test series against England. After losing the second…
Lionel Messi in Navy Blue Jersey against Jordan Match (Image: X) Defending champions Argentina are set for another blockbuster showdown with England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal, but it won’t just be Lionel Messi and company drawing attention at kickoff. When the two football heavyweights walk onto the pitch, Argentina are to be…
Saudi Arabia arrests 11,300 illegal residents in week-long crackdown/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s security authorities have arrested more than 11,000 people for violating residency, labour and border regulations during a nationwide crackdown over one week.The Ministry of Interior said the arrests were carried out between April 23 and April 29 through coordinated inspections involving multiple government…
Shane Nigam‘s crime thriller ‘Dridam’ has generated discussion among viewers after its theatrical release. The film, directed by debutant Martin Joseph, received mostly mixed reviews from viewers, but one particular dialogue quickly caught the attention of audiences familiar with the ‘Drishyam’ franchise.The line, “Ah rahashyam ee bhoomiyil randamathoraal ariyilla…athu ennodoppam mannil alinju illathaakum (‘I will…
