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Trump’s renewed bid to seize Greenland is not a diplomatic oddity but a blunt declaration of imperial intent. Beneath the language of “security” lies a project of Arctic militarization, climate-driven resource capture, and the denial of Indigenous self-determination. Greenland reveals how empire speaks when it feels entitled. Empire without apology When Donald Trump says of…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s life in Saudi Arabia, from tax-free millions to private jets and club ownership / Image: File When Cristiano Ronaldo touched down in Riyadh, he didn’t just join a football club; he launched a sovereign-scale enterprise. While most athletes negotiate for better salaries, Ronaldo negotiated for a lifestyle that rivals small nations. Following a…
A US district court judge has upheld President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 entry-fee on new H-1B visa workers hired from outside the US, delivering a significant legal win to the administration’s assertion of broad executive authority over immigration.In an order issued on Tuesday night, Judge Beryl A. Howell, of the Columbia district…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Wednesday released rare onboard camera footage from its heaviest rocket, LVM3-M6, offering a rocket’s-eye view of the BlueBird Block-2 mission from liftoff to satellite separation.The footage shared by Isro on X features visuals captured by cameras onboard and documents each major phase of the ascent. The footage shows…
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan on Wednesday, according to the local weather agency, quoted by AFP.There were no immediate reports of damage. The quake struck at 5:47 pm (0947 GMT) at a depth of 11.9 kilometres (7 miles) in Taitung county.(More details awaited) Source link
NEET UG 2026 syllabus released at nmc.org.in The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the official syllabus for the NEET UG 2026 examination. If you are planning to appear for NEET next year, this syllabus clearly tells you what to study and what to avoid. The syllabus is based only on Class 11 and Class…
Reserve Bank of India (ANI image) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a draft proposal aimed at making cross-border payments more transparent and consumer-friendly. With this, the bank aims to address long-standing complaints about hidden charges and unclear pricing in foreign exchange transactions.A large number of individuals face difficulties while making overseas payments…
Ishan Kishan. (Image: Agencies) Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is making a strong case for inclusion in India’s squad for the upcoming New Zealand ODI series after smashing a 33-ball century for Jharkhand against Karnataka in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.Kishan’s whirlwind knock is the second-fastest century by an Indian in List A cricket,…
England’s Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer (AP Photo) England have made some changes to their playing XI for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia. In this year’s Boxing Day Test, England will take on Australia in Melbourne on Friday.The biggest setback is the loss of fast bowler Jofra Archer, who has been ruled out of…
While the term new moon is well established in astronomy, the phrase black moon is far more informal, yet it has gained steady popularity among skywatchers and space enthusiasts. A black moon does not describe a visible event in the night sky. Instead, it refers to a rare timing quirk in the lunar calendar. Much…
