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Kiriakou said the CIA ran secret prisons that made detainees disappear/ Image: Screengrab Ladbible Youtube Before John Kiriakou ever became a whistleblower, he was the kind of CIA officer Hollywood turns into a franchise. Between 1990 and 2004, he moved through the agency’s ranks and across the world, working in 72 countries and, after 9/11,…
Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday signed into law a long-awaited amnesty bill, paving the way for the potential release of hundreds of political prisoners jailed in recent years.The legislation was unanimously approved by the Venezuelan parliament earlier in the day after several previously delayed sittings. Rodríguez enacted the bill at the Miraflores presidential…
In Seychelles, fruits aren’t just something you have on the side. You don’t realise it immediately, but they show up everywhere—at a slow breakfast where the fruit platter somehow looks brighter than usual, or at a roadside stall where someone casually slices open something you can’t quite identify. What starts as “let me just try…
The war between United States, Israel and Iran entered its 12th day on Wednesday with no sign of easing, as American and Israeli forces carried out what officials described as the most intense strikes yet on Iranian targets while the conflict spread across the region. US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would see the…
Today, the weight of low spirits may magnify existing hurdles, calling for extra kindness towards oneself. Exercise heightened caution while navigating the roads or sidewalks. Minor disagreements in relationships may flare up; opt for soothing words rather than cutting remarks. The morning may start with a low mood. A feeling of depression can affect you…
NEW DELHI: Centre is set to introduce a new rural employment law in the Lok Sabha, proposing to repeal the two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with another legislation, titled the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G) Bill, 2025.The bill seeks to replace the MGNREGA with…
Shirish Kunder, the renowned filmmaker, has become a hot topic on social media lately. Users are buzzing about his transformed appearance, with theories circulating from cosmetic enhancements to AI filters. This dramatic evolution in his look has sparked intense curiosity and conversation among his fans. Read on to know more in detail. Farah Khan‘s husband,…
India vs Pakistan (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mohammad Amir recently compared Pakistan’s current cricket team with the side from the 1990s. He said the respect Pakistan once commanded has faded.“The Pakistan team in the 90s and the current team has a difference. India used to fear us back then, now they don’t take us seriously…
Sarfaraz Khan (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings snapped up Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan at his base price of Rs 75 lakh during the IPL 2024 mini-auction on Tuesday, soon after his explosive 22-ball 73 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a moment that drew an emotional reaction from the 27-year-old.Go Beyond The Boundary…
Traditional wrestling akhadas in Old Delhi, once central to the city’s sporting life, are seeing a steady decline as public interest in desi wrestling reduces and local competitions fade.A former Indian wrestler, who was not named, told news agency IANS that there was a time when dangals near Jama Masjid and other parts of Old…
