Category: World

ABU DHABI, UAE — The 17th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship is set to take place this November, under the patronage of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. The event is expected to be the largest and most prestigious tournament on the global jiu-jitsu calendar, attracting over 10,000 male and female competitors from around the world. Abdulmonem Al Hashemi, Senior Vice President of the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation, expressed his deep gratitude for the royal patronage…

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MADRID – The heatwave that gripped Spain in August has been declared the most severe in the country’s recent history, according to a provisional report from Spain’s State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). The intense heat and its devastating effects, including record-breaking temperatures and catastrophic wildfires, have been cited as a clear sign of a global trend toward more extreme weather. AEMET’s data shows that average temperatures from August 3–18 were 4.6 degrees Celsius higher than the seasonal normal, narrowly surpassing the previous record of 4.5 degrees Celsius set in July 2022.…

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Lucknow: I arrived in Tbilisi, a city where time folds in layers. From the plane window I had seen the Caucasus mountains rise like white walls — Shkhara and Kazbek, Europe’s silent giants. The Mtkvari River wound through the capital, carrying centuries of stories. Tbilisi – Where East Meets West Walking into the Old Town, I lost myself in narrow alleys, Persian-style sulphur baths, and wooden houses with carved balconies. Above it all, the Narikala Fortress watched like a sentinel of Georgia’s turbulent past — a past that includes the…

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New Delhi: Peter Navarro, a key trade advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, has launched a blistering critique against India, accusing the country of being a “laundromat for the Kremlin” through its continued imports of Russian crude oil. The sharp remarks come as the Trump administration prepares to impose a punitive 50% tariff on Indian goods, a measure that has raised significant alarm in New Delhi. In a statement outside the White House, Navarro dismissed India’s claims of energy security needs, asserting that the soaring purchases of Russian oil—which have…

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an immediate and sweeping policy change, the U.S. has announced it is halting the issuance of all work permits for commercial truck drivers from foreign countries. The move, effective immediately, was announced by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who cited dual concerns of national road safety and the protection of American jobs. Rubio shared the decision in a post on X, stating, “We are stopping the issuing of employment permits for commercial truck drivers with immediate effect. American truckers’ livelihoods are being threatened by the…

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WASHINGTON – In a notable departure from his previous stance on a swift peace deal, US President Donald Trump indicated that Ukraine must be allowed to go on the offensive to win its war with Russia. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated, “It is very hard, if not impossible, to win a war without attacking an invading country.” He likened the situation to a sports team with a great defense but no offense, arguing there is “no chance of success.” The remarks came just…

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Washington: n a surprising turn of events, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that she would propose US President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize—if he is able to settle the conflict between Russia and Ukraine without requiring Kyiv to give up any land to Moscow. Hours before Trump’s crucial meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, a Cold War-era military facility in Anchorage, Alaska, Clinton made the unexpected statement. During an interview with the ‘Raging Moderates’ podcast, Clinton stated, “If he could end…

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New Delhi — A heartwarming tale of love that defied distance and cultural barriers has captured the attention of social media users worldwide. The story of Taina Shah, a Brazilian woman, and her Gujarati husband is being hailed as a celebration of diversity, acceptance, and unity. Taina, who shared her journey in a heartfelt Instagram post, described how the couple met online during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. With no vaccines available at the time, her now-husband took the bold step of traveling to Brazil to meet her in person. “Five…

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