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US House passes $95-bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

The House of Representatives approved a $95.3 billion foreign-aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and other American allies on Saturday. IMAGE: US President Joe Biden departs St Joseph on the......

Top Senator invites Trump to testify over Comey, Russian meddling

President Donald Trump has been invited by a top Democratic leader to testify before the Senate over his relationship with sacked Federal Bureau of Investigation Chief James Comey and the probe......

Why Modi staying in power matters for naval ties with US

The Indo-US naval relationship is thriving under Prime Minister Narendra Modi but he has not been able to break up the "entrenched" bureaucratic obstacles as much as he set out to do, a top......

As 'America's Doctor,' Vivek Murthy will hit the ground running

More than a year after he was nominated by President Barack Obama, the US Senate, defying the powerful pro-gun lobby National Rifle Association, voted to confirm Dr Vivek Hellegere Murthy as the......

After 2 decades, US appoints envoy to Myanmar

For the first time in 22 years, the United States has appointed its ambassador to Myanmar as part of efforts to upgrade ties with the country which has launched a slew of democratic reforms after......

The man who saved billions from starvation

Image: Norman Borlaug rescued India from a severe food crisis. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters The work of Norman Borlaug, who helped save billions from starvation, is worth recalling, especially......

90000 emails of US military contractor hacked

Hackers claim to have stolen over 90,000 email addresses and passwords in a cyber attack on a major US military contractor, a media report said.An arm of the online collective Anonymous has said......

Taylor Swift Makes History At Grammys

Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters Taylor Swift made history at the Grammy awards on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Taylor is the first artiste to win Album of the Year four times, with her latest Grammy......

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 81st Annual Golden Globe awards. Best Motion Picture – Drama IMAGE: Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr pose with their awards for......

Damian Lewis, Tom Hardy, Jon Hamm: The next Bond? VOTE!

Take your pick!With Daniel Craig all set to hang up his Bond boots after his fifth outing with Spectre, hunt is now on for the next actor to portray the legendary superspy. It has also turned into......

The Top 11 English Films of 2014

From Boyhood to The Grand Budapest Hotel, we've seen some brilliant cinema this year. The year 2014 saw many exceptional films, some of which have already dominated the critics’ awards cycle.......

Class and Crime in India in Zurich's Top 10 Films

Kanu Behl's Titli is one of the best films from India in recent years, says Aseem Chhabra from the Zurich film festival. Ten years ago, two enterprising Swiss nationals decided to bring some films......

Alcaraz Stunned!

Images from the US Open men's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Thursday. Alcaraz dumped out in 2nd round IMAGE: Carlos Alcaraz cuts a frustrated figure during his......

US Open PIX: Alcaraz holds off Evans; Pegula in last 16

IMAGES from Day 6 of the 2023 US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, on Saturday. Alcaraz survives Evans test IMAGE: Carlos Alcaraz celebrates......

Brady returns with win; Tiafoe advances

Jennifer Brady returns with win in Washington IMAGE: Jennifer Brady in action during her first round match against China's Zhang Shuai. Photograph: Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters After nearly......

MacGill's alleged kidnapper wasn't aware of plot!

IMAGE: Former Australian spinner Stuart MacGill was kidnapped in Sydney last month. Photograph: Morne de Klerk/Getty Images One of the people accused of kidnapping former Australian Test......

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 6 of 2018 Commonwealth Games

It was another exciting day of sporting entertainment with the best vying for top place on Day 6 at the Gold Commonwealth Games. India saw another good day, courtesy Heena Sidhu's shooting gold,......

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