Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket

President Donald Trump has drastically reduced US aid and is re-evaluating global assistance strategies, as exemplified by the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which began distributing food in Gaza under US and Israeli oversight after Israel halted supplies. The GHF, which has distributed 2.1 million meals, operates independently of the UN, leading major aid groups to reject collaboration due to concerns over humanitarian principles and accusations of aligning with Israeli military objectives. Amidst ongoing violence,...

Rescuers have already pulled a dozen injured people from the debris during a gruelling search effort at the site.At least 10 people have died following the collapse of a stone quarry in West Java, Indonesia, with ongoing search efforts to find more victims trapped in the rubble. The incident at the Gunung Kuda mining site occurred early Friday, prompting an investigation into safety violations, as the site was deemed "very dangerous" by West Java governor...

The NAACP has urged local regulators to halt Elon Musk's xAI supercomputer project in South Memphis, citing non-compliance with environmental regulations. In a letter to Shelby County officials, the civil rights group expressed concerns over pollution affecting Black communities, emphasizing that wealth should not exempt individuals from environmental responsibility. xAI has defended its operations as compliant with laws, but the project’s methane gas turbines are under scrutiny for potential air quality impacts on nearby residents,...

SummaryPressure is increasing on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to meet with President Donald Trump following Trump's announcement of a tariff hike on steel imports from 25% to 50%, which could adversely affect Australia's steel industry. Trade Minister Don Farrell called the tariffs unjustified and detrimental to free trade, while opposition spokesman Kevin Hogan stressed the need for the Albanese government to protect Australian jobs and industries. Amid ongoing legal challenges to the tariffs, the Australian...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the imminent threat from China during the Shangri-La Dialogue, urging Indo-Pacific allies to enhance their defense spending. He warned that any Chinese attempt to conquer Taiwan would have severe global repercussions. Hegseth's remarks on boosting defense budgets may unsettle allies, but he justified the call for increased spending by highlighting the need for collective security amidst rising military tensions in the...

Buckingham Palace has released a list of gifts received by the royal family from 2020 to 2023, including items such as a Rolls-Royce Cullinan from the King of Bahrain for King Charles and themed gifts from the late Queen's visit to the Coronation Street set. The gifts, which also include items like a feather crown and a tea set, are given during foreign visits and are not considered personal property, as they become part of...