Can there be peace in Ukraine, or is Putin just playing for time?

The Uttar Pradesh assembly disqualified Mau MLA Abbas Ansari after his conviction in a hate speech case, which has rendered his constituency vacant. A special MP-MLA court sentenced Ansari, a member of the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party, to two years in prison for threatening the district administration during a public meeting in 2022, along with additional sentences under various IPC sections. His conviction follows provisions under the Representation of the People Act, which mandates termination...

Seven people have died and dozens more have been injured after explosions caused the collapse of two bridges in Russia, one of which fell onto a passenger train in the Bryansk region. The Bryansk governor reported that the bridge was 'blown up' before the train derailed, resulting in 69 injuries, including three children. Russia's Investigative Committee attributed the incidents to explosions, with a Kremlin politician accusing Ukraine of terrorism amid ongoing sabotage attacks against Russian...

A police officer was killed and another wounded in a shooting on Saturday night in Baldwin Park, California, around 7:15 p.m. The officers were responding to reports of gunfire when the suspect opened fire, injuring two officers, one of whom was airlifted to the hospital and is in stable condition. Another victim was found dead at the scene, and one suspect was arrested and hospitalized; the incident is currently under investigation by the authorities. Full...

Israeli gunfire killed at least 22 Palestinians near a US-backed aid distribution site in Rafah, Gaza, as international criticism mounts over Israel's humanitarian actions amid a severe blockade. A newly established organization, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, has begun distributing aid but has faced chaos and casualties from Israeli fire. While negotiations for a ceasefire continue, the US has deemed Hamas's response to a ceasefire proposal unacceptable, with significant casualties reported on both sides since the...

SummaryAt a global defence meeting in Singapore, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed concerns that China is preparing to invade Taiwan, highlighting increasing geopolitical tensions. His remarks were met with strong denial from Chinese officials, who labeled the accusations as ‘defamatory’. The situation underscores ongoing international apprehensions regarding China's military ambitions in the region. Full Article

SummaryPennrith's season revived with an 18-10 victory over Parramatta, propelled by State of Origin stars, lifting them from the bottom of the NRL ladder. Nathan Cleary, after a challenging performance in the Origin, made a crucial sideline conversion and assisted in securing the win with a final try from Brian To'o. The Panthers now sit 14th, needing to win eight of their next 12 games to achieve a 50% record, while showing improved defense despite...