The US stock market plunged sharply on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 1,400 points, or 3.3%, amid widespread concerns triggered by President Donald Trump’s latest set of severe tariffs. According to news agency AP, the S&P 500 fell 4%, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 5.1%, reflecting a broader global market sell-off. At…
If you are reading this, you likely know who Paige Bueckers is. Maybe you are also familiar with Lauren Betts, Maddie Booker and MiLaysia Fulwiley. But Meg Aronowitz, a senior vice president of production for ESPN and the company’s point person for its women’s basketball coverage, cannot afford to make a similar supposition. When the…
Only one building in Bangkok fell during the earthquake on Friday that rocked Myanmar, hundreds of miles away. Recovery efforts continue with at least 15 people killed and dozens still missing. Determining the cause could take months. But interviews with workers who had been on the site, together with early official findings, highlighted potential problems…
Nepal is on the boil as pro-monarchy protesters seek the return of the king at the helm. This is the biggest and most-sustained agitation backing the king since 2008, when the last Hindu nation abolished monarchy. On Friday, three people were killed and hundreds arrested as pro-monarchy protesters in Kathmandu resorted to violence and arson….
Mark Chapman (facing) and Daryl Mitchell (Photo Credit: @BLACKCAPS on X) Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam scored a half-century but couldn’t match New Zealand centurion Mark Chapman, who delivered an outstanding innings of 132 runs, while Nathan Smith secured four wickets to complete the home team’s comprehensive 73-run win in the first ODI at Napier…
New Delhi: The ongoing row over Rajput ruler Rana Sanga spilled over into Parliament on Friday, with governing BJP condemning the remark of SP Rajya Sabha member Ramji Lal Suman that Sanga had invited Babur to India, and the Samajwadis and Congress alleging that Suman and other Dalit and tribal representatives were being targeted in…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Ishan Kishan celebrates his century during the match against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. (ANI) Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan made a sensational debut for his new team on Sunday. A stunning maiden, unbeaten 106 (47b, 11×4, 6×6) by the southpaw set up last…
International Cricket Council (ICC) President Jay Shah congratulated the newly elected International Olympic Association (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry on Thursday, March 20. Coventry became the first woman ever to become the IOC President. Congratulating her on the prestigious honour, Shah said that he’s looking forward to working with her on cricket’s inclusion at the Los…
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined celebrities, politicians, scientists and others on Wednesday to celebrate the return of Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams to earth after nine months, terming her an inspiration for generations to come and lauding her determination.“India’s daughter and her fellow astronauts have inspired everyone with their perseverance,…
After the unexpected closure of Wells College in April 2024, a group of determined alumni has stepped forward to purchase the historic institution and reopen its doors. The Cleveland Commission for Wells, formed by a group of alumni spanning generations, is leading the charge to reclaim the 156-year-old college, which is located on a 127-acre…