With tensions escalating between Iran and Israel, the United States has ramped up its military presence in the Middle East — a move aimed at shielding Israel from Iranian attacks and protecting American forces in the region. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the deployments, saying the movements were made to “ensure that our people…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday that Moscow is preparing “concrete proposals” for the next round of direct talks with Ukraine. According to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry, Lavrov also updated Rubio on progress made since the recent call between the presidents of the United…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s unexpected decision to retire from Test cricket has left the cricketing world stunned, and his former Delhi and Ranji coach Sarandeep Singh is no exception. In a surprising revelation, the ex-India spinner claimed that Kohli had shown no signs of stepping away from the red-ball format and was actively preparing for…
French Prime Minister Franois Bayrou is planning to distribute a “survival manual” to every household in France, offering instructions on how to respond to an invasion and prepare for potential threats, including armed conflict, nuclear attacks, and natural disasters. The 20-page manual, which is awaiting official approval, is part of France’s broader shift in its…
NEW DELHI: Is Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who has been a very strong critic of political dynasts, preparing ground for his son Nishant Kumar‘s plunge into politics? For years, dynasty politics has been one of the strongest weapons used by Nitish to attack his rival Lalu Prasad, who promoted his wife, sons and daughters…
Democrats on Saturday elected Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as the national chair, turning to a low-profile Midwestern political operative to coordinate their resistance to Donald Trump’s presidency. Martin takes over at a critical moment for the party, stepping into the role after former chair Jaime Harrison decided not to seek another term…
World leaders gathered in Davos, Switzerland for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. Jeanna Smialek, a New York Times reporter, describes how there was a veneer of anxiety over the event, with attendees wondering: How will the new Trump administration affect Europe? Source link
In a world where technology and globalization are transforming how we learn and work, the question looms: How do we prepare students for a future we can barely predict? Cambridge University Press & Assessment’s recent Destination Survey and its innovative initiatives in India offer a data-rich lens into this challenge, uncovering critical trends in global…