Iran’s Missile Attack on Israel: Key Details and Implications
On Tuesday night, Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles towards Israel. The Israeli military reported that most of these missiles were intercepted, with only a few causing damage in central and southern Israel. A Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank was the only...
US Banking Regulator Michael Barr Resigns Early Amid Tensions with Incoming Trump Administration
Michael Barr, the top banking regulator at the US Federal Reserve, has announced his early resignation, citing the "risk of a dispute" as Washington prepares for a new administration under President-elect Donald Trump. Barr, who had previously called for stricter bank oversight after a...
Trump’s Tariff Pause Sparks Stock Market Rally: Dow Surges Over 2,200 Points
Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Rally on Tariff Pause
The Dow Jones Industrial Average skyrocketed by more than 2,200 points, marking a 5.8% gain, after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension on reciprocal tariffs affecting multiple countries. This development comes amid ongoing trade...
“Bitcoin Surpasses $100,000 Amid Trump’s Pro-Crypto Promises and Early Regulatory Actions”
Bitcoin Reaches New MilestoneBitcoin's price has once again surpassed $100,000, fueled by growing optimism within the cryptocurrency industry. The surge comes ahead of potential early actions by President Donald Trump when he takes office next week. Once a skeptic of digital currencies, Trump has...
Rain Delays Opening Day of Pakistan-Bangladesh Second Test in Rawalpindi
Heavy Rain Halts Play
The first day of the second and final Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi was entirely washed out due to heavy rainfall on Friday. The overnight downpour delayed the toss, and after continued monsoon rains, the umpires called off play...
Sri Lanka Triumphs Over India to Win First Women’s T20 Asia Cup
DAMBULLA: Sri Lanka's women's cricket team, led by Captain Chamari Athapaththu, secured a remarkable eight-wicket victory over defending champions India to claim their first Women's T20 Asia Cup title. The final, held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday, marked only the second...
“Canadian Dollar Rebounds as Hopes Rise for Tariff Delay Amid Economic Uncertainty”
Canadian Dollar PerformanceThe Canadian dollar, also known as the Loonie, regained much of its earlier losses against the U.S. dollar on February 3, 2025. Investors showed cautious optimism regarding a potential reprieve from U.S. tariffs, which contributed to the rebound from a 22-year low.
The...
Boxer Imane Khelif Wins Olympic Match in 46 Seconds Amid Gender Controversy
Brief Match Ends Abruptly
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's women’s 66kg match against Angela Carini was terminated after just 46 seconds. Carini, experiencing pain in her nose, went to her corner and decided not to continue.
Controversy Surrounding Khelif
The fight was particularly notable due to controversy surrounding...
Jaya Bachchan Responds to Being Addressed as Mrs. Amitabh in Parliament: Advocates for Name Equality
Jaya Bachchan's Response to Name Usage
Jaya Bachchan, the veteran Bollywood actress and Indian Member of Parliament, has addressed her frustration over being referred to by her husband Amitabh Bachchan's name in Parliament. During a recent Rajya Sabha session, she was introduced as "Shrimati Jaya...
2024 Could Be World’s Hottest Year as June Breaks Records
June 2024 has been confirmed as the hottest June on record, marking the 13th consecutive month of record-breaking temperatures, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). This streak indicates that 2024 might surpass 2023 as the hottest year ever recorded globally.
Scientists...