A Chinese-born American seismologist who carried out US-funded research on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly two years and will also face trial on espionage charges.The case of Youlin Chen, 54, has emerged as another point of tension in US-China relations as President Donald Trump seeks to stabilise ties…
Yash Thakur (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: The Nagpur airport was buzzing with passengers rushing to collect their luggage and catch their connecting flights. Amid the chaos, Yash Thakur‘s phone rang with the call he had been dreaming of all his life – his maiden India call-up.The 27-year-old fast bowler had just landed in Nagpur…
France has successfully integrated 68mm laser-guided rockets onto its Rafale fighter jet, adding a lower-cost weapon designed to counter the growing threat from drones. The move comes as air forces increasingly look for affordable alternatives to expensive air-to-air missiles amid the rapid proliferation of unmanned aerial threats.The program is known as Lutte anti-drone sur avion…
A US unmanned surface vehicle attacks an Iranian dock in Bandar Abbas. (Image credit: US Central Command) When drones first went on the offensive over the skies of Ukraine, they were thought of as a poor nation’s weapon against a much larger and powerful enemy. The iconography was that of a feeble David taking on…
A short video of a father and son has sparked a much bigger conversation about parenting, faith and the example adults set for children. The now-viral clip shows a father praying while his young son calls him a “hypocrite.” The child appears to question how someone can be devoted during prayer yet behave differently at…
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh police on Monday registered a case against a American national -named Jordan Brown- after he was apprehended for entering Nepal without proper authorisation or valid documents, officials told news agency ANI.According to officials, a case has been registered against him at the Sonauli Police Station under Sections 21/23 of the Immigration…
Sam Neill passes away at 78: Inside his marriage to Noriko Watanabe, relationship with Lisa Harrow, four children and grandchildren Legendary New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known for playing Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died at the age of 78.His family confirmed the news in a statement, describing his passing as “sudden…
‘What happened to Rachael Ray?’: Celebrity chef’s appearance in new cooking video leaves fans worried, many say they barely recognized her Rachael Ray has once again found herself at the center of online conversation after sharing a new cooking video that left many fans concerned about her appearance.The 57-year-old celebrity chef recently posted a clip…
There comes a stage in life that few people prepare for. One minute you’re packing school lunches, helping with homework and attending parent-teacher meetings. Next, you’re scheduling doctor’s appointments for your ageing parents, reminding them to take their medication and worrying about their health. Somewhere in between, you’re trying to meet work deadlines, pay bills,…
Asian markets fell sharply on Tuesday, while oil prices climbed to a one-month high, after US President Donald Trump announced that Washington was reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and would impose a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz.Following a volatile start to trading, MSCI’s broadest index of…