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ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Thursday called on world leaders to show responsibility as he urged the international community to focus on the multitudes across the globe who face hunger, wars and misery.Addressing the World Food Day global ceremony that also marked the 80th anniversary of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization at its headquarters in Rome, the American pontiff urged the international community not to look the other way when faced with world food emergencies.The pope openly named the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, along with Haiti, Afghanistan, Mali, the Central African Republic, Yemen, and South Sudan.Pope…

The Indian women’s cricket team ramped up its preparations for the crucial 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash against England, set to happen on Sunday, with a high-intensity fielding session at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. With back-to-back defeats to South Africa and reigning champions Australia in Visakhapatnam, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led squad focused on tightening their fielding ahead of the high-stakes encounter in Indore, where they look to bounce back in winning ways. “The objective of today’s fielding session was to get used to the conditions first and fielding under pressure. We have covered four areas in this – high…

B R Ambedkar’s conversion to Buddhism on October 14, 1956, marked a landmark development in the history of modern India that changed the contours of its socio-political landscape.When Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, in a social media post Tuesday, highlighted the anniversary of Ambedkar’s initiation into Buddhism, it was a rare acknowledgment of the event by a senior Congress leader, given that even then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had remained “silent” over it. Ramesh’s statement reflected the Congress’s bid to come full circle on the issue. In his lifetime, Ambedkar was critical of the Congress and Mahatma Gandhi, viewing Gandhi’s…

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump, after an unsuccessful attempt at a ceasefire in Ukraine, is intending wider economic squeeze on Moscow through potential halt in global energy imports from Russia. In this endeavour, he has chosen to focus on his “good friend” Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India. Since imposing a large sum of “reciprocal” trade tariff, Trump has been critical of New Delhi for continuing to buy Russian oil. Two other factors also weigh upon Washington. One, that sanctions on Moscow since the Ukraine war makes trade with Russia possible only through currency other than…

The 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season began with contrasting fortunes for some of India’s notable domestic cricketers. Ishan Kishan led the way with a commanding century for Jharkhand, while Bengal’s captain Abhimanyu Easwaran suffered the misfortune of a golden duck on the very first ball of his innings. Ishan Kishan Leads Jharkhand With a Century Kishan, known for his explosive batting and leadership skills, played a composed yet aggressive innings to guide Jharkhand from a precarious position. He scored 125 not out off 183 deliveries, hitting 14 boundaries and 2 sixes. His efforts helped build a crucial unbroken 150-run partnership with…

A sharp and active mind is the key to success in every aspect of life — from making decisions to managing stress and staying creative. While brainpower naturally changes with age, the good news is that you can strengthen it with a few simple daily habits. Here are  routines that can help keep your brain healthy, focused, and sharp:- 1. Get Quality Sleep Every Night Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Sleep is like a reset button for your brain. During deep sleep, your brain clears toxins, consolidates memories, and recharges for the next day. Aim for 7–8 hours…

Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images Reese Witherspoon was born in New Orleans and then lived for a few years in what was then West Germany, where her father, — a surgeon with the U.S. Air Force — was stationed. Her family then moved to Nashville, where her mother worked as a registered nurse and also taught nursing at Vanderbilt University. Reese took a different path, modeling and appearing in commercials as a child before making her feature film debut in 1991’s “The Man in the Moon.” She starred in “Pleasantville” seven years later,…

Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli created a buzz on social media with a cryptic post on X ahead of India’s ODI series against Australia. Known for rarely posting personal messages, Kohli shared an ambiguous tweet shortly after landing in Perth on October 16. However, within an hour and a half, it was clarified that the post was part of an advertisement campaign. Amid ongoing speculation about his ODI future for the three-match series Down Under, Kohli wrote, “The only time you truly fail is when you decide to give up.” The tweet quickly went viral, prompting fans to speculate on…

Union Minister JP Nadda, former UK PM Rishi Sunak discuss deepening ties New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, J P Nadda met former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in New Delhi on Thursday under the ‘Know BJP’ initiative, discussing deepening bilateral ties and India’s efforts to leverage technology in strengthening healthcare at grassroot level. Nadda also gifted a shawl and a Himachali cap to Sunak as the two leaders warmly greeted each other. In a statement shared on X, the minister stated, “Had the pleasure of hosting former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at…

PARIS (AP) — French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survived a vote of no-confidence Thursday that could have toppled his fragile new government and plunged France deeper into political chaos.The National Assembly vote clears the way for the embattled Lecornu to pursue what could be an even greater challenge: getting a 2026 budget for the European Union’s second-largest economy through Parliament’s powerful but bitterly divided lower house before the end of the year.Lecornu’s survival also spares any immediate need for President Emmanuel Macron to again dissolve the National Assembly and call snap legislative elections, a hazardous option that the French leader…