Author: Rahul M

Intrusions into NATO’s airspace blamed on Russia reached an unprecedented scale this month, raising questions about whether the Kremlin is trying to test the alliance’s willingness and ability to respond to a direct attack or divert its attention and resources from the war in Ukraine.Russia has been encroaching on its NATO neighbors’ airspace for decades, then either denying it happened or brushing it off as unintentional. But since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, such incursions have carried a bigger threat, none more so than when drones swarmed into Poland two weeks ago and caused NATO to scramble jets to shoot…

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Facing international isolation, accusations of war crimes and growing pressure to end a conflict he has continued to escalate, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gets his chance to push back Friday on the international community’s biggest platform.Netanyahu’s annual speech to the U.N. General Assembly is always closely watched, often protested, reliably emphatic and sometimes a venue for dramatic allegations. But this time, the stakes are higher than ever for the Israeli leader.In recent days, Australia, Canada, France, the United Kingdom and others announced their recognition of an independent Palestinian state.The European Union is considering tariffs and…

The Asia Cup 2025 has reached its decisive phase, and while India has already booked their spot in the final, Sri Lanka is out of contention. Yet, when these two Asian giants face off in the last Super 4 match, the stakes remain high. For India, it is an opportunity to fine-tune combinations before the title clash. For Sri Lanka, it is about pride, momentum, and salvaging a strong finish to their campaign. Tournament Context India’s commanding run in the Asia Cup has ensured their early qualification to the final. With the Super 4 stage done and dusted for Sri…

India captain Suryakumar Yadav appeared before the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday for a hearing regarding his post-match comments following India’s group-stage victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. The comments, which referred to the April Pahalgam terror attack and India’s “Operation Sindoor,” have stirred a major controversy, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lodging an official complaint against the Indian skipper. What Sparked the Controversy Add Zee News as a Preferred Source The controversy began after India’s seven-wicket win over Pakistan on September 14. In his post-match speech, Suryakumar dedicated the win to India’s armed forces and…

A RISING regional leader in Uttarakhand, Bobby Panwar, 27, has now emerged as the key face in the ongoing protests against a paper leak that has put the Pushkar Singh Dhami-led BJP government in the dock. The president of the Swabhiman Morcha and the former head of the Uttarakhand Berozgar Sangh, Panwar is a familiar face in the state, rarely seen without the traditional cap he sports. On Sunday, when thousands hit the streets of Dehradun following reports of alleged leak during the recruitment exam for the Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission, in the second such mass agitation in the…

A day after four people were killed in police firing in Leh during protests for statehood and Sixth Schedule safeguards for Ladakh, which turned violent leading to torching of the BJP office, Independent Lok Sabha MP from Ladakh, Mohmad Haneefa, said Thursday that police firing was unwarranted and that there should be a fair probe into the violence and accountability fixed. In an interview with The Indian Express, Haneefa speaks on various Ladakh issues including the protesters’ demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule, which provides for self-governance in the administration of tribal areas through Autonomous District Councils and Regional Councils.…

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — The leader of Moldova’s pro-European ruling party is blunt about the stakes in Sunday’s tense parliamentary election: a continued path toward the European Union or a country brought back under Russia’s orbit.“The results of these elections will define the country’s future not just for the next four years, but for many, many years ahead,” Igor Grosu, the president of the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity, or PAS, told The Associated Press on Thursday in the capital, Chisinau.The party he leads has held a strong parliamentary majority since 2021, but risks losing it in Sunday’s vote…

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers went on strike Thursday after the government announced door-to-door mail delivery would end for nearly all households within the next decade.Canada Post said the strike will mean mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered for the duration of the strike and no new items will be accepted.“Canada Post’s operations will shut down during a national strike, affecting millions of Canadians and businesses across the country,” the mail service said. Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound earlier announced sweeping changes aimed at shoring up Canada Post’s finances in response to a…

Costco reported quarterly profit that was better than expectations, a sign that spending remains healthy as shoppers prioritize essentials and seek value.The retailer said it generated earnings per share of $5.87 for the quarter through the end of August, higher than what Wall Street analysts were expecting. Its comparable sales, excluding gas and currency fluctuations, also beat expectations. Shares were little changed Thursday afternoon.The nation’s largest warehouse club operator has posted strong sales growth in recent years, attracting consumers with its deals, ever-changing assortment and popular Kirkland brand. Costco tends to be more resilient to macroeconomic swings than other companies because…

Crunchyroll/ufotable “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — The Movie: Infinity Castle” is now the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time at the global box office. What makes its success extra notable is how truly global it is. For now, 2020’s “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — The Movie: Mugen Train” still holds the all-time box office record in the domestic Japanese market (it made the equivalent of $365.7 million there — 75% of its worldwide total of $486.5 million), but the latest “Demon Slayer” installment has made over 60% of its money outside…