Author: Rahul M

MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s praise of the “beautiful” English of Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai drew confusion Thursday in the English-speaking African country and umbrage over what many considered condescending remarks.“Such good English,” Trump said to Boakai during an event at the White House, with visible surprise. “Such beautiful English.”Although English has been the official language of Liberia since the country’s founding in the 1800s, Trump asked Boakai where he had learned to speak the language “so beautifully,” and continued as Boakai murmured a response. “Where were you educated? Where? In Liberia?”The exchange took place Wednesday during…

Karnataka IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday supported bike taxis–a stance that contradicts the position of his own government, which has banned bike taxis and opted not to formulate a regulatory framework for their operations. Speaking during a fireside chat session on “The role of technology in driving sustainable mobility” in Bengaluru, Kharge said, “Just because we don’t have a formulated (a bike taxi) policy, we can’t stifle innovation.” He added, “When no policy exists for such innovation, we place it in a regulatory sandbox. We permit them to operate as long as they’re not violating any law or doing…

SREBRENICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Broken glasses, watches, combs and crumpled, faded identification documents.They were among the personal items belonging to the victims of the 1995 massacre in Srebrenica that were displayed at an exhibition on Thursday before the 30th anniversary of Europe’s only acknowledged post-World War II genocide.More than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were executed in just several days three decades ago after Bosnian Serb fighters overran the small eastern Bosnian town during the final months of the interethnic war in the Balkan country. The bodies were dumped in mass graves around Srebrenica and later reburied multiple times…

New Delhi: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is under fire from the Opposition over a swimming pool in his official bungalow. Taking a dig at Dhami’s “Jal Mahal”—a play on Arvind Kejriwal’s “Sheesh Mahal”, a jibe coined by the BJP ahead of last year’s Delhi elections—the Congress has asked “how many crores” the CM spent on the “modern, all-weather” pool. Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera posted a photograph, purportedly of this pool, on X Tuesday, saying: “Dhami ji’s Jal Mahal is giving an answer to Kejriwal’s Sheesh Mahal in Delhi. The people of Uttarakhand will demand an account soon.”…

Alright, folks, let’s talk about a stock that’s lighting up the market today like a Fourth of July firework: Cognition Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CGTX). As of this writing, CGTX is rocketing, with shares spiking over 70% in early trading. Why the big move? The company just dropped some serious news about its Alzheimer’s drug, zervimesine (CT1812), and investors are buzzing like bees around honey. Let’s break it down, unpack the risks and rewards, and see what this means for traders looking to ride the wave—or avoid getting burned. The Big Catalyst: FDA Meeting Fuels Optimism Cognition Therapeutics, a small biotech player…

Buckle up, folks, because XCF Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAFX) is taking off like a jet on a runway! As of this writing, SAFX is screaming higher, posting an eye-popping gain of over 80% in pre-market trading on July 10, 2025. Why the surge? The company just dropped a bombshell announcement that’s got investors buzzing: a nearly $1 billion plan to build a network of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facilities to decarbonize the skies. Let’s dive into what’s driving this stock’s meteoric rise, what it means for traders, and the risks and rewards of jumping into this high-flying name. The…

A U.N. special rapporteur has been sanctioned by the United States over her work as an independent investigator scrutinizing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories, with Washington decrying what it called a “campaign of political and economic warfare” against the U.S. and Israel.Francesca Albanese is a high-profile member of a group of experts chosen by the 47-member U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva. They report to the body as a means of monitoring human rights records in various countries and the global observance of specific rights.Special rapporteurs don’t represent the U.N. and have no formal authority. Still, their reports…

If you’re trying to eat healthier or lose weight, oats and muesli are both popular breakfast choices—but which one is better for weight loss? Oats are whole grains and come in different types like rolled, steel-cut, or instant. They’re low in calories, high in fiber (especially a kind called beta-glucan), and they digest slowly. This means they keep you full for a longer time and can help you avoid unhealthy snacking before lunch. Muesli Vs Oats? Check differences Muesli is usually a mix of oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. Some packaged versions also contain sweeteners or chocolate, which can…

The Banashankari police in Bengaluru Wednesday arrested a 26-year-old hotel management graduate for allegedly filming women walking on Bengaluru’s streets and posting the voyeuristic videos on Instagram. The accused, identified as Gurdeep Singh, is a resident of K R Puram who is currently unemployed and living with his brother in a rented accommodation. The police arrested him from his house after launching a suo motu investigation into his social media activities. The Banashankari police initiated the case on June 12 after their social media wing discovered an Instagram account that was filming and posting videos of women without their consent.…

“These people want to spread Naxalism not only in jungle but in urban pockets also. In Maharashtra, there are as many as 64 such organisations. Four of them are banned in other states, but are operating in Maharashtra,” he said. “Our state has become a haven for Naxalism.”Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule had presented the Joint Select Committee’s report on the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024, in the state Legislative Assembly Wednesday, with certain amendments.One of the major concerns regarding the Bill was whether it would target political parties. However, Bawankule, who heads the committee, clarified while tabling the report…