Poland and the Baltic states have announced plans to withdraw from a key international treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, citing the rising threat from Russia. In a joint statement, the defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland said that since signing the Ottawa Treaty, threats from Moscow and its ally Belarus have “significantly increased”. It…
Nov 02, 2024 04:48 PM IST Quentin Tarantino is in no mood to watch the recent adaptations of the books, starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya. The new Dune movies directed by Dennis Villeneuve might have found fans for a new generation, but director Quentin Tarantino is firmly stepping away from that group. The Pulp Fiction…
Hundreds of thousands of British workers are on zero-hours contracts despite being with the same employer for years, according to analysis from the TUC. The majority of zero-hours contract workers have been with their employer for more than 12 months, while one in eight have not been granted regular employment rights after more than a…
US election 2024: As the highly anticipated US presidential election approaches, a closer look at the candidates’ climate change positions reveals stark differences. Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris is up against Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump.(AP) Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has referred to climate change as an “existential threat,” although she…
Oct 31, 2024 12:02 PM IST Internet personality Andrew Tate took a racist dig at Diljit Dosanjh by remarking that a jacket the singer gave to a fan would have “stink of curry.” Internet users took offence to Andrew Tate’s racist dig at singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh. These included singer Adnan Sami, who blasted the infamous…
Treasury yields slid Monday, continuing its recent streak of wild swings as investors navigate the global trade minefield. The benchmark 10-year Treasury dropped 11 basis points to trade at 4.38%. The 2-year Treasury yield slipped 11 basis points to 3.843%. One basis point is equal to 0.01% and yields move inversely to prices. President Donald Trump announced over the…
Nov 01, 2024 08:32 PM IST Actor Aditya Seal shares a memorable Diwali moment from his childhood, recalling a incident that stands out vividly in his mind. With Diwali round the corner, celebration is in the air for actor Aditya Seal, who says he is “filled with festive fervour”. Aditya Seal talks about Diwali memories….
Diljit Dosanjh brought his Dil-Luminati Tour home with a sold-out concert in Delhi on Saturday, October 26. The singer has enthralled audiences in Europe and North America for weeks and is now performing in India. The Delhi concert was the first in the series of a ten-city nationwide tour that will end in December. And…
John Tonje scored 31 points and No. 11 Wisconsin beat Illinois 95-74 on Tuesday night to earn its fifth straight victory and end its recent run of futility in this series. Wisconsin (21-5, 11-4 Big Ten) had lost its last nine matchups with the Fighting Illini, including an 86-80 defeat Dec. 10 at Illinois. Wisconsin…
Viktor Lakhin scored 22 points, Clemson held player of the year candidate Cooper Flagg in check for most of the game and the Tigers defeated No. 2 Duke 77-71 on Saturday night to snap the Blue Devils’ 16-game winning streak. Flagg’s slip proved costly with 14 seconds left, resulting in a huge turnover with the…
