US President Donald Trump recently clarified his previous statements about resolving the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, admitting that his bold claim of solving the crisis within 24 hours was intended sarcastically. During an interview on the "Full Measure" television program, Trump addressed his earlier remarks made on the campaign trail. While campaigning, Trump had promised to end the war before even taking office, confidently stating, "They're dying, Russians and Ukra

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his gratitude to world leaders including Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their efforts to mediate peace in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. In his first public remarks on the US's 30-day Ukraine ceasefire proposal, Putin acknowledged the role of key global leaders in advocating for peace. Speaking at a joint press briefing alongside Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin commended Trump, Modi, and several other lead

India has strongly rejected Pakistan's recent accusations of "sponsoring terrorism," following Islamabad's attempt to blame New Delhi for backing terror activities. The statement came in response to Pakistan's allegations linked to the recent Balochistan train attack, which claimed the lives of 21 passengers. However, Pakistan stopped short of directly linking India to the attack, instead shifting blame toward Afghanistan. In a firm response, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperso

As Canada prepares to host the G7 foreign ministers summit, Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly is set to raise urgent concerns over the escalating trade war with the United States and perceived threats to Canadian sovereignty. Joly intends to warn her European and British counterparts that if the United States can impose aggressive tariffs on Canada, their closest ally, then no nation is truly safe from similar economic tactics. Despite the G7's official agenda focusing on Ukraine, the

US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, threatening "devastating" sanctions if Moscow refuses to accept a ceasefire agreement in the ongoing Ukraine war. Speaking after a meeting with Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheal Martin at the White House, Trump revealed that US negotiators are en route to Russia for talks aimed at brokering a ceasefire. This development comes shortly after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed

Marco Asensio delivered a star performance as Aston Villa stormed into the Champions League quarter-finals with a dominant 3-0 win over Club Brugge at Villa Park. The Spanish forward, on loan from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), scored twice in the second half, propelling Unai Emery’s side to a commanding 6-1 aggregate victory. Since joining Villa on loan in January, Asensio has been in exceptional form, netting seven goals across all competitions. His latest contribution not only ensured Vi

Former Pakistan cricket stars Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Hafeez recently praised Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya for his impactful performances in the recently concluded Champions Trophy 2025. Hardik played crucial cameos of 28 and 18 runs in the semi-final and final respectively, contributing to India's triumph in Dubai last week. While commending Pandya’s contribution, Akhtar asserted that Hardik’s bowling prowess is nowhere near the legendary pacers like Brett Lee, Malcolm

Rohit Sharma, India's celebrated cricket captain, has cleared the air regarding his future in international cricket. Following the Champions Trophy 2025, where speculation about his retirement intensified, Rohit firmly addressed the rumors by confirming that he is not retiring from ODI cricket. His statement, delivered in his signature calm and composed manner, reassured fans and silenced gossip surrounding his career. Speaking after the Champions Trophy 2025 final, Rohit stated, "I

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have long been one of the most popular teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), yet the coveted trophy has continued to elude them. Despite fielding cricket superstars like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle in previous seasons, RCB have faced heartbreak multiple times, including painful losses in the 2009, 2011, and 2016 IPL finals. However, IPL 2025 has brought renewed optimism for RCB fans. With this being Season 18, supporters are drawing symbo

US Vice President JD Vance is set to visit India later this month, marking his second international trip since assuming office. Accompanying him on this visit will be Second Lady Usha Vance, who will visit her ancestral homeland for the first time in her official capacity. This visit follows JD Vance’s recent diplomatic trips to France and Germany, where he attended the Munich Security Conference and made headlines with his sharp critique of European governme

Following India's Champions Trophy 2025 victory, Indian cricket head coach Gautam Gambhir is preparing for a fresh assignment as he gears up to join the India 'A' team ahead of the senior side's tour of England in June. According to reports, Gambhir will become the first-ever Team India head coach to accompany the India 'A' side for an overseas tour, breaking away from the conventional coaching trend. In recent years, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ha

The excitement surrounding India's 2025 Champions Trophy victory continues to resonate with fans and players alike. Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer shared his overwhelming emotions after helping India secure its third ICC 50-over trophy in history. India triumphed over New Zealand by four wickets in the final on Sunday, becoming the most successful team in the Champions Trophy's history. Reflecting on the victory, Iyer expressed his joy in a video shared by the Indian cricket

In a significant diplomatic development, US President Donald Trump has welcomed Ukraine's decision to agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, urging Moscow to respond positively. Trump's statement came after Kyiv confirmed its readiness to halt hostilities following high-level negotiations in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on Tuesday.   Ukraine Agrees to Ceasefire After Jeddah Talks The ceasefire development emerged after intensive discus

Indian motorsport sensation Kush Maini has been announced as a Reserve and Test Driver for the Alpine Formula One team for the 2025 season, marking a significant milestone in his racing career. This appointment makes Maini only the third Indian driver to join a Formula 1 team, following in the footsteps of Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok. Kush Maini, who joined the Alpine Academy in October 2023, has quickly impressed the team with his consistent performances. He will now join Alpine

Axar Patel is reportedly set to take over as the captain of Delhi Capitals (DC) for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. This significant decision follows Axar’s remarkable performance in India's 2025 Champions Trophy triumph, where his all-round skills played a pivotal role in securing the prestigious title. Axar Patel stepped in as DC’s captain during IPL 2024 when Rishabh Pant was suspended for one match due to an over-rate offence. Now, with the franchise

Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his experience and class as Al Nassr stormed into the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite with a convincing 3-0 victory over Esteghlal. Ronaldo’s coolly taken penalty and a brace from Jhon Duran sealed the win for the Saudi Arabian side at Al Awwal Park on Monday night. Having been rested for the first-leg goalless draw in Iran, Ronaldo returned to the starting lineup to guide Al Nassr to a decisive win. The Portuguese forward’s opening goa

The Sports Ministry has officially lifted the suspension imposed on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), bringing relief to Indian wrestlers and paving the way for resumption of activities, including the much-awaited selection trials for the upcoming Asian Championship in Amman, Jordan. The suspension, imposed on December 24, 2023, was a result of governance lapses and procedural issues linked to the newly elected WFI body under the leadership of Sanjay Singh. The suspension came just thr

Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu is set to lead India's challenge at the prestigious 2025 All England Open Badminton Championships, beginning in Birmingham on Tuesday. Sindhu, currently ranked 15th in the world, will be returning to the court for the first time since her last appearance at the Indonesia Masters in January. The All England Open, one of the most celebrated events in badminton’s history, will mark a crucial comeback for the Indian shuttler as she aims to reclaim her

In a significant escalation of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Moscow faced a massive overnight drone attack that left one person dead and three others injured. Russia's Defence Ministry reported that Ukrainian forces launched as many as 337 drones in what is believed to be the largest drone strike on Moscow since the conflict began. Of the total drones, 91 targeted Moscow and its surrounding areas, while 126 drones were intercepted over the Kursk region. The attack sparked fires across M

Ottawa: Following his decisive victory in the Liberal Party leadership race, Mark Carney is set to become the next Prime Minister of Canada. With 85.9% of votes in his favor, Carney’s leadership marks the beginning of a new chapter for Canadian politics. Carney’s rise to power brings with it a promise to mend India-Canada ties, which reached their lowest point during Justin Trudeau’s tenure. The 59-year-old former banker has expressed his intent to rebuild diplomatic relatio