Iran’s Mohammad Mohebbi (8) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal. (AP Photo) Iran showed resilience on and off the pitch as Team Melli twice fought back from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in a politically charged FIFA World Cup opener on Monday night.Mohammad Mohebbi’s 64th-minute equaliser capped a spirited comeback…
US President Donald Trump has declared that Iran has agreed to never acquire nuclear weapons, presenting the emerging agreement with Tehran as a major breakthrough.Yet days after the announcement, key details of the proposed deal, from uranium enrichment to sanctions relief and a reported $300 billion reconstruction fund, remain uncertain.The confusion has centred on reports…
Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser) For most footballers, earning the Player of the Match award at a FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of a lifetime’s work. For Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, the moment was bittersweet.Moments after producing a sensational display to help tournament debutants Cape Verde hold Spain to a stunning…
The Meitan Teapot Museum in Guizhou, China, is a massive building shaped like a traditional teapot. It celebrates the region’s tea culture and includes exhibition spaces inside the structure. Its unusual design makes it both a cultural landmark and a tourist attraction. These extraordinary structures demonstrate how architecture can go beyond functionality and become a…
A senior banker with royal links has been arrested in connection with the long-unsolved “Putney Pusher” case, nearly a decade after a woman was shoved into the path of an oncoming bus in London.The 44-year-old man was detained at his £1. 4million home in west London on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm. He is…
Let’s take a look at what a possible US-Iran peace deal signing and Strait of Hormuz opening mean for India. (AI image) “Ships of the World, start your engines,” US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social, announcing an imminent peace deal with Iran and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. “Let the oil…
Karnataka is counted among India’s star wildlife destinations. The state is all about dense Western Ghats, forests, hills and river ecosystems. The national parks here are home to iconic species such as tigers, Asian elephants and leopards along with hundreds of bird species. The state offers unforgettable experiences for nature lovers and photographers. Whether you’re…
NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka A held their nerve to beat India A in a dramatic Super Over finish in the Tri-Nation A Series in Dambulla on Monday, with the contest featuring controversy, heated exchanges, fading light and a tense finish.After the scores were level at the end of regulation time, Sri Lanka A emerged victorious…
Will Rogers was an American actor, writer, humorist and social commentator who became one of the most beloved public figures of the early twentieth century. Born in 1879 in Oklahoma, Rogers gained fame through his wit, wisdom and ability to connect with people from all walks of life. His observations on society, politics and human…
TOI correspondent from Washington: There was a time when a presidential evening at the White House meant chamber music, state dinners, and deep conversations about nuclear disarmament and trade deficits. Now it apparently means a UFC fighter grabbing a microphone to thank President Trump for having “the balls to put some sh1t like this on,”…
Global stock markets advanced on Monday while oil prices fell sharply after the United States and Iran reached a tentative agreement to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes of easing inflationary pressures and restoring the flow of crude oil.The S&P 500 rose 1.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained…
Few movies survive the test of time like ‘Geethanjali,’ the classic romantic movie, featuring the talents of Nagarjuna Akkineni and Girija Shettar. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam, marking his Telugu directorial debut, ‘Geethanjali’ is the beautiful tale of young lovers suffering from fatal diseases who fall in love. Their tragic yet hopeful love story…
