File photo: Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s initial appearance to face US federal charges (Picture credit: Reuters) Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will go on trial in the United States on June 1, 2027, over drug trafficking charges after a federal judge approved the schedule on Wednesday.Maduro, 63, and Flores,…
The biggest mistake beginners make is assuming rosemary behaves like mint or coriander. It does not. Rosemary evolved in rocky, dry regions where rainwater drains away quickly and roots rarely stay wet for long. In India, it grows best in places with plenty of sunlight and good air circulation. Hill stations naturally provide favourable conditions,…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 23, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
For most people, the Sahara is the ultimate symbol of endless sand, scorching heat and one of the harshest environments on Earth. Yet geology tells a remarkably different story. Beneath the dunes lie the remnants of ancient rivers, vast lakes and ecosystems that once supported hippos, crocodiles and thriving human communities. Scientists now know these…
UAE introduces Tabby instalment payments for MoHRE fees and fines nationwide. UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has launched a new payment option allowing customers to pay service fees and administrative fines in instalments through “Tabby”.The service enables payments to be split over a period of four to 12 months, with a maximum…
Salman Khan backs students’ protest against paper leaks, says they deserve full credit for peaceful movement: ‘It should not be hijacked politically’ Bollywood star Salman Khan has voiced his support for students protesting against paper leaks, calling the issue “very serious” and urging that the movement remain focused on education rather than politics.Taking to Instagram,…
Quote of the Day by Leo Tolstoy Leo Tolstoy was among the world’s greatest writers, philosophers and moral thinkers. His novels changed the face of literature for ever and his later writings on morality, nonviolence, love and spirituality influenced some of the greatest leaders in history including Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Tolstoy’s…
A worker ant of the species Temnothorax nylanderi infected with the tapeworm Anomotaenia brevis, recognizable by its yellowish coloration, alongside an uninfected worker (Credit: Susanne Foitzik) Deep inside the damp leaf litter of the Lenneberg Forest near Mainz, Germany, tiny worker ants of the species Temnothorax nylanderi are living surprisingly long lives. While a normal…
The man had previously been charged with rape and sodomy of a drugged victim. An illegal immigrant working as an agricultural labourer in Southern California has been arrested after US border authorities said he had previously faced multiple serious criminal charges, including rape and sodomy of a drugged victim.US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) El…
Friends star Lisa Kudrow recalls eerie moments after her mother Nedra Stern’s death, says she believes her late mom ‘texted’ her from beyond: ‘It happened three times’ Friends star Lisa Kudrow has shared a deeply personal experience that she believes could have been a sign from her late mother, Nedra Stern, after her death in…
File photo: US President Donald Trump with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and field marshal Asim Munir Pakistan has quietly approached the Trump administration for a $10 billion “exchange stabilization facility,” a financial lifeline that would shore up its fragile economy even as it seeks to capitalize on its renewed diplomatic importance in the Middle…
Concert tourism continues to grow, with more travellers planning holidays around performances by global artists. With a packed calendar of international acts scheduled for the second half of 2026, Singapore is set to welcome some of the biggest names in music. Add to that its seamless flight connectivity, diverse accommodation options, state-of-the-art infrastructure and hassle-free…
