NEW DELHI: There are footballers who shine brightly for a few years. Then there is Lionel Messi, a player who has spent more than two decades redefining what longevity in sport looks like.As the Argentine icon celebrated his 39th birthday during the FIFA World Cup 2026, he did so not as a fading legend making…
Every time a traffic camera catches a speeding vehicle or a hit-and-run witness scribbles down a registration number, it is relying on a system that dates back over 130 years, one that was invented not because of GPS or digital databases, but because early automobiles were causing chaos on streets still dominated by horse-drawn carriages,…
Sharjah extends parking timings to 8am–12am From July 1 Sharjah to extend paid public parking hours across the emirate starting July 1, with fees applying until midnight, Sharjah Municipality announced. The new timings will cover Sharjah city, Kalba, Khorfakkan and Al Dhaid, with parking charges running daily from 8am to 12am.The change standardises operating hours…
New Zealand’s Matt Henry (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) Matt Henry has officially joined Jasprit Bumrah at the top of the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings. In the latest rankings update released on June 24, 2026, both fast bowlers are tied at the top with 870 rating points each, making them joint World No. 1 Test…
Remember refusing to wear a sweater on a winter morning because you thought you knew better? Or complaining about the food your mother cooked, only to discover there was no alternative waiting for you? For many Indians, childhood was filled with small moments like these. The lesson rarely came through long lectures. Instead, it arrived…
More than a decade after risking his life to save fellow soldiers during a fierce battle in Afghanistan, US Army officer Nicholas Dockery has received the Medal of Honor, America’s highest military award for bravery. Dockery was honoured at a White House ceremony in June 2026 for his actions during a Taliban ambush in Kapisa…
India is turning to its overseas community to boost its foreign currency inflows, with banks expected to offer substantial leverage on special foreign-currency deposits. This comes after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cleared lenders to extend loans against such deposits.Earlier on Tuesday, the apex bank said that lenders can extend loans to overseas residents…
Season 2 follows Martian, played by Michael Fassbender, as his lover Samia is now a political prisoner in Sudan and he will do anything to save her, walking a knife-edge between duty, personal loyalty, and outright treachery. The season is more expansive than the first, following young agents Danny and Owen alongside Martian as a…
Parenting advice of the day: Experts say this one decision can become the biggest investment in your child’s future A child’s future is one of the biggest concerns for parents. While parents do understand that discipline, confidence, and good values can shape a child’s future, however, when it comes to helping children adapt these values,…
Not every day feels strong, and this one may feel a bit uneven. The Moon lowers your confidence as Saturn is a force for your thoughts, and you might require extra moral support than you normally do. That’s alright. Even deep waters need stillness before they clear.You might question yourself over small things, from a…
Skoda has taken the wraps off its new flagship electric SUV, the Peaq. Positioned at the top of the brand’s EV line-up, the three-row electric SUV is set to rival premium family-focused electric models such as the Kia EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Volvo EX90 in global markets. Skoda Peaq: Design and dimensions Built on…
As the International Space Station (ISS) approaches the end of its operational life, NASA is preparing for one of the most ambitious and controversial space engineering projects ever attempted. The agency plans to guide the 420-tonne orbital laboratory through a controlled re-entry before directing surviving debris into a remote region of the Pacific Ocean, often…
