In Japan, women’s sumo battles tradition and a male-dominated system for survival
More than 100 women gathered at the Kyoto City Budo Centre to practice sumo wrestling. Despite historic resistance, female participation in sumo is increasing, with over 600 women involved in various clubs. The Japan Sum…
The Jet That Wasn't There: What Really Happened Over Islamabad In 1997
The MiG-25 wasn’t just any jet. Alongside the American SR-71 Blackbird, it was one of only two jet aircraft to fly operationally at close to Mach 3, three times the speed of sound.
Cheikh Hamidou Kane, Author of Seminal Anticolonial Novel, Dies at 98
The Senegalese writer was lauded as one of the founding fathers of African literature despite publishing only two novels.
By-Election 2026 Live Updates: Humayun Kabir Detained After He Cast His Vote In Rejinagar
By-Election 2026 Live Updates: Assam’s Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency is witnessing a triangular contest among the BJP, Congress, and the AIUDF.
‘A new kind of cyber incident’: OpenAI apologizes for the Australia Medicare hack.
‘A new kind of cyber incident’: OpenAI apologizes for the Australia Medicare hack.
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial shown CCTV of accused’s movements across Sydney after alleged double murder
Former NSW police officer has pleaded not guilty to February 2024 murders of Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJurors have seen how dozens of CCTV cameras trac…
Separatist party projected to win Quebec election, adding new test to Canada's unity
The Parti Québécois, which secured a minority, has vowed to hold an independence referendum in the years to come.
Samoa leader apologises for Nazi salute after video from 2007 emerges
Schmidt acknowledged that his actions “were inappropriate and capable of causing offence and hurt”.
Oil prices hover near $100 as Middle East supply holds up, Gulf risks persist
Oil prices are currently around $100 a barrel as stable Middle Eastern exports ease supply concerns. However, ongoing regional conflicts, including Houthi attacks, raise risks of disruptions. Officials indicate that rebu…
Kaziranga reopens for 2026-27: Jeep safaris begin, elephant rides soon
Kaziranga National Park has officially kicked off the 2026-27 tourist season, welcoming back nature lovers. With jeep safaris now in full swing and elephant safaris on the horizon, the park’s rich wildlife, particularly …