PC: The National Interest The phenomenon of an aeroplane that flies ‘before it takes off’ is not an error in the continuum of space-time; it regularly happens as a result of the way trans-Pacific aircraft cross the International Date Line (IDL) between Japan and California. According to NOAA, a flight from Japan to California, if…
Matheesha Pathirana (AFP Photo) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that its players will only be allowed to participate in IPL 2026 after successfully completing mandatory physical performance tests. The board confirmed that No Objection Certificates (NOCs) will be issued strictly based on players meeting the required fitness standards.“Only those who successfully meet the required…
NEW DELHI: Indian boxer Vishvanath Suresh delivered a stunning performance at the Asian Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar, shocking the boxing world with a knockout win over reigning world champion and world No. 1 Sanzhar Tashkenbay. The victory marked a major milestone in his fast-rising career and secured him a place in the semifinals. Who is…
Chief Imam of the All India Imam Organisation Umer Ahmed Ilyasi NEW DELHI: Chief Imam of the All India Imam Organisation Umer Ahmed Ilyasi on Friday said Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) would “very soon” be reintegrated with India, while also praising the changes he said had taken place in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of…
The United States has revoked the green cards of two relatives of slain Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to rise.Qasem Soleimani led Iran’s Quds Force and was killed in a US drone strike in 2020. It was an event that continues to shape relations between the two countries. Watch…
Saudi Arabia Summons Iran Ambassador Over Regional Attacks, Escalating Iran-US-Israel Tensions Saudi Arabia has formally summoned Iran’s ambassador, Alireza Enayati, in Riyadh over a series of Iranian attacks on its territory and neighbouring Gulf states, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions tied to the ongoing US–Israel war on Iran and its spill-over effects across…
The Union Public Service Commission has released the marksheet for the Civil Services Examination 2025 on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check their detailed scores by visiting upsconline.gov.in. The marksheet provides a complete breakdown of marks obtained in the Mains written examination and the Personality Test (interview). It allows…
A former Lodi city (California) councilman has been sentenced to three years in jail for his role in a major election fraud scheme that took place during local elections, authorities said.Shakir Khan, who used to be on the Lodi City Council in California, pleaded no contest in January 2024 to 77 criminal charges, including election…
School is great for learning how to do maths, but it’s notoriously bad at teaching us how to actually function as humans in a high-pressure world. We spend years mastering grammar, yet most of us hit our twenties without knowing how to set a boundary or handle a difficult conversation.The “real” wins in life usually…
Serious illness often brings a quiet but profound turning point—one that unfolds gradually rather than all at once. Patients and families begin to sense that continuing aggressive treatment may no longer provide meaningful benefit. Instead, it may prolong discomfort, uncertainty, and emotional strain. In these moments, the questions become deeper and more human: What truly matters…