Taiwan says China ‘sole risk’ to regional peace, stability
Taipei, May 14 (IANS) Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Thursday described China as the “sole risk” to regional peace and stability, local media reported. Taiwan Foreign Ministry’s strong statement came after Chinese President Xi Jinping told his US counterpart Donald Trump that Taiwan was the “most important issue” in the US-China ties. When […]
Work underway for another prisoner exchange with Ukraine, reveals Kremlin
Moscow, May 14 (IANS) Russia and Ukraine are preparing for another prisoner exchange and lists are being agreed upon, Dimitry Peskov, the Presidential Press Secretary, stated in Moscow on Thursday. “Work is underway to coordinate the lists. This is the most difficult part of this work, and it is proceeding very quickly,” the Kremlin spokesman […]
South African youth bear brunt of rising unemployment, warns expert
Johannesburg, May 14 (IANS) South Africa’s worsening unemployment is driven by weak economic growth and systemic shortcomings in education and skills development, leaving young people the hardest hit, according to Ravi Naidoo, chief executive officer of the Youth Employment Service (YES). The YES program is a business-led initiative launched in 2018 by South African President […]
Africa CEO Forum opens in Rwanda with call to defend Africa’s strategic interests
Kigali, May 14 (IANS) African leaders, business executives, and global investors gathered in the Rwandan capital of Kigali on Thursday for the opening of the Africa CEO Forum 2026. The two-day forum, organised by Jeune Afrique Media Group and co-hosted by the International Finance Corporation, is being held under the theme “Scale or Fail: Why […]
Akshay Kumar teases his ‘Next’ movie ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ with stylish new look
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has left fans excited after sharing a new post on social media over his ‘next’ big project. The actor dropped a stylish picture of himself with the caption, “Next… #WelcomeToTheJungle.” In the picture, Akshay can be seen walking confidently through a dense jungle setup. Dressed in a […]
Riya Shibu comes on board Vikram’s #Chiyaan63
Chennai, May 13 (IANS) The makers of director Anand Shankar upcoming action entertainer, tentatively being referred to as #Chiyaan63 and featuring actor Vikram in the lead, on Wednesday announced that actress Riya Shibu had come onboard the unit of the film. Taking to its X timeline to make the announcement, Sathya Jyothi Films, which is […]
Anil Kapoor says ‘my ram on screen is always a feeling’ ahead of ‘The Great Grand Superhero’ release
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) As veteran actor Jackie Shroff is all set to grace the screen yet again with his forthcoming drama “The Great Grand Superhero”, his friend, actor Anil Kapoor, turned cheerleader on social media. The ‘Animal’ actor took to the Stories section of his official Instagram handle and reshared the trailer of the […]
Rashmika Mandanna faces her fear of heights during her Kochi stay
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actress Rashmika Mandanna decided to face her fear of heights during her stay in Kochi. ‘The Girlfriend’ actress dropped a couple of aesthetically pleasing pictures of herself posing on a balcony on her official Instagram handle. Describing in her own words what her Kochi stay was all about, Rashmika wrote, “Kochi […]
Sarah Taylor joins England men’s Test setup for New Zealand series
London, May 13 (IANS) Former England wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor is set to become the first woman to work with the England senior men’s side after being appointed fielding coach for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. Taylor, widely recognised as one of the best wicketkeepers ever, male or female, will serve as the short-term […]
Golf: Four Indian-origin players in a packed field at the PGA Championship
Newton Square (USA), May 13 (IANS) With four golfers of Indian origin competing together in a major championship for the first time, the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club promises to be one of the most exciting major championships in recent years, not only because of the strength of the field but also due […]
