Trump to deliver first SOTU of second term on Feb 24
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on February 24, returning to Congress at a politically charged moment in Washington. The address comes as Democrats prepare to mount a formal rebuttal. On February 19, 2026, Democrats announced that Virginia Gov. Abigail […]
New York’s $330 million estate battle sparks court controversy
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) A fight over a $330 million estate has turned into a broader clash over how a New York court operates. Brandon Bishunauth, 23, is challenging the handling of his late father’s estate in Queens Surrogate’s Court. His father, real estate businessman Mohammad Malik, died in February 2023. Court papers describe the […]
Business leaders make up 70 per cent of BNP-led cabinet in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Feb 22 (IANS) As the Tarique Rahman led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) assumed power in Bangladesh following its decisive victory in the 13th Parliamentary elections, business leaders account for 70 per cent of the newly formed cabinet, with 35 out of 50 ministers and state ministers listing business as their profession, local media reported […]
Battered by Gaza war, Israel’s tech sector in recovery mode
JERUSALEM(RAHNUMA): Israel’s vital tech sector, dragged down by the war in Gaza, is showing early signs of recovery, buoyed by a surge in defense innovation and fresh investment momentum. Cutting-edge technologies represent 17 percent of the country’s GDP, 11.5 percent of jobs and 57 percent of exports, according to the latest available data from the […]
Ramadan lanterns: A symbol of celebration
CAIRO(RAHNUMA): Muslims around the world are observing Ramadan, a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting, intense prayer and charity. The holy month has long been associated with a rich tapestry of customs and traditions that define its unique celebrations. Among the most prominent symbols of these festivities is the Ramadan lantern, a cherished emblem that illuminates streets […]
Sudan’s RSF says it took town on Chad border
KHARTOUM(RAHNUMA): Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, locked in a conflict with the regular army, said Saturday that they had seized the town of Al-Tina on the Chad border. Previously, the town was thought to have been held by the Joint Forces, allied to the army, which has been at war with the RSF since April […]
Shah Rukh Khan to shoot for his portions in Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer2’ in March?
Chennai, Feb 21 (IANS) If sources in the industry are to be believed, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan is to shoot for Superstar Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ in March this year. Sources in the unit say that only Shah Rukh Khan’s portions remain to be shot and that the Bollywood star will begin shooting for his […]
Cindy Crawford expresses gratitude towards life so far as she turns 60
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Hollywood actress Cindy Crawford, who recently turned 60, is excited and grateful for what life has given her so far. The actress took to her Instagram recently, and shared a series of pictures of herself. In the pictures, the actress can be seen posing and smiling for the camera. She wrote […]
James Gunn clears air on ‘Batman 3’ fast-track reports
Los Angeles, Feb 21 (IANS) Filmmaker James Gunn has denied reports of him fast-tracking ‘The Batman – Part 3’. It was reported that DC Studios, which is headed by James Gunn and Peter Safran, was planning to rush through a third Batman movie featuring Robert Pattinson, in order to avoid a clash with upcoming Batman […]
Madhuri Dixit’s Japan diaries with Dr Nene is all about ‘tradition, temples, snow, & samurai’
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Actress Madhuri Dixit and her husband, Dr. Shriram Nene, shared some lovely sneak peeks from their getaway to Japan. The beloved couple was seen posing for some perfect postcard clicks from their time in Fuji. The primary pic in the post showed the two facing the camera with smiles on their […]
