A bevy of Hollywood A listers US Vice President Kamala Harris and media mogul Oprah Winfrey sat down for an event in battleground Michigan that touched open issues ranging from immigration to the economy, reproductive rights and gun violence prevention.
European Commission chief visits Ukraine to mull aid
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday that she is in Kyiv to discuss the European Union’s (EU) support for the country.
Filipino fisherman adrift at sea for 47 days rescued
A 49-year-old Filipino fisherman who spent 47 days drifting aimlessly at sea has been rescued after surviving on rainwater, coconuts and fish, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Friday.
Rocket barrage fired from Lebanon at Israel
Israeli media reported that more than 100 rockets were launched from Lebanon towards northern Israel and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Friday afternoon, prompting the Israeli army to advise civilians in the region to stay close to bomb shelters.
Man City faces Arsenal in Premier League title clash
Manchester City host Arsenal in a showdown between the Premier League title favourites on Sunday, while Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou badly needs a win when his side host Brentford.
Max Verstappen penalised for swearing during Singapore GP
Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has been reprimanded by the FIA for using inappropriate language during Thursday’s press conference ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.
Bumrah’s brilliance puts India in command
Jasprit Bumrah once again showcased his exceptional skill as he led the Indian bowling attack to dismantle Bangladesh’s batting line-up, leaving India in complete control of the opening Test with a commanding lead of 308 runs at the end of the second day.
Vikram Rathour appointed RR’s as batting coach
Rajasthan Royals on Friday announced the appointment of former India opener Vikram Rathour as their batting coach ahead of the IPL 2025.
Zoho CEO denies reports about investing in Odisha
Cloud software major Zoho’s Co-founder and CEO, Sridhar Vembu, on Friday denied reports about investing in Odisha for a Rs 3,034 crore semiconductor plant.
FM’s request to banks
As the unified payments interface (UPI) goes global, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged the banks to explore creating deeper digital opportunities and utilise UPI as a transformative innovation to empower millions.
