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US Court jails Nigerian for extortion that led to young man's death

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- A United States court has sentenced a 27-year-old Nigerian, Imoleayo Aina, to six years in prison for his role in a sexual extortion scheme that authorities say contributed to the ... Read More


'Parasocial' named Cambridge dictionary word of the year

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- The Cambridge Dictionary has revealed "parasocial" as its word of the year for 2025, defined as involving a connection someone feels between themselves and a famous person they d... Read More


Jamal Khashoggi's widow's message to 'peace man' Trump after clean chit to Saudi crown prince MBS | Watch

India, Nov. 19 -- Late Jamal Khashoggi's widow, Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, expressed her disappointment after US President Donald Trump characterised journalist Jamal as "controversial" and "unliked" as h... Read More


Karnataka's Smaran and playing the long innings

India, Nov. 19 -- The Karnataka Ranji Trophy team has been the launchpad for many batters to realise their dream of playing for India. In the last decade, KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, Devdutt... Read More


Sanju Samson breaks his silence on Chennai Super Kings move, drops first reaction after donning 'yellow jersey'

India, Nov. 19 -- India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson broke his silence on joining the Chennai Super Kings following the franchise's blockbuster trade deal with the Rajasthan Royals ahead of the mi... Read More


Flip the coin

Nepal, Nov. 19 -- The recent Gen Z protests, initially orchestrated against the government ban on social media, bad governance and corruption, forced a government change-and it ultimately escalated in... Read More


Azharuddin receives families of Madinah bus tragedy victims at airport

Hyderabad, Nov. 19 -- Family members of those who died in the tragic bus fire accident in Saudi Arabia arrived in Madinah on Wednesday. The Telangana government delegation by state minority welfare m... Read More


COP30: Trade measures in focus at climate summit, elevating long-held concern of developing countries

India, Nov. 19 -- At COP30 in Belem, developing countries voiced strong opposition to unilateral trade-restrictive climate measures. They argued that such measures favour industries in the Global Nor... Read More


My bribery allegation against Senate is false - APC chieftain

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- Alwan Hassan, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who alleged that senators received a $10 million bribe to delay the confirmation of Abdullahi Ramat as chairperson... Read More


APC postpones planned reception for Taraba governor

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its planned reception for the Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, in the wake of renewed security breaches, including the latest... Read More