Eastern Europe fumes as Zelensky pulls plug on Russian gas transit to Europe via Ukraine
Eastern Europe braces for energy fallout as Ukraine halts Russian gas transit, marking a major shift in Europe’s energy landscape. Read More
Month: January 2025
Who were the victims of the deadly New Orleans attack
Michelle Bech A well-known American college football player, a young aspiring nurse and a mother of a four-year-old are among the victims of the New Year’s day attack in New Orleans in which at least 15 people were killed. Their names are being released by families and relatives before authorities complete post-mortem examinations. Here’s what … Read more
New York Court orders joint trial for criminal and civil cases against Adani to streamline legal proceedings
The New York court has ruled to consolidate three ongoing cases involving Adani and others, ordering them to be heard together in a joint trial. The court’s decision is based on the fact that these cases stem from similar allegations and transactions, aiming to promote judicial efficiency and avoid conflicting schedules. The cases … Read more
Telegram rolls out third-party account verification, filters
Telegram has rolled out its first update of the year, adding a new account verification method powered by third-parties, new message search filters, and the ability to turn gifts into NFTs. The chat app already had a program to verify public figures and organizations on the platform, and it has now launched a new project … Read more
Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans: NFL promises ‘comprehensive security plans’ after terrorist attack | NFL News
The NFL has released a statement promising “comprehensive security plans” for Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans following the terrorist attack that took place in the city on Wednesday. Fifteen people were killed and at least 35 others are injured after a man drove into a large crowd of people in the early hours of … Read more
New Syrian FM on first official visit to Saudi Arabia aims for regional reset
On his first official visit to Saudi Arabia since Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shibani said he hoped to open a “new, bright page” in bilateral relations. Syria’s new leaders are focused on rebuilding their war-shattered country amid Saudi concerns over the trafficking of captagon, a narcotic produced under the Assad regime in … Read more
Bank of America Lines up 2 Top Picks for 2025
There’s a lot of bullishness about 2025 – and not just because of the 23% gain in the S&P 500 in this outgoing year. Polling has shown a high level of public confidence that the incoming Trump administration will implement pro-business policies, including deregulation and tax cuts, which are anticipated to further stimulate economic growth. … Read more
Sophia Bush and Ex-Husband Grant Hughes Finalize Divorce
Sophia Bush and Grant Hughes are legally single after finalizing their divorce just before the new year. The One Tree Hill alum, 42, entered into a confidential settlement with Hughes, 43, on Monday, December 30, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. The exes’ divorce agreement came 16 months after Bush filed for separation. Bush … Read more
Man United star Marcus Rashford is expected to receive offers from MLS
Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford is facing an uncertain future at the club after being dropped form the squad by Ruben Amorim. The Man United boss dropped Rashford from the squad for four matches in a row which raised questions about the future of the 27-year-old attacker at Old Trafford. Rashford was first dropped from … Read more
Montenegro shooting spree sees gunman kill 12 people including 2 children before turning gun on himself
Podgorica, Montenegro — A gunman who started a shooting spree at a restaurant in southern Montenegro killed a total of 12 people, including two children, a prosecutor said on Thursday. “Twelve people were killed, of whom two were children,” prosecutor Andrijana Nastic told reporters in Cetinje, raising the previous toll of at least 10 from … Read more