Many of the more than 1.8 billion Muslims across the world have begun fasting for the holy month of Ramadan. Saudi Arabia and most other Middle Eastern states welcomed the start of Ramadan late on Friday after the crescent moon was sighted in the kingdom, which is home to Islam’s two holiest sites. “The Supreme … Read more
In Europe and in the Oval Office, VP Vance takes on attack dog role for Trump
This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Seamus Fitzgerald hears a lot of opinions about solar power. As the associate director of real estate at OneEnergy Renewables, a solar energy developer, he approaches farmers and other landowners across the Midwest with proposals to lease their properties for solar … Read more
Vice President JD Vance defended President Donald Trump and his administration’s foreign policy agenda Friday during a tense exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — inserting himself into a spotlight rarely seen by vice presidents. Trump and Vance sparred in the Oval Office Friday with Zelenskyy amid negotiations to end the war in Ukraine — … Read more
Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, outlined an ambitious yet credible vision for India’s future, emphasizing the nation’s strong economic trajectory and long-term growth potential. He pointed out that India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 is within reach based on several decades of robust economic performance. Analysing data over the … Read more
Introduction Hey there! Today, let’s dive into the life of Carl Patrick “Cubby” O’Brien, an American drummer and former child actor. You might recognize him from his days as one of the original Mouseketeers on the ABC television program, The Mickey Mouse Club. Born in Burbank, California, in 1946, Cubby has had quite an eventful … Read more
Luke Humphries has predicted Beau Greaves will be competing in the Premier League Darts in five years after their thrilling battle at the UK Open. Women’s world No 1 Greaves gave Humphries a big scare in their fourth-round match on Friday and led 7-5, but lost the next five legs to lose 10-7. The 21-year-old … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during an interview with Fox News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier on Special Report With Bret Baier at the Fox News studios on Feb. 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee | Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy repeatedly refused on Friday evening to apologize for his stunning Oval Office … Read more
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The S&P500 stock benchmark plunged into the red for the year this week as an Nvidia-led selloff, economic slowdown fears and re-ignited trade war fears jarred while the dollar surged anew. Following Big Tech megacaps and small cap indexes into negative … Read more
The cost of owning a home is surging, and it’s not just because of high mortgage rates and increased home prices. Other housing fees and expenses are catching homeowners off guard. Many households budget for gradually paying off the amount they borrowed on a home loan (the principal) and monthly interest. Yet they don’t always … Read more