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As warfare continues in Ukraine’s south and east, Russian strikes kill 8 civilians
As violent battle rages on in Ukraine's south and east, at least eight civilians have been killed by Russian airstrikes. On Saturday morning, the Ukrainian air force reported shooting down 14 Russian drones, five of which were produced in…
Trump’s ‘classified documents theft’ trial begins May 20, 2020
The alleged theft of confidential documents by Donald Trump is scheduled to begin on May 20 of the next year. His case will be presided over by Aileen Cannon, who was appointed to her position as a United States federal judge by Donald…
Sri Lankan president’s India visit signifies strengthening economic and energy relations.
Sri Lankan president's India visit signifies strengthening economic and energy relations. Last year, when Sri Lanka faced its worst economic crisis, relations between the two countries improved.
After targeting Black Sea port facilities, Russia targeted Ukraine’s agriculture storage…
A few days after attacking Ukrainian port facilities on the Black Sea, Russia strikes agriculture storage locations in Ukraine. After threatening to exact revenge for an attack that damaged an important bridge connecting Russia and the…
Islamic nations plan street protests over Quran desecration in Sweden
Islamic nations are organising public demonstrations in response to the burning of the Quran in Sweden. After the Swedish police allowed a demonstration on Thursday in which an Iraqi Christian resident in Stockholm stomped and stood on a…
Today’s Motto: ‘Our emotions are the slaves to our thoughts, and we are the slave to our…
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, July 21.........
1928 - 1st woman to win an Olympic Gold medal - Halina Knonpacka of Poland (pic credit -The Vintage Inn).
1946 - An aviation…
Wagner mercenaries train with Belarusian troops near Polish border
Near the Polish border, Russia's Wagner mercenaries have begun conducting joint training with the Belarusian military. The Belarusian Ministry of Defence announced that the Belarusian special forces will participate in the manoeuvres that…
Visiting German minister criticises Russian aggression, Russian diplomat responds.
Russian envoy rebukes visiting German minister. Robert Habeck advised nations not to use the sanctions system to fund Russia's prolonged confrontation with Ukraine.
Xi tells Kissinger that China-US relations are at a crossroads and stability is achievable
Kissinger is told by Xi, who is the leader of China, that despite the fact that China-US relations are at a turning point, stability is still conceivable. In large part because to the United States' backing for the self-governing island…
If cypher probe fails, Imran Khan can be arrested: Pakistan’s Interior Minister
If Imran Khan does not help with the investigation into the cypher, Pakistan's Interior Minister has the authority to have him jailed. In the event that Khan does not assist the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) with their investigation…
Asia Cup: India starts against Pakistan in Kandy on September 2.
The ACC's hybrid model will start the six-team 50-over event in Pakistan before proceeding to Sri Lanka.
South Africa says Putin would skip BRICS summit next month due to ICC arrest warrant.
Because it is a signatory to the Rome Statute, which established the International Criminal Court, South Africa would have been required to arrest Vladimir Putin.
Honduras intends to establish the West’s only island prison for gangsters
Boats take a day to reach the island, making escape difficult.
Pyongyang remains mum regarding US soldier’s detention
King is the first American detained in North Korea in five years. Each imprisonment has complicated diplomatic fighting, and this one comes at a moment of heightened enmity.
Israel Prez Herzog to meet Biden amid US concerns over Netanyahu
Netanyahu's government is moving forward with judicial reforms that have resulted in huge protests, and he has authorised the construction of thousands of new housing units in the West Bank. Both of these moves have been met with…
Egypt union prohibits Travis Scott’s pyramid concert.
International musicians perform in Cairo's pyramids.
President Wickremesinghe to visit India July 20-21: Foreign Ministry
The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the countries.
Mooney pips Athapaththu to reclaim women’s ODI batter ranking.
After two weeks at the top of the ODI batting rankings, Athapaththu fell to third with 758 rating points and Mooney took over with 769.
Today’s Motto: ‘If you want to go far, don’t rush’.
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, July 18........
387 BC – Roman-Gaulish Wars: Battle of the Allia: A Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, leading to the subsequent sacking of…
Days after PM Modi’s visit, US returns 105 antiques to India.
Days after PM Modi's visit, US returns 105 antiques to India. 47 artefacts are from East India, 27 from South, 22 from Central, 6 from North, and 3 from West.
