Kiara Advani is on a roll these days. The actress is gearing up for the release of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 with Kartik Aaryan and Tabu. The horror-comedy is the sequel to Akshay Kumar’s 2007 release Bhool Bhulaiyaa and is slated to release on May 20 this year. And as the promotions for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 … Read more
The Celtics got back their Defensive Player of the Year for Game 3 in their second-round series against the Bucks. But it wasn’t enough, with the Celtics falling 103-101 on Saturday. Playlist Error: This content is currently unavailable from within your country. Marcus Smart started and played without any minute restrictions in Game 3 after … Read more
All elderly people, women and children have been evacuated from the besieged Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, Ukraine and Russia have announced. The operation began a week ago, co-ordinated by the UN and Red Cross, which have not confirmed the news. Ukrainian forces are holding out at the heavily bombed plant, the last part of the … Read more
John Lee is set to be named Hong Kong’s new leader on Sunday, once a closed voting process in which he is the sole candidate concludes. His appointment is being widely seen as a move by the Chinese government to tighten its grip on the city. Known as a staunch Beijing supporter, Mr Lee oversaw … Read more
Russia’s Ministry of Defense has given details of some of the military aircraft planned to take part in an aviation display over Moscow’s Red Square Monday to mark “Victory Day.” The ministry said “77 planes and helicopters,” will be showcased in the fly-past representing the number of years since the end of World War II. … Read more
“We thought those were our last minutes. It was extremely scary but we were lucky.” Elena is recalling the moment Russian troops started shelling, after she and a group of escapees passed through one of their checkpoints. After two months living in the basement of a kindergarten in the Russian-occupied town of Izyum in Ukraine, … Read more
More than 300 civilians have been rescued since the start of evacuations from the besieged Azovstal steel plant, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly address on Saturday. It marked the end of the first phase of evacuations, which started just over a week ago, prompting a thank you from the Ukrainian leader. “I am … Read more
The Russian media are spreading information that the West, in particular Great Britain, is forcing Ukrainian authorities to create a food shortage, possibly another Holodomor, and blaming Russia for it. Holodomor refers to the starvation of millions of Ukrainians in 1932-33 as a result of Soviet policy. They say that Ukraine is planning to export … Read more
Sinn Féin will be the largest party in the Northern Ireland Assembly for the first time, pushing the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) into second place. Sinn Féin has 27 seats, compared to the DUP’s current tally of 24. The result means Michelle O’Neill will be entitled to become first minister – unprecedented for a nationalist. … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his government is now preparing for the second stage of the evacuation mission from Azovstal, focusing on “the wounded and medics.” “Of course, if everyone fulfills the agreements. Of course, if there are no lies,” Zelensky said during his evening message. “Of course, we are also working to evacuate our military. … Read more
Ukraine has accused Russia of dropping a bomb on a school in Luhansk region where 90 people were taking shelter. Serhiy Hayday, the head of the Luhansk region military administration, said a Russian aircraft had dropped a bomb on the school in the village of Bilohorivka, which is about 7 miles from the front lines. … Read more
Manchester United’s abysmal Premier League campaign hit a new low on Saturday night as they fell to a 4-0 loss at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion. With the loss, Man United are officially out of contention for a spot in the Champions League, and it couldn’t have been in worse fashion. The Red Devils looked slow from … Read more
Liverpool and Tottenham were both looking for a win at Anfield in a crucial game for their Premier League aspirations, but it ended a point apiece after a thrilling game. The Reds were hoping to open up a gap at the top of the table, with title contenders Man City not playing until Sunday. Tottenham … Read more
Chelsea drew 2-2 against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, meaning that Arsenal will go within a point of them in the battle for third if they can win on Sunday. The Blues had the ball in the back of Wolves’ net twice in the first period, but Timo Werner’s goal was chalked off for a foul on Romain Saiss and Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s was ruled … Read more
Days before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin formally recognised self-proclaimed independent republics in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of eastern Ukraine. The pro-separatist Donetsk News Agency now reports that the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) has its own ambassador to Russia. DPR leader Denis Pushylin appointed Olha Makeyeva, a vice-speaker of the DPR parliament, … Read more
The UN Security Council has adopted its first statement on Ukraine, but it does not use the words “war”, “conflict” or “invasion”. The unanimous statement instead “expresses deep concern regarding the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine”. It voiced “strong support” for Secretary General Antonio Guterres in seeking a peaceful solution to the 10-week … Read more
Ukrainian officials are warning that Russian forces may escalate missile and air strikes over the weekend, ahead of Russia’s planned Victory Day celebrations on Monday. In his daily late-night address, President Volodymyr Zelensky called on citizens to “strictly follow the public order and curfew regulations” in their communities. “I ask all our citizens – especially … Read more
US First Lady Jill Biden has arrived in Eastern Europe on a four-day trip intended to reaffirm the US commitment to Ukraine. Biden will meet national leaders and US troops, as well as displaced Ukrainian parents, children, educators and aid workers in Romania and Slovakia. She began her visit on Friday by greeting and serving … Read more
